Chemical dipping

nicko Officially Full-On Dubber

389 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 19 Apr 2004, 10:34 am

#163388

Has any ever had panels chemically dipped. I looking at the engine lid of my split and I can see rust between the outer skin and internal frame I want to get rid of it. I thought by dipping the panel I could get rid of the rust and then coat the bare metal with fishoil or lanolin. Any suggestions.
Nicko

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Apr 2004, 5:11 pm

#163528

yes ive had several panels dipped. I think theres only one place at Blacktown in Sydney, and you can never get a firm price from them.

Dipping is great when there is no hidden seems or folds in he metal like guards for instance.

It will diffently take the rust off.

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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 19 Apr 2004, 6:14 pm

#163560

From my experience with dipped panels, make sure when you get them home you wash and wash and wash the panel down with a fair bit of water. I think using a bit of bi-carb soda in the water will help neutralise any acid deposits sitting between the metal frame and skin.

Any acid residue left in there will with time corrode the metal once it gets wet again.

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Apr 2004, 7:13 pm

#163597

Any acid residue left in there will with time corrode the metal once it gets wet again yes this is try, although the place at Blacktown, does wash them down do it your self to double check the seems as it will bleed out over time.

Let us know if you find any other places doing this process.

Also Molassis in a large tank will do the same trick its a little slower and stinks a bit more, but cheaper if you have access to it.

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