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Old 10-12-2017, 09:03 AM   #1
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Default Paint stripping , dipping OR blasting ?

A friend has just had his restoration project dipped by a business in outer east Melbourne , business has changed hands and previous dipper did a good job. This time around the current proprietor claimed he could do all the car but when the job came back it was very obvious that the top 40 mm had been above the top of the dipping medium ( a plimsoll line very apparent inside the roof and original paint still on the top and other places ) and also about 90% of the proofcoat under the car was still there ( previous business had done all the proofcoat ). The dipper still wanted all his money and to avoid court issues friend paid to be able to get his car back. Now he is looking for a recommendation as to either a blaster or dipper to get the job done properly. We believe there is a business in Adelaide that dips ( OK ? ) or a blaster with good results in Melbourne ?
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Old 13-12-2017, 04:37 PM   #2
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I'm having my XR dipped at a place called Recoat in Albury. They were recommended by my panel beater.
I've seen the results of cars that have come back from there and they look amazing- totally bare metal with a protective coating applied.

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Old 14-12-2017, 09:23 PM   #3
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Thanks Stu , Recoat is one he had considered originally on my recommendation but the truthful fellow who did the job told him that Recoat was out of business ! ( he said - gone bankrupt ) Definitely a good job at Recoat , I have seen their work .
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Old 21-12-2017, 10:48 AM   #4
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Stu , have you had any recent contact with Recoat ? no response from email to them - closed for Xmas ? OR really out of business!.
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Old 21-12-2017, 12:21 PM   #5
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Stu , have you had any recent contact with Recoat ? no response from email to them - closed for Xmas ? OR really out of business!.
Did you try calling them?
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Old 21-12-2017, 02:40 PM   #6
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I haven't dealt with them personally.

My panel beater deals with them directly and he dropped my XR there to be chemically dipped a couple of months ago and it's "in the queue" waiting.

I'm sure he would've told me if they were no longer in business!

I'd just give them a call directly as GasOLane says.

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Old 22-12-2017, 05:37 PM   #7
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Guys in Adelaide are called Minus Paint at Wingfield.
Haven't used them, but know people who have, and were pleased. Removes everything......! Seam sealer, sound deadener, wiring !
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Old 24-12-2017, 09:54 AM   #8
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Thanks Bear , just the info we wanted. Adelaide dipper has a good website and appears to do exactly what the previous dipper at Melbourne south east did and what the current proprietor can't get right. My friend has now manually stripped a small part of the proofcoat ( has filled a 3 litre container of proofcoat ) and the unstripped roof.
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Old 24-12-2017, 04:38 PM   #9
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This suggests closing down....

http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/5...d-of-business/
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Old 24-12-2017, 04:43 PM   #10
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Looks like I'll be calling my panel beater in the new year!
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Old 24-12-2017, 06:55 PM   #11
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Default Re: Paint stripping , dipping OR blasting ?

Had my Chevy and many parts blasted in Ballarat. The guy does heaps of tri fives for a local builder and goes well. Just won't do centre of roof or bonnet if he deems it unsafe. Don't know why people dip unless its a 500k resto.
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Old 27-12-2017, 09:19 AM   #12
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For a $10,000. resto you are sure that the inside of the box sections that are not treated by blasting will not rust through in the first year after the resto.! A good dip job and plenty of primer into joints and seam sealer followed by copious quantities of cavity wax into the access holes you drill before the dip gives some certainty about the length of time before rust starts poking through. You need to drill the access holes before the dip to get rid of the swarf ? ( metal filings from the drilling ) which could be a problem rust wise if it stays there. Soda blast is reported to be a problem if the soda remnants remain in the crevices.
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Old 07-02-2018, 09:36 PM   #13
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I'm having my car done at Brighton Panel Works and they're doing a good job so far. Recommended by a friend
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Thanks Stu , Recoat is one he had considered originally on my recommendation but the truthful fellow who did the job told him that Recoat was out of business ! ( he said - gone bankrupt ) Definitely a good job at Recoat , I have seen their work .
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Hi This is Recoat Paint Stripping. I have just joined this forum and read your post. We have relocated! Now at 1391 Mahers Rd Bonegilla. Definatley open for Business. Contact us on 0432703670. Just 5 minutes from the old workshop. Feel free to look us up on facebook at Recoat Paint stripping.
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I haven't dealt with them personally.

My panel beater deals with them directly and he dropped my XR there to be chemically dipped a couple of months ago and it's "in the queue" waiting.

I'm sure he would've told me if they were no longer in business!

I'd just give them a call directly as GasOLane says.

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Hi Just joined this forum. Recoat is still operating, just relocated. We are about 5 minuets from our old workshop at 1391 Mahers Rd Bonegilla. Contact us anytime on 0432703670. Look us up on Facebook under Recoat Paint Stripping. Cheers.
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Old 26-04-2020, 11:00 AM   #16
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Great to see you on the forum- you guys did a fantastic job of stripping my XR for Brett at All Class.

I was very impressed and would definitely recommend your work.

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