Auto body repair & detailing/Roof replacement?

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Expert: William Forster - 8/5/2007


Question
I have a car that had a vinyl roof. I took the roof off and now the roof has multiple holes and rust. Can you section in the roof or can you use any of the por products and replace the vinyl roof. Thanks

Answer
The roof skin really needs replaced to do a quality job. If a roof is not readily available, the roof needs professionally media blasted, the pinholes need filled with either lead or a waterproof filler like Duraglass or preferably lead, and the roof needs primered. Use a metal etching primer, preferably from the same company as the paint manufacturer you intend to use. Don't use someone elses topcoat on  a different companies primer. It's a recipe for disaster. 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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