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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20
Sounds like an expensive process. But it probably helps with corrosion were we can't reach.
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I'd be lying if I said it wasn't but when I compare it to other methods, I'm desperately trying to convince myself I got my money's worth. I had them do the body shell and the hood and it was a little over $3K. Plus, I had the expense of transporting the parts to and from WI. But in the end, I know every bit of the tinworm is gone and the raw metal has a protective layer over it that should last forever.
The hood by itself was around $250 and looks like brand new. Danchuk gets $800 plus freight for a comparable piece made in the USA. While it's true I could have used aircraft stripper or a DA to remove much of the nasty, it would still not have been as thorough. There's a guy locally that can media blast parts without warping them, but he charges around $250/hr plus materials. So there's that.
It's no wonder so many rodders have fallen in love with "patina".