Prep For Dipping

Preparation for dipping is very important. The key things you need to do before bringing your parts for dipping:

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Removal all bolts: so we can make sure to clean the threads and so they don't get lost somewhere along the process

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Separate all parts: if a part is intended to come apart it should be taken apart. We clean each and every part individually so we can get them as clean as possible.

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Car Bodies & Pickup Cabs free from any parts, cart, chassis, or anything else: we want car bodies and cabs free from carts and ready to simply lift off for cleaning.

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Cowl Tags: remove all aluminum tabs or tags held on with aluminum rivets.

DIPPING PREP SHEET
  1. Remove All Parts: Unbolt I Remove all removable parts: doors, door hinges, fenders, fender extensions, Aarms, window & door regulators, Everything!
  2. Remove All: Removable items, fuel & brake lines, trim,weather strip, wiring, pedals, clips, insulation
  3. Remove All: Hinges including trunk hinge springs (if removable)
  4. Remove All: Bolts should be left out so we can clean each and every hole
  5. Remove All: Aluminum tags and parts should be removed
  6. Remove All: Pot Metal emblems and parts should be removed
  7. Remove All: Floor plugs, drain holes/plugs should be left open for drainage
  8. Remove All:General debris, garbage, dirt, rodent droppings should all be removed prior to brining your vehicle to us
  9. Remove All: Wood and glass
  10. Remove All: Undercoating,remove all you can prior to dipping
  11. Remove All: Rubber bump stops and rubber straps
  12. Remove All: Trim, stainless & aluminum trim should be removed
  13. Remove All: Backing plates (if removable)

Clear Coat Prep: Shiny clear coat or heavy clear coat must be well scuffed and cut through. Removal of heavy or shiny clear coat is required so the chemical cleaning can work best.

Bracing: Angle steel is best for bracing upper door openings on convertible car bodies.

Body Carts: Please do not attached car bodies or pickup cabs to a cart, jig,or any moving apparatus.We want and need just the car body or pickup cab. If attaching it is required for your transportation please plan to remove it or separate it upon arrival.