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Possibly Looking to buy a car near Waco and may need some one to take a peek at the car and seller. Thank you Tom

Like to ask a question .Just bought 3D ACA 510 and the 520. The 510 looks like cottage cheese is this normal ? the 520 is fine. I wonder if it will affect the proformance> I have only used a little bit so far. As far far as I know has not be subject to freezing. Thanks Tom

What are you guys using to cleam your buffing pads? I am looking into a pad washer or is it not worth it. Now I just use hose and brush on foam and wool. Thanks Tom

Wanted to run this by you members. I just picked up a Eaton Air Dryer an older unit from a shop that is going out of business. Working last week . The ball drain/ball float assy is all gummed up so I dissasembed it and cleaned it up .I feel maybe the rest of the unit is loaded with gunk and oil...

Hi this is towarad shop owners on here. State farm has the site b2b to submit a suplement for additional labor or parts. I am having a very dificult time trying to get this to work ? Anyone else ?? Probaby me as not very good at new technology and old at that ,of course can not get a person...

I do repair a fair share of bumper cover repairs small nicks and holes and maybe a small tear. Having some problems with SEM'S Multi Plastic Material in the last few months . Use to use Problem Plastic made also by SEM What are you guys using ? Thanks Tom

I just checked my can of Polar Accelerator and the date is 10/19. Is there a shelf life on this product? And yes openen Thanks Tom

I am repairing a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover with a OEM rear bumper cover and lift gate. The gate is fiber glass and looks to be primed. The cover also looks to be primed and just asking what is the best way to tell if the cover is primed to know how to refinish. Will sand a small spot to see...

Pulling my hair out on this one!!! New oem bumper cover 2017 Honda. Cleaned very well with SPI water bourn cleaner let dry 30 mins then gray suff pad with sem suff paste and a little water. Rinsed very well fresh water. Blew dry let sit 45 mins outside. Then 1 coat of...

Hi all Looking for recommendation for quality sheet metal for 69 El Camino. Need front fender,door and quarter panel. Would like to find NOS parts but not a lot of hope. Customer just wrecked this truck. Maybe Dean will chime in. Thanks Tom

Repairing a very nice original paint 2005 Saturn Ion. Replaced the front fender and the front edge of door has some chips. Feather out the chips on door then hit it with SPI epoxy ( all I use ) and wow wrinked up like crazy. Any body run into this and best quick repair............I think I know...

Hope all of our members in TX are ok with the severe weather you guys had Tom

My Paint jobber just stopped in and did a Rupes Orbital Buffing demo on a hood with fresh euro clear and I was impressed. 1500 da dry then 3000 da damp. Any one using this buffer? The kit is like $580. I am a Mikita wool then foam guy for cut and buff. He said this system is changing the way...

Hi Guys I am redoing a 96 Bronco for a customer and he also wants the fiberglass removable top repainted and though I run this by you all. Any tips Wanda base with Euro clear on truck but he wants a low gloss clear on top. This top has a textured finish from factory. Thank you

Wonder if anyone has a blushing ( and if that is what it is ) effect using black Wanda base coat. I use Wanda on about 50 % of my collision repairs and yesterday did a spot repair and sure enough looks like blushing with a small white fog mist in the color. Using SPI med reducer and temps are 70...

Just asking Long time SPI user and especialy love the Turbo primer but seams like Just don't use a gallon quick enough and the activator is becoming outdated. SPI sheet says opened good for 30 days. Wish they would sell activator in pints. Is this a concern now into 3 months...............use it...

What company are you shop owners using for Insurance? have Erie for garage liability,body shop and auto dealer and looking to change..........at lease the agent. Thanks in advance Tom

Hi Guys Like to throw something out to us shop owners. Do you have the people who enters the shop sign a waiver of liability or a form to protect you from the poor guy who slips on a object on the floor and falls and hurts them self? I do now and only allow a very few in my shop. { please...

Hi anyone know what book time is to install rear bumper cover and refinish on a 14 Dodge Charger? Thank you in advance.

Can anyone tell me if they prefer Euro Clear or Production Clear as in the collision world? I use Euro almost every day but want to try the Production Clear also. Will add been very happy with Euro Clear. Thanks Tom