Auto body repair & detailing/paint scratched

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Expert: Dave Norgardt - 8/19/2007


Question
My wife rubbed the whole side of her expedition against my side mirror of my truck when pulling in the driveway.  There is a thick black streak of plastic down the whole length of her car.  Tried a heat gun to get it off, didn't work.  Any suggestions?

Answer
Hi Chris! purchase a rubbing compound at you local parts store. Apply it by hand only back and forth. Then use a finishing compound in the same manor. Finish off with a hand glaze. You can apply this in a circullar motion. This should take care of your problem. Thanks!

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Dave Norgardt

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Experience

20 Years heavy frame repair and related areas

Education/Credentials
Journeyman Autobody Technician. Inter provincial Red Seal. Trained at N.A.I.T. Edmonton Alberta. World renowned training facility.

Awards and Honors
Top Acheiver award at N.A.I.T. in autobody repair. Body shop Technician of the year in 1996 at Bridge City Collision Repai Centre in Lethbridge Alberta Canada

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