My understanding from my father that used to work with a couple of guys that were masters at doing lead body work, was that it takes quite a knack to do it and lots of practice. Which you are right makes it expensive and rare. As for a paint gun I bought the $35.00 Harbor Freight special and have been very happy with it. I will be the first to admit I am not much of a painter, but the gun seems to do its part. Bart >I have some body work to do on my bus. Mostly small dents and the >such. >I was pondering using a lead body filler. Has anyone gone this >route >before? I read that this method was abondoned because of the time >and costs >involved. Also, I am also still looking for a >paint gun and I can't find a decent one at a resonable price >locally. Does >anyone know of a mail-order company which sells brand name guns? >Thanks in >advance. >Chris. CBridge@vt.edu Chris Bridge 71' camper
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