Not sure this is the right area. I was painting my tanks, and had one of those stupid accidents.

I have split tanks and set one on a ladder. (a stupid thing to do I know)

Long story shortened. It fell off and landed on the rim where the cap goes on.

I have a circle 1/8" to 3/16" deep x 3 1/2" wide around the cap area. A friend suggested

using lead to repair this. I have never used lead for repairs before. Any suggestions

percentage of tin, lead, etc and procedures to make sure it holds. Would be welcomed.

I could buy a new tank their not that much, but my tank has the AMF Harley Davidson

tank decal and I need it. Thanks in advance to all who reply.

 

If you have not worked with hot lead before, nor have the equipment, I would pass on this. If you are painting the tank yourself, is thisa rattlecan job or do you have experience at this? If not, I would think a bondo type repair kit would work well enough. All the rough and finish supplies are in a kit. Simple and cheap solution.

 

All the modern fillers only need the paint roughed up a bit. Being an x body man myself and done my share of lead work I still would not do it on my own stuff. Go to a body shop and they will give you a cup full of the good stuff and the hardener. There are still crappy brands out there that you need to grind down to the metal to ge good adhesion so I'd tend to avoid them if possible.
Ron

 

Thanks guys. I have the equipment and have restored cars.

I just never used lead. I think I will avoid using it now.

Thanks again