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Michael KakukU.S.
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I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions. | |
Bill MilbertU.S.
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Questions related to Auto Body & Frame repair, structural integrity. Proper routes to follow for damage diagnosis, suggestion on repairs or replacement, when it should be considered as a safety factor and any and all questions on heavy collision repairs, frame or uni-body. Weld do's and don'ts and what will work best. | |
William ForsterAvailable
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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts. | |
william [bill] tumaU.S.
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can help with chassis,frontend,brakes,steering,alignment,sectioning,welding. | |
BobU.S.
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Most questions pertaining to Automotive and Motorcyle Cleaning & Detailing. Please DO NOT SEND ME QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO BODY WORK, DENTS, DINGS, REPLACING PANELS....ETC. | |
GaryU.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/02/2009 |
I can answer most questions on auto refinishing materials. Especially PPG products. I have knowledge in the latest repair materials and techniques. When it comes to automotive paint I have a solid understanding of how things work. |
Either one of your repair materials is failing or you have water intrusion into the repairs from cracking or poorly sealed patches (or poorly constructed- I know how hand made panels can be) You can get
JOSHUA.....SAND THE RUST OFF USING 180 GRIT AND FOLLOW WITH 220 OR 320. PRIMER CAN BE BOUGHT IN A SPRAY CAN AT THE LOCAL HARDWARE STORE. ANY AUTOMOTIVE PRIMER WILL DO FINE. APPLY PRIMER JUST TO COVER AND
JEANNE....THE BUBBLE COULD BE DIRT IN THE FINISH FROM A PRIOR REPAIR....IF THEY SAID THEY CAN TAKE CARE OF IT THEY SHOULD SEND IT OUT AND HAVE A PROFESSIONAL BODY SHOP PERFORM THE REPAIRS AND NOT TO SOMEONE
Mike, ther is no easy fix here- it just plain needs the paint sanded off to bare plastic. It's going to be a task, I used to have an 85 burlinetta and had to do the same thing- I tried plastic-safe paint
Hello! i would absolutely just have this small imperfection fixed- you don't need a new door or anything so drastic. Sorry to hear someone shot your Ram with a pellet gun. If there is no hole, it was a
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