On the topic of acid-bath type stripping:
I'm no expert but I believe this technique also strips away any
factory applied coatings, sealants, etc. which were originally
intended to help preserve the chassis. I recall reading/hearing
comments to this effect when this discussion has come up in the
past. Food for thought.
Here are three places that might offer answers in this area; I
don't have any personal experience w/ them (found them in the
12th ed. of 'Hemmings'' Vintage Auto Almanac') but they may be
of help:
Dry Stripping Facilities Network
220 7th Street Southeast
Canton OH 44702
(330) 455-1181
(330) 455-1191 Fax
This is basically a referral service for "a network of coating
removal and resurfacing preparation specialists employing
plastic media blasting at (as of 1994) over 120 shops located
throughout the US and Canada".
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Bay Area Industrial Dry Stripping
151 11th Street
Richmond CA 94801-3523
(510) 412-9890
(510) 805-1887 Fax
"Open Mon - Fri 9:30 - 6:30, Sat - Sun by appointment.
Specializing in Corvettes. Plastic media blasting specializing
in sheet metal, mechanical parts and fiberglass coating and
paint removal. Superior to conventional stripping methods, no
chemicals, no residue, far less abrasive than sandblasting. No
pitting or warping. Safe and reliable service."
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Nor-Cal Metal Stripping
?0010 Old Redwood Hwy*
Windsor CA 95492
(800) 698-9470
"Open Mon - Fri 9 - 5; Sat 9 - 12. Paint and rust removal by
chemical immersion process. Eighteen foot tanks w/ car body and
frame capacity."
*printing error obscured the first number of their address.
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There are 17 other related ads under 'Rust Removal & Stripping'
in the Almanac and I believe the latest addition is now
available "at better booksellers" as they like to say.
My wife and I are currently debating the merits/foolhardiness of
trying to strip, prime and prep for painting our '61 Lancer in
an attempt to save some $$$ on a new paint job. Will let the
list know where this leads . . .
Good Luck -
Charles
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