Auto body repair & detailing/faded out paint

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Expert: - 7/24/2008


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GARY,I have a 91 chevy astro van that the entire hood and top has lost its clear coat and faded,the sides and rear doors still have their shine.The vehicle has 100,000 miles on it and still runs excellent,I would like to fix the paint ,CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO DO IT MYSELF-----THANK YOU----TONY

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Hi Tony,

First of all you will need to have all the appropriate tools to do the job. You will need such tools as an air compressor (5 hp, 60 gal capacity, 15 cfm @ 40 psi), spraygun, hoses, fittings, etc... Then you will need to go to an automotive paint store and buy paint. You can talk to the salesmen about your specific needs and they should be able to point you in the right direction as to what type of paint would best fit your needs. Good luck.

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I can answer most questions on auto refinishing materials. Especially PPG products. I have knowledge in the latest repair materials and techniques. When it comes to automotive paint I have a solid understanding of how things work.

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I have worked in a PPG paint retail/wholesale business for the last 15 years. I have dealt with many issues regarding paint and repair materials on a daily basis over the years. I don't know that I have all the answers but I would be willing to try.

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PPG Trained and Certified. Training with 3M products and Meguair's products.

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