| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Repair Clear Coat | 10/9/2008 |
Q: This past Sunday I sprayed Clear Coat on my freshly panted 67 mustang. Though Saturday was perfect, ...
A: Depending on how bad it is you may be able to just wet sand with 1500 grit and then polish with a ...
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| 2002 dark grey toyota camry Got Keyed | 10/7/2008 |
Q: My car has gotten keyed both on the hood and the side doors....I am considering getting a new car ...
A: If you can feel the scratches with a fingernail then it will need to be either painted or have ...
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| Paint types - urethane | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Gary, Thanks for taking the time to volunteer to be an "Expert" here. Your knowledge and ...
A: Sorry for the delay in response. Dupont doesn't have the market cornered on quality finishes. As ...
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| 71 Super Vert top | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I am considering painting my convertible top from white to black.Can this be done?
A: Yes, that should work. First you need to find a good quality vinyl paint. I would recommend using ...
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| interior panel protection | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I'm working on a '75 triumph - the goal is a solid driver, not show material at all. I'm wondering ...
A: 3M makes a very good rust inhibitor that can be sprayed through a 36" wand that attaches to a schutz ...
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| buffing | 9/25/2008 |
Q: 2006 BMW X3 had bumps on front and rear bumper. Took it to body shop recommended by BMW dealership. ...
A: It sounds like to me he's afraid that he has buffed the clear too thin and is worried that it may ...
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| patching of holes from side molding removal | 9/25/2008 |
Q: my son has a 1997 honda accord that he has removed the side rubber molding strips. he wants to patch ...
A: I would recommend using some type of backing to help hold the filler in place. The correct procedure ...
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| paint job | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Say you buy a new car. How long should the paint last before is starts to oxidize or fade?
A: It depends on how it's cared for and the color. It should last around 5-7 years without oxidizing. ...
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| interior Dye | 9/23/2008 |
Q: i was wondering, i bought some interior Dye from a local part store. the dye dried just fine to the ...
A: I imagine what happened was the quality of the dye you used was poor. If I had to guess what caused ...
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| fiberglass repair | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have a fiberglass street rod. There are a few small fracture cracks on the hood what is the best ...
A: The best way is grind into the cracks with a die grinder or dremel tool and then use something like ...
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| headlights | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Someone wiped something onto my headlights that caused a white haze to form on them. They are ...
A: Some chemicals will cause clear plastic to discolor or haze. You can try to use a mild rubbing ...
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| 350z body repair | 9/16/2008 |
Q: i am going to get my car repaired and ive gotten a few quotes and some body shop here in az have ...
A: Personally, I would rather have a blend of the two methods that were suggested to you. I would want ...
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| rust on new (ish) Honda CRV | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I'm in England and have a 2007 Honda CRV - today I noticed two stone sized 'dents' on the bumper. My ...
A: If I'm not mistaken the bumpers on a CRV are a type of plastic. It may be the color of the plastic ...
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| 1973 trans/am endura bumper repair | 9/9/2008 |
Q: can an endura bumber be repaired? mine is in great shape it just has a lot of cracks. There are no ...
A: It sounds like it may be beginning to deteriorate. From what I remember about the endura bumper they ...
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| jeep paint | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 97 jeep cherokee and it's the factory dark blue. i had scratches on my door and i bought a ...
A: Yes, you can try using fingernail polish remover. If fingernail polish remover doesn't work you can ...
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| paint chip on fibreglass truck roof | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I own a class 8 highway tractor and a huge chip of paint, about1 inch by 1 and 1/2 inches appeared ...
A: Black should be fairly easy to repair. First of all you will need to fill the chip with something. I ...
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| How should I finish a silver metallic touch up paint job? | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Someone keyed the side of my car so I sanded down the lip with 340 grit sand paper, used putty to ...
A: If you can't see the overspray line that's great. I wouldn't sand on the metallic if you can help it ...
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| body shop repairs | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I took my truck to a body shop for repair. The insurance paid for a portion. I asked the owner for ...
A: Body shops typically charge more for painting inside of a bed because of the amount of prep work ...
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| motorcycle painting industry standards? | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I've painted a few bikes and am thinking of offering work to the public. Is there anywhere I can get ...
A: I would recommend researching the internet and local body shops and customizing shops. Or it may be ...
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| Clear coat darkening paint | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I've done a small touch up paint job (about same size as a dime) on a Toyota 2004 with a small spot ...
A: Yes it may be worth trying. I have tested several clear-coats for clarity. The clearest one I have ...
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| acrylic enamel spot repairs | 8/26/2008 |
Q: my buddy wants me touch up a few chips and blisters on his daily drver 55 chevy. It's two tone red ...
A: Base/Clear over enamel isn't a good idea because the base/clear won't fade like the original enamel ...
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| 2003 Mustang Mach 1 Azure Blue | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My Mach 1 was invloved in an accident. They need to replace the Driver rear qtr panel and bumper. I ...
A: Unfortunately in this day and age there is no such thing as a perfect color match. If you go to ...
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| Clear coat darkening paint | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I've done a small touch up paint job (about same size as a dime) on a Toyota 2004 with a small spot ...
A: Unfortunately, At this point there is no fix without sanding and reapplying base. Often times ...
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| clear coat problems | 8/25/2008 |
Q: what are the causes for the clear coat to fish eye with me even when the car has been wipe down
A: It could be several things that could cause fish eyes. I can quickly name a few: 1) Airborne ...
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| clear coat problems | 8/11/2008 |
Q: i used the ppg global paint on the truck we painted. the problem came up when the clear was shot, ...
A: It could be that the hardener was bad or old. How long had the hardener been opened before it was ...
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| paint crack on the hood | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a restored 1969 Camaro Z28 from a classic car dealer here in Maryland. Upon ...
A: To fix it correctly so that you would be happy with it you might as well have it repainted. ...
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| Removing wheel paint from body | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I recently sprayed my car with some wheel paint. I don't know what I was thinking. I wrote on the ...
A: If it was from a spraycan it should come off rather easily with acetone. I don't believe I would use ...
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| Vinyl top removal-84 Cadillac Coupe Deville | 8/6/2008 |
Q: So I decided to remove the vinyl top off my 84 Coupe. What do you recommend to remove the adhesive ...
A: You can use an adhesive remover for removing the left over residue. As far as a estimate for the ...
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| 2007 honda civic hail damage | 8/6/2008 |
Q: every body part is being replace, even cutting the roof off I am worried since this a unibody car ...
A: If the repairs are done by a reputable body shop it should not affect the structural integrity of ...
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| Repair or replace? | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Recently my sport side truck was rear ended (ouch) I was told both fiberglass side panels would have ...
A: Often body shops will opt to repair panels instead of replace at the insistence of the insurance ...
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| fibreglass bodykit repair | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I'm looking into repairing a fibreglass VRX bodykit for my Mitsubishi Magna, the sideskirts have low ...
A: Take a look at this website for the "How To" on fiberglass repair: ...
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| Damaged auto door hinges | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to damage the hinges on a vehicle door by slamming the door shut, hard, one time? Is ...
A: I would have no idea how to help you with that. You might see if you can get a technician that works ...
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| Damaged auto door hinges | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to damage the hinges on a vehicle door by slamming the door shut, hard, one time? Is ...
A: In normal circumstances I would say no that slamming a vehicle door one time should not cause that ...
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| wrecked outer door panel | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I just wrecked the passenger door or my 2005 Chevy Equinox. The door shell it not damaged (just the ...
A: This is not really my area of expertise but I think I might be able to answer your question. I do ...
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| dent | 7/31/2008 |
Q: how do i repair with bondo what is the best kind on the market
A: You will need to pull out the worst of the damage with a dent puller. Afterward you will need to ...
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| 1995 Chevy S-10, Hail, Paint, Suspension? | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure where else to post the latter part, if it's not your cup of tea don't hesitate to say ...
A: I ran across this website sometime ago that I thought was interesting. ...
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| base color not matching as expected | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a question on a fender/wheel flare I've painted. It is Black BC/CC from a 2007 Tahoe. The ...
A: I recommend always blending base-coat no matter what color it is. You may get away 10% of the time ...
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| Goop on my bumper | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 2008 Honda Accord. I backed into a stone wall recently and got some white goop (blobs) of ...
A: First of all you need to see what this "goop" is. Go back to the wall and inspect it and see if you ...
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| Auto body repair | 7/27/2008 |
Q: My 2007 Lexus IS 250 AWD was smashed in the rear with the major impact pushing the bumper within 12" ...
A: The question is would you buy a car that you knew had previous damage and give the same price as one ...
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| Ford Paint | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I own a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria painted Charcoal grey with a pinstripe. Can the factory applied ...
A: The question I believe you're really asking is can it be removed without harming the paint ...
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| base color not matching as expected | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have a question on a fender/wheel flare I've painted. It is Black BC/CC from a 2007 Tahoe. The ...
A: 2 things could be the problem. 1) Basecoat is not meant to be sanded on. You must clear-coat it ...
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| 2002 eclipse gt front bumper cracked | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Very small crack of front bumper very low in front of drivers front wheel on 2002 mitsubishi eclipse ...
A: Most likely it's some type of plastic. You might try some type of super glue on it. There is a ...
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| faded out paint | 7/24/2008 |
Q: GARY,I have a 91 chevy astro van that the entire hood and top has lost its clear coat and faded,the ...
A: First of all you will need to have all the appropriate tools to do the job. You will need such tools ...
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| airbrushing | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I do some custom work on cars for a few nfl guys. I recently am just finishing up on a car and when ...
A: What is happening is the metallics in the silver is laying differently around the edges because of ...
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| auto paint | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Can I apply more coats of acrylic enamel paint over a recent paint job (two weeks old) if I scuff ...
A: Acrylic Enamel has a recoat sensitivity window of 3 hours up to 4 days later. In between that time ...
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| body repairs | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about purchasing a vehicule that is an 2008 model. The price is excellent, but I fear ...
A: If the dealer done a good job you probably won't be able to tell. Usually, inside the doors if you ...
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| 2-step repaint advice | 7/12/2008 |
Q: accurate advice. I have an '88 BMW 5 -series with most of the mechanicals restored. NOW, the clear ...
A: The question here is going to be is the vehicle going to be worth fixing? You say the car is worth ...
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| wet sanding and polishing clear coat | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I painted some panels on a truck and clearcoat had orange peel from clear coat (thick). Wet sanded ...
A: It sounds like you may have sanded through the clear-coat into the base-coat color. This would make ...
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| glue for fixing a bumper | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 Mazda Protege in which I recently ran into a post, which ripped the bumper. The only ...
A: Yes there are glues that can be used for this type of procedure but they are pretty expensive since ...
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| Fender replacement on 2007 Chrysler Town & Country | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I recently had damage to the front right fender of my 2007 Chrysler Town & Country and had van ...
A: If the gaps don't match up you either have a problem with the actual part or the mounting holes are ...
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| clearcoat | 7/9/2008 |
Q: What's the max # of clearcoats can be put on a car. I'm being told that it takes 20 coats of clear ...
A: If the car is being cleared with Acrylic Lacquer then it will need about 20 coats. If it's being ...
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| clear coat repair | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1988 jaguar xjr and it had a stream of what i believe to been water. when i washed ...
A: If the clear-coat has come off it will need to be repainted completely for it to look right. I guess ...
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| Fiberglass | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a white fiberglass trailer. It has streaks on the finish. I washed it, but did not remove all ...
A: The fiberglass should have a gel-coat finish applied over the fiberglass. However, I have seen some ...
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| auto refinishing | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have questions about the clear coat blending/melting agents that are avaialable on the market from ...
A: Clear-Coat blender is a product that is a product that is not recommended or guaranteed as you have ...
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| spot refinish and clearing entire panel | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have an 07 Black Tahoe. The drivers side fender wheel flare got some small damage from an ...
A: Sounds like a great plan of attack. I would would mention a couple of things: 1) I would use ...
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| Clausen Gorilla Hair reinforced filler | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I was reading a forum on body repair and they mentioned "Clausen Gorilla Hair - Long Haired ...
A: I know of the product but I am not all that familiar with it. I know of Clausen Co. and I have used ...
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| PPG Paints | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I had a shopping cart damage on my black BMW X3 tailgate. I took it to a bodyshop at my place. The ...
A: PPG Industries formally known as Ditzler Color Co. has been in the automotive paint business for ...
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| clear coat on acyrlic | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I recently painted a camaro and was woundering if I can spray clear on it .I used dupont nason ...
A: If you used a Hardener in the paint then, Yes. If not then, No. Since Acrylic Enamel will typically ...
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| 1984 eldorado | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 1984 eldorado biarritz convertible. I would like to find out how to refinish the stainless ...
A: I ran across this website: http://www.moparstyle.net/technical/trimrepair.htm. You might try and ...
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| Earl Scheib Paint Question | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Gary, I own a car that has an Earl Scheib Platinum paint job on it; the paint is advertised as ...
A: If it's a true urethane then it must have catalyst in it. If not, it would have never dried. So with ...
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| color sanding new paint | 6/28/2008 |
Q: what happens if you color sand and buff a car the day after you paint it? I was told to wait three ...
A: It really depends on the grade of paint you use. Typically I recommend Lacquers and Enamels to sit ...
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| repairing clearcoat | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I am painting my first car - using PPG paints. The primer and color basecoat were okay but I had ...
A: Yes you would want to sand out the defect with 1000 or 1200 grit wet sand paper. Anywhere you break ...
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| clear coat | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Gary, thanks again about the blend ease info. I have another question. Since I painted my 67 Mustang ...
A: Yes, you can clearcoat over Acrylic Enamel if you used activator (activator, hardener and catalyst ...
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| frame repair | 6/25/2008 |
Q: my car was hit from behind in auto accident - frame was bent. repair shop claim they are certified. ...
A: To my knowledge there is no enforcement by the government or anyone else that demands that a person ...
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| color blending metallics | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I had to make a repair on a recent acrylic enamel paint job(2 months old) I did on my Mustang The ...
A: Blending clear is for use with basecoat/clearcoat paint finishes. unfortunately it won't work for ...
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| primer overspray | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I Have a red mustang that had some minor work done, thanks to my wife. When I received the car back ...
A: It does sound like it may be primer overspray. It could be that the painter may have had your car in ...
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| floor pans | 6/22/2008 |
Q: starting to make a lead sled out of a 50 buick.the body glass ect are great the floor pans are dust ...
A: I'm not quite sure of the question but I think what you're asking is how to repair the floor pans. ...
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| Sign Residue | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Call me Dave. We live in NC and it has been relatively hot the past few weeks.I own my own business ...
A: I would try a good quality adhesive remover. Try 3M Adhesive Remover. Adhesive remover shouldn't ...
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| Painting 96 Dodge Neon bumper covers | 6/21/2008 |
Q: .. My son has a 96 Dodge Neon that I am going to paint complete. I believe it has the bumper covers ...
A: Yes, they can be refinished. You will need to use an adhesion promoter. I personally like using ...
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| My 2008 Subaru Impreza - damage to rear door | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I eas reversing on the drive way towards the main road.. and hit my front right side on the car that ...
A: The best advice I can give you is to take it to a local body shop and get an estimate. Most body ...
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| scratch repair 2008 Yukon XL | 6/17/2008 |
Q: 10 inch vertical scratch on rear hatch & Bumper (white showing), 4 inch (more superficial) ...
A: That figure, even though it sounds high, is probably a very close estimate to fix your vehicle ...
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| Chevrolet truck clear stone guard | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I am trying to repaint my grandpa's 1981 Chevrolet C-10 pickup. I need to remove the clear stone ...
A: You can use a product made by Kleanstrip call Aircraft Paint Remover. It is designed for removing ...
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| Buick Reatta tail lights | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I just bought a '90 Reatta and the tail lights are hazy. Is there anything that can be done to ...
A: 3M has just come out with a headlight lens repair kit in recent weeks. The part # is 3M 02516. I ...
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| Where to buy PPG auto paint | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Gary: I have a 2002 Toyota Camry with 3Q3 (Red) paint. According to the charts available on-line ...
A: If it is peeled to bare plastic then you will need some type of adhesion promoter to promote ...
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| Where to buy PPG auto paint | 6/15/2008 |
Q: Gary: I have a 2002 Toyota Camry with 3Q3 (Red) paint. According to the charts available on-line ...
A: I'm not sure that you can buy it online because PPG is very strict concerning online sales of their ...
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| car side mirror cracked | 6/12/2008 |
Q: MY HUSBAND JUST ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE SIDE OF OUR GARAGE WALL WHILE BACKING OUT, AND DAMAGED THE ...
A: If it's a clean break you can use a high powered super glue. Something like SEM's Insta-Bond ...
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| Aluminum Restoration | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I own a 68 cadillac that has two alum panels in the center of the rear bumber. One is near perfect ...
A: It depends on how badly dented the part is. You might check with this company and see what they can ...
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| 1996 Cougar XR7 | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I know you don't do estimates, all I need is a guesstimate. Here's why, my roof was recently ...
A: It will vary depending on where you get an estimate and what type of material they use. It would ...
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| 1958 Berkeley roadster | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Can I clearcoat the paint stripped body, let it dry for a couple of days, and then paint the car ...
A: Are you trying to paint over bare fiberglass or does it have a gel-coat finish? Bare fiberglass is ...
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| runs and orange peel in acrylic enamel | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I am restoring my 54 chevy and i just painted it with acrylic enamel, reducer and the slow hardener. ...
A: If it's a solid color then yes you should be able to do as you have mentioned. If it's a metallic or ...
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| Repairing ripped vinyl on a door panel | 6/10/2008 |
Q: this is my first time on this website and my first time ever asking for any help/advice. I'm not too ...
A: You might consider taking it to a automotive upholstery shop instead of an auto body shop. Most ...
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| 1972 GP restoration | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I am restoring a 1972 Grand Prix. I have completed the mechanical restoration and now am ready to ...
A: I recommend using a DA sander. Use the best quality filler you can find. Such as Rage Gold, Rage ...
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| Mercedes auto paint refinishing | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I own a black 2001 C class Merceds. I used an abrasive wax on the finish to remove very stubborn ...
A: You might be able to check with someone that does professional car detail work. They typically deal ...
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| rust on truck | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have small rust pinholes all over my white truck. They will come off, but with some force. What ...
A: If it's a new vehicle it could be what is known as Rail Dust. The cause of it is steel or iron dust ...
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| CRACKING ON NEWLY PAINTED CAR | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have a problem! I recently got my car painted and two weeks later the hood started cracking(like ...
A: It sounds like a classic example of a lacquer primer. "Lacquer" is older technology finish. It sands ...
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| plastic moulding paint | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 v70r and want to paint the black plastic panels below the doors and bumpers to match ...
A: The only type of plastic that I am aware of that cannot be painted with modern automotive paints is ...
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| smart repairs | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I want to start smart paint repairs for chips and dents. The kits are not available here in Brazil. ...
A: With good airflow and temperature you can clear-coat DBC base-coat in 15 minutes. DC3000 can be ...
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| smart repairs | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I want to start smart paint repairs for chips and dents. The kits are not available here in Brazil. ...
A: I have several customers that are doing what you are wanting to do. I sell them PPG products. They ...
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| 1999 Chevy Silverado rust repair | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado that has rust on both rear wheel wells and undter the driver side ...
A: The best way for rust repair is to cut out all areas of rust and weld in new metal. The cost of ...
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| Paint chipping away on dash boards of most Yukons / Suburbans | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me if there is a product of paint that will wark (and obviously ...
A: A company called SEM Coatings has product that does very good at repairing and repainting interior ...
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| Clear coat estimates | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My car paint is peeling very bad on the hood of my car and beginning to everywhere else as well. I ...
A: All the parts that are peeling will need to be repainted because as soon as the clear peels the ...
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| orange peal on paint | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I painted the hood of my car using a PPG one step paint. I mixed it in the ratios recommended by the ...
A: Several things could cause it. 1) Spray-Gun Setup PPG typically recommends a 1.4 to 1.6 mm ...
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| flatten agent in clear coat | 5/19/2008 |
Q: after googling how to flatten clear coat, i read your answer to Ricky. i am restoring a 1959 ...
A: To be quite honest, I'm not certain what gloss level those bikes were from factory. My best guess ...
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| spot paint prep | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have an '86 Toyota pickup with a few rust spots on the bed. I want to spot (design)paint different ...
A: You will need to sand the area to be painted for the paint to stick. Usually custom painters will ...
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| Question on Light Surface Rust | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 1970 Dodge that I've been storing in my garage for the past 8 or 9 years. The car has ...
A: Yes you can use a wire wheel brush on your drill to repair those rust areas. However, if it's pretty ...
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| Car Door Rust | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Hey, i have a rust hole in my car door the size of an apple. I was wondering what the best method ...
A: The best way to repair the area would be cut it out and put in new sheet metal or a patch panel. ...
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| 87 ford bronco | 5/8/2008 |
Q: (i have attached a picture) i just bought a 1987 ford bronco, its in fairly good condition. there is ...
A: For the rust to be fixed correctly it will need to be cut out and patch panels will need to be ...
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| Paint touch up | 5/7/2008 |
Q: My kid Painted his 64 mustang @ 2 years ago DBC BC/CC. The car was broken into, they tagged the door ...
A: PPG makes a fantastic product for blending called DX840 Blendease. It can be used to aid in blending ...
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| car repair | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Hey, I own a 2005 camry with a dark grey paint. I was backing up and lightly hit a rigid concrete ...
A: If the bumper is a base-coat/clear-coat finish then you shouldn't have to paint the whole bumper. ...
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| Cost of painting and replacing car door | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Its a 2001 Nissan Altima GXE (White). Thanks!!
A: Your code can be found under the hood on the fire wall or in the driver's door. It should be on a ...
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| Cost of painting and replacing car door | 5/5/2008 |
Q: The driver's side front door of my car is dented beyond paintless dent removal can fix. I'm trying ...
A: It's going to depend on what type of paint you use and it will also depend on the paint code on the ...
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| flatten agent in clear-coat | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to use ppg's 3000 clear with the dx685 flattening agent. What ratio do I need to use ...
A: The correct ratio according to PPG will be 32 oz of pure DC3000 to 19 oz of DX685 flattening agent ...
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| rubber bumper cover repair - faded black paint | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 98 Honda Civic with a dent in the rubber bumper cover. It must have been backed into ...
A: Quite honestly you may have used the wrong color black to paint it. Honda offered two black solids ...
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| Clear coat nightmare!!! | 4/29/2008 |
Q: with great success. However the current bike has gone pear shaped on the two pack clear coat. This ...
A: This sounds like quite a pickle. It sounds like you may be having a reaction from whats underneath. ...
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| rubber bumper cover repair | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 98 Honda Civic with a dent in the rubber bumper cover. It must have been backed into ...
A: Definitely, Heat and press is going to be the very best way to proceed. Unless the paint is already ...
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| small holes in plastic bumper repair | 4/29/2008 |
Q: 3 holes were drilled into my used car plastic bumper to mount a front license frame. Now I am in a ...
A: 3M makes a product designed for plastic repair, Part # 05895. You can go to this site ...
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| roof hail damage | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Hey! I have a 2006 Mazda 3 that was attacked by hail that was bigger than a quarter, but smaller ...
A: They have a procedure that is called paintless dent repair that when done by a skilled professional ...
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| A clear question | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I am not a painter, but have painted several cars over the years with better and better results. My ...
A: It's hard to say how many "coats" because everyone's "coats" is different. PPG measures the film ...
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| Waterspots and auto polishing | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have 2 questions. What is the best and easiest way to remove hard water spots on paintwork? I ...
A: You have a couple of things you can do for hard water spots. You can get a buffing compound that has ...
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| paint code FJ 40 LANDCRUISER | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Gary, Hope you can help I am looking for the paint code for a FJ 40 Landcriser 1980 model. I believe ...
A: Check out this link: http://www.tcpglobal.com/aclchip.aspx?image=1980-toyota-pg01.jpg Toward the ...
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| fading rubber bumper | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have an '02 vehicle with a black bumper. This has faded over the years. Is there a black dye ...
A: It may be a polyethelene plastic which is kind of like an oily looking plastic that can't be ...
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| car paint | 4/15/2008 |
Q: can you use ordinary paint to paint cars
A: It depends on what you mean by "ordinary paint". If you mean paint that you find at your local home ...
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| fading rubber bumper | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have an '02 vehicle with a black bumper. This has faded over the years. Is there a black dye ...
A: It depends on how far gone it is. You can use a rubber or vinyl dressing to bring it back for a ...
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| for a class report | 4/10/2008 |
Q: what edu. do you need? where can you get the edu.?what does it pay? do you need special training or ...
A: Most of my training has come through the company that I work for. I have attended many different ...
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| Clear Coat Peeling | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I have a '92 Buick and the clear coat has started peeling off of the roof this winter. I understand ...
A: Yes, it should stop the peeling. However, It's going to make the color look bad and you will be able ...
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| Tiny scratches in paint | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Gary: A few small pieces of gravel (from a gravel truck traveling in front of us) bounced out and ...
A: I would definitely take it to a body shop to have it fixed. For it to look right and have corrosion ...
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| Removing striping | 4/10/2008 |
Q: How do I remove striping from my motorhome's fibre glas body. The old stuff is chipping. It's an 87 ...
A: To remove aged striping is a very hard feat as I'm sure you are already aware. 3M makes a couple of ...
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| clay baths | 4/9/2008 |
Q: 2years ago I had my 1997 Honda CRV (black) in for waranty rust repair. The body shop that did the ...
A: It sounds like the clear-coat is what the professionals call die back. It can be caused by many ...
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| Ford Explorer | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My 2000 Explorer still looks real good except for the faded wheel well covers and bumpers. Is there ...
A: I assume you're talking about the fender flares and the impact strip on the bumper which are ...
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| blending | 4/8/2008 |
Q: hey I'm a new painter and i don't know how to blend paint. at the shop we use rm paint line the old ...
A: It depends more on the grade of paint than the brand. Is it base-coat/clear-coat or Acrylic Enamel? ...
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| Silverado Plastic Fender repair | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 1-ton, dual rear wheel, 2-wheel drive Chevy Silverado with a diesel engine. I ...
A: If I gave you an answer it would be a total guess. However, 3M makes 2 different universal plastic ...
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| 88 toyota Camry | 4/3/2008 |
Q: now I have no experience in auto body, so, could you explain to me how to go about fixing the wide ...
A: To fix it correctly you will need to cut out all the rusty metal and find a patch panel to fit back ...
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| How to paint a new hood | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I bought a new hood for my car.The hood is black with primer.Do I need sand it before I paint it? Do ...
A: The black primer that comes on new panels is called e-coat. You will need to sand it with a 400 grit ...
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| Clear coat | 4/1/2008 |
Q: i am about to get my 2006 honda civic'c hood repainted due to chips caused by idiots on the highway ...
A: Too much clear-coat can actually cause a problem as well. High film builds can peel off in large ...
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| 2004 ford expedition front bumper | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I backed in to a ford expedition 2004, My toyota 2004 camry has no damage. This lady claims that I ...
A: It does sound as if she may be trying to pull a fast one. My advice is call your insurance company. ...
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| ppg base clear spot repair | 3/26/2008 |
Q: About 2 years ago I finished up a 5+ year project... rodding a '36 Chevy coupe. I selected PPG ...
A: Yes, you can spot repair the base color no problem. Basically, just feather out the area to be ...
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| how much paint | 3/26/2008 |
Q: Gary I have a 67 chevelle that I am restoring and painting this week. I have primed with k38 and ...
A: Each painter paints a little differently and can use more or less depending on technique. My best ...
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| clearcoat degradation | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have a classic case of clearcoat flaking off of the hood of my 97 chevy truck. I love this truck ...
A: You'll need to wet sand it with 1000 grit sand paper. Soak your wet-or-dry paper for 20 minutes ...
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| Chemical Smell | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have a similar problem as the person who posted "Solvent Smell" on 6/27/2006. I was recently ...
A: 1) As to what is causing the smell I'm not certain. It is probably from the paint material that was ...
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| clearcoat degradation | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have a classic case of clearcoat flaking off of the hood of my 97 chevy truck. I love this truck ...
A: You won't have to strip it to metal but you will need to feather out the existing finish and you ...
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| Armrest Restoration | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I own a 1999 BMW 323I E46 My armrest is fading out. The leather is getting rough and changing ...
A: SEM Company now makes a Leather Dye that you can get in a aerosol spray-can. You can check out this ...
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| Van Flooring | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Gary, I'm a singer songwriter from NJ and I have a 2004 15-passenger GMC Savanna van I bought for ...
A: Metal screws for sure. Get some that have good corrosion resistance. You may even get the type that ...
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| Van Flooring | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Gary, I'm a singer songwriter from NJ and I have a 2004 15-passenger GMC Savanna van I bought for ...
A: I would keep the screw length as short as possible but yet long enough to grab and hold. As far as ...
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| 93 explorer sunroof seal | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 93 explorer, the seal around the sunroof is bad, I have looked everywhere for this ...
A: You might try to contact this site: ...
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| Light rust | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have a silver Neon. On the front part of the hood, right on the edge,its starting to get light ...
A: Paint by itself will not rust. To have rust you have to have metal, moisture, and oxygen present. If ...
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| Clear coat peeling | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I had my car repainted almost 3 years ago, and the clear coat is peeling off mainly on the front ...
A: If you have a written warranty and the damage is found to be a application error of the paint shop ...
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| Clear coat peeling | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I had my car repainted almost 3 years ago, and the clear coat is peeling off mainly on the front ...
A: I would request that they have the Paint Manufacturer's representative to come and look at the the ...
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| ding repair | 3/12/2008 |
Q: My ding is slightly dented and the clear coat is chipped. I have been told that I should have the ...
A: Spot blending the color is totally different than spot blending the clear. Spot blending the paint ...
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| repairing paint dings | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 2007 Toyota Matrix and recently some jerk hit my door hard enough to leave a small dent and ...
A: Sorry to hear about your car. This is the way I would repair it. Clean the surface good with a ...
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| Repairing scrapes on plastic body parts | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 05 Jaguar S-type. I pulled over a high curb and resulted in about 6 deep scrapes at the ...
A: You will need to sand your bumper with a fairly fine grit. I would use 320 grit to feather out the ...
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| Repairing scrapes on plastic body parts | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 05 Jaguar S-type. I pulled over a high curb and resulted in about 6 deep scrapes at the ...
A: Bumpers hardly ever match perfectly. Even vehicles straight off the showroom floor still in many ...
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| Button Paint Chipping | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I own a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue and the seek/skip and preset buttons on my radio have the black ...
A: You can buy a black touch up paint that you would use for touching up the exterior of your car. This ...
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| Paint Off from BMW | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My wife yesterday bumped into a BMW series (green) parked right next to our parking space and ...
A: Unfortunately, I can't tell you what it will cost to repaint it. There are alot of factors that will ...
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| How to remove spray paint | 2/23/2008 |
Q: My truck recently got a few spray paint marks on it, and I was wondering if there is anything ...
A: There are a couple of things you can try. Try using a fingernail polish remover that has acetone in ...
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| FRONT END | 2/22/2008 |
Q: This morning I backed into my sons' 96 Riviera, I slightly smashed the left, front, end, the light ...
A: I'm not sure exactly about how much it will cost but I can tell you for sure it will be more than ...
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| repainting a bumper | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I just bought a used Volvo S60R with 7200 miles on it. After driving it for a few days, I noticed ...
A: Sorry about the delay in answering. We had an ice storm that forced me to leave work early thursday ...
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| Front end conversion | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I just got a front end conversion kit for my 91 Chevy pickup, it converts it to a 99-00 Cadillac ...
A: The primer that is on the parts is E-Coat. For maximum durability you need to scuff sand and prime ...
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| Paint Removal | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 Lexus 470L. I park in an underground garage and yesterday I brushed a white painted ...
A: Yes, it will work on plastic as well as metal surfaces. I'm sure that the mobile over-spray removal ...
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| Paint Removal | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 Lexus 470L. I park in an underground garage and yesterday I brushed a white painted ...
A: There are a couple of things you can try. Try using a fingernail polish remover that has acetone in ...
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| repainting a bumper | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I just bought a used Volvo S60R with 7200 miles on it. After driving it for a few days, I noticed ...
A: If your technician does a good job it should not lower the value of the car. Actually to leave the ...
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| Repairing a fiberglass trunklid crack | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Someone with plow mount on the front of a Jeep rolled into the fiberglass trunk lid of my 99 Sebring ...
A: It depends on the actual damage. Fiberglass in itself is not all that hard to work with. You can ...
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| Unibody Damage | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have a leased 2006 Honda CRV that was hit in the rear while parked causing extensive damage to the ...
A: Unfortunately you will need to really put some pressure on your insurance agent. Give the agent a ...
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| Tremclad on a small rust spot on passenger door? | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I just noticed a teeny rust spot on the lower corner of my passenger door. It is about the size of a ...
A: What you will probably notice if you remove the paint is that the rust will be more extensive than ...
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| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190e Collision Repair | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I was struck on the driver's side of my 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190e by a large SUV. Both driver's side ...
A: Blair, Unless you can find someone who has the ability to rebuild the car for themselves and is ...
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| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190e Collision Repair | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I was struck on the driver's side of my 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190e by a large SUV. Both driver's side ...
A: Let's say you'll have $3000 in the repair after you're finished. Which sound very realistic. If it ...
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| Paint | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have paint on my door from another car. It looks as if the paint is on top of the clear coat. what ...
A: There are a couple of things you can try. Try using a fingernail polish remover that has acetone in ...
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| civic | 2/17/2008 |
Q: where are the screws located at to remove the door panel
A: Your vehicle probably uses plastic panel retainers as opposed to screws. You will need to get a Trim ...
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| Auto Paint | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I took my car into a local body shop ASE and reccommended by the insurance company of the woman who ...
A: The smell should subside after just a couple of days. I would do exactly as you are by airing out ...
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| 2007 nissan altima driver side rear door | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I hit a pole backing out of a parking space in a parking garage. The door is dented in but not very ...
A: It's hard to say without physically seeing the door. However if the door isn't dented very bad it ...
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| 2000 Isuzu Rodeo 4wd LS 6cy rear door lock mechanism | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Sir, we have purchased a used Rodeo and can not open the rear door. We were told to insert the key, ...
A: You can remove the inner door panel. However when you do you will probably break the plastic ...
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| 2001 Malibu | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I tried putting the window down- it would not work- I tried a bit harder- the window still wouldn't ...
A: You would probably have to take off the door panel to access the inside of the door which can be a ...
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| Clear Coat over headlights | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I have a factory purchased 1995 Mitsubishi 300 gt vr4 - the Clear coat over the Headlights has ...
A: You can try and re-clear the lens. Depending on how bad they are will determine the final results. I ...
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| replacing quarter panels on 72 mustang | 2/15/2008 |
Q: ok im going to replace the quarter panels on my 72 mustang,i got the quarter skins not the full ...
A: You might check out this link. This guy goes into detail about how to replace a quarter panel. ...
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| Rear View Mirror | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have a '98 Nissan Altima and the rear view mirrow is very difficult to attach on the windshield. ...
A: I would try and clean the windshield with some type of solvent based cleaner. It sounds like there ...
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| I had a quick question regarding touch painting. | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have an 2007 Black Tahoe. A week or two ago, a rock hit the front of my SUV right above the grill. ...
A: Primer in this situation is not of great importance. If you got a coating on the bare metal that ...
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| I had a quick question regarding touch painting. | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have an 2007 Black Tahoe. A week or two ago, a rock hit the front of my SUV right above the grill. ...
A: You might think about using a good quality masking tape around the chip. This should prevent sanding ...
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| minor body repair | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I think my question is a pretty easy one. My wife brushed up against a metal gate with our car. ...
A: So if I understand correctly there was paint from the metal gate that transferred onto the car. If ...
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| I had a quick question regarding touch painting. | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have an 2007 Black Tahoe. A week or two ago, a rock hit the front of my SUV right above the grill. ...
A: You might try going ahead and filling the chip up high than the original paint around the area and ...
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| 1997 honda civic side mirror | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My drivers side mirror seems to be loose. The dealership says I have to replace the whole thing, but ...
A: It sounds to me like the double-sided tape is coming loose. You can buy double-sided tape to replace ...
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| replacing rear quarter panel | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 2000 ford eddy bower edition explorer that had rear end damage. the damage consisted ...
A: 1st: Take a look at this website: http://www.autobodystore.com/home.shtml. They sell several ...
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| Honda Civic Rear Ended | 2/12/2008 |
Q: We have a 2001 Honda Civic and we just got rear ended to the point where there isn't much of a ...
A: To be honest I would just flat out tell them that I don't want the car back unless it's going to be ...
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| Honda Civic Rear Ended | 2/11/2008 |
Q: We have a 2001 Honda Civic and we just got rear ended to the point where there isn't much of a ...
A: If it is bowed as you say it is I doubt that it will be fixed. They typically look at the true value ...
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| ABS plastic scoops | 2/11/2008 |
Q: another project I was considering was taking 2 hood scoops made out of ABS plastic and molding them ...
A: I doubt that polyester fiberglass resin will stick very well to the ABS without doing something to ...
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| big dent | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Hey i have a 2000 gmc sierra just recently a van hit and ran my truck and the dent is about the size ...
A: I wouldn't try doing anything to the dent. Typically the biggest cost in repairing is the paint ...
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| Removing glued on autobody trim | 2/9/2008 |
Q: What is the proper way to remove glued on (adhesive backed) stainless steel rocker panel that was ...
A: You will need to use a solvent based adhesive remover. 3M makes a great one which can be found here: ...
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| auto body prep | 2/9/2008 |
Q: my car needs paint, has several deep scuffs, and some minor dents. I want to prep the bad areas and ...
A: You will need to sand with probably 180-220 grit wet or dry sand paper. Then the surface will need ...
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| Chipped bumper and body | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Recently I was reversing my 1998 Honda Logo and misjudged the distance between the rear of my car ...
A: I would go to your local auto parts store or automotive paint supply house and buy the correct color ...
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| Honda Plastic Bumper | 2/8/2008 |
Q: 1. What kind of adhesive/filler should I use to fill in the holes (about 0.25 inch diameter) for the ...
A: 3M makes a product designed for plastic repair, Part # 05895. You can go to this site ...
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| rubber bumper trim | 2/6/2008 |
Q: on a 91 S-10 Blazer is there a product to renew..or should it be painted. It has weathered or ...
A: It depends on how far gone it is. You can use a rubber or vinyl dressing to bring it back for a ...
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| side view mirror replacement | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have to replace the driver side view mirror, and just bought a new one but I can't figure out how ...
A: I found this link to Auto Zone's website that gives you step by step instructions for replacement. ...
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| side view mirror replacement | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have to replace the driver side view mirror, and just bought a new one but I can't figure out how ...
A: Most vehicles will disassembly in different ways. To be quiet honest I'm not sure how yours will ...
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| Corvette fiberglass | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have an 86 vette and there is an area of about 2" X 4" on the front fender that is missing the ...
A: You will need to replace with fiberglass to repair it correctly. A filler alone will crack and fall ...
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