Dipping / E-Coating

[Kurt S]

There is body putty and sealant in 'blocked' locations. No way to reinstall it when you're done.
The restorer of Kevin's L89 convert (Milt Robson??) has restored lots of cars and only dipped one ever and that was due to too much rust in the car.
What the pros do should be a good indication, IMO.

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

I had my 67 chevelle media blasted and it was great,a friend of mine restored a 57 nomad and had it dipped,he had lots of problems,something to do with the acid and other chemicals used in the process.When he painted the car he had problems with paint and primer in places.He was able to overcome all the problems and the nomad came out finished and looked beautiful.He also uses all ppg products on all his painting projects.He just completed a 61 bubble top and it was media blasted and it is a beautiful car also.He and I have talked a lot on this subject and he prefers media blasting over dipping.He does about 3 to 4 cars a year so he knows what he is doing at this.I have seen other cars that have been dipped and they all look great.A couple owners stated the same problems when painting process began,some chemical reactions to primer and paint.Others had no problems.I think if you have a car dipped be looking to experience some type of chemical reactions to products used.

Bobby

[Charley Lillard]

Roger Gibson Restored Kevin's L89 convert. If you read the article on how Stielow did the Mule you will see that there is no problem with chemicals contaminating the paint because of the entire process involved.

[Stefano]

Take Charley's advise, check out the article. I would say that most restorers have not used the process because it is a newer technology/process and it is not as accessible as the other methods.

You just don't show up to your local industrial park and find an e-coater, at every corner?

Many factory replacement panels and reproduction parts are e-coated today.