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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Primer/Paint | 5/20/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: does the color of the primer used affect the shade or gloss of the topcoat? A: , Yes the primer color can make a difference. Try and use a darker primer for dark colors, If you ... | ||
| paint in car | 5/18/2009 | Bob |
| Q: how do i get house paint out of the inside of my car i dont know what type it is A: How much paint spilled in the car? I must assume that it has already hardened? What kind of car or ... | ||
| paint | 5/17/2009 | William Forster |
| Q: I am just finishing building a GT race car, and I tried to paint it today. I am using an acrylic ... A: You need to wash it with wax and grease remover to properly remove contaminants- don't spray armor ... | ||
| Painting 1972 Ford F250 | 5/15/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I have a 1972 Ford F250 that I will be painting myself this summer. I have been reading over some ... A: Its a good chance that your truck has enamel- Check to see if it is original paint . Lacquer should ... | ||
| wrecked nissan xterra | 5/15/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: A tree fell on my Nissan Xterra and creased the top the insurance adjuster wants it fixed said it ... A: ,,Repairs of this type are done all the time, If you use a repuatable repair shop thete should be no ... | ||
| paint cracking | 5/14/2009 | William Forster |
| Q: my husband is painting a car but right when he applies the paint it starts to crack, and he starts ... A: He's using an incompatible topcoat over the primer- if he used a 2 part catalyzed primer surfacer, ... | ||
| 85 diplomat parts | 5/11/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I own an 85 dodge diplomat in London UK. recently the rear wheel arch "chrome" trims have been ... A: You may try some of the auto wreckers, If they do not have any they should be able to do a nation ... | ||
| How do I replace a rear side window on a 97 Plymouth Voyager | 5/10/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I need to replace the drivers side rear window in my 97 Plymouth Voyager. This is the side one that ... A: The inside door panel will have a combination of Phillips screws and also plastic push ins on the ... | ||
| 1986 BMW 325es rear bumper impact strip retaining clip removal | 5/10/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: Well, the subject line says it all..do you know how to get the retaining clips out of the rear ... A: The aftermarket strip should work out..The O.E.M. parts are always the best but with savings of ... | ||
| 1986 BMW 325es rear bumper impact strip retaining clip removal | 5/9/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: Well, the subject line says it all..do you know how to get the retaining clips out of the rear ... A: You have answered the question yourself- Remove the bumper to gain access to the clips.If you are ... | ||
| How do I replace a rear side window on a 97 Plymouth Voyager | 5/8/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I need to replace the drivers side rear window in my 97 Plymouth Voyager. This is the side one that ... A: The vent window can be a little tricky to remove. You will have to remove the side door glass to ... | ||
| Roof Repair | 5/7/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I have an 01 Chevy Malibu and I recently rolled it into a ditch. Most of the car is fixed now but I ... A: This repair would be best repaired at your local body shop....It sounds to me that the track the ... | ||
| Lumina door Trim | 5/7/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: The door trim on my 1997 Chev. Lumina has begun to peel- about 1 foot of it. It happened on a really ... A: Taking the moulding off and using two sided adhesive tape is your best course of action. Winshield ... | ||
| Polycarbonite headlght yellowing | 5/3/2009 | Bob |
| Q: My 96 Mercury Sable's headlight assemblies are yellowish on the outside surface. Q # 1 Do the ... A: The only way to clear the lens properly is to wet sand, compound, polish, wax and reapply the UV ... | ||
| Clearcoat | 5/1/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I am a beginner and I airbrush helmets and am trying out using automotive clearcoat. It seems like ... A: If the first coat is going on smooth and glossy without runs then you have performed an excellent ... | ||
| overspray,dusting | 4/29/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I have just painted my car with Omni enamel metallic paint (no hardener). I created some dusting of ... A: , I apoligize for misunderstanding your question, When you spoke of dusting I thought you meant dust ... | ||
| overspray,dusting | 4/29/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I have just painted my car with Omni enamel metallic paint (no hardener). I created some dusting of ... A: There is no good news on how to rectify this problem. The omni enamel should of had a hardener mixed ... | ||
| 1976 monte carlo rear quarter | 4/27/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I have a 1976 monte carlo. I would like to replace one of my rear quarter panels. From looking at ... A: The factory 1/4 panels were installed on the sail panel- where the roof and the 1/4 panel meet. You ... | ||
| Auto-Body repair paint question | 4/27/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: About 3 weeks ago I had a dent removed on the bumper of my Infiniti G35 coupe. They auto body shop ... A: Yes -take the car back to the repair facility and have them take a look at it. All paints will chip ... | ||
| Bumper Refinishing: 1997 Buick LeSabre | 4/24/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I own a 1997 Buick LeSabre. There are some areas (mostly concentrated toward the center) on the ... A: Your 97 Buick should have a clearcoat on it therefore you can polish the paint back up to a nice ... | ||
| scraches and small dings | 4/23/2009 | Gary |
| Q: I have a black towncar and was wondering if there is a black product that can be used to blend in ... A: To my knowledge there is no such product on the market that actually works. The best way would be to ... | ||
| paint chips and slight scraches | 4/23/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I have a black towncar and I would like to know if there is a black product that can be used to ... A: , I have seen simular products on TV but do not know how good they are,,,,I personally use a ... | ||
| fiberglass | 4/23/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: is there much a difference using fiberglass resin than bondo. ive used bondo but never fixed ... A: If you are doing a fiberglass repair use fiberglass matting and the resin. If you are doing a metal ... | ||
| mirror clear | 4/23/2009 | Gary |
| Q: 4 years ago when i was first introduced to the autobody repair industy i attended a votec college. ... A: There are lots of little secrets to getting that mirror slick finish. I would say that Prep work is ... | ||
| Scratch on Door Molding | 4/22/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: My BMW was scraped against a piece of wood. It resulted in a white scratch on the black color door ... A: If the scratch is on the surface only you can remove the chalk like appearance using a rubbing ... | ||
| Rear bumper 2006 Escape | 4/22/2009 | Gary |
| Q: 2006 Ford Escape I backed into a pole causing a very minor crack maybe 3" vertically but it pushed ... A: Honestly without visually inspecting it I would not be able to determine whether or not you would ... | ||
| blend preparation | 4/21/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: If I am painting a door that i repaired and want to blend it into the fender, what do i need to do ... A: There are a few methods you can use to prep for a blend. One is to simply clean the panel with a ... | ||
| cutting & polishing | 4/20/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: my question is after we have completed a bare metal respray we quite often have to sand out dust and ... A: ,, I hear what you are saying -imperfections are common in all resprays. I use a P3000 wet sandpaper ... | ||
| flaking paint on 95 Voyageur | 4/19/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I have a dark blue 95 Voyageur. Over this past winter the paint has started flaking off in large ... A: I will assume that the paint peeling is the original paint.I would try and scrape the remaining ... | ||
| 2005 honda civic 2-dr | 4/19/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: good morning kim,car has been hit on passenger door,t-boned;minor body damage to rear quarter,as ... A: By your description of the damage to the A Pillar it should be able to be pulled out and a new door ... | ||
| Paint Stripping Plastic Parts | 4/15/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty and i need to strip the paint from the fender flares, which are plastic ... A: You can have them plastic bead blasted- You can sand the paint off , or you can use a paint stripper ... | ||
| 2009 2009 Camry Paint Repair Question | 4/15/2009 | Gary |
| Q: Our 2009 Silver Toyota Camry has a very visible small damaged area through the paint on the rear ... A: I can see that you are very particular about your car since you have taken the time to write out a ... | ||
| 1957 chev belair quarter panel | 4/14/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: This car is a 2dr ht. the doner fender is from a 4dr.post the doner fender was cut right behind the ... A: You will have to do some homework on this one ,,, Were the two mouldings the same on both 1/4 panels ... | ||
| PPG DBU-9700 | 4/14/2009 | Gary |
| Q: Since DBU-9700 is a solid color, can it be color sanded to remove contaminants without breaking ... A: I would recommend that you try to avoid that method if at all possible. It could show scratches ... | ||
| Fender Well Liner - Is it needed | 4/13/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: My daughter just had her bumper replaced and they removed the fender well liner (hope I am naming ... A: Fender well liner? If it is the splash shield that you are referring to -Its purpose is to keep road ... | ||
| Paint | 4/9/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I just purchased a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and my question is, what is the simplest way to paint ... A: Then simplest way is to do a color change to a matt black. You can prep the paint that is already ... | ||
| how to replace rocker panel/lh side | 4/9/2009 | William Forster |
| Q: i have a 1980 chevy truck k1500 and i dont know how to take a rocker panel off or replace one. can ... A: Year one, the restoration parts people, havea book called how to restore your chevy truck in their ... | ||
| Interior fire | 4/8/2009 | William Forster |
| Q: Are their dangers or concerns in repairing a vehicle that has gone through an interior fire? Our van ... A: Lori, it poses absolutely no risk- but I wouldn't accept the smell. Jump up and down on your ... | ||
| small ding | 4/6/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: how much would it cost to repair a small ding about the size of a doughnut hole? A: Cost factors on repairing a small ding will vary depending on the location of the dent and type of ... | ||
| fender | 4/5/2009 | Kim Smith |
| Q: I HAVE A 1999 YUKON DENALI AND I WANT TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE FENDER HOW DO I REMOVE THE OLD ONE? A: It is difficult to give a step by step procedure in fender removal and replacement. It will be ... | ||
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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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