How to Repair Plastic Bodywork: Practical, Money-Saving Techniques for Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks, Atvs, and Snowmobiles - Softcover

Lammon, Kurt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 188431337X ISBN 13: 9781884313370

Publisher: Whitehorse Pr, 2003

Synopsis

It's a familiar story - a simple accident in the driveway results in cracked and broken bodywork that costs thousands of dollars to replace - more, sometimes, than the vehicle may be worth. Few repair shops or Do-It-Yourselfers have been interested or had the wherewithal to attempt plastic repairs, leaving no options but part replacement on an otherwise perfectly serviceable machine. In fact, insurance rates on some motorcycles and snowmobiles have skyrocketed because of the high cost of replacing broken plastic.How To Repair Plastic Bodywork by Kurt Lammon solves this common dilemma with easy-to-follow directions applicable to any plastic repair - cars, motorcycles, trucks, ATV's, or snowmobiles. Lammon shows the reader how to assess the damage and determine whether it can be repaired, then provides step-by-step procedures for identifying the kind of plastic from which the part is made, and fixing everything form a simple scratch to a major break. Included is a comprehensive resources guide for tools and materials.

About this title

About the Author:

Kurt Lammon is president of Urethane Supply Company, a manufacturer of plastic repair and refinishing products for the automotive collision repair industry. He serves in the roles of technical support and new product development for his company and has made hundreds of presentations on the subject of plastic repair to insurance industry professionals and technicians. He has received instructor-level training from I-Car and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers.

Review:

"...everything is explained with well-taken photos, charts, drawings, and graphs... I give this book a thumbs up." -- Vette Magazine

"...more than paid for itself after one successful repair on a VTR 1000 body panel... Recommended." -- Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly

"Even if you [don't] do it yourself, this book will give a better understanding of when a repair is possible." -- Rider

"The book's layout is straightforward and easy to follow and understand." -- The Oil Rag

About this edition

• Publisher: Whitehorse Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 188431337X
• ISBN 13: 9781884313370
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144