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Expert Profile: Octavio Torres

Expertise: I can answer any question concerning automotive plastics repair on condition that the specific part polymer is identified. However, I can also help in the identifying process of any plastic used in automotive applications (for both body work and under-the-hood). I can't answer a question if it is based only on make or model unless full details are provided.

Experience in the area
Two decades working as automotive plastic repairman in my own business

Publications
THE INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS REPAIR MANUAL

Education/Credentials
Plastics technician. From Escuela Colombiana de Carreras Industriales

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 500
Knowledge	9.93 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.93 Best of the best
Politeness	9.93 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		69

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/17/08
10	10	10	10	10/11/08
10	10	10	10	10/08/08
10	10	10	10	09/24/08
10	10	10	10	08/29/08

User Comments

Thank you, I appreciate your quick response. I agree replacing the panel is likely the best solution. James
(James on 11/17/08)

Wow, Thank you! I'm not sure I am smart enuf to do it that way, but I'll give it a try. Octavio, you are a genius!
(Jeff on 10/11/08)

Thank you for your prompt response. I'll take the lenses off, clean and polish with rubbing compoundand see if that works, if not I'll replace them a
(JAMES on 10/08/08)

Thanks for the quick response - I will give it a go Best regards John
(john on 09/24/08)

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Recent Answers from Octavio Torres

2008-11-19 WOOD DASH TRIM DODGE CARAVAN: Hi john, Although I am not an expert, I think you may look for that kit at www.autoanything.com or at crystalux through jc whitney, where you may find it for about 110 bucks. You may be right to believe...

2008-11-15 Trim Panel 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis: Hi James,I would Consider replacing the panel. Try JC WHITNEY for replacements. A temporary solution before getting a new piece, is joining the broken parts along the cracks with very small plastic cable...

2008-10-13 Triumph 2500s rear trim: Hi Geoff, may be I was not clear enough last time. I suggested not welding the ribs in the visible part just to avoid painting or any additional job. in fact ribs a good way to strengthen plastics. the...

2008-10-10 1999 Taurus plastic sideview mirror casing: Hi Jeff, most plastics repair operations are a problem of cohesion and not adhesion. Therefore my procedure does not involve any adhesives or glues. My suggestion for you, is to weld the mirror housing...

2008-10-09 Triumph 2500s rear trim: Dear Geoff, Thank you for sending a picture of the trim, it helps a lot. Automotive parts made before 1996 rarely bear an identifying recycling code. Therefore we have to try welding the panel with the...