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Expert: Brandon Sievers - 12/18/2006


Question
I have lots of rust damage on the top of the roof of my 67 Plymouth. The rust has eaten through the metal on the edges around the windshields and in spots on the top of the roof. Prior owner used bondo to repair but it is chipping off. How should I go about repairing the roof.

Answer
In ordewr to do a proper repair that will vbe a permenent fix to the problem since rust is like cancer is to rplace the metal. You can try sandblasting and then coating with an epoxy primer, but you can truely never get rid of rust unless you remove it.

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Brandon Sievers

Expertise

I will be able to answer most to all autobody repair techniques and methods. I am also an avid detailer and can point you in the directions of short cuts. I like to be creative and make work easier if possible

Experience

I have been painting and repairing automobiles, snowmobiles and motorcycles for about 13 years now. I am also a Technology teacher at a public High School

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I have a 4 yr bachelors degree in Technology and industrial educations. Over 12 years paint and body experience, 15 year snowcross racer and avid motorsports fabricator and rider.

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I am PPG paint certified.

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