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william [bill] tuma

U.S.
Available
can help with chassis,frontend,brakes,steering,alignment,sectioning,welding.

William Forster

Available
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 .....

Bill Milbert

U.S.
Available
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.

Michael Kakuk

U.S.
Available
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.

Bob

U.S.
Available
Most questions pertaining to Automotive and Motorcyle Cleaning & Detailing. Please DO NOT SEND ME QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO BODY WORK, DENTS, DINGS, REPLACING PANELS....ETC.

Gary

U.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.

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2009-11-05 painting my car:

Hi Camal, From experience I can tell you that a small compressor like that is only good for airing up small tires, brad nailers, or air staple guns. They really won't work for painting at all unless

2009-11-05 deep scratches:

This is an easy one. You either need to have them attempt to power buff them out at a local detail or body shop, touch them up with a brush and some touch up brush, or have it professionally painted. I

2009-11-04 Door Won't Stay Open:

BO THE BACK DOOR THAT DOES NOT STAY OPEN QUESTION IS THE ONE THAT I MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU WITH. THERE SHOULD BE A DOOR CHECK ON THE BACK DOOR LOCATED ON THE DOOR SHELL AND BODY. LOOKS LIKE

2009-10-30 1966 Mustang Coupe:

Dave, it depends upon your wallet. The best way would be to replace the roof skin with a donor skin- but it's pricey, and requires removal of all the glass. You can just have a piece of sheet metal welded

2009-10-29 bronco rust:

JAKE....THE BUBBLES THAT YOU SEE ARE AN INDICATION OF PANEL RUST AS YOU NOTICED. THE PROBLEM WITH RUST REPAIRS ARE THAT YOU HAVE TO CUT OUT THE RUST AND OFTEN WHEN YOU GET INTO IT THERE ARE ADDITIONAL

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