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Expert: William Forster - 11/10/2009


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i have a 85 iroc z28 the front clip paint is cracking on the plastic around the head lights and how can i repair this can i just sand it or is the a better way to do it the plastic looks good but paint is peeling up like spider webs thks

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Mike, ther is no easy fix here- it just plain needs the paint sanded off to bare plastic. It's going to be a task, I used to have an 85 burlinetta and had to do the same thing- I tried plastic-safe paint stripper, and the stripper still went after the plastic, and swelled it all to hell. One option is to replace the cover with a new aftermarket cover. more expensive by far, but will save a lot of elbow grease. 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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