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Acid dipping


ErikA

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Not acid tripping - having a car body dipped is what I'm after. To remove paint, bondo, and rust. I can't seem to find a shop with a web presence in the Calgary area so any suggestions would be appreciated. Particularly if someone has experience with having this done and can give a recommendation.

 

And before you recommend "don't do it, you might not have any car left," that is a risk I'm willing to take.

 

Much appreciated! :cool:

Erik

 

2001 911 Turbo X50

1980 911SC - Black, 3.2 litre short stroke SOLD!

2002 BMW M3 - Carbon Black over Cinnamon

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There was or still is a Galvanizing company in town, which has a tank large enough to do it. i used that company 12 years ago for my Nash Metropolitan. Never would do it again. You cant get the acid out of the pinch seams and i keeps eating away.

go to Consolitated Compressor and sand blast the car. It's a do it your self process. Ken Mc Donald uses this company and is very happy. I my self sandblasted my 912 and my 911 at this company.

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Thanks for the feedback, Fritz. Was the Nash recoverable or a total write-off?

 

I understand the correct procedure involves tanking the car in a caustic soda solution following the acid, to neutralize any remaining acid.

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Erik

 

2001 911 Turbo X50

1980 911SC - Black, 3.2 litre short stroke SOLD!

2002 BMW M3 - Carbon Black over Cinnamon

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I had to replace quite a few pinch welds, but it kept on showing rust on some pinch welds. I finally sold the car. New owner did not care as long as he could use it for his 50 th dinner delivery car.
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Thanks for the tip on the heater hose Fritz, and for the input on acid dipping!

Erik

 

2001 911 Turbo X50

1980 911SC - Black, 3.2 litre short stroke SOLD!

2002 BMW M3 - Carbon Black over Cinnamon

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