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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector. 10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.

Organizations

Ezine expert author.

Publications

Ezine magazine Car advertisements Various car related web sites

Education/Credentials

Votech School Chief Frame School Hunter Alignment school I-CAR Certified Plastic Repairs Aluminum Repairs

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UserDateKCTPComments
Gary11/08/0910101010Thanks Michael, I will try your suggestions .....
Jill10/31/0910101010Very nice response and quick too!
Bob10/24/0910101010 
Harold10/22/0910101010He was very prompt with his response .....
barbara10/21/0910101010 

Recent Answers from Michael Kakuk

2009-11-22 Black Paint Blending Problem:

JOHN.....YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO BLEND EASILY WITH SPRAY CANS....THE PRESSURE INSIDE THE CANS FLUCTUATE TO MUCH AND WILL MESS EVERYTHING UP. WHEN BLENDING YOU HAVE TO GRADUALLY MOVE THE BASE

2009-11-15 Repair of small rusted dent on 1982 van:

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

2009-11-10 Paint:

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

2009-11-07 Oxidized paint:

GARY......USING A BUFFER IN THE BEGINNING IS OK BECAUSE YOU STILL HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO. THERE ARE DIFFERENT RUBBING COMPOUND NUMBERS WHICH DESIGNATE THE CUTTING ABILITY OF THE PRODUCT. IT IS ADVISABLE

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

 

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