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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Paint-number GMC VANDURA | 12/27/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: I have a '85 GMC Vandura G25,and i am looking for the numbers of the original paint what's on de ... A: Your van is a conversion van- the stripe colors are anybody's guess if the conversion company's ... | ||
| Lead seam | 12/26/2008 | Gary |
| Q: I have a 1969 Camaro Coupe. I am replacing the full rear quarter. On the sale panel there is a ... A: You can grind the lead seam off. I would use 3M's roloc grinding discs ... | ||
| 1993 jeep cherokee floor rust repair | 12/25/2008 | Gary |
| Q: thanks A: If it's not a structural repair that should be fine. You might also consider gluing the panels in. ... | ||
| car paint | 12/24/2008 | Gary |
| Q: somebody scratched my car pretty bad in the parking lot, the paint on the front, the passenger side, ... A: It's no bother. The people who told you to use a compound is right. You can buy it in most discount ... | ||
| car paint | 12/24/2008 | Gary |
| Q: somebody scratched my car pretty bad in the parking lot, the paint on the front, the passenger side, ... A: First of all you need to know that spray painting over scratches is not a good idea. It will always ... | ||
| 1977 firebird transam 6.6 liter | 12/24/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: i am 15 getting ready to get a job and begin a restoration on a 1977 firebird 400. all quarter ... A: Year One, the restoration parts company, has a book in their literature section called how to repair ... | ||
| Hazy and Yellow Headlights | 12/23/2008 | Gary |
| Q: I have a Chevy Pickup and the headlights are yellow and hazy. I have read a couple of places online ... A: I'm very sorry! I'm not sure if it's due to age or stress. Could be both. Anyways here is the link ... | ||
| roof skin removal | 12/22/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: i have a 1983 gmc truck that i want to remove the roof skin and replace, because the sunroof that ... A: Putting on a used skin is a real bear, going on and coming off. Remove the front windscreen, center ... | ||
| car painting | 12/22/2008 | Gary |
| Q: My car was in for repairs. When I went to pick it up it was very easy to see that my car was two ... A: It is customary for a body shop to blend onto adjacent panels to achieve a color match. Normally, ... | ||
| Hazy and Yellow Headlights | 12/21/2008 | Gary |
| Q: I have a Chevy Pickup and the headlights are yellow and hazy. I have read a couple of places online ... A: I would not use oven cleaner on my headlights under any circumstances. 3M makes a Headlight Lens ... | ||
| bondo thining | 12/20/2008 | Gary |
| Q: How do I thin out bondo to do a pin hole? Can I mix it with a small amount of reducer? This is a ... A: You can use polyester resin to thin out "bondo". Or better yet you can use a glaze putty to fill the ... | ||
| Unibody Repair | 12/19/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: My wife was recently in an accident where she T-boned a mini-van with the passenger corner of her VW ... A: Bodyshops generally charge 2.5 hours set up and measure for the frame rack, and then whatever repair ... | ||
| laquer paint | 12/13/2008 | Gary |
| Q: am not a pro. What is sanding with D and A?.I have fiberglass motorhome and want to repaint part of ... A: DA stands for Dual Action. Which means you need to sand the surface with a dual action sander. A ... | ||
| Fiber Glass to Metal issues | 12/11/2008 | Gary |
| Q: I have a set of fiberglass fender flares attached to metal rear quarter panels (Auto). The flares ... A: Unfortunately, nothing you do will stop the cracking. Most likely, the cracking is due to expansion ... | ||
| Silicone | 12/6/2008 | Bob |
| Q: I just saw a TV spot that recommended a silicone for reconditioning rubber moldings. I thought ... A: Al, Pure silicone or a silicone based product could be a problem. However, many of the lubricants ... | ||
| vinyl top removel | 12/5/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: i have a 1977 Cadillac sedan Deville that has a old vinyl top on it the top is in good shape but I'm ... A: It's possible to remove the top and leave the rear glass in without removing it, or having the glass ... | ||
| rust | 12/4/2008 | Gary |
| Q: i have a 1987 firebird but there is rust on the driver side doors about one foot from the side ... A: The correct way would be to cut out the rust and weld in new sheet metal. Many people don't have ... | ||
| auto body repair hazards | 12/4/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: Just put my car (2008 Odyssey) in the shop for extensive work ($13,000+) following an accident. ... A: Terri, you will be fine. I've spent YEARS covered with body shop dust, and have had no adverse ... | ||
| Clear Coat Scratches | 12/3/2008 | Gary |
| Q: I asked my local body shop to buff out clear coat scratches on 2006 f150 black in color. They buffed ... A: You need to check out 3M's Perfect-It buffing system. It does a great job on black cars. Use 3M ... | ||
| door&hinge adjustment | 12/2/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: Now where do i even begin to start to align the door again. i spent hours and it just seems to get ... A: John, all I can really tell you is you adjust doors the same way you get to Madison Square garden- ... | ||
| PPG application | 12/2/2008 | Gary |
| Q: I just recently started painting using PPG paint. I haven't had a problem until it comes to ... A: Talk to your PPG salesman about PPG's One Choice Plastic Repair System. Part numbers are: SU4901 ... | ||
| painting topper | 12/2/2008 | Gary |
| Q: I finally was able to spray my topper w Rhino/bed liner as you suggested. I mixed 3oz tint as ... A: I have sprayed base-coat/clear-coat over Hippo Bed liner with good results. I did it the following ... | ||
| 91 Accord rust problems | 12/1/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: William, I have a 91 Accord wagon, with the typical rear wheel wells rust spots, just above the ... A: Joe, I'll be direct. The car is in an advanced state of decay. I would be reluctant to put any money ... | ||
| weight of body and engine? | 11/29/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: what is the weight of a 70 chevelle convertible body?engine?trans?separately? and frame? for lifting ... A: Once again, don't go against the guys fixing it. Send the floor pans back to where you got them, and ... | ||
| weight of body and engine? | 11/28/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: what is the weight of a 70 chevelle convertible body?engine?trans?separately? and frame? for lifting ... A: These weights are approximate- the engine- 550 Lbs. Trans-250 Lbs. body-3250 Lbs. Your floor has ... | ||
| 2000 Cadillac DeVille REar Door Glass | 11/27/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: Rear door glass stopped moving. The drive motor runs on command of switch, but it does not 'drive ... A: It needs a new power window regulator assembly, This is a common problem. You can get an aftermarket ... | ||
| Car Door | 11/26/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: The window recently fell off of the track on the passenger side of my 1999 Honda Accord two door and ... A: It needs a new power window regulator assembly, This is a common problem. You can get an aftermarket ... | ||
| Buffing out scratches - pros vs. cons | 11/25/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: Our 2006 Kia Rio was scraped along the whole driver's side. We were given two suggestions on ... A: If the scratches are through the clear coat, it needs to be repainted, plain and simple. If the ... | ||
| basecoat clearcoat run | 11/20/2008 | Gary |
| Q: I just got finished clearcoating and noticed a run on the quarter panel its about 2 inches long i ... A: Unless it's just excessively bad you should be able to wet sand the clear with 1500 grit sandpaper ... | ||
| graffiti | 11/16/2008 | Bob |
| Q: I have a 2003 ford truck somebody took spray paint to about 2 weeks ago is there anything I can use ... A: Chuck, A lot will depend on whether you have waxed the truck recently or if it has been sometime ... | ||
| Fiberglass bumper | 11/16/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: My body ship has told me he can't repair the hairline cracking on the front bumper of my 1995 ... A: Milton, the car is 14 years old, and lower facias take a pounding from everything from the wind to ... | ||
| Upholstery seats | 11/16/2008 | Bob |
| Q: I have a 1995 VW Golf - the fabric seats have strange white stainlike spots where everyone has sat - ... A: First, I have to assume that the seats are black or dark colored. If this was velour material, I ... | ||
| Car Door | 11/13/2008 | Gary |
| Q: I have a 1993 Cherokee Jeep and the driver door happens to be broken. The door when it is open ... A: I assume you mean that the door drops down once it is opened and when you try to shut it you have to ... | ||
| removing spray paint | 11/13/2008 | Gary |
| Q: My question is my car was spray painted on the driver side door and window. what is the best ... A: There are several ways you can do it. Option 1, use a slow grade urethane reducer. You should be ... | ||
| 06 silverado bumper | 11/12/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: How do you remove the bumper off an 06 Silverado? Looks like I need to disconnect the fog lights ... A: It's almost easier to remove the bumper to replace the lower valance. Remove the grille- it should ... | ||
| Filling a 1/4 hole | 11/11/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: I've got a one-off Mazda Miata that has a 1/4" hole in the trunk lid as the result of a non-stock ... A: Tom, you're killing me here. About the only way to plug the holes is to put some sort of small ... | ||
| crack in frame..95 pathfinder | 11/10/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: Epidemic of frame woes from this year/model..Okay..Cracks are from behind rear wheel susp ... A: There is nothing non vital about any area of a perimeter frame- lets be clear on this. It supports ... | ||
| Motorcycle tank | 11/9/2008 | Gary |
| Q: Regards Fred Hall A: The following response I am assuming that since you say replica it will be a dummy tank with no fuel ... | ||
| removal | 11/9/2008 | Gary |
| Q: I removed a magnetic sign from my truck (silver ) it left a white cloudy shadow under most of the ... A: You might try wet sanding it with 1500 grit sand paper. Here is a link where you can buy a small ... | ||
| wiring diagram | 11/9/2008 | William Forster |
| Q: I need a wiring digaram for a 1998 Ford Contour so I can fix my window. The motor sounds like its ... A: You don't need a wiring diagram- which, by the way, only a Ford service department can supply- you ... | ||
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Auto body repair & detailing
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Gary
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer most questions on auto refinishing materials. Especially PPG products. I have knowledge in the latest repair materials and techniques. When it comes to automotive paint I have a solid understanding of how things work.
Experience
I have worked in a PPG paint retail/wholesale business for the last 15 years. I have dealt with many issues regarding paint and repair materials on a daily basis over the years. I don't know that I have all the answers but I would be willing to try.
Education/Credentials
PPG Trained and Certified. Training with 3M products and Meguair's products.
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