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Expert: William Forster - 3/19/2007


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i just bought a fiberglass dunebuggy that has about 3 coats of paint, and a few holes. what can i do to fix the holes. what do i use to remove the old paint. do i need to use primer to repaint, how many coats. i want to repaint it a silver metal flake, what is a good paint to use. This is my first big project so i want to get it right the first time.

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Yearone.com , the restoration parts company, has a book called how to repair and restore bodywork in their literature section. There may even be a book on fiberglass repair, or corvette restoration. I can't teach you how to restore a dune buggy in an e-mail, but let me congratulate you on your wisdom in obtaining information before starting a major project. most are a--hole deep by the time they e-mail me. 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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