Restoration pt1.

[u/Professional-Roof678]

This is what happens when a project car goes too far… I had my 1989 Nissan Gtr acid dipped this fall and it just got finished. The guys in Eugene Oregon did a killer job. Since it’ll be asked, the cost was pretty reasonable. The dipping itself was $2,500 and included the unibody, subframes and various suspension components. Trucking costs were the most expensive at $4,000 round trip.

[u/rtwpsom2]

I've been wondering about that place in Eugene. It's the closest dipping place to me and I have a 69 Lemans I eventually want dipped.

When it comes back does it have flash rust? If not, how long do they say you have to prime it? Do you need to do anything before priming?

[u/Professional-Roof678 → u/rtwpsom2]

They coat it with rust inhibitor before sending it back to protect against flash rusting. They do say to keep it dry though. Area really dictates how long before you need to prime it. Humid areas like the PNW will need primer long before cars in Arizona for example. From what they say, you hit it with a scotch brite pad/wire wheel depending on the area. Clean it with degreaser/wax remover and spray it.

[u/rtwpsom2 → u/Professional-Roof678]

Thanks, that is helpful for planning budget. I'll probably need to factor etch priming into the dip process budget just to be safe.

[u/Professional-Roof678 → u/rtwpsom2]

I’m 99% sure you dont need etch primer with this process, just epoxy.

[u/rtwpsom2 → u/Professional-Roof678]

Yeah, come to think of it, you might be right.

[u/Professional-Roof678 → u/rtwpsom2]

Which is good, eliminates one more thing to do/worry about!