where can i get a shell chemical dipped?

anyone know of anywhere that can chemical dip my mk1 shell for me? im wanting to restore it and want to start with a clean slate and this is the best way in my opinion.

if anyone knows anywhere please let me know

thanks. rob

Try a company called SPL in Dudley, West Midland, it is around ?700 to have a shell dipped,?400 to have it etched primed afterwards 8)

Here's a link to their website, only just found out about this company the other day, saw their ad in Practical Classics. http://www.surfaceprocessing.co.uk/

Cool,Thats my escort!!! 8) How much for copyrights?

cool, cheers guys, just what im looking for

01772202227
there in preston, dnt know much about them just got num from a show

SPL (surface processing ltd) did my Mk1, pretty good turnaround - ask matt and he'll walk your through the process..8O  

very friendly and open to a little negotiation on price!!!!!!! :roll:

I used these guys to d a rear quarter that was covered in surface rust.

Did a brilliant job.



One piece of advice:

If they ask if you want a receipt, you know what to say!


I've got good directions/map to their premises if anyone needs them

KDXdestroyer said

SPL (surface processing ltd) did my Mk1, pretty good turnaround - ask matt and he'll walk your through the process..8O  

very friendly and open to a little negotiation on price!!!!!!! :roll:

Did you have your whole shell done, and how much did they charge you, if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks

Rich

?1400, full shell, sun roof panel, bonnet, hatch, wings & doors..

its a scary sum of money and dont underestimate the amoutn of time it takes to build up the underseal, seam sealant and insulation that is on these shells, it takes for ever and it isnt cheap.

Whatever you do - dont skimp and have it just primed  - it will quickly resemble a tea bag - they do the Pro drive works subaru rally cars - they reckon that after about 18 months they have some serious rust on them..

AFTER DIPPING (red areas are bits i had subsequently repaired)

bugger -

arnt you impressed in the way the dippers have added the rust and naff green paint?

I'm tempted but with SPL but no gaurantees for your ?1700. I would dearly like to use my cab daily,  without fear of the british weather. Can anybody comment on work they have had done at SPL and how it fairs after time?

www.centralblastcleaning.co.uk are awsome and they do much more than just surface prep, they will rebuild most of the car if you need them too.

Definately worth a look!

Alfie

Im confused!

Is the second photo AFTER the car has been at SPL? If so did it have the e-coating they provide? to me it doen't look as though it has been dipped??

apologies but i have labelled them incorrectly : the before is after  and the after is before..!

the red primer spraying is simply areas that i've had work done on AFER it was dipped, as you always get suprises when ALL the filler goes…

as fortheir work - 100% mine was sat for about 6 months before i had it painted - only 1 tiny area had a spot of corrosion which i have dealt with.

i rate them highly and dont regret having it done at all!