The Name's Bond... Adhesive Bond Portland ME
Is adhesive bonding the right procedure for the job at hand? Is it recommended by the OEM? Until you're sure of the answers to these - and other - vitally important questions, put down the adhesive and step away from the vehicle.
Avis Budget Group
(617) 561-3610, 001-2004
968 Westbrook Street
Portland, ME
Avis Budget Group
(617) 561-3610, 001-2004
968 Westbrook Street
Portland, ME 04102
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Black Point Auto & Towing
(207) 883-4114
52 Manson Libby Road
Scarborough, ME
Black Point Auto & Towing
(207) 883-4114
52 Manson Libby Road
Scarborough, ME 04074
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair, Auto Inspection
Payment Options
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA
Carquest
(207) 775-6545
126 N Boyd St
Portland, ME
Carquest
(207) 775-6545
126 N Boyd St
Portland, ME 04101
Midas Auto Service Experts
(207) 774-5944
570 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME
Midas Auto Service Experts
(207) 774-5944
570 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04101
Services
Oil Change and Lube,Brake Repair,Electrical Repair,Mufflers Repair
Century Tire Co & Auto Service Centers
(207) 775-3777
185 Kennebec St
Portland, ME
Century Tire Co & Auto Service Centers
(207) 775-3777
185 Kennebec St
Portland, ME 04101
Services
Car Washes, Car Detailing, Tire Shops
Don Foshay's Discount Tire and Alignment
(207) 773-0112, 001-2004
380 Main Street
South Portland, ME
Don Foshay's Discount Tire and Alignment
(207) 773-0112, 001-2004
380 Main Street
South Portland, ME 04106
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Horsepower Autocare, Inc.
(207) 892-9420, 001-2004
44 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME
Horsepower Autocare, Inc.
(207) 892-9420, 001-2004
44 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Data Provided by:
Carquest of Portland
(207) 775-6545
126 N Boyd St
Portland, ME
Carquest of Portland
(207) 775-6545
126 N Boyd St
Portland, ME 04101
Hamiltons Service Station
(207) 773-1930
205 Park Ave
Portland, ME
Hamiltons Service Station
(207) 773-1930
205 Park Ave
Portland, ME 04102
Services
Oil Change and Lube,Auto Repair,Brake Repair,Electrical Repair,Mufflers Repair,Retail Tire,Service Stations,Truck Repair
Napa Auto Parts
(207) 774-6331
191 Marginal Way
Portland, ME
Napa Auto Parts
(207) 774-6331
191 Marginal Way
Portland, ME 04101
Services
Auto Parts, Car Washes, Car Detailing
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Is adhesive bonding the right procedure for the job at hand? Is it recommended by the OEM? Until you're sure of the answers to these - and other - vitally important questions, put down the adhesive and step away from the vehicle.
By Mike West
5/1/2001
 Adhesive bonding is becoming more prevalent as more car manufacturers use it in the assembly of their automobiles. It makes sense, then, that more and more adhesive producers are arriving on the scene - filling the marketplace with salespeople and advertising that attest to the wondrous abilities of adhesive bonding. But is this repair procedure right for a particular job in your shop? A complete understanding of both the automobile and adhesive manufacturers' recommendations will help you make the right decision. Don't Let History Repeat Itself
I was around in 1963 when plastic filler was just beginning to penetrate the collision repair market. This was truly a revolutionary product. Never mind that it was intended to be used only 1/8-inch thick. Immediately, the use of plastic filler went from the sublime (1/9 inch) to the ridiculous (1/2 inch and even thicker). Butchery and hackery were everywhere, and many car owners became "curbstoners." And the image of our industry suffered from this abuse of a revolutionary product. Make no mistake. I'm not advocating that we stop using plastic filler. I'm just pointing out, from a historical perspective, that the misuse of some products can damage our industry's image... |
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