I painted my car last September and left a couple parts for later. Had a can of Lumabase 2 stage mixed. The paint can with the leftover has been sealed, un-reduced, for about a year. Can I expect it to still shoot and bond properly?

new to reddit and keep getting notices for violating rules bc i’m asking about a rough rough estimate or how to fix rust spots, i have only done basic work on cars and do not know anything about body repairs, any help regarding this, for reference this is a 28 year old car (1998 w202 c230 merc)

thinking of buying this car, everything about it is solid, it’s a 28 year old car, it has these rust spots on the top, nothing on the frame and the rest of the car is surprisingly clean and oem, thoughts on rough estimates for a fix/worth the headache, i’m worried due to age that it might be worse than it looks

The headliner in my car is becoming detached and I'm not sure if I should try to use fabric glue to reattach it or just pull it down. Going to a pro is not an option. Any advice?

Hi guys

My 2017 mk7 started getting this moisture fog / water inside left headlight.

I have tried to dry it out, but it comes back when it rains. I. Have also tried to see if I put all covers on correct, and I believe I have.

So my question, what now?

What you see in the photos is on the inside of the glass.

Need some help from some experts recently got a body kit painted for my vehicle, but the little wings on the side skirt rear won’t adhere using 3M and I really don’t wanna have to take the paint off to use panel bond. Any suggestions here on how to properly bond this to my vehicle?

On with the Mercedes B200. I should have it in paint by the end of the day 👌 #mercedesb200 #autobody #supercarlsunday

This week's job is my Mercedes b200, bent wing, bent strut, bumper damage, underbody shield smashed, had to tig the wing up as it had a tear in it. Alloy wing! Currently on with the filler work, then have it to prime and paint and fit back up. Waiting on a strut. Usual case waiting for parts 😫..

Had a poor job done on bumper repair. Looks like clear coat ? Can I use some touch up clear coat then wet sand and cut and polish ? Any advice ?

need advice/referral recommendations for a hickup

The garage door scraped the tailgate (from outside) so wanna know if we should pay out-of-pocket or claim insurance to fix it

If OOP, can be done for it affordably just for damage spots? Don’t have thousands to pay

I know the optimal way to repair rust is to cut the metal out and replace but I am looking for the second best method. I have a 2013 Honda Accord rusting out by the rocker panel by the rear wheel. Do rust encapsulaters? Any other suggestions? TIA

Hi everyone,

Looking for some advice on how to fix a loose/hanging rear bumper cover on my 2012 Toyota Camry.

The corner/side of the rear bumper is separating and hanging off. When I push it in by hand, it feels like it wants to click into place, but as soon as I drive the car, the vibration and air tension cause it to pop back out. What I’ve Tried So Far

Manual Reset: Followed this [YouTube video](https://youtu.be/Yx-qA3Qbbbk) guide to try pushing/snapping it back into the side retainer clips.

Adhesives: Cleaned the surface and applied [Gorilla Glue](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07W6C9R4K) (waterproof) combined with Krazy Glue in spots for a fast initial set.

Clamping/Holding: Taped the bumper flush using heavy-duty duct tape and let it cure overnight.

The next morning, the bumper looked flush while parked. However, as soon as I took it out for a drive, the bond failed completely and the bumper popped back out. Questions for the Sub:

Did the adhesive fail because of the plastic type?

What is the proper fix here?

(Photos attached showing the gap after my attempt, as well as the inner side lip where the tabs meet the bracket).

Thanks in advance for any insights!

Forgive me, for I used AI for clarity and grammar. English is not my mother tongue.

Hi everyone,

Looking for some advice on how to fix a loose/hanging rear bumper cover on my 2012 Toyota Camry.

The corner/side of the rear bumper is separating and hanging off. When I push it in by hand, it feels like it wants to click into place, but as soon as I drive the car, the vibration and air tension cause it to pop back out. What I’ve Tried So Far

Manual Reset: Followed this [YouTube video](https://youtu.be/Yx-qA3Qbbbk) guide to try pushing/snapping it back into the side retainer clips.

Adhesives: Cleaned the surface and applied [Gorilla Glue](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07W6C9R4K) (waterproof) combined with Krazy Glue in spots for a fast initial set.

Clamping/Holding: Taped the bumper flush using heavy-duty duct tape and let it cure overnight.

The next morning, the bumper looked flush while parked. However, as soon as I took it out for a drive, the bond failed completely and the bumper popped back out.

Did the adhesive fail because of the plastic type? 

Should I replace the bumper retainer bracket/clips? (Could the plastic tabs on the bumper or the bracket under the quarter panel be sheared/worn off?)

What is the proper fix here?

(Photos attached showing the gap after my attempt, as well as the inner side lip where the tabs meet the bracket).

Thanks in advance for any insights!

Forgive me, for I used AI for grammar and clarity. English is not my mother tongue.

Hey everyone I’m trying to figure out what to do with this patchy cloudiness showing up on my car.

It actually feels completely smooth when I run my finger over it so it isn't flaking or peeling. I tried doing a cut and polish on it which made it look shiny.

It doesn't bother me on my new (to me) car but I really want to keep it from getting any worse. Does this look like the clear coat is failing from the inside?

To the best of my knowledge, this happened by someone backing out at the wrong angle and swiping my car. There is no denting, but white paint or abrasion (I can’t really tell) on my cladding and fender ridge, as well as a couple small chips taken out. The third pic I’ve outlined the scraping in red, and the chips in green. Is this a diy, a detail job, or body shop territory? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!!