Does anyone use lead for bodywork anymore?

I was sitting at home last night, staring at a pickup, and wondered... Does anyone still use lead for bodywork? I know it is a lost art, but is anyone still doign this? If not, why?

Dima

 

Yeah, they are, because that's how it was done. There are a few advantages to using lead, but for the most part modern technology has taken over because it's a lot better.

For a real traditional car you need to use lead, because if you do it the way most guys did it back then, everyone will be able to tell it's lead after a few years

 

There has been some discussion about using Lead lately on: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/metalshapers/

 

I melt all the lead out of my cars and use it to make muzzle loader ordinance.

The problem with lead is, sometimes tinning compound will leach out around the edges of the lead "patch" and fuck up the paint above it.
Plus, you ain't gonna get it perfect anyway and will end up adding bondo or way too much high build primer/surfacer so ya might as well use plastic in the first place.

 

I know of a few who still do, but not regularly. As for why folks dont use it anymore I think its like taking the stairs up 10 flights when there is an elevator available.

 

Why not? PRICE!

 

People don't do it anymore because it takes skill and lots of patience. There are a few diehards out there that still do use it day to day. My hat's off to them!

 

i use it om my projects even on my 67 wagon when i shaved the door handles to me its a pride thing a lead sled should have lead but the cost is the down fall