Auto body repair & detailing/burn through

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Expert: David Caulfield - 3/20/2008


Question
I am repainting a truck and while I was buffing the right fender the buffer got hung and caused a big mess. I now have a burn through about the size of a dime. What can I do with this without having to paint the whole fender over?Thanks

Answer
Hi, the size of a dime is very large when it comes to clearcoat burned thru. Repainting is best option. Second option is to touch up area with a the clearcoat (make sure there is hardner in clear even for touch up). Colorsand and polish after dried (2000 grit, wet). May need to apply a second coat of clear touch up if needed. This is not the best way, but the only way if you choose not to repaint. Good luck and I am sue you will do a god job. David

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David Caulfield

Expertise

All collision repair related questions. Experience in Production, Independent and Dealership style bodyshops.

Experience

32 years in the collision repair industry. past 20 years as a large collision repair facilty in O.C. California.

Organizations
California Autobody Association, Fix Auto USA Network.

Publications
California Autobody Assoc. / UpdatePromise.com / Smartent.com

Education/Credentials
Teach owners and managers across the country production methods and how to be a profitable repair facilty. Software author/inventor/creator for collsion related products.

Awards and Honors
Gross Profit Award for 2007 Fix Auto Netwrk. Top 10 CSI shop for multiple years.

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Tens of thousands of clients in the Southern California area.

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