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14 years ago

It may look good for a short while but will eventually crack and fall in, best to weld and then using a grinder smooth it out.

spudder

14 years ago

Weld the holes first. Like suggested, use low heat, get an old fender or something to practice on (testing heat). Their has been many times I burned through the metal of the project I was working trying to find the right amount of weld heat.

embarracuda

14 years ago

Less is more weld holes shut first don't use to much heat or you will warp the metal

pontiacsd

14 years ago

A little bit of body filler isnt all that bad, just dont over do it, if you can weld the larger holes you will have less chance of cracking in the long run.

gvcars

14 years ago

I have a `57 Chevy 4D HT & I`d hammer the metal as flat as you can, then a thin veneer of bondo should do it. But get the metal as flat & smooth as possible...But it IS to be hidden behind your logos, so won`t show much.