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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: timmorgan on February 07, 2010, 07:40:48 PM

Title: Chemical Dipping
Post by: timmorgan on February 07, 2010, 07:40:48 PM
In a previous post on rust removal, chemical dipping was mentioned. I was wandering if anyone knows of a place in the Charlotte. N.C. area that does this? What does it usually cost? Any help appreciated!
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: 68Z22 on February 07, 2010, 08:20:41 PM
If it is any help there is a company In Atlanta Ga. called ECO-CLEAN that does chemical dipping.

Mark
1968 Z22
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: bc69 on February 09, 2010, 09:13:32 PM
Place in Evansville IN. Redi Kleen and stripping. Very reasonable priced.
Their dipping method does not use acid.
812-424-9866
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: tim69camaro on February 10, 2010, 10:32:39 AM
Burlington, NC is the closest business I am aware of. Here is a web link. http://www.chem-strip.com/  I have know others that used them who seemed satisfied, but I do not have any personal experiece.
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: timmorgan on February 11, 2010, 12:01:05 AM
Thanks! I"m sending for a Quote now!
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: painterdude on February 13, 2010, 02:14:33 AM
Just my .02 diping is the worst thing you can do non acid or not .I have worked on several cars that have had parts and bodies done and have had to cut thing apart and the chemicals are still in the seams even if they are washed and ecoated.I have painted cars and tried to do everything possible from pouring epoxy primer in the seams to spraying grease in the seams after paint and they always bleed .
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: jl8dale on February 13, 2010, 02:52:37 AM
Just my .02 diping is the worst thing you can do non acid or not .I have worked on several cars that have had parts and bodies done and have had to cut thing apart and the chemicals are still in the seams even if they are washed and ecoated.I have painted cars and tried to do everything possible from pouring epoxy primer in the seams to spraying grease in the seams after paint and they always bleed .
I don't agree.
I had my entire car chemical dipped 3 years ago. Yes, you will have to deal with some leaching of the chemical for a while, but it will eventually dry out.  I also treated all the seams with a neutralizer which really helped. Remember, most seams are out of sight too.
My car was absolutely beautiful after dipping and I am extremely happy I did it.
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: jl8dale on February 13, 2010, 02:55:37 AM
Here's a few pics.
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: PURESS on February 13, 2010, 01:28:19 PM
could you put the car in a paint booth and heated up like an oven and some fans...just thinking and not knowing if that that work
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: Barefoot Dave on February 13, 2010, 03:22:58 PM
could you put the car in a paint booth and heated up like an oven and some fans...just thinking and not knowing if that that work

That might work. When I did mine I spent a few LONG days with a handheld propane torch heating and drying out all the seams. That was 5 years ago and no leaching or ill effects have appeared. If ya have the time and aren't afraid of what will come back from the dipper it's the only way to go.
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: Buddy on February 15, 2010, 04:01:53 PM
Here is Eco-Clean in Atlanta

http://www.eco-clean.com/auto.htm
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: timmorgan on March 05, 2010, 02:36:43 AM
I've got my pricing back and dipping my car soon, thanks for all the feed back! I have one more question( for now ) should the cowl tag be removed? I've heard it could be damaged.
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: jl8dale on March 05, 2010, 03:14:25 AM
Yes.
Most solutions used will attack aluminum.
Take some pictures of before and after to document the removal.
You will be amazed at what the car will look like when you get it back!
Good luck!
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: tim69camaro on March 06, 2010, 12:26:17 AM
Do you mind sharing the ball park price? Are you just dipping the main body or doors and the rest?
Title: Re: Chemical Dipping
Post by: timmorgan on March 06, 2010, 12:39:05 AM
1500 for the body and extra for fenders and doors.