 All this talk about dipping/blasting...., What to do if you can't afford either? |
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| bondo |
 Aug 12 2004, 06:16 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking  Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California  |
I'm on a serious budget here, and I'm in the process of removing paint/seam sealer/rust. I've got most things under control, but what's the best way to get that nasty rust harboring foam out of the corners of the rear fenders? Also, where else did they put that junk? Aslo, what's the best way to remove undercoating?
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| GWN7 |
Aug 12 2004, 06:25 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
On a budget.....use grease...elbow grease. Lots of hacking, scraping, wire wheeling, heat gun useage, ect.
I figure amount of hours doing the above compared to what it would cost to dip a car against a hourly wage and add in my sanity (well what's left of that) and diping is the way to go. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| mightyohm |
Aug 12 2004, 06:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Britain knows. I think he uses a special wire wheel on an angle grinder.
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| bondo |
Aug 12 2004, 07:27 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Of all these, I can only see the heat gun doing anything to the foam, and even then probably not much. Should i just go with my instinct and burn it out with a torch? (I'm talking about the stuff that's crammed into the most inaccessable places, like above the taillights, and above the cutouts for the door handles) I would really like to know where else this stuff is so I can get it before it gets me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I seem to recall a mention of it being inside the trunk lids? Not sure tho.
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| silver2.0 |
Aug 12 2004, 07:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 25-February 04 From: Fairfield, WA (spokane area) Member No.: 1,715 |
A torch will distort the metal, Just use paint remover. Nasty ass stuff, but it works awsome, just wipe it on, let it sit a couple minutes, and the pain just bubbles up. I bought mine at NAPA, don't remember the exact name of the stuff.
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| i love porsche |
Aug 12 2004, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
ive been doing this the entire summer to my car!
your most important ingredient is elbow grease. you will also want an angle grinder, dremel, paint stripper, navi wash, heat gun and scraper....use all that, time and energy...and it will work |
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| ThinAir |
Aug 12 2004, 11:22 PM
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Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Well I'm a long way from getting back to work on my 72, but when that day comes I'll be interested in dipping. Does anyone know of a dipper in the Phoenix, AZ area?
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| jgiroux67 |
Aug 13 2004, 12:16 AM
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Guitar Shredder Group: Members Posts: 593 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Turlock, CA Member No.: 2,157 |
How much does an acid dip cost?
Oh yeah for the stuff on the floor pan I used an air chisel- worked like a charm and very quickley! And yes there is foam in the ends of the trunk lids. |
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| Mike9142.0 |
Aug 13 2004, 01:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 208 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(ErnieDV @ Aug 12 2004, 10:22 PM) Does anyone know of a dipper in the Phoenix, AZ area? I do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
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| Sparky |
Aug 13 2004, 08:05 AM
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Mahna Mahna! Group: Members Posts: 1,134 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Spencer, MA Member No.: 847 |
If your down to metal only on the tub take it to a large powder coating company and ask them to burn it for you. Most powder companies burn paint off of metal then lightly blast it to remove any residue.
Good luck! Mike D. |
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| 1bad914 |
Aug 13 2004, 08:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Battle Creek, MI Member No.: 2,028 |
I use a propane torch and a wide bladed chisel to remove tar board, the foam stuff burns away really well, just don't put to much heat on it. I like to play with fire! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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