The Name's Bond... Adhesive Bond Washington DC
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.
Wagonwork Collision
(571) 210-2515 3406 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Alexandria, VA Wagonwork Collision (571) 210-2515
3406 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22305
Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Alignments, Body Shops, Detailing, Painting, Custom Work, Paintless Dent Removal, Personal Watercraft, Pre Purchase Inspections, Welding Service Types and Repair Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Fiberglass, Auto Frame, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Collision, Dent, Dodge, Exotic Car, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, Post Inspections, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo Fort Washington Auto Body and Repair
(301) 965-0646 6100 Livingston Road
Oxon Hill, MD Fort Washington Auto Body and Repair (301) 965-0646
6100 Livingston Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications Certifications : ASE, ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Battery, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Ignition, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Radiator, Shocks & Struts, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window Motor, Window Regulator, Brakes, Oil Change Service Types and Repair Auto, Exotic Car Superior Auto Service
(301) 541-3990 12298 Wilkins Ave
Rockville, MD Superior Auto Service (301) 541-3990
12298 Wilkins Ave
Rockville, MD 20852
Hours Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications Certifications : AAA Approved Auto Repair, ACDelco, ASA, ASE, ASE Blue Seal of Excellence, Carquest, Napa, Napa 12 Month/12,000 Miles Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Radiator, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window Motor, Window Regulator, Brakes, Oil Change, Transmissi Service Types and Repair Acura, Audi, Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo Beltway Auto Care Inc
(301) 909-5947 11844 Coakley Cir
Rockville, MD Beltway Auto Care Inc (301) 909-5947
11844 Coakley Cir
Rockville, MD 20852
Hours Monday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications Certifications : ASA, ASE Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Brakes, Transmissions Service Types and Repair Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto, Exotic Car Park Road Auto Svc
(301) 485-6899 202 Park Rd # B
Rockville, MD Park Road Auto Svc (301) 485-6899
202 Park Rd # B
Rockville, MD 20850
Hours Monday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications Certifications : AAA Approved Auto Repair, ASE Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Radiator, Restoration Service, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window Motor, W Service Types and Repair Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto, Exotic Car, Small Engine AMMCO Marlow heights
(301) 909-5978 3501 Pohanka
Marlow heights, MD AMMCO Marlow heights (301) 909-5978
3501 Pohanka
Marlow heights, MD 20748
Hours Monday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Tuesday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Thursday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Friday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Sunday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Memberships and Certifications Certifications : AAA Approved Auto Repair, Aamco, ASA, ASE, ASE Blue Seal of Excellence, BBB Certified, Carquest, Napa, Napa 12 Month/12,000 Miles Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Radiator, Restoration Service, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window Motor, W Service Types and Repair Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto, Exotic Car, Small Engine AAMCO
(571) 482-8997 632 S. Pickett St.
Alexandria, VA AAMCO (571) 482-8997
632 S. Pickett St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Radiator, Restoration Service, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window Motor, W Service Types and Repair Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto, Exotic Car, Small Engine Preferred Automotive
(301) 836-1569 12356 Wilkins Avenue
Rockville, MD Preferred Automotive (301) 836-1569
12356 Wilkins Avenue
Rockville, MD 20852
Hours Monday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications Certifications : AAA Approved Auto Repair, ACDelco, ASE, Napa Service Types and Repair Auto, Exotic Car County Transmissions Inc
(703) 345-9943 320 Dominion Rd NE
Vienna, VA County Transmissions Inc (703) 345-9943
320 Dominion Rd NE
Vienna, VA 22180
Hours Monday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Service Types and Repair Auto Drivetrain, Auto, Classic Car Auto Body Clinic
(301) 244-0849 7402 Westmore Rd # A
Rockville, MD Auto Body Clinic (301) 244-0849
7402 Westmore Rd # A
Rockville, MD 20850
Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Alignments, Body Shops, Painting, Pre Purchase Inspections Service Types and Repair Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Aluminum, Auto Frame, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Collision, Dent, Dodge, Exotic Car, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, Post Inspections, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Suspension, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo
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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