Patchy looking metal? Kind of a dumb question but I can't quite figure it out. Plenty of guys on here that do great sheet metal fabrication, and I've seen shots of cars (in magazines) in bare metal with this same effect - but Cole was the only one I could think of on the HAMB that has posted shots of sheet metal with this look. Only other place I can think of offhand is the picture of the Bradley designed Ford with the hinged front skirts...know I've seen it elsewhere though. So the question is: What are the splotchy patchy areas you see on the bare sheet metal? First thought is lead...but I didin't think that was used all that much anymore? Maybe it's just used more than I realize.
sounds to me like you are seeing lead. I was surprised to see so much of it on the Cole built '36 in TRJ. surprised in a good way. beautiful car, beautiful work. Paul
I use some lead, and shrinking wheel burnishes the metal a little too. hammer marks a bit of rust from the blood sweat and tears-CF
cole, what's your overall thoughts on the shrinking wheel? Do you use it often? I've read a lot of articles on how to use them but never really found any reviews.
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