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Re: Body and Paint

To: mgs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: Body and Paint
From: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 11:36:28 EST
In a message dated 97-12-05 03:50:28 EST, you write:

>   Don't be afraid to use filler. To me making a
>  "filler free car" is like rebuilding a carb using
>  only your mouth. It's a parlour trick, making things
>  tougher for a silly reason.
>  
>    Filler has a bad name because people gob POUNDS
>  of it on to fill dents and cover rust. Used properly
>  for smoothing and light filling, it's a wonderful
>  substance and lasts well.
>  
 
I agree, I've heard from several professionals that
"Bondo" is better than lead ever was. It's the
teenagers trying to build whole cars out of the 
stuff that gives it a bad name.

Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
71 MGB   - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336


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