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    Taken from the Imperial Blasting web site down Newcastle way.


    www.bicarb.com.au


    Automotive
    Ball Park Pricing Guide
    Please note that these prices are a guide only and each job is quoted individually.
    We offer these prices only to help you with your project budget plan.
    Prices are for Soda/Plastic blasting services carried out in our workshop.
    inc fine mineral abrasive blasting of rust effected areas.
    Please note, we rarely use plastic blast media, however should you have a particular desire we can use it on your vehicle, at least 3 weeks notice is required as we may need to order it in (prices may also be slightly higher).
    Prices are based on standard sized vehicle such as XY Falcon, HQ Monaro, Charger, etc.
    Smaller cars such as Escorts, Fiats, Datsuns, etc will be slightly cheaper and naturally larger vehicles
    such as Cadillacs, Kombi, Impala, etc will be slightly dearer.


    Body shell only rolling (NO bolt on panels) everything you can see with the car on it's wheels $1500 - $1800
    Body shell on rotisserie (ours or yours) completely inside and out and underneath $2500
    bolt on panels, doors, gaurds, nose cones $130ea
    Ute tail gate and panel van lift up tail gate $110 - $130
    Boot lid & Bonnets if possible in fine abrasive $180 - $250
    Door jams only $80 ea
    Engine bay Strip $350 - $450
    Alloy Wheels $35 - $60ea
    Please ask for a quote on your particular vehicle, panel or part $P.OA

    * Some vehicles (mostly European) have been found to have a rubber like sealer on the undercarriage that can not be blasted off as easily as other materials.
    Vehicles that have these coatings may incur extra charges, however we would fully discuss this with you prior to commencing work. Any additional costs would be minimal.

    * There will be a $100 surcharge for fabrication of rotisserie brackets on rare vehicles where we are unlikely to re-use the brackets, e.g Lamborghini, Ferrari, Datsun 120Y, etc.
    There is no extra charge on common vehicles like Falcons, Monaros, Mustangs, or anything we already have brackets for, feel free to check on with us if you have any queries.

    Please note that we are able to blast your car with fine abrasive, which is CHEAPER than soda blasting and therefore will reflect in the final costing of your job.
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    Fine Mineral Blasting Prices
    Automotive
    Ball Park Pricing Guide
    Please note that these prices are a guide only and each job is quoted individually.
    We offer these prices only to help you with your project budget plan.

    Prices are for Fine Mineral Abrasive blasting services carried out in our workshop.
    THIS IS OUR RECOMMENDED METHOD AND MOST COMMON ON 95% OF JOBS.
    Prices are based on standard sized vehicle such as XY Falcon, HQ Monaro, Charger, etc.
    Smaller cars such as Escorts, Fiats, Datsuns, etc will be slightly cheaper and naturally larger vehicles
    such as Cadillacs, Kombi, Impala, etc will be slightly dearer.


    Body shell only rolling (NO bolt on panels) everything you can see with the car on it's wheels $900 - $1000
    Body shell on rotisserie (ours or yours) completely inside and out and underneath $1600*
    Some customers opt to have the roof and 1/4s done with soda this will add approx $300 to the above prices
    bolt on panels, doors, gaurds, nose cones $80ea
    HQ - WB front inner wheel arches $50ea
    HQ - WB radiator support panel $120
    Ute tail gate and panel van lift up tail gate lower $60 upper $30
    Boot lid & Bonnets if possible in fine abrasive $120 - $150
    Door jams only $50 ea
    Engine bay Strip $200 - $300
    Steel Wheels $10 - $20ea
    Please ask for a quote on your particular vehicle, panel or part $P.OA


    * Some vehicles (mostly European) have been found to have a rubber like sealer on the undercarriage that can not be blasted off as easily as other materials.
    Vehicles that have these coatings may incur extra charges, however we would fully discuss this with you prior to commencing work. Any additional costs would be minimal.

    * There will be a $100 surcharge for fabrication of rotisserie brackets on rare vehicles where we are unlikely to re-use the brackets, e.g Lamborghini, Ferrari, Datsun 120Y, etc.
    There is no extra charge on common vehicles like Falcons, Monaros, Mustangs, or anything we already have brackets for, feel free to check on with us if you have any queries.

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    Is it possible to unpick the complete quarter panel off a ute to put on another one? Are the taiwanese copies that come up on ebay from time time any good?

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    Quote Originally Posted by wbute View Post
    Is it possible to unpick the complete quarter panel off a ute to put on another one?
    Yes, just takes a lot of time and patience drilling out all the spot welds. Buy a spot weld cutter, they are around $50 for a 6mm one but well worth the investment.
    4/75 HJ XX7 Sandman Panelvan ... Persian Sand currently restoring
    7/76 HX Monaro 4dr 308 4sp... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell.. SOLD
    3/77 HX Sandman Panelvan ... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell .. SOLD

    http://www.44gpw.info/sandman-decalssmall2.jpg

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    Thanks, might give it a go, got some surface rust from stick on rubber protection strips right along one quarter that is probably nearly right through.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wbute View Post
    Is it possible to unpick the complete quarter panel off a ute to put on another one? Are the taiwanese copies that come up on ebay from time time any good?
    the quarter panels for utes or vans that come up on ebay are genuine items as there was never a knock off copy done for them...

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    Hey guys is there a need/desire to have a Restoration tips section? I have had one pm requesting one a few weeks back.

    Would it be useful and used?


    I bought some airtools today I feel like Tim the Toolman ugh ugh ugh,

    New air line, Sander, Ratchet & cutting tool.

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    Bring it on Blocker!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blocker View Post
    Hey guys is there a need/desire to have a Restoration tips section? I have had one pm requesting one a few weeks back.

    Would it be useful and used?


    I bought some airtools today I feel like Tim the Toolman ugh ugh ugh,

    New air line, Sander, Ratchet & cutting tool.
    I hope you have a big arsed compressor to run the air sander..... otherwise you'll be stopping a lot to let the compressor catch up .... they use a lot of air.
    4/75 HJ XX7 Sandman Panelvan ... Persian Sand currently restoring
    7/76 HX Monaro 4dr 308 4sp... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell.. SOLD
    3/77 HX Sandman Panelvan ... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell .. SOLD

    http://www.44gpw.info/sandman-decalssmall2.jpg

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    watch out its on!

    Blocker did you get that aqua van?
    Owner (Jason) - STICKTHIS Automotive Decals and Stripes

    HX Sandman Panelvan. Mint Julep. Complete Factory Resto.
    HZ Sandman Ute. Saddle Tan Metallic - Customised. Galaxy Blue.
    HZ GTS. Palais White. Next Resto From 99% NOS Parts.
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    Sander worked fine, I know what you mean about using a lot of air but the compressor keeps up ok.

    I'm really interested in how the gutters are welded in and the best way to 'cut them out'.
    Also where are the quarter panel joins?

    I guess we'll find out soon enough.

    Has anyone used paint stripper on their cars? What's your experience with it?

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