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SubjectDate AskedExpert
plastic adhesive4/16/2012Octavio Torres
repairing/replacing plastic studs4/6/2012Octavio Torres
plastic housing cracked on side mirror1/18/2012Octavio Torres
plastic types12/5/2011Octavio Torres
headlamp housing11/23/2011Octavio Torres
Volvo Reservoir tank10/24/2011Octavio Torres
adhesive5/16/2011Octavio Torres
honda headlights5/14/2011Octavio Torres
Dashboard coverstock material identification5/9/2011Octavio Torres
Dashboard coverstock material identification5/7/2011Octavio Torres
Cracked screw post4/2/2011Octavio Torres
BMW TRIM3/18/2011Octavio Torres
Plastic trim repair '87 BMW 325i3/10/2011Octavio Torres
Mazda 626 interior fabric on door panel is loose1/24/2011Octavio Torres
Taillights lenses1/23/2011Octavio Torres
how to paint auto acrylic1/10/2011Octavio Torres
plastic repair1/3/2011Octavio Torres
1989 VW Golf tail light project12/24/2010Octavio Torres
2002 Mazda 626 turn signal cover/lens glue12/17/2010Octavio Torres
methylene chloride11/18/2010Octavio Torres
How to fix a rear view mirror with a plastic button?9/11/2010Octavio Torres
Automotive Plastic Panel Repair8/1/2010Octavio Torres
Lens on Taurus 3rd brake light6/2/2010Octavio Torres
Rear view Mirror - button glued into mirror assembly5/11/2010Octavio Torres
repairing interior plastic4/2/2010Octavio Torres
Affordable reproduction of tail light lenses2/12/2010Octavio Torres
auto body glue1/31/2010Octavio Torres
CRV Mirror Base Repair1/19/2010Octavio Torres
Broken LH mirror housing/91 Honda prelude1/13/2010Octavio Torres
cracked Sprinter rear A/C housing1/4/2010Octavio Torres
98 honda prelude rear-view mirror housing1/3/2010Octavio Torres
Broken tail light lens..12/19/2009Octavio Torres
ABS plastic sheet11/28/2009Octavio Torres
plastic headlight lense11/24/2009Octavio Torres
Mirror10/26/2009Octavio Torres
interior rear panel broken10/21/2009Octavio Torres
Identifying auto plastic9/30/2009Octavio Torres
Crack in Bumper II9/12/2009Octavio Torres
best way to handle polyurethane foam waste9/10/2009Octavio Torres
best way to handle polyurethane foam waste9/9/2009Octavio Torres
Crack in bumper9/2/2009Octavio Torres
Glue Auto Body Parts8/22/2009Octavio Torres
gasket?8/11/2009Octavio Torres
mirror7/26/2009Octavio Torres
Plastic radiator tank repair - BMW K1200S.7/26/2009Octavio Torres
Gloss Black Door Pillars a Success!7/18/2009Octavio Torres
Gloss black plastic door pillars7/9/2009Octavio Torres
Gloss black plastic door pillars7/5/2009Octavio Torres
Most efficient tool to scrape off polyurethane7/5/2009Octavio Torres
Rear side marker/park light lens cover7/1/2009Octavio Torres
Help needed please6/22/2009Octavio Torres
repair of plastic mirror5/23/2009Octavio Torres
Plastic bumper cover identification5/14/2009Octavio Torres
Weather protectant accident4/1/2009Octavio Torres
2004 Chevy silverado rear door panel3/16/2009Octavio Torres
glove compartment stuck2/12/2009Octavio Torres
reproducing old taillight lens1/28/2009Octavio Torres
TOYOTA CUP HOLDER1/20/2009Octavio Torres
tailight material12/3/2008Octavio Torres
WOOD DASH TRIM DODGE CARAVAN11/19/2008Octavio Torres
Trim Panel 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis11/15/2008Octavio Torres
Triumph 2500s rear trim10/13/2008Octavio Torres
1999 Taurus plastic sideview mirror casing10/10/2008Octavio Torres
Triumph 2500s rear trim10/9/2008Octavio Torres
1997 Mercury Headlights outter lenses.10/7/2008Octavio Torres
gluing tail light plastic9/23/2008Octavio Torres
what kind of plastic...8/28/2008Octavio Torres
what kind of plastic...8/26/2008Octavio Torres
plastic glue for headlight trim 1994 GMC van8/23/2008Octavio Torres
plastic door guard trim8/18/2008Octavio Torres
degración de plástico POM - Homopolymer8/12/2008Octavio Torres
wheel well plastic needs repair8/4/2008Octavio Torres
glove compartment lock is broke7/30/2008Octavio Torres
Epoxy caulking7/29/2008Octavio Torres
Quick Question7/24/2008Octavio Torres
passenger side mirror7/24/2008Octavio Torres
radiator repair7/20/2008Octavio Torres
passenger side mirror7/5/2008Octavio Torres
squeaky plastic parts6/29/2008Octavio Torres
Plastics Suitable for Air Cleaner Box6/7/2008Octavio Torres
CRX Fenders and Header Panel6/5/2008Octavio Torres
Repair of the lugs (ABS plastic) on a car wheel dressrim6/3/2008Octavio Torres
1970 Mercedes 280SL Headlight trim5/15/2008Octavio Torres
under engine plastic guards4/28/2008Octavio Torres
cadillac door removal3/21/2008Octavio Torres
2007-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Tail Lights3/20/2008Octavio Torres
Polypropylene water Tank3/9/2008Octavio Torres
Polypropylene water Tank3/7/2008Octavio Torres
Repair of rigid ABS plastic auto dash2/29/2008Octavio Torres
2003 Subaru Outback right fender well cost?1/31/2008Octavio Torres
epoxy removal12/26/2007Octavio Torres
ABS Plastic12/12/2007Octavio Torres
Identifying type of plastic11/2/2007Octavio Torres
Voyager 20059/25/2007Octavio Torres
little compartment above glove compartment..7/30/2007Octavio Torres
information regarding vacuum forming made auto components/parts6/15/2007Octavio Torres
radiator tank3/23/2007Octavio Torres
HELP2/28/2007Octavio Torres
Scotchgard Paint Protector Film2/24/2007Octavio Torres
Restoring plastic11/14/2006Octavio Torres
auto-plastics mainteinance10/25/2006Octavio Torres

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Octavio Torres

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I can answer any question concerning automotive plastics repair on condition that the specific part polymer is identified. However, I can also help in the identifying process of any plastic used in automotive applications (for both body work and under-the-hood). I can't answer a question if it is based only on make or model unless full details are provided.

Experience

Two decades working as automotive plastic repairman in my own business

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THE INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS REPAIR MANUAL

Education/Credentials
Plastics technician.

Past/Present Clients
BMW

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