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#769644 08/08/2011 4:55 PM
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anybody ever use lab metal for body work mainly small holes www.alvinproducts.com

Glen M #769887 08/09/2011 3:39 AM
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Looks like some stuff I used back in the 1970's when I worked at a Chevy Dealer body shop. That stuff was called AlumaLead. Was pretty much like todays body filler but with aluminum in it. If I remember right it was a bear to sand down.


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Alan's 57 #770107 08/10/2011 12:44 AM
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I remember alumalead, I used it when I did some custom work on a 67 camaro back in the mid 70's and yes it was hard to sand but it was strong, I liked it

Glen M #770798 08/12/2011 3:01 AM
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This stuff could be used to fill a cracked block.


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