Folks -
I'm new to the finer points of bodywork, and am looking for advice. We have a 47 1 ton, and a tree fell on the cab late last year. The roof was banged up pretty badly, but it can be repaired.
A bodyman, friend of my Father in Law's says that when we are done taking care of the dents, that the entire roof section should have a light coat of bondo. He says that the expansion and contraction rates of metal vs bondo will make spot patching on the dented area (a fair sized dent, to be sure) show, where as if the entire roof has a thin coat and the dent is repaired in the normal manner, it will last much longer and look better.
I can understand about sun heat and metal vs bondo expansion, I just thought that all things equal, less plastic is better. After bumping things out yesterday, it looks like the deepest flaw would need 1/8 to 1/4" of filler, if we don't do more work.
I would appreciate the feedback of those with more experience. The fellow works quickly and seems to know his stuff, so I guess I am just looking for a second or third opinion...
TIA,
John
