media blasting/dipping

[Jack]

Considering getting the super bee shell either acid dipped or media blasted so I know exactly what I'll be working with. Pros and cons of either?

I guess dipping would get into every nook and cranny which media blasting wouldn't - but I've read a few horror stories of shells not being properly cleaned or sealed afterwards and rusting from the inside out.

How much should I expect to pay for either option?

[House]

I was quoted £400 cash to blast the entire shell and a coat of primer but that was "weekend let the new kid have a go" rate.

As for dipping think SPL quotes me £2300 for dipping and then as rust inhibitor coating to be applieD

I've seen a few build threads with issue of weeping seams after dipping, so not sure on the effectiveness of the cleaning process.

Blasting only gets at what they can see, but a decent rust inhibitor sprayed up in all the nooks and crannies should see you ok after blasting.

[Southie]

Contact these guys RJ, Colin Smith and boffer have used them before:
http://www.paint-strip.co.uk

Have a read of this as well:
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthr...sand-blasting&

[totalnova]

I've read plenty of bad things about dipping and spl, if it was me I would be media blasting, but on the other hand I'm sure there are plenty of people that are very happy that have had there car dipped.

[slimtater]

Had mine soda blasted throughout (including doors etc) and then coated in epoxy primer for £960 at Soda Blasting Limited as used by Car SOS - the ones who made the ice cream in the workshop!

[Edd]

Do not use spl

[turbojolt]

Did spl not smash up a sport?

Top work if they did but maybe not the best company

[Andy]

Did spl not smash up a sport?

Top work if they did but maybe not the best company

If thats true then thats deplorable behaviour.Many people would have loved that for a class two grasser.

[Edd]

Drilled a few holes in some roofs as well

[Andy]

Yeah thats for the roofpod number.
Whatsapp en route edd anyway yal at the pic