Quarter sailpanel seams. Lead filler or ??? - Lateral-g Forums

BBC71Nova · #1 05-27-2011, 05:27 AM

Hey guys. I'd like to get some feedback on the need to lead the quarter sail panel seams. I've personally always thought lead there was the "right" way to go since I've seen a few over the years that have filler there that has cracked. I'm sure it probably depends on the usage of the car and how much stress is applied to the area. My quarters have now been replaced and I need to decide on this before it leaves the shop.

Thanks

absinthe · #2 05-30-2011, 05:56 PM

There is a product called Dyna-glass that I used on my 67 Camaro. It is a fiberglass product that, according to several folks I trust, is being used instead of lead nowadays.

dhutton · #3 05-30-2011, 06:59 PM

Frank at Prodigy recommended a carbon fiber based filler made by SEM called Carbo-Fil which I used with good results so far.

Don

BBC71Nova · #4 05-31-2011, 06:40 AM

Thanks guys for the info.

That sub looks awesome. I've got some places on my OEM sub that I need to fill/smooth and plan on using All-Metal. Hopefully it works.

Ron Fox · #5 06-25-2011, 12:12 PM

What has everyone else used? This is an area of concern.

Thanks.

70rs · #6 06-25-2011, 12:21 PM

I would also like to know what has been used and is holding up ok still.
Many of the cars on this site get the snot beat out of them (Todd, Steve, James, Randy, Brian...just to name a few)
Would any of the owners of cars that see track time AND have had full quarter replacement care to comment? What type of filler was used and how is it holding up?
I personaly would like to hear from Randy, Brian or any other second gen owner.