Auto body repair & detailing/1995 Firehawk

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Expert: William Forster - 2/14/2007


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I have a red 1995 Firehawk.  Ever since I bought it, it has had sun damage on the driver side front fender.  The clearcoat is bubbled and cracking off exposing the dull almost orange-ish red color underneath.  Also, small bubbles are starting to appear on the hood of the car.  What can I do to repair this and prevent it from happening in the future?

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It sounds like it has a repair that is starting to fail. The only thing to do, is take it to a body shop and have them verify this. Hopefully, it's an isolated spot, and you can get away with only painting the affected  panels. If not, the entire car may be due for a paint job. The only way to prevent sun damage is to keep it well waxed, and out of the sun as much as possible. Bill  

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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 PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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