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Lead will take a lot more skill and time to apply and finish but if done correctly should last longer .
I did some lead repairs - and if i can do it, you sure as hell can
I think that Frost.co.uk now do a lead free lead solder, not sure how good this is.
It's a much more desirable repair as it will expand/ contract at the same rate as the steel vs. filler. Also as Nige mentions pinholes can be an issue with filler due to it being porous, whereas lead will obviously not have an issue if moisture gets to it. My lesson learnt was to get more info - there's a few youtube vids now that give you a few hints and tips - the main thing is surface prep / cleaning before and after. Also get a good flexible body file - it will massively help
If you can afford the time to, i would say go with lead where you can. It's fitting to the era of the year of the car and also it's a lot nicer to work with once you get the hang of it. as you know filler can cure too quick / slow, get pinholes, dusty when sanded etc. Lead you can keep remolding and reworking until you're happy with it.
Enjoy!
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