DeTomaso Mailing List: June 99, Message #103

From:	Richard Barkley <Richard.Barkley@trw.com>
Subject:	Dents and ripples in the engine bay.
Date:	Fri, 4 Jun 1999 21:09:55 -0400


Thomas,

I used a combination of body filler and JB Weld (you can get it in large
(10 oz?) tubes at Pep Boys for about $10). I used the JBW in a large
deep pocket on the wheel arch and a few other places. It's harder to
spread and work with, but should last forever. I didn't have at the
time, but would now recommend, one of the metal filled body fillers. I
used Evercoat's "Metal-2-Metal". I used it for most of the external
bodywork. Then finish up the small details with a Polyester glaze. 

One caution. I've seen filler blistered up in areas above the mufflers
in at least one car. I plan to put come kind of insulation above the
mufflers to prevent this.

I admire your use of lead. I didn't have the patients for it.

Richard Barkley