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I keep hearing that old school lead loading is a dead skill, but a 1967 Mustang in our shop proved that wrong
We had this classic come in with a quarter panel that needed a big fix. The owner wanted it done right, so we did the lead work instead of filler. Over three days, I melted the sticks, tinned the area, and built it up with the paddle. The finish after filing was smooth as glass, no pin holes or shrinking like modern stuff. Has anyone else had a customer ask for this lately, or is it really just us?
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henderson.mason28d ago
Honestly it's not dead at all in the classic car world. The good shops still know how to do it for concours restorations. I see it mostly on high end pre war stuff and muscle cars where owners want factory correct repairs. The skill is rare now which makes it more valuable. You charge a premium for that kind of work because it takes real time and talent. It's the only way to get that perfect, lasting finish on certain jobs.
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