don't forget. the alkaline film residue that is left on the metal must be washed off and out of every crevice. if the film is not neutralized and or removed, your epoxy will fail. Soda does not strip rust and does a poor job of removing bondo. The company i used strips the car with soda, washes, cleans and neutralizes, then a second step is done with crushed garnet to add texture for the epoxy to bit onto. this step also gives extra insurance that the soda has been removed before epoxy prime
Could you explain how they washed off the alkaline film residue then nuetralized it? I've heard if not done correctly crushed garnet will warp the panels turning it into scrap metal. Must have been real fine stuff.
you must be very careful with soda and most paint companies advise against it because people don't prep properly before painting.
This is something they don't show on TV shows. They make it look so simple but I'm sure its not. Thanks for the warning.
I am very happy with the company i used and they gave me a garranty in writing that the epoxy primer they sprayed would not lift...ever.
Anyone one knows of a company that does this kind of work in the Las Vegas area?
I have done scratch and scrapping tests one year out on some parts and the **** is stuck on good. I have no worries about their epoxy and blasting techniques. Goodluck on setting it up yourself. I'd would hate the clean up. The EPA here in Cali is killer about that stuff.
Should I decide to do my own blasting anyone know what the laws are in Las Vegas?
