Chemical dipping a 1958 MGA Coupe

Today I am chemically removing all the paint and rust off this 1958 MGA Coupe prior to its complete restoration. I’m going to take you through the process we use to completely chemically strip cars down to bare metal. This is a more thorough alternative to sand/media blasting with no chances of metal warping on thin panels. This process shows you exactly what you are working with and gives you a blank canvis to work with!
It is a 3 step process
Step 1) alkaline degreaser and paint remover
Step 2) Food grade Rust removing acid
Step 3) Water based rust inhibitor
The total process takes around 6 weeks because we use environmentally safe chemicals.
Company name: 3s chemicals llc
Location : Nanty Glo Pennsylvania
For dipping quotes and scheduling contact 3s chemicals directly
For social media related inquiries contact me at [e-mail] (please do not contact me for quotes or scheduling)
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[@larsbkurin1740]

Had I not seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it to be true. An MGA without rust does not exist, a unicorn.

[@mwqs1]

I played this video because I wanted to see just how hopelessly rusted it is. I was just as surprised as you.😮

[@billrivenbark8983]

An MG period with out rust! That’s like a Dodge or Plymouth without rusting rear quarters!

[@billkea7224]

Truer words have never been spoken.

[@martinsadler707]

Must have spent its entire life in a garage!

[@mikewilson631]

Well.... no floors or sills and the boot has plenty of at least surface rust, so maybe it wasn't as unicornal as it first appears.

[@allencrider]

I had a '58 MGA Coupe. This one is on fabulous shape! I still consider them to be one of the prettiest cars of the 1950s.

[@draggonsgate]

First of all, can we all say what a true classic this car is? This had to have come from the southwest. UK cars usually come standard with the rust package, and this thing is in impeccable shape! Awesome job, Travis!

[@texgowing7359]

Exactly👍

[@MrPancake0825]

I like how positive you talk about almost everything! It's rare in the world. PLEASE continue being positive, and it's a blessing you have.

[@mayhemsmaster5050]

I am absolutely speechless! This 1000% a all natural unicorn that has been kept in a garage, climate controlled glass case. That must be the only reason this classic hasn't disintegrated into a pile of rust dust. Truly, truly beautiful. Thank you sir for anotjer wonderful video.🙏💜

[@lwilton]

I sold my 1959 MGA to a friend about 20 years ago. At the time the only rust on it was some mild speckling on the chrome wheel covers. The body, frame, and powertrain were straight. Had the original wooden floorboards in good condition. It helps to live in a part of the world where a tenth of an inch of rain results in three days of discussion and major flood predictions on the TV news.

[@cyclonicleo]

Like everyone else, I am awe-struck by the lack of rust and excellent condition this MGA is in. Surely it must've been kept in a very dry part of the US!

[@richardglass2816]

I agree. That's absolutely the best way. I would love a frame off restoration that started that way.

[@stuart8663]

G'day . Always enjoy the channel. MGs and most English cars are considered rust buckets here in Australia. You have museum piece right there. Beautiful work on your part too.

[@texgowing7359]

I'm actually shocked that there isn't a spot of rust anywhere. I hope eveyone appreciates how rare that is. Nice job buddy, I would love to be the one to sprey this MG.

[@yeplebloop]

So satisfying to watch! Awesome!

[@kennethbowry1521]

As good as the day it left the factory, the age of miracles has not passed.

[@c.brionkidder9232]

how exciting someone is going to have a brand new 58 MGA

[@JamesFrost74659]

Excellent job, looks brand new! Why are these videos so satisfying?

[@maggs131]

This channel is evergreen. His content will always be awesome for car enthusiasts, restoration guys and just anyone who likes this type of satisfying 👌

[@JamesFrost74659]

@@maggs131 It's Tom Sawyer painting the fence, he makes it look fun. Plus, us guys just love doing this kind of stuff.

[@gxdjoeybaby07]

what a fantastically delicate structure! and i always thought the roof was stamped as a single piece!

[@richardphelan8414]

Always watching the dipping processes and what the cars are hiding once the process is finished

[@daleskidmore1685]

I think I have found my Job For Life: operating the jet wash, lol. What an amazing body shell that is too.

[@Pu1gcerda1]

Great video, Last time I asked if you could include some pictures of an intact car so us UK viewers would know what it looked like, So you decided to do a British car for u. Thank you

[@chrisgriffin572]

Many extra bits were dipped too; perhaps a video would show the complexity of that fender and small parts housekeeping as I bet it's more time than the chassis. Anyway, love this.

[@Calmputer]

The Joker in the acid-bath made me smile.

[@BuzbyB]

Just how satisfying is that?! 😎

[@BangerFleet]

I never knew the roof was made out of all those smaller pieces. I’d just assumed it was was a larger stamping…. The way this is welded together is borderline coachbuilding.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Apart from the lack of rust what amazed me was the number of panels to make up the roof 👍👍

[@BruceBoschek]

Great job, fabulous MGA! Thanks for sharing this!

[@glennmccarthy7637]

Watching every episode of the channel, i always wonder where the trunk. Hood, doors or any other painted parts are, and whether you dip those too? And if so, why aren't there videos of these pieces?

[@waldobenero1297]

The condition of the body great💯 no rust,its and excellent project.🇵🇷

[@tonynightingale4400]

Excellent video , excellent car .❤

[@noonoo6079]

Absolutely amazing!

[@tonygaetani1892]

Nice MG love it. You did a great job. Great condition.🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

What is the next immediate step that they take to protect the shell? tHanks for the video!

[@DonnyHooterHoot]

I wondered when you would put a hole in the roof! Cool dip!

[@jjnieberding2920]

Verry good work you are doing my compliments for it i miss the filming at the underside of the MG but thanks for your film greetings from 🇳🇱 HOLLAND

[@davestark2015]

Another great episode !!!! Cheers!!!

[@MrHOOKYS]

WOW, that is a nice car,.WELL DONE

[@jeffd3660]

Wow .... that paint looked like latex house paint coming off 😳 , great job/video 👍 👌

[@anthony01571]

OUTSTANDING Dude : o ..... WOW - The paint just flies off : ) ....

[@jimwhite1061]

Clean clean clean 😮

[@darrenboston342]

Looks a solid shell that one 👍

[@Calamity_Jack]

3:52 The Dip Dolly approves! Seriously, though, nice hot bath. It's looking amazing.

[@miguelpagansr6128]

I’m truly surprised as to how solid it is, the first time I see a practically rust free British car. To me it’s unheard of.🎉

[@ToddDunning]

Love all your vids, have watched them all. But surprised you don't have a rotisserie setup to do the undersides... it has got to suck to do it from below. Inspection would be easier too and you could flip it all directions. Must be something I'm missing here.

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

great little car = IN WINTER ! - get dam hot in summer Australia - saw a twin cam or two - and nice with a 1800 cc MGB engine and all syncro box ! chassie and wooden floor boards - MOSS MOTORS supply parts !

[@joeroad6618]

What is the average cost of having a car dipped?

[@conceptalfa]

Wondering that too!!!???

[@marioshadjikyriacou3381]

Good question!

[@chriscusick6890]

I believe $4,000.

[@jlwilliams]

I see Roger Rabbit is back! BTW, I forgot to comment when you asked about this, but I do appreciate the brief introductory talk about each project… it's interesting to compare the expectations to the eventual results.

[@johnrussell5245]

Best I've ever seen.

[@Chucthihien]

very good video

[@gregwelch2459]

💯

[@dougalexander7204]

I don’t know nuth’n, but this looks like how you do it. Nice job.

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Like everyone else I can’t believe how rust free this is, my uncle had one here in Australia, and it wasn’t like this one 😂

[@hmerced3668]

this one is going to be nice to restore.

[@chrispallett-gu1vl]

Be great to see the rebuilding complete in some of your videos

[@deanbrunner261]

I wonder if you ever get pictures of the finished product after the build.would make a good before and after. Plus I love the old cars

[@stumac869]

That's in amazing condition. If it was a UK car all you'd have after the paint removal dip is the string dangling in the tank.

[@BrianBoniMakes]

I love full frame cars.

[@bricktop7803]

These were rust buckets. Some of the spot welds look too new. But the US climate, Ca or Tx must keep these cars sweet. Someone mentioned a 58 Caddy and a glovebox. But the 58 caddy are common as muck. These MGA's are really really rare, whatever glovebox it fits into.

[@lw1erc715]

Excelente

[@robemslie5248]

Do you do all the removable panels-doors, fenders, bonnet, and boot-in the same tanks, just at different times? Or do they get their own treatment elsewhere?

[@michaelashall4523]

I wish I still had mine

[@walkertongdee]

I had one, notoriously slow, loved it anyway

[@My-Nickel]

I wish they all turned out To be in that good of shape.

[@chrisplace3024]

very nice

[@mundanestuff]

Excellent example. If you keep them out of the salt, they're good for quite a few years. Too many people bought them and daily drove year-round in rough climates. No little British sportscar was made to drive in snow on salty roads. (no car was made to drive in snow on salty roads!)

[@warhobbit7951]

Unusual to see an MG as solid bodywork as this one normally all like Swiss cheese and full of filler or the odd panel replaced I bet Ken Miles sold this to someone originally in the US

[@jonboy9912]

Remarkably damage and rust free.

[@Wee_Jimmy]

It would be a WOW factor if I could see the restored car

[@meikosadventures]

Cool😊

[@HammerOn-bu7gx]

What time bubble did that MGA come out of!? No rust through at all! Wow!

[@TranceFur]

That pressure washer is intense.

[@jackduguid177]

That thing’s only a year younger than me, wish I looked that good 😅

[@SkurrrBango]

58 and its more clean than most 2000 to 2010 cars on the road lol

[@rajuanoop462]

If we clean it using this method, the body will rust quickly. Can you create a video tutorial for the complete restoration?

[@rogeriocosta1035]

May you could talk a little more about the process on the video. The type of chemicals, concentration, why it takes so long to work, the difference to modern factory acid bath, cost compared to sand blast etc. Talk more everything that is not a business secret, obviously.

[@cpt_plantlitgaming]

How do you prevent the bare metal from rusting before the customer gets it back?

[@parttime9070]

Lacquer falls off easy.. As for rust , it's probably a testament to keeping it in a garage..

[@davidbernal1815]

i need this in Colombia!

[@tractorhead971]

A dome roof like that must hold a big air pocket that never gets the chemicals reach it. What can you do about that?

[@T.Florinel]

What chemical products do you use in each phase and what is the proportion?

[@KirkStell-mi1jn]

Makes me want to go dip my car because

[@judgetk8327]

Somebody took care of that puppy. Nice job chum.

[@FrankJCarver]

Pity you couldn't bottle some of that American weather and bring it back to the UK. It's the best rust proofer.

[@stevenbeatty3872]

Are the fluid tanks heated?

[@almostbutnotentirelyunreas166]

Looks like it would be simpler to 3-D print a whole new one?

[@utley]

was that Roger Rabbit I spied in front of the acid bath?

[@Wheel_Horse]

I wish I knew then what I know now, I never would have parted with my '58 Coupe so many years ago. But then, isn't that true for ALL the cars I've ever owned? LOL!

[@chrishall8142]

Do the lead areas survive ?

[@craigsowers8456]

My 1961 MGA 1600 was this straight and zero rust ... normal for Texas BTW. You don't mention paint stripping of the doors, boot and bonnet ... as they're Aluminum, will you use a different dip solution or Soda Blast? Just wondering. Great job !!!

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

Are air-pockets much of an issue?

[@Victor-nj4nk]

Which chemical used to remove powder coating

[@jamesmather9990]

Hi. Why doesnt the acid rot the ropes?

[@katelights]

do you do the doors and the guards and stuff too?

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Can the bodies be tipped over to wash underneath as well?

[@PompeyMatt17]

how do you stop it flash rusting? or is that down to the owner?

[@donaldredline975]

Now paint it bright yellow 😊

[@swifty2844]

What do you use to stop flash rust after pressure washing

[@grnlark]

Curious how you keep the camera lens free of power washing overspray?

[@GWAYGWAY1]

When these chemicals eat the paint , what happens in all the box sections when they are left completely unprotected for the rest of the life of the vehicles life, just rot out??? My old car were bad because the box sections were never painted until body dipping came along..

[@patrickr2686]

How do you keep the cars from instantly rusting?

[@ersikillian]

What about chemicals trapped in the seams? Wouldn't they seep out ruining the final paint?

[@sparky4878]

I had a car restored recently. More like a total rebuild and taken back to bare metal for paint. The painter prepped the body. He didn’t like them being dipped for that reason. He had have dipped cars come to him and, not often but sometimes, find later problems because they hadn’t been prepped properly by the dip shop.

[@robbending3848]

What if...... the bonnet, boot and doors had stayed on? How does aluminium stand up to the chemical dips?

[@joycemusgrave161]

Pops here. Do you rinse the bottom?

[@Quantum-Omega]

Laser removal is more effective and doesn't require toxic chemicals.