Getting the lead out, Wondering if lead is as good as Bondo Options

[worn]

Well, some old geezer showing signs of wear backed his son’s new to him pickup into his own TR6. I have the fender off and have corrected most of the problems with hammer and dolly, but there are cuts in the metal and tool marks that are too much for my skills. I had an Eastwood lead solder kit, so why not go with that. Works just fine actually. But is lead as good as modern plastic filler? Over the long run, which is more dependable. It is kinda fun, but nowhere as versatile as the plastic fillers.

[Ninja]

Bondo shrinks with age.
Bondo WILL delaminate from the base material someday.
Paint fades differently over Bondo.
Most Bondo applications will "print through" after 20 years.

Lead doesn't seem to have issues with age.
Every S30 Datsun (1970 was first year) has a BIG patch of lead where the top meets the sides (above the quarter windows).
Unless the car has suffered a rear impact this area never requires repair.

Only issues I see with lead is difficult application.

When I install my 914 flares, I will use lead (or whatever modern metallic substitute is available) for the filler.