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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Lr3 light on the back | 2/7/2012 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: ! I have an LR3 2006 and the light on top of the back door fell off, I bought the new one and ... A: ....If your courtesy light does not have any screws holding it in, as you had mentioned, it will ... | ||
| Original seats | 2/6/2012 | Bob |
| Q: The seats are filthy. I used like turtle wax upholster clearner and you can see where it tried to ... A: I am sorry to say that these cloth seats are almost impossible to clean. Look up on the Internet how ... | ||
| painting a bronco | 1/29/2012 | Gary |
| Q: My 1989 Bronco has a cracked windshield, should I get it replaced before painting the truck? Can I ... A: I would recommend pulling the windshield out then painting the vehicle. This will allow you to avoid ... | ||
| 1972 chevelle frame | 1/26/2012 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I have a crack in the frame right behind where the front lower control arm bolts on, curious if this ... A: .....Any crack in a frame, becomes an automatic safety issue, as I am sure you are aware. Depending ... | ||
| Rubbing compounds | 1/26/2012 | Bob |
| Q: I have a 2000 white Honda Accord and the paint is getting dull and needs rubbed out and waxed. I ... A: I don't think this car has a clearcoat finish. Best way to answer this question is to take a dark ... | ||
| Hood hinge adjusting | 1/25/2012 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I have a 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88. About 7 years ago, the hood on its own became raised up in the ... A: ...From your description that the hood became raised up on it's own, makes me think that the springs ... | ||
| replace rear end on toyota pickup | 1/20/2012 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: can i use a rear end of an 02 toyota prerunner(4x2) to replace the rear end on my 85 toyota sr5 ... A: .....This is a question that I cannot honestly answer without doing some research...Sorry....My ... | ||
| swirls and scratches on new 2012 black rogue | 1/14/2012 | Gary |
| Q: i just purchased a new 2012 nissan rogue black in colour. during inspection before taking possesion ... A: This is probably from when the vehicle was polished at some point in time. Black shows all minor ... | ||
| 1999 Subaru Forester | 12/30/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I have a 1999 Subaru Forester. I just replaced the alternator and battery. Both brand new parts. The ... A: .....First of all, if you have replaced the alternator and battery with brand new parts, generally, ... | ||
| new roof for 2007 Tahoe? | 12/27/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: My Tahoe had a branch fall on it during high winds a week ago. Smashed the front windshield and put ... A: ....Yes, it is completely safe to install a factory roof, as long as the technician follows the ... | ||
| 2000 Cavalier | 12/24/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: Dave My duaghters friend backed into the front of her 2000 Cav. Damage is a scrape on the bumper and ... A: Your best bet, would be to take it to your local Autobody shop, and get an estimate. Most reputable ... | ||
| can I paint my own car? | 12/20/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I have a 1992 Nissan Pathfinder and it is black but not ' new ' black anymore...I really like these ... A: Usually, about 45%-60% of the price quote is labor. So in other words, $2500 - $3500 of the price ... | ||
| can I paint my own car? | 12/20/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: I have a 1992 Nissan Pathfinder and it is black but not ' new ' black anymore...I really like these ... A: Well, I don't think you should try. I have been painting cars for a long time and technique is ... | ||
| paint | 11/19/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: My son taped off a scratch he was trying to repair with regular blue paint tape and when I peeled ... A: ...Without seeing the vehicle, and from your description of what happened, in my opinion, it sounds ... | ||
| Fender Removal | 11/17/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I have a 2001 Sentra SE and need to remove and replace replace the front left fender. I'm just ... A: ....Yes, you will have to partially remove the front bumper cover..Generally, there is 1 bolt, ... | ||
| auto problems | 11/14/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: have had issues with my car lately. The last couple of weeks my car has been revving while in idle. ... A: ....This is a problem, that I cannot properly diagnose without seeing the vehicle...I would need to ... | ||
| Possible bent frame | 11/10/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: Someone backed into me a few months ago, it was a hard hit to the driver's side front corner. The ... A: ....First of all, what I would do, is to take your vehicle straight back to the Toyota Dealership at ... | ||
| leather cleaner | 11/9/2011 | Bob |
| Q: I am looking for a good leather cleaner. We have a 2006 minivan and the seats need cleaned bad, but ... A: WOW! This is tough because I can't see the leather and pictures usually don't work well. I also ... | ||
| 94 camry rh fender side lamp hole? | 11/8/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: on the following item it says it does not have a hole for side lamp for the fender, is it going to ... A: Sorry for the delay Yes. The side light should come with a template for you to measure and pencil ... | ||
| 94 camry rh fender side lamp hole? | 11/8/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: on the following item it says it does not have a hole for side lamp for the fender, is it going to ... A: ...From what I can tell, the signal/marker light is positioned on the very front of the fender...It ... | ||
| Touch-up paint code | 11/4/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: My question is again in regards to my 2002 PT Cruiser and my replacement door. The door has a few ... A: ....I just called one of our painters, at the Chrysler Dealership that I work at, and was told the ... | ||
| Exterior Door Trim Adhesive | 11/3/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I have a 2002 PT Cruiser with a badly dented right rear door. I was fortunate enough to find a ... A: ...You are definitley on the right track....Glad to hear you were able to purchase a door in the ... | ||
| Polishing fresh paint | 11/1/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I just finished painting my 1968 Camaro using a base/clear system. Everything looks pretty good with ... A: First you will want to wet sand the dirt nibs and defects by using 1500 grit wet sanding paper. I ... | ||
| Automotive paint failure | 10/31/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I have a 1994 sedan that was repainted in 2005 and now the new paint appears to be failing in a ... A: I think this is an application issue. My guess is when the car was painted they had some issues with ... | ||
| Clearcoat Failure? | 10/28/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I have a 2004 BMW that I purchased salvaged. I performed the majority of the repairs and took it to ... A: This could be numerous different things and without looking at it under magnification it would be ... | ||
| repaint 1989 Ford Bronco | 10/14/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I have several questions, first I have a large rusted area on the top of my truck can I repair it ... A: ...In regards to priming the top of your truck after you have repaired it, the ultimate would be to ... | ||
| roof repair/replacement | 10/13/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I am working on a 1979 Ford crew cab roof that has been severely damaged by the previous auto shop ... A: ...If you would like to repair this roof, first off, I would suggest removing the headliner...That ... | ||
| plastic prep products and ppg acrylic urethane | 10/7/2011 | Gary |
| Q: The One Choice products, 4901/4902. Can they be stored in zip lock bags if used for small areas and ... A: The SU4901 can be stored in a zip lock bag. The SU4902 doesn't store well at all. Since it's ... | ||
| Slight Repair ! | 10/7/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: Greetings ! Hoping all is well. Recently I was in an auto accident and my vehicle was luckily ... A: ...What I suggest, is to go down to your local autobody/parts supply store, and pick up a grey ... | ||
| Weld or Replace Bumper | 9/27/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I have a 2007 Honda Fit Sport. The front bumper suffered an impact from a blowout. One of the main ... A: It is possible that both may be telling the truth based on their experience. Since everyone has ... | ||
| Getting out stubborn rust specks | 9/26/2011 | Bob |
| Q: I own a 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle convertible which I bought new. Recently one of my calipers went ... A: Karl, The closest product to the professional market clay would macquiers. Expect to spend at least ... | ||
| Body measurement specificiations | 9/26/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I was wondering if you may be able to tell me where and if I could find some body measurements in ... A: ...You are in luck...I have worked at a Chrysler/Dodge dealership for the past 20 years, and have ... | ||
| 1996camaro | 9/21/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: how doe you change the front under frame on a 1996 camaro my son wreck his and is going to have it ... A: The first generation 67 to 69 Camaros have sub frames. Happily they are 'bolt on', so no welding is ... | ||
| window- electonic-off track -Dodge | 9/17/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: My B-3500 luxury model bus had clothes stuck in window: I yanked towards the car very hard over and ... A: From your description, it sounds like a few things have possibly happened. Either the lift channel, ... | ||
| Fixing Surface Rust Spots | 9/14/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I have a 1996 vehicle. I have some surface rust spots that I would like to fix. In addition to ... A: Some type of corrosion protection primer is recommended. I recommend a primer called Zero-Rust. It ... | ||
| Scraped Bumper on Ford Contour | 9/5/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: This vehicle is a 1998 Ford Contour. While making a right turn, I thought I had sufficient ... A: If you sand the area before using your spray product, you will have no issue with peeling. If you ... | ||
| Round indentation | 9/5/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: On the front quarter panel of my 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 there's a 6" diameter round indentation ... A: You can try this a few different ways. First, from the top side, the quickest and easiest way, would ... | ||
| Scraped Front Bumper, DIY Opinion | 9/2/2011 | Gary |
| Q: This vehicle is a 1998 Ford Contour. While making a right turn, I thought I had sufficient ... A: The trick with painting plastic is getting proper adhesion. Anytime, you have bare plastic exposed ... | ||
| Center support damage | 8/30/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing a salvage vehicle that has had an impact to the side of the vehicle. The ... A: First of all, my advice is to see exactly how this vehicle is " Flagged "...Meaning, if the vehicle, ... | ||
| dunked Pathfinder in a lake - carpet smells | 8/27/2011 | Bob |
| Q: how do i get that smell out of the carpet after its been in lake water? cut it out? steam clean it? A: Peter, Cleaning well not rid you of the smell. There is about a 48 hour window to clean this type ... | ||
Auto body repair & detailing
Answers by Expert:
Dave Norgardt
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Absolutely anything autobody related... Frame repair, suspension, alignment, panel replacement, panel repair, fiberglass, plastic repair, paint, air bags, etc.....
Experience
Over 30 years in related areas. 25 years in HEAVY frame repair, suspension, and alignment procedures. As well as panel replacement and repairs, etc.....
Education/Credentials
Journeyman Autobody Technician with Red Seal certification from N.A.I.T. in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Top Achiever award second year, also from N.A.I.T. Also have Gold status from I-Car Canada...Also have Journey Partsman Certificate, Lethbridge, Alberta...
Awards and Honors
Second Year Top Achiever from N.A.I.T.Edmonton
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