1954 Cadillac Coupe Deville chemical paint and rust removal

Today for your viewing pleasure, I am getting this classic 1954 Cadillac Coupe Deville down to bare metal. I will take you through the process I use to make this car a blank canvas and give it another life.
I will be using a proprietary 3 step process:
1st step Alkaline paint remover/degreaser
2nd step Food grade rust removing acid
3rd step Water based rust inhibitor
For dipping quotes and or scheduling contact 3s chemicals llc -[phone]
Price sheet- cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/057...
For collaborations or sponsorship contact me at [e-mail]
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[@StraightSh00t3r]

I wish they had this back when my buddy and I would restore cars back in the day. He’d buy us one in the early spring when we were in High School. We’d work on it during the summer and winter to keep us out of trouble. Well, it worked and we learned a couple of skills. His dad had every tool under the sun. We rebuilt a ‘51 Crown Vic, ‘55 Bel Air, ‘56 Bel Air and a Ranchero. I don’t remember the year. We did everything from the ground up. Those were the good Ol’ days. Lots of memories.

[@mikecammarano7901]

The pink was the original Apocalypse primer. It was nitroscellulo's lacquer. Acrylic lacquer did not start till 1958. That was an original cream puff.

[@redskyz483]

Thank you for answering a question nobody asked

[@jeffreyshepherd8488]

​@@redskyz483damn dude chill

[@mwilliamshs]

​@@redskyz483piss off, kid

[@redskyz483]

@@jeffreyshepherd8488 go stick it in your ear

[@pbysome]

​@@redskyz483if he's right he's right, knowledge is important.

[@rumrunner1756]

Excellent video. I absolutely love the 50s cars that come through. So much history, that I wish they could talk. I owned a 53 Cadillac, so this one made me want to wind the clock back and take one more drive.

[@minute_of_dangle]

Thank you! All the hidden history behind the paint is my favorite part!

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

Would like to see Trevor put in the tank and see what he’d have to say. He’d probably confess to steering the titanic into the iceberg and every other incident in world history!

[@johnpotter8039]

Cool that this car has the trunk-mounted factory air conditioning. We can see the two openings for the air scoops and the rear deck openings for the air intake and discharges. It must have been pretty spiffy just off the showroom floor. I would love to see some follow-on videos, sometime, of what happens to these frame-off bodies once they are restored. Good job.

[@minute_of_dangle]

The company who is doing the restoration is called Korek designs. I know they have a Facebook. I hope they post stuff about it. I’ll ask for some follow up pics

[@SDS-1]

I love seeing the underside washed. Thanks for showing 🙂

[@mayhemsmaster5050]

What an absolutely GORGEOUS canvas for someone! Trevor, your videos, editing, and more detail have evolved in such an awesome way over the past year. You are truly making incredible strides the quality of your filming, editing, and voice over is a true testimony that you have for the beautiful old vehicles, keep up tje amazing work.!🙏💜

[@minute_of_dangle]

Thank you so much! It really means a lot hearing such positive feedback! I’ll keep them coming for you!

[@sooverit5529]

This Cadillac firewall is intriguing. Most firewalls are ugly with random holes and cutouts. The symmetry of this one makes it look almost styled. It is a thing of beauty.

[@cyclonicleo]

That Caddy is in amazing shape, all things considered. Nice one!

[@JavierRodriguez-db2vh]

Awesome 👏! This is what I need to do to my 1996 Cadillac coupe deville

[@Eeleo69]

What’s the next step to prevent flash rust ?

[@brianp6965]

This is fascinating and so satisfying to watch. I'd bet that lead was applied at the factory to clean up the lip under the trunklid. Looks like all the rot is focused in the areas where snow/slush/salt would collect and evade a hose. Interesting that the floor pans are gone but the trunk pan seems really solid. People really drove those cars before they were classics I guess! Great content.

[@minute_of_dangle]

Thank you!

[@carnut7615]

This is the best way to strip cars that have rust and previous repaints. I have been using Restoration Specialists in Franklin Wisconsin for the last 25 years, they do a great job. I always have them E coat the parts after because it has to go through another wash. I only had 1 issue with acid leaching on a 60 Impala where the fin seam was but I let the cars sit for a month before doing any work on them.

[@MichaelJohnson-gi3qo]

Excellent dip. Perfect candidate for the ground up project. Which ever direction the owner goes, at least they don't have far to go to get to the perfect blank canvas. Great job and video.

[@minute_of_dangle]

I really appreciate that! Thank you!

[@ivorwm2291]

Fantastic video. I remember that people repainted pink cars when the colour went out of style. I the owner restores it to the original colour. The holes in the rear shelf are for the factory air. I remember seeing the twin clear plastic air pipes that came through the rear shelf.

[@wapartist]

I should not have enjoyed this as much as I did. That’s incredible

[@evanbooth1441]

Absolute 10 out of 10 reference to Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Well played!

[@douglasrose971]

What is amazing is that there are some guys out there with talent and skill to bring that car back to life. Man I am so jealous.

[@buzzz241]

Great video! Thanks 😊. Would like to learn more about the chemical composition of the dip! 😊

[@ronframe387]

I don't blame the owner. If the doors close perfectly DON'T TOUCH THEM!

[@JohnSmith-it6hj]

i can't imagine how he'll be able to replace the floors and internal paintwork without taking them off

[@billrey8221]

This was a very satisfying video to watch. THANK YOU for POSTING.

[@davestark2015]

Great episode !! Tell you what , I'd be most happy to watch the sanding too !! Wouldn't mind if the show was twice as long !! 😊 ❤cheers from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

[@minute_of_dangle]

That’s good to hear! Thank you! I will try and incorporate more of the little things like that!

[@mayhemsmaster5050]

I absolutely second that idea!

[@bruceyoung1343]

I love the site of a stripped caddy in the morning. That car held up better than some of the newer ones bodywise.

[@3-body-problem]

How do you go about filtering out the contamination from the tanks? Have you ever thought about putting out a video outlining your process and shop layout?

[@minute_of_dangle]

I would love to do a video on that. We are in the middle of remodeling and expanding. So when everything’s all organized and optimized I will definitely do a video. As for disposal we neutralize all the waste so the PH is 7. So it basically just turns into salt water, then we pump the sludge and liquid into evaporation tanks with heat exchangers in them to evaporate all the water out. Next we pump the sludge into a filter press which compacts all the sludge into a cake and separates the remaining liquid. Evaporate the rest of the liquid then put the cakes in totes and have a company that specializes in chemical waste disposal dispose of it for us properly

[@malekodesouza7255]

Can you answer about the risks, if any, to you and your workers? Curious is all. Steaming chemicals make me, uncomfortable.

[@3-body-problem]

@@minute_of_dangle nice 👍🏻

[@steelman86]

My 54 sedan has just under 54K original miles on it! Interior still has that factory smell and in perfect shape, Interesting To see what is under all of the finished car, inside and out!

[@darrininverarity4297]

The old metal was made mostly from straight mined ore,today’s metal manufacturing they recycle old rusted metal in and just because it’s melted down into “new” metal doesn’t mean the oxidation isn’t present throughout the metal,luckily today we have superior paints compared to the 50s and 60s to combat corrosion,great video.

[@jesstill7833]

Man that was a great video ,I like the way the paint and rust came off amazing, never seen this done before

[@minute_of_dangle]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@omalley16]

That would look sick to clear over the bare metal 🤘🏻

[@OldFart2023]

The power washing was insanely satisfying! LOVE using a power washer. And OMG the body is still pretty dang nice!!

[@BradKnowsAll]

Love the fuel filler in the baby fin!! So cool!! ❤

[@dwightvoeks9970]

That really does a stellar job.

[@deagt3388]

You haven't struggled much with this one, great job by the way! ;-)

[@motorTranz]

Very enjoyable to watch! Great work! Thank you for sharing this!

[@gregwelch2459]

Car is in good shape looks nice 👍

[@gordonmcmillan4709]

I like the way the factory-applied lead just laughs at the paint stripper and the pressure washer. So much better than filler.

[@kamikazei]

So satisfying to watch. Keep'em coming!

[@ronbrock6153]

Nice video. The 54 Cadillacs are some of my favorites. Would love to see how she looks when put back together.

[@minute_of_dangle]

Thanks! Korek designs is doing the restoration. They have a Facebook. I will make sure and ask if they can give me some follow up pics!

[@curbmassa]

Except it`s a `55. My dad had one. The side trim is different on the `54.

[@warrenlewis3977]

This process is the absolute best thing for your project. Dont cry about the cost, after you do it you'll sleep better...

[@tiade5762]

Esses trem de rust removal é chique, eu gosto.

[@edwardhendersen5643]

Trunk came out better than I thought it would 😊

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Wow. What a system. It. Comes. Clean. Thanks

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

That’s a cool hat Rock Chuck Bullet Swage they make quality gear

[@scottkew6278]

S P O T L E S S !!!! MY GOD THAT WAS P E R F E C T !!!!!

[@minute_of_dangle]

❤❤❤

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Wow. What. Process. Thanks

[@benaldredge2671]

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your hard work!

[@gpr8695]

That looks fantastic ! Another great job !

[@minute_of_dangle]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@paulmcmain1760]

Turned out great

[@25vrd48]

Dipping is the only way to strip a vehicle . That Cadillac is going to make the body man extremely happy . Great Strip .

[@draggonsgate]

My Grampa told me they used to use lead instead of Bondo, but never saw it before. This was cool. Also, until this video, didn't know it spent days in the alkaline, I thought it was an overnight thing. Now I understand why it's such a looooong process. These old Caddy's were a work of art. I'm a Lincoln/Mercury guy, but I can truly appreciate the beauty in these luxury barges. 2 questions. Is a feame off resto easier than a unibody? And do you folks partner with certain auto restorers? Thanks for a great video Trevor! Have a happy n safe Halloween!

[@robertgorman5622]

I absolutely love your videos

[@doublek5583]

Actually it turned out better than I expected

[@SuperMAZ007]

The floor pans and trunk floor should be a easy replacement now cause every stich is visible. Love the end result.

[@minute_of_dangle]

Thank you!

[@jdfmfb03]

Looks like new metal right out of the body shop from Fisher Body in the day 70 yrs ago Great video👍🏁🇺🇸

[@andersmaudal4050]

Hi Trevor, Sow is satisfied to see the rust and paint disappear when you use the powerwasher. Hope you have a great day :)

[@n.b.p.davenport7066]

That's awesome you can do that today😮

[@markwagner4909]

Looks very satisfying work

[@FrankF-vp4pt]

Wow! Nice work!

[@meikosadventures]

Awesome car. You did a great job 👍

[@roiberadcnoic5862]

It would really nice to see the car fully restored after all that dipping 😊

[@duffydorner9968]

Dumb question. After all the dipping and getting it down to bare steel, how do you keep it from flash rusting. Just curious beautiful job by the way.

[@2APerformanceEducation]

very cool. Very interesting process. Thank you

[@chrisplace3024]

Great show again

[@minute_of_dangle]

Thank you!

[@dwesson9252]

Okay, so once you've stripped the frame, how do you stop it from immediately rusting?

[@JamieBainbridge]

He applies a rust inhibitor. Most bodies then go to be repaired and e-coated which is a paint electroplating, the whole car ends up looking shiny black like an aftermarket replacement panel. Zero rust.

[@stephmaccormick3195]

Love the fuming chemicals!

[@SeaTravelr123]

OMG. THIS is great

[@anthony4701]

Is this what the big car museums do when they restore a car? What kind of stripper can we use at home to get results like that? Super nice!

[@Ephilates2024]

Nice work!

[@Chucthihien]

very good video

[@edwinheredia4305]

Wow that was a very good job you did to that Cadillac.

[@fuelexfuelsaverfuelexfuels5728]

I like very much of your works ❤

[@juliusluismachadocardoso2515]

Giant car!!!

[@walterholmes4609]

Civilization exists on the efforts of devoted individuals who work hard at what they love doing.

[@johnshields6852]

In 1970 I was 10 and we had a 1966 black coupe de ville, hard top, huge car, it would be a good workout washing and waxing that beast.

[@heartbreakersgarage4448]

Love it 😍

[@user-tc9fp3te7h]

Реально круто! Привет из России!

[@lioneldickerson1550]

Surprisingly, in very good condition for a mid-fifties caddy. Greetings from across the pond.

[@peterlongfellow3776]

Many do not know in the 1950's Detroit stopped using lead and went to " body filler" ("factory bondo." ) There are places where body panels , etc. just would not fit together without it. My family's wrecking yard did a lot of business in sheet metal. back in the day.

[@davidinghram2494]

Very interesting, thanks!

[@hkansler]

Fantástic job, all rust elimineted, pretty good.

[@jeremyohart4536]

In 2023 there is not a single car in the world that will stand the test of time like this one !

[@space14605]

I like the way you say pop the doors off...did you mention they weigh 600 pounds apiece...heavy 50's Cadillac steel doors

[@kennethbowry1521]

Looks good to me, well done.

[@thrifttheory]

That is amazing, I wish I could get my 2006 Jeep Liberty frame done😢 awesome work!👍🏽

[@dougalexander7204]

Much respect.

[@teambyg9301]

Brandon Yamrick here, dope work you’re doing bro & even cooler that you’re able to monetize content off of it! 🤙

[@jarvistotherow-competitive7429]

I like the RCBS hat and saw you in a Vortex hat in a different video.

[@Salvianoferreira]

belo trabalho parabéns!!!

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

Love it.

[@carolinamechanic]

Always look forward to a strip show from you. Amazing old Cadillac. Super shape and she's an a/c car!

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job😄👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@jetstreek17]

You should explain what the different dips are targeting.

[@The78vikings]

Awesome to see the underbody cleanup, we don't get to see that very often. How do you release the air trapped under the roof? Show that next time, your videos are great to watch!!

[@minute_of_dangle]

The customer drilled a hole in the roof. That’s what a lot of customers do. If they don’t want to I have a air siphoning jig I use. I’ll show it in an upcoming video

[@bobroberts2371]

If you look at 240 onward at the center of the roof you will see bubbles. ( I was wondering how all of the air would be removed too )

[@RedDFilm]

Perhaps you could tell your viewers about what chemicals you use, do you mix it with water? - temperature?, does the tank fill up with dead paint? how do you get it out? how often do you refresh the chems etc. and what you do with the waste? I'd like to know :)

[@markgreatrix5511]

Hey Trevor, Love the video, love the channel! How caustic are the chemicals you are using? How careful do you have to be to avoid contact?

[@pauljanssen7594]

My brother had this done to an old Mercury, they acid dipped the body washed it and read dipped it with the rushed inhibitor.

[@tomswindler64]

Great video,keep up the good work.👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@idigdaytona4478]

Do you ever get pictures of the cars when finished ? Maybe do a before and after video of some.

[@Premier1sky]

we like to see the reaction when the customer come to pick up

[@09mike21]

dang! pretty good, a little bit of patches and then good to go😅

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Thanks again 👍

[@minute_of_dangle]

Thank you for watching! I hope you enjoyed it!

[@johnkelly6942]

Nice old car.

[@billpar]

love these videos, ive asked before but don't think you answered back, what happens to all the debris that comes off and how are the chemicals treated after they have completed their cycle , thank you again