Body Shell Stripping and dipping advise
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Old Timer
i mean this service is a luxury and doesnt come cheap
but i have hear mixed things about the process
envirostripukltd.com
http://www.prostrip.co.uk/
the thought of having a completely stripped shell is amazing but the thought of having it dipped in acid is the most worrying
i work with metal and acid daily and the 2 dont mix very well
anyway anyone with thoughts on it or first hand experience?
but i have hear mixed things about the process
envirostripukltd.com
http://www.prostrip.co.uk/
the thought of having a completely stripped shell is amazing but the thought of having it dipped in acid is the most worrying
i work with metal and acid daily and the 2 dont mix very well
anyway anyone with thoughts on it or first hand experience?
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Local Hero
There was a post on here a few years back where a guy had a mk1 campaign dipped and the roof gutters were rotten.
He proceeded to peel back the steel layers along the gutter and I was surprised at just how much rust was still lurking between the layers of metal. Considering they claim it gets it out it looked like a fail to me.
IMO the acid would absorb so far into this rust and be there to accelerate the rust. If you can't get the acid all the way in to the seams then surely you can't get the neutraliser in neither especially into rust that's already impregnated by a previous liquid.
I've also heard of cars falling apart at the seams 4 years after restorations but have never seen it first hand.
The other thing to consider it gets rid of every bit of sound deadening, sealer etc. So you have to re apply to the whole car inside and out - another cost.
I'm not sure this is or if there will ever be a solution to the problem of rusting classics. All you can do is try to slow it down.
The dipping method was very expensive when I looked into it if you went through all the stages and returning for a second dip after any work had been carried out.
He proceeded to peel back the steel layers along the gutter and I was surprised at just how much rust was still lurking between the layers of metal. Considering they claim it gets it out it looked like a fail to me.
IMO the acid would absorb so far into this rust and be there to accelerate the rust. If you can't get the acid all the way in to the seams then surely you can't get the neutraliser in neither especially into rust that's already impregnated by a previous liquid.
I've also heard of cars falling apart at the seams 4 years after restorations but have never seen it first hand.
The other thing to consider it gets rid of every bit of sound deadening, sealer etc. So you have to re apply to the whole car inside and out - another cost.
I'm not sure this is or if there will ever be a solution to the problem of rusting classics. All you can do is try to slow it down.
The dipping method was very expensive when I looked into it if you went through all the stages and returning for a second dip after any work had been carried out.
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Old Timer
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Settled In
i was looking to have my golf dipped but it was in the several thousand when i got a quote. so went with media blasting instead. a few months after a company appeared on the scene cutting the cost drastically and i know that resto shack have had dealings with this company.
give dave@restoshack.com an email and im sure he can give you the ins and outs.
give dave@restoshack.com an email and im sure he can give you the ins and outs.
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Old Timer
I've booked my golf Rallye for dipping at enviro strip in few weeks,I had a good look around a few other company's before I made i mind up.i also had read mixed reviews but they where out weighed by the overhall feedback from more happy people that this service provides.there where lots of high end porsche and Rallye cars ect that where being done while I was walking around enviro strip.there where happy people that where collecting there cars.im counting down the days for them to collect my car
Last edit: by mike_turbo
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Old Timer
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Old Timer
Well I'm have the full process of dipping inc collection and drop off and etch primer,inc all panels as well.they hand finish the cars as well.as for price lets just say I'm glad I got shown around buy the boss and we agreed on a price that I was very happy with
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Old Timer
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Old Timer
Yea pm me with the price they give you but sit down before they tell you lol..but if you are very keen on this service I may be able to help with the price.
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Local Hero
id be interested in hearing about this.
Regards Volkswarren
X2 1983 A REG EW CAMPAIGN In WHITE(Awaiting full rebuild solid body) & T Reg S1 GTi Project, Still Looking for Series 1 GTi's or a 16S Oettinger to restore (Complete Cars only) or an A reg Lhasa Green or White Gti to restore, also consider Black, Red or Blue, Also Golf Driver Project Wanted anything considered WHY
X2 1983 A REG EW CAMPAIGN In WHITE(Awaiting full rebuild solid body) & T Reg S1 GTi Project, Still Looking for Series 1 GTi's or a 16S Oettinger to restore (Complete Cars only) or an A reg Lhasa Green or White Gti to restore, also consider Black, Red or Blue, Also Golf Driver Project Wanted anything considered WHY
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Old Timer
I shall post up a build thread on my golf Rallye in a few weeks with lots of pics of the process.
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Local Hero
Good or bad? Lol
Regards Volkswarren
X2 1983 A REG EW CAMPAIGN In WHITE(Awaiting full rebuild solid body) & T Reg S1 GTi Project, Still Looking for Series 1 GTi's or a 16S Oettinger to restore (Complete Cars only) or an A reg Lhasa Green or White Gti to restore, also consider Black, Red or Blue, Also Golf Driver Project Wanted anything considered WHY
X2 1983 A REG EW CAMPAIGN In WHITE(Awaiting full rebuild solid body) & T Reg S1 GTi Project, Still Looking for Series 1 GTi's or a 16S Oettinger to restore (Complete Cars only) or an A reg Lhasa Green or White Gti to restore, also consider Black, Red or Blue, Also Golf Driver Project Wanted anything considered WHY
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