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

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Ezine expert author.

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Ezine magazine Car advertisements Various car related web sites

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

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

body work11/17/2009William Forster
  Q: 1973 scout,not mush body panels available,I welded in hand made panels,used dura glass over ...
  A: Either one of your repair materials is failing or you have water intrusion into the repairs from ...
Repair of small rusted dent on 1982 van11/15/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: I have a 1982 chevy van that was slightly dented a few years ago extending between the rear side ...
  A: JOSHUA.....SAND THE RUST OFF USING 180 GRIT AND FOLLOW WITH 220 OR 320. PRIMER CAN BE BOUGHT IN A ...
Paint11/10/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: I just bought a 2010 black Honda Accord. Before I drove it off the lot, I noticed a tiny tiny bump ...
  A: JEANNE....THE BUBBLE COULD BE DIRT IN THE FINISH FROM A PRIOR REPAIR....IF THEY SAID THEY CAN TAKE ...
body repair prep for painting11/10/2009William Forster
  Q: i have a 85 iroc z28 the front clip paint is cracking on the plastic around the head lights and how ...
  A: Mike, ther is no easy fix here- it just plain needs the paint sanded off to bare plastic. It's going ...
BB gun bullet hole :(11/9/2009William Forster
  Q: I have a 2009 Dodge Ram. I was driving and received a bb gun bullet dent in the driver side back ...
  A: i would absolutely just have this small imperfection fixed- you don't need a new door or anything so ...
Oxidized paint11/7/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: I have 97 Ford F150 with dark red paint that has gotten dull looking due to being in the sun. I ...
  A: GARY......USING A BUFFER IN THE BEGINNING IS OK BECAUSE YOU STILL HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO. THERE ...
lead removal11/7/2009William Forster
  Q: I'm restoring a car and need to remove a lead seam from a quarter panel that I'm replacing. Do I ...
  A: I would use a torch, BUT- if you are replacing quarters, they were generally never sectioned at the ...
corvette targa top fiberglass repair11/6/2009William Forster
  Q: I have a crack about 8" long the edge of the front of the top about an inch up from edge. I would ...
  A: I don't think my corvette is where I would try to learn how to do my first fiberglasss repair. ...
painting my car11/5/2009Gary
  Q: i would like to paint my own car and own a small compressor that can be used around the house and to ...
  A: From experience I can tell you that a small compressor like that is only good for airing up small ...
deep scratches11/5/2009William Forster
  Q: how do i repair deep scrathces on the bedside of an 90's s-10
  A: This is an easy one. You either need to have them attempt to power buff them out at a local detail ...
Door Won't Stay Open11/4/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: I have a 99' GMC yukon, 4dr and 4x4. One of the back "barn" doors will not stay open, it constantly ...
  A: BO THE BACK DOOR THAT DOES NOT STAY OPEN QUESTION IS THE ONE THAT I MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU ...
Alignment after rear end collision10/30/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: I was in a minor rear end collision this week. A young guy ran into the back of me. There was a bit ...
  A: JILL.....IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE YOU HAVE STRUCTURAL DAMAGES BUT TO BE SAFE I WOULD RUN BY A BODY SHOP ...
1966 Mustang Coupe10/30/2009William Forster
  Q: I have just purchased a 1966 mustang coupe which has had sonme sort of after market sunroof put in. ...
  A: Dave, it depends upon your wallet. The best way would be to replace the roof skin with a donor skin- ...
Remove right fender 2002 Chevy S1010/29/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: What do I need to do to romove the right front passenger fender on a 2002 Chevy S10 PU.
  A: JEFF....I DON'T HAVE TO MUCH NEWER CHEVY DETAILS...THE BEST THING IS TO CALL THE CHEVY DEALER THAT ...
bronco rust10/29/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: I have an 81 bronco which is in fantastic shape. It only has a small amount of rust on it. The wheel ...
  A: JAKE....THE BUBBLES THAT YOU SEE ARE AN INDICATION OF PANEL RUST AS YOU NOTICED. THE PROBLEM WITH ...
1989 chevey pickup10/28/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: i just painted my 1989 chevey pickup , today it bubbled , why
  A: JERRY....WITHOUT MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT YOU PAINTED YOUR TRUCK WITH MY ANSWER WILL BE VAGUE. IF ...
Paint Line Blending10/28/2009William Forster
  Q: In the process of a full restoration my Dad's 62 Belvedere. He has decided to paint the ...
  A: If you paint the underside with single stage, and the exterior with 2 stage- especially if it's a ...
side molding removal10/26/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: I'm trying to figure out how to remove a piece of body side molding from the rear quarter panel of ...
  A: MIKE.....SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE DESCRIBING A DRIP RAIL MOLDING. I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANY INFO ON THE ...
67 malibue cowl panels10/25/2009William Forster
  Q: Just wondering about filling the holes in the panels. I drilled the spot welds with a 5/16 bit. I ...
  A: Harold, you offically made a mess. You should have used spot weld cutters as opposed to drilling ...
airbrush for touchup10/24/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: Can an airbrush be used to touchup paint chips, most are on leading vertical edge of 99 tahoe hood? ...
  A: JOHN.... I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THE AIRBRUSH. THE CHIPS WOULD STILL BE THERE JUST THE SAME COLOR AS ...
crack repair10/23/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: I'm working on an old pickup and I've already got it primered.There are some cracks coming through ...
  A: BOB.....I WOULD SAND THE CRACKS UNTIL SMOOTH AND THEN APPLY THE FILLER. IF YOU SWIPE FILLER OVER THE ...
Fiberglas use10/23/2009William Forster
  Q: I recently bought a quart can of Cargroom long fiber body filler. How important is the air ...
  A: Use a little extra hardner. Filler does warm up when mixed, but it's not so it can cure itself- that ...
Rain water leaking into car10/22/2009william [bill] tuma
  Q: My husband has an 89 Civic 2-door, which leaks when it sits in the rain. The water pools on the ...
  A: Mikaling, this will test your detective skills and patience.You will find the leak;with water hose ...
Rear-View Mirror10/20/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: As I was driving, my passenger rear-view mirror was impacted with an object. Although the fixture ...
  A: KIM....THE WOBBLE MAY STAY THE SAME OR GET WORSE DUE TO MORE DAMAGES CAUSED BY DRIVING AROUND. THE ...
01 Suburban V8 5.7L steering10/20/2009william [bill] tuma
  Q: I have a 2001 Chevrolet suburban 1500. Everytime im driving and hit a bump or when the truck is at ...
  A: Julian, sounds like a wheel alignment problem.have a 4 wheel alignment performed and check for a ...
seat belts are very dirty10/20/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: i would like to know what i can do to clean the seat belts in 97 lincoln cont the color is light tan ...
  A: BARBARA......I WOULD SUGGEST STOPPING BY YOUR LOCAL AUTO STORE AND GET SOME CARPET AND TRIM CLEANER. ...
residue10/20/2009Bob
  Q: Was wondering if you could recommend a chemical or procedure to remove the white residue on trim, ...
  A: This is a very sticky situation. There are many variables that have to be taken into account. How ...
1969 chevy van roof rust10/20/2009William Forster
  Q: IM COMING TO YOU BECAUSE IM IN NEED OF SOME PROFESSIONAL HELP. I OWN A 1969 CHEVY VAN THAT I HAVE ...
  A: Hey' I'm here to help. I don't know when the body shop busy season is in your area- but i bet you're ...
light body repair10/19/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: This doesn't involve and collision damage, but still...same catagory of "help" I think. I hope you ...
  A: CHUCK.....THE BEST SANDER IS WHAT THEY CALL A D.A. SANDER OR DUAL ACTION. YOU CAN USE IT AS A SANDER ...
Replacing Dodge Sport L Front Fender and Bumper guard10/19/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: How do I replace the driver's side front fender and the bumper guard on my 2000 Dodge Sport truck?
  A: LES....... REMOVE ALL THE BOLTS THAT YOU CAN SEE...THEN OPEN THE DOOR AND LOOK FOR BOLTS ON BACK OF ...
1969 chevy van roof rust10/19/2009William Forster
  Q: IM COMING TO YOU BECAUSE IM IN NEED OF SOME PROFESSIONAL HELP. I OWN A 1969 CHEVY VAN THAT I HAVE ...
  A: Hey Butch! Being as I live in Ohio, I can't recommend a shop for you. If you have rust holes, be ...
mud flaps10/18/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: I own a 2001 Kia Rio and my question is The mud flaps on both sides in the front are coming loose, ...
  A: PAUL....YOU MAY WANT TO TRY TO USE NUTS AND BOLTS WITH AN OVERSIZE WASHER TO GET TO GOOD METAL IF ...
driver fender removel10/18/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: i got in a wreck an i need to remove my fender on my 1997 Honda prelude how would i go about doing ...
  A: AARON....DEPENDS ON THE MODEL...SOMETIMES U HAVE TO REMOVE THE AND HEADLAMPS TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE ...
auto body repair10/17/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: I am trying to help an elderly lady get her car fixed. She has a '91 Lumina and was in an accident a ...
  A: KARLA...THE THING TO DO IS HAVE AN ESTIMATE DONE SO THAT YOU CAN MAKE A GOOD DECISION. IF THERE IS ...
Permission10/16/2009William Forster
  Q: I own a 2002 Toyota Tacoma, and was recently in an accident. My truck sustained some rear bumper, ...
  A: The other drivers insurance company probably gave the OK to the body shop to start the repairs- ...
Honda Accord Side Mirror10/16/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: A deer jumped into my car & knocked my driver side mirror off. Are the brackets for all Honda side ...
  A: PAMELA.....THE BRACKETS FR THE MIRRORS ARE PART OF THE MIRROR ITSELF. I WOULD RUN BY A BODY SHOP AND ...
collision repair10/15/2009william [bill] tuma
  Q: I have a ford Focus 2009 that has suffered a 40 mph impact to its, passenger side rear wheel, all ...
  A: Jhon, I suggest you have the wheel alignment checked with 4 wheel alignment equipment that will tell ...
New Clear Coat Chip10/15/2009William Forster
  Q: Last year on Christmas Day I hit a deer in my 2003 Nissan 350Z! After returning home and contacting ...
  A: Jackie, as far as a paint chip, paint is paint- not kryptonite. Yes, a rock will chip paint at even ...
Replacing auto carpet10/13/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: I have a 1997 Ford F150 that had a leak in the rear window, as well as around the windshield. ...
  A: GARY....ON THE DOOR OR PILLAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS A 3X5 DECAL THAT HAS THE VIN # AND A BUNCH OF ...
side view mirror.10/13/2009Michael Kakuk
  Q: i was backing out into my garage and i hit my radio and in the my side mirror cracked and not all ...
  A: KAREN......I WOULD SEE A BODY SHOP AS THERE MAY BE DAMAGE TO THE DOOR FRAME WHERE THE MIRROR BOLTS ...

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