Frame stripping question
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Laughing Gas
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From: Fayetteville, NC
Frame stripping question
Does anyone know what it would roughly cost to have a frame sandblasted? I'm starting to consider having it done instead of stripping it myself by hand. I finished removing the fuel lines and wiring harness. But I'm having second thoughts about stripping the frame by hand.
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I stripped my crewcab frame and took it in for sandblasting and painting. I paid $120 for it to be done. I just had my rear axle blasted and painted too and that was only $40. its way faster and cheaper to pay someone else to do it...and its probably done better too.
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Maybe look around for a DIY's sandblasting shop in your area.
Some places that require a large area for sandblasting tanks and stuff also allow people to RENT their equipment on site.
Just trailer your chassis to their yard, they set you up with a suit and work station and you pay by the hour.
In Calgary there are about 3 places that do that.
Some places that require a large area for sandblasting tanks and stuff also allow people to RENT their equipment on site.
Just trailer your chassis to their yard, they set you up with a suit and work station and you pay by the hour.
In Calgary there are about 3 places that do that.
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From: in country near Boone, IA
Originally Posted by 1ole4d
Does anyone know what it would roughly cost to have a frame sandblasted? I'm starting to consider having it done instead of stripping it myself by hand. I finished removing the fuel lines and wiring harness. But I'm having second thoughts about stripping the frame by hand.
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anyone know how to go about having your frame boxed? Im looking to make my frame stronger and more presentable. Just curious what im getting into.
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Boz...I hope you got a better job than I did with some wheels I had walnut shell blasted and then powder coated. Within 2 years there was rust coming right through the powder coating. I was then told that powder coating only works properly on brand new (perfectly smooth) metal surfaces.
Huck... get some really good advice on boxing your frame from an experienced frame shop. I suspect that by boxing it you might be just adding alot of weight and possibly weakening the frame at the same time. Find out if your truck has the heavier frame or the lighter frame first.
Huck... get some really good advice on boxing your frame from an experienced frame shop. I suspect that by boxing it you might be just adding alot of weight and possibly weakening the frame at the same time. Find out if your truck has the heavier frame or the lighter frame first.
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