05-13-2006, 08:03 AM
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Re: Soda blasting...
Dave,
The guys at McPhearson are doing rare, Pepple Beach quality cars, not throw aways. The issue they raise with lead is the acid within and that it is the first area where paint is eventually going to lift. Indeed, even on many of the old cars you find in barns with original paint, the area where the paint will most likely be gone is wherever there was a lead seam.
If someone wants to use lead, go right ahead. Yes, it will likely last a long time. I still think that your modern fillers are just as good or better with a lot less hassle. I do not think water absorption is an issue. For the most part, cars built in the last 15 years no longer rust (foe many reasons). You can not say that about any vehicle built pre-1980's. especially those European, lead filled models! :-)
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