AboutWilliam Forster Expertise 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.
Experience 1983-85 vocational school training 1992 PPG certified refinish technician/ 1994-1996 Chevrolet certified Journeyman technician 1997-present ASE certified Master collision repair/refinish technician/estimator. 1998 I-car structural repair certification Past/Present clients Just about every major insurance company in NW Ohio
Question Hi there, just have a couple of questions. I bought a body kit for my 2005 Monte Carlo and have been told it needs some putty and sanding to be prepped before putting it on. How do I know I got the right amount of putty and if I have it sanded properly?
Answer How do you know you have the right amount of filler, and know if it's sanded enough? The same way you get to Carnigie hall- practice, man, practice. I can't teach you this- it's a learned technique. Every bodyman has his own unique style- ane every bodyman started with a piece of sandpaper and a sanding block. Start coarse- 80 grit- and follow with 150, then 220, then 320, then primer.
