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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 1996camaro | 9/21/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: how doe you change the front under frame on a 1996 camaro my son wreck his and is going to have it ... A: The first generation 67 to 69 Camaros have sub frames. Happily they are 'bolt on', so no welding is ... | ||
| window- electonic-off track -Dodge | 9/17/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: My B-3500 luxury model bus had clothes stuck in window: I yanked towards the car very hard over and ... A: From your description, it sounds like a few things have possibly happened. Either the lift channel, ... | ||
| Fixing Surface Rust Spots | 9/14/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I have a 1996 vehicle. I have some surface rust spots that I would like to fix. In addition to ... A: Some type of corrosion protection primer is recommended. I recommend a primer called Zero-Rust. It ... | ||
| Scraped Bumper on Ford Contour | 9/5/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: This vehicle is a 1998 Ford Contour. While making a right turn, I thought I had sufficient ... A: If you sand the area before using your spray product, you will have no issue with peeling. If you ... | ||
| Round indentation | 9/5/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: On the front quarter panel of my 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 there's a 6" diameter round indentation ... A: You can try this a few different ways. First, from the top side, the quickest and easiest way, would ... | ||
| Scraped Front Bumper, DIY Opinion | 9/2/2011 | Gary |
| Q: This vehicle is a 1998 Ford Contour. While making a right turn, I thought I had sufficient ... A: The trick with painting plastic is getting proper adhesion. Anytime, you have bare plastic exposed ... | ||
| Center support damage | 8/30/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing a salvage vehicle that has had an impact to the side of the vehicle. The ... A: First of all, my advice is to see exactly how this vehicle is " Flagged "...Meaning, if the vehicle, ... | ||
| dunked Pathfinder in a lake - carpet smells | 8/27/2011 | Bob |
| Q: how do i get that smell out of the carpet after its been in lake water? cut it out? steam clean it? A: Peter, Cleaning well not rid you of the smell. There is about a 48 hour window to clean this type ... | ||
| 2001 chevy c3500 dually fender | 8/27/2011 | Gary |
| Q: i hit a tree and damaged my fender. i have all the pieces. i have looked fro replacement parts, but ... A: You can fix it but if you're not skilled in working with fiberglass it's going to be very hard to ... | ||
| Tears of paint | 8/23/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: My Nissan was in an accident where the driver-side light, its fender, and that side of the hood were ... A: The line of accountability is where you follow the managers back to who is the boss of the managers. ... | ||
| Dents in Hood | 8/21/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I have 3 small dents in the hood of my Nissan Frontier from falling fruits from a tree near my ... A: Yes, dents of this size can be pulled out and repaired..( You will still have to do some bodywork as ... | ||
| Tears of paint | 8/19/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: My Nissan was in an accident where the driver-side light, its fender, and that side of the hood were ... A: Was this collision repair part of an insurance claim? The work which was required and the work ... | ||
| Collision Repair & Paint | 8/19/2011 | Gary |
| Q: My Nissan was in an accident where the driver-side light, its fender, and that side of the hood were ... A: In my opinion, I wouldn't accept any of these defects. When a vehicle is repaired it should be done ... | ||
| Frontier | 8/18/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I have a 2004 Nissan Frontier XE with the grey fender skirts. My truck is black and the fender ... A: There is a product called Permashine made by a company call Urethane Supply Co. Check out this link ... | ||
| Re Painting a car | 8/15/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I have an 85 1/2 Porsche 944 and I want to do the body work my self ( I did body work back in high ... A: Depending on the condition of the top surface, ( Substrate ), unless it is showing rust, you do not ... | ||
| Storage mechanism for Two Wheelers - Tyre/s - Bikes | 8/10/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: Storage mechanism for Two Wheelers - Tyre/s - Bikes ... A: ....Most motorcycle manufacturers will include a basic tool kit with their bikes...It is usually ... | ||
| Storage mechanism for Two Wheelers - Tyre/s - Bikes | 8/9/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: Storage mechanism for Two Wheelers - Tyre/s - Bikes ... A: ....Thank you for your question...Unfortunaletly, I don't know how much help I can give ... | ||
| pre wreck condition | 8/4/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: i have a 06 Saturn ion that was repaired after a wreck but inside the truck on the passenger side ... A: If this was an insurance claim the option you have is to go back to the insurance company and get a ... | ||
| Aerodynamic Improvments | 8/3/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: Dave, I have an 03 VW Gti (MKIV) and wanted to improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle. I see a lot ... A: Not really my area of expertise, but this is what I can offer. Most of which you probably already ... | ||
| Rebuilt 2008 Honda Civic | 7/26/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I am considering buying a rebuilt 2008 Honda Civic with 48,000km's (has factory warranty until ... A: With out actually seeing the car, this is what I can offer.....What I would do, is to see if you can ... | ||
| Quarter Panel dent repair | 7/23/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: Wife backed Yukon into cement pillar smashing in rear bumper and denting/buckling rear quarter ... A: Unfortunatly without actually seeing the total damage, I can't give you a 100% accurate assessment. ... | ||
| final blocking | 7/18/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I'm doing body work on my 1951 Nash, I thought I had a good surface to paint so I sprayed the door ... A: Polyester based products will melt lacquer based products which could substantially effect adhesion. ... | ||
| what type of plastic of in a rear honda bumper | 7/18/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I'm going to plastic weld this or braze it, but not sure on what type of plastic , in a Honda 2005 ... A: There are 2 types of plastic used on pretty much every manufacturer's bumper covers today, and for ... | ||
| final blocking | 7/17/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I'm doing body work on my 1951 Nash, I thought I had a good surface to paint so I sprayed the door ... A: Yes, you can apply Fibreglass Evercoat Glaze over small dings and such provided that it's not over ... | ||
| Antenna removal | 7/16/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I know this may seem like a really stupid, foolish question, but I honestly don't know the answer. ... A: ! Please do not worry about asking more questions. As I said, do not hesitate to ask......As for the ... | ||
| Antenna removal | 7/16/2011 | Dave Norgardt |
| Q: I know this may seem like a really stupid, foolish question, but I honestly don't know the answer. ... A: If the antenna mast is tight, and not loosening very easily, you can apply a penetrating oil. You ... | ||
| Corrosion control module | 6/28/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: I have a 2010 EX-L Civic bought new in late 2009.I have a two part question.I opted for the ... A: Yes Michael, the package you get at the point of sale does some good, but you must reapply it every ... | ||
| Paint bubbling on Jeep | 6/25/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: 2009 Jeep wrangler. Paint is bubbling around door and hood hinges. Dealership will fix it now. ... A: Great question First , we want to know why those areas under discussion were painted. This is not a ... | ||
| Rust inhibitors | 6/23/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: I just got some very troubling news about my 1997 Ford F150 4x4 pickup. After painstakingly taking ... A: The 'Permatex Rust Treatment' product is quite common, Does it actually stop rust?,no. what it does ... | ||
| 2011 rav4 rear driver side door damage | 6/21/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: We were on vacation and got in a small accident with a rancher truck that carries calfs. We were ... A: If the window regulator and power locks are functioning and the door opens and closes, then there is ... | ||
| Rust inhibitors | 6/20/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: I just got some very troubling news about my 1997 Ford F150 4x4 pickup. After painstakingly taking ... A: Yes, I have been in this business for a long time. I do not think it's time to send your truck to ... | ||
| Graffiti | 6/18/2011 | Gregg |
| Q: I am curious how does graffiti removal from cars work. I heard that some spray paints can be removed ... A: The hardest paints to remove are industrial paints used for painting water towers and bridges. They ... | ||
| painting a new fuel tank | 6/16/2011 | Gary |
| Q: My son and husband are restoring a 1979 ford bronco and recently bought a new fuel tank...they ... A: Sorry to hear that you're having problems with it. I know how frustrating the painting process can ... | ||
| 2000 Dodge Caravan Bumper Reinforcement Replacement | 6/15/2011 | Dan Gardener |
| Q: I was rear ended and the bumper reinforcement and frame rails were damaged. From a junkyard, I ... A: It sounds like the rear bumper rebar needs to be pulled. After that procedure, the rails and rebar ... | ||
| Fixing scratches on lower unpainted part of Mustang front bumper | 6/10/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I noticed some scratches on the lower part of my 2011 Mustang's front bumper. It's the unpainted ... A: I have heard of guys using heat to restore plastic before. As a matter of fact, I talked to one guy ... | ||
| Fixing scratches on lower unpainted part of Mustang front bumper | 6/10/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I noticed some scratches on the lower part of my 2011 Mustang's front bumper. It's the unpainted ... A: If it's a smooth bumper with no texture 1000 grit should work out fine. Just a thought, To blend the ... | ||
| 1976 chevy impala | 6/7/2011 | Gary |
| Q: how can i repair the side windows on this car they are rusted out bad..i am gonna put a vinyl top on ... A: When dealing with rust I would recommend that you look into POR-15's Rust Preventative Paint. This ... | ||
| drivers side wing | 6/6/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I have recently bought a drivers side wing off someone and they have told me that this is 'not a ... A: Sorry, I misunderstood your original application. I think what you actually will need is a double ... | ||
| drivers side wing | 6/6/2011 | Gary |
| Q: I have recently bought a drivers side wing off someone and they have told me that this is 'not a ... A: This means that the glass will not attach by using nuts, bolts, or fasteners. Most likely it will be ... | ||
| steam cleaning interior - small SUV | 6/3/2011 | Bob |
| Q: I have a 1993 nissan pathfinder that really needs the interior cleaned bith carpet and seats...is ... A: With a vehicle of this age I am tempted to tell you to take it to a "Professional" detailer. They ... | ||
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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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