Chemical dipping a 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS

Chemically removing the paint and rust off this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.
Step1- alkaline hot tank for paint removal and degreasing
Step2- Food Grade acid bath to remove rust
Step3- apply a water based rust inhibitor
This whole process takes about 4weeks.
I had this video longer with me explaining more but I edited a lot of it out because it ended up being very long. Let me know if you guys would like longer more informative videos.
#chevy #chevrolet #rustremoval #paintremoval #carrestoration #restoration #musclecar #classiccars #chemicaldipping #acid #aciddipping

[@raycota4322]

Never seen the whole process before and the video didnt waste alot of time . Right to the point , good content and moved right along . Excellent !

[@ryanduren2739]

Killer job! Awesome to see these older vehicles coming back to life

[@minute_of_dangle]

Thank you!

[@David-wc7lx]

@@minute_of_dangle I have a 49 Ford f1 on my ranch that I bet you could give new life to. It was in a barn here when I bought the place. Still has the flathead 8 in it. It's ruff but not too far gone. Interested?

[@johnathanphillips8684]

@David where is your '49 located? Roughly.........

[@David-wc7lx]

@@johnathanphillips8684 North East Texas

[@katylucyb1]

Yes! When we drove cars and trucks, not computers on wheels 😳

[@conover1978]

I really wish they had this near me! I would love to get my 32 Chevy coupe dipped. I loved the video and real love this work. Just to see everything these cars have gone through and stripping it for a full reset before the start of a new restoration. Keep up the good work.

[@ketobeast8489]

Can already tell it’s gonna be a killer build by the attention it’s getting.

[@michaelphillips3158]

Man I wish I could have that car when it’s done. Talk about being in heaven.

[@elirien4264]

I'm a Navy vet and my recruiter had a Chevelle. It was sort of beige- yellow-ish. He wanted to use his re-enlistment bonus to restore it. I hope he was able to. Love Chevies.

[@jpverkaik]

Would be nice to know the cost of the whole process, for those of us interested in the service.

[@Vanish723]

I have heard this is the better and cheaper option that keeps most of the car intact, and protected. Cost would run $2,500-5,000 range. Someone on KZbin runs a shop and talks about this. It is affordable for those wanting to restore. They do all of the removed parts also just in a separate bath. Process takes 2-7 weeks depending on the work being done and how many baths the car needs. That’s what I have learned recently, I could be off slightly on some numbers but I hope that helps

[@FordRangerClassics]

@@letscheckitout1985 I think you VASTLY underestimate how much it costs to build a vehicle and how cheap this is. Obviously it's not for the "next paycheck or my kids have to sleep at their friend's house because we'll be homeless" type, but it's worth it of you have an old car worth saving. Way cheaper than a whole new vehicle (if that's your thing)

[@derrickrr5516]

@SquaredCircle or he could just be a kid. I can’t tell because he vanished from the comments section.

[@tomikhaos7248]

I used aircraft stripper on my 69 SS pro street did the job way better than that for $5,000 bucks get yourself some aircraft stripper brush it on your car and then rinse it off it will look better than that I promise you I know what mine turned out to be 100% perfect have a nice day

[@Thousand_yard_King]

@@tomikhaos7248 you don't know this because they don't advertise it but the fact is that stripper destroys the steel, it causes something called hydrogen imbrittlement! I wouldn't use that stuff on my automobile for anything under the sun.

[@michaelanderson9914]

God bless you for saving this beautiful machine.

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

I did that to a 57 Chevrolet one time. Car looked great for a while. There was no way to get good primer and paint coverage back on enclosed areas. Even ones cut open, peeled paint rewelding them. I pray that old 57 hasn't completely rusted away by now. If a shop could paint dip the car after this, that might be the best way. Ya'll Take Care and have a good plan before you take everything off the metal...

[@bobber55]

I was kind of thinking the same thing. After all the dips and cleaning, dip it in primer. At least all the voids would be coated with something.

[@karlmiller7500]

I'm no expert, but I have heard that chemical dipping can cause future corrosion from folded seams that are spot welded, because the chemical gets in and stays in, makes sense to me. And yes how do you possibly spray Prime hidden surfaces, it would have to be dipped in something good.

[@bobber55]

@@karlmiller7500 yes, what you're saying makes sense about spot welded and folded seams. For a primer to have half a chance to seep into seams, it would have to be water thin.

[@TJ-qz6hr]

That is exactly why I will never dip a car. I’ve been doing restorations for over 40 years. I will never disturb the hidden factory coatings and if I do repair on a area that is inaccessible, after a repair, I will inject Fluid Film in that area. My customer clientele keeps their vehicles forever and have never had any repeat rust issues.

[@robertlambert5299]

Nice description of the process. Love watching these hope you continue to post them here.

[@minute_of_dangle]

Thank you! There’s a lot more to come!

[@davidgribble263]

Nice watching what is killing our oceans and rivers ?????

[@dvgayle1]

Fascinating! I love watching people do their craft!

[@Reaper-pi8ic]

Thanks for showing the dipping phases and showing the touch up spots I was scratching my head over how in- taked it was but it's a very good find non the less good luck and best wishes with the project

[@JerGol]

Definitely agree but I suspect the word you wanted was intact*, your Majesty.

[@stephmo371]

I could watch chem dipping all day, it's so satisfying

[@nole8923]

One of the things about those cars made in the 70s is the factory rust proofing back then was terrible. Hope to see more videos of the full restoration.

[@Randazler]

Go to Michigan you will see the modern rust proofing is still terrible.

[@funkmanone]

Yeah it seems that rust proofing is still terrible. Ive seen alot of newer cars with rust bubbling up in places around the door handles, seams, and down by skirting.

[@mcqueenx75]

Rough proofing is still terrible.

[@debradare6784]

Always loved muscle cars and restorations! In high school in the 1970s we all had one, got them cheap and all regret not keeping them!

[@kevinnantais8467]

Fantastic work done by all. Very much enjoyed watching the process.

[@davidchaplin2570]

That is mesmerizing. Modern times, with modern techniques. Good to know if ever needed.

[@someonethatwatchesyoutube2953]

I was told by a hot rod builder that the problem with “acid dipped” cars is that the seams between the metal panel’s joints will become exposed leaving chemicals to leach out and rust later. I had a 69 Charger R/T that underwent a chemical dip and rotisserie resto 15 years prior and it had some rust growing in the door sill and cowl.

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

My 57 Chevy was a big pain. I eventually overthinned some black rustoleum paint and used a pump up sprayer to try to 'flush' a paint/mineral spirits 'coating' into everything. If I had known to do this immediately after I got the car back, I probably wouldn't have had as much trouble. Like I posted above, make a complete painting 'Game Plan' for EVERY part of the steel before you have it dipped and then start coating everything with paint and primer immediately! Ya'll Take Care and be safe, John

[@Axlenut]

This definitely removes everything but now places on the car are exposed that can never be protected properly. Will you dip it in an e coat now?

[@drifter9425]

YUP it's gonna rust in years to come in every crevice it's a shame too cause the car was solid

[@WhatnotChaser]

Yep

[@user-ib5gm7zh6l]

После окончания в кислоту ,надо окунать в аортофосфорная кислоту ,и потом в щелочной раствор,а далее в грунт.

[@roberthuber977]

You should phosphate dip coat it like they do at the factory after you finish the metal repairs.

[@milwaukeeroadjim9253]

the acid baths could be creating a iron phosphate on the metals surface. We had a 5 stage wash line prior to powder paint and the alkaline bath cleaned the parts and the acid bath created an iron phosphate coating to protect against flash rust prior to applying the powder paint.

[@rajcam80]

Love the 70 Chevelle SS! My grandfather had one Cranberry red black stripes, tan interior, 396,TH400, 4:10 gear! Looked like the brochure car.

[@DavidJones-qx5yf]

I love when people do things right and right the first time !!! I've got a fever, a fever - for more cowbell .

[@SimonTekConley]

I am just happy to see a car that bare. I would love to have a hobby job of taking apart cars down to this level.

[@waynecasper5346]

Excellent saves many many hours of hard work. I know first hand four years ago I took to metal a 71 Chevelle wagon by hand Thanks for showing us the process!

[@timsacco6g694]

I don't know what it is, maybe I'm weird, but there is something I find so satisfying watching a car get dipped and stripped!😀😀😀

[@MrWill73]

Very cool to see the process and the instant results!

[@tmiddleton5979]

Yes telling us the process was much better. A time stamp or duration for each dip would cool too! Aloha

[@minute_of_dangle]

Sweet! I appreciate the feed back. I’m new to KZbin so I’ll definitely get everything all streamlined and more organized

[@neilt5407]

@minute_of_dangle Where are you located, and what is the name of your business? I have a 1962 Biscayne I would like to dip.

[@DrakeDeath7]

All I can imagine is this godly man pressure washing with one hand!!!

[@Junior-wo2lz]

The joker doll going into the vat was a nice touch.

[@dustyking8851]

A friend of my parents had one of these. I told her countless times that if she ever wanted to sell it please, please call me 1st. My mother told her to ignore me. To this day I will never let her forget. That was a cool ass car. Arrggghhhh.

[@pedenmk]

This is certainly the right way for a complete restoration. Great video thanks.

[@louarmagno515]

Man, that brings back memories. My older brother had a 69 Chevelle SS396, 410 rear end. Yellow with a black vinyl top.I was a teenager and he let me try to drive it. I couldn't get it out if first gear...too much power! Great to see you referring these classics. Thanks.

[@josephchavira]

Bruh… it’s so soothing seeing this with no volume 😊

[@mbaladon]

You have to phosphatize or do some electro coating, right after this. All the weld spots and folded seams are completely bare and won't be covered by a spray gun later on. They will rust immediately and the whole restoration will start to fall apart in a few years.

[@drifter9425]

Absolutely agree and I've been a lifelong auto body shop owner for 40yrs...blasting with walnut shells is the best

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

Seeing entire cars being dipped to be stripped gives me this inexplicable sense of *satisfaction. Like, here to new beginnings. A new life. 😄 EDIT: *typo

[@nobodymporta]

Da Joker ... can't get enough of that spa ..🤣🤣👏👏👏...great videos ...

[@brucehanson4147]

Even in her current form she's a beauty! Seeing one of these after they are done brings tears to my eyes.

[@johneighmy6344]

I'd like to know the total cost and time for this method. Great video

[@ViszlaBoss]

Always amazes me the rust and the holes you don't see until its back to bare metal.

[@enriqueontiveros265]

I don't know why but watching this makes me feel calm

[@JohnDoe-gz8dw]

I'm kinda shocked that so much is removed the metal, but the rope it's lowered in by doesn't deteriorate

[@ericfischer9603]

I was shocked by that as well

[@dakotaautosales9673]

Was wondering the same thing

[@cmleoj]

Polyester ropes?

[@f.rodriguez8852]

Nice job looks fantastic! You can find great classic cars rust free and dry in El Paso Texas!

[@cookinitmax]

Something so satisfying about the dip. I so would like to rebuild a 510 Datsun from the ground up one day when I win the lottery. I guess never on the paycheck I make it's nice too dream. Nice job can't wait to see the final product.

[@paulclunie5714]

Looks awesome cept for a little rust,good job,now the real work startes.

[@jumpinjojo]

*Except *Starts

[@andrer3854]

This is helping me with my project. Just trying see if there body shop in MS skilled, reasonable, and trustworthy enough to do the job. Keeping sending videos. I really like it the content.

[@MrJoelLau]

I’m not into cars but I found your video amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@drbanner6025]

The joker action figure was a nice touch 👍🃏🃏

[@bruceyoung1343]

It’s a true tell of how easy it is to strip the paint off a American car as compared how many dips a BMW needs to get the paint stripped

[@robertbradford7892]

Definitely enjoyed the process.

[@WvMnts]

Pretty neat. Never heard of more less seen this before. Thanks

[@reasonitout9087]

I enjoyed your video. I have learned that the steel the manufacturer bought to make their cars is really important. For Example, Fiat corp bought Alfa Romeo and used cheap Russian steel to make both brands. Total rust buckets.Then GM had the Idea for Saturn to use thin sheet steel and build lower body rail by laminating 4 or 5 sheets together then forming the rockers! Salt water would eat these up. I actually could use a long nose plier to roll back rusted metal outer layers just as you would open a sardine can. My '80s MB had pretty good metal.

[@ronp1018]

It’s nice to see these people preserving these grandma grocery getter’

[@dmartinnj]

Something I've never heard of until now... What an awesome way to work on an old car.. 👏

[@LoneWolf-um3vi]

This was so satisfying to watch. Thanks brother. 🙏

[@chriskourlos4407]

I had a 69 Cheverly and it was a total rebuild. I sent it off to earl Schreiber for $350.00 and he painted it magenta metallic and put a black leather roof top on it and I brought it back to st. Clair shores and drove it for 2 years total and gave it to my little sister who owned Sherman and associates auto body and replacement parts for display at their new business to drive up sales. I drove it back from San Bernardino California and it was a great smooth strong running vehicle, thankyou Jesus. Great work guy I love it!

[@robertpiver6280]

Remember,when someone sneezes you dont say bless you it's best to say " you re sooo good lookin."

[@michaelmartinez1345]

I have seen episodes of 'Nicks Garage' and several episodes that included a car ('69 Charger 500) they fully restored. It was dipped like this one was, and it turned out beautiful when it was finished... It is cool to see the process and method of the dipping process... This is the way to go on serious restorations...

[@merykjenkins3274]

Landscape please. Portrait is a crime against humanity. Great job with the dip!

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Never see them so nice up here... must feel great to have a big hand in saving them 👍

[@minute_of_dangle]

It really does! I love my job

[@JonnyHolms]

Those little dolls 🪆 are hilarious 😂, great work, absolutely 💯 amazing how the 🚗 cars come out

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[@lulabelle4760]

I never knew this process. It was fascinating. Thank You!

[@williamsmith6341]

I wish I still had my 1970 Chevelle SS396. BOUGHT it new for $4099.00. Picked it up December 13 1969 in LIBERTY MISSOURI.

[@jimboyle4934]

Very cool, nice to see one of my favorite cars being loved 👍

[@427Musclecar]

I used to work for a place exactly like that in Union Grove Wisconsin called Strip-Rite. Probably gone now. Great work!

[@bravethewildgaming8139]

Super satisfying! Someone should build a car this way, where you strip it completely to bare, then leave all the pin holes etc.(if it’s not structural) and just clear coat it. Like a clean version of a rat rod 👌

[@Tom_H327]

The pressure wash was the most satisfying thing I've seen today. 😂

[@larrychamel]

Such an Incredible restoration procedure! Well Done!!

[@edgardomatos7742]

Wow. Never seen that done before ....thanks for sharing.

[@minute_of_dangle]

No problem 👍

[@heath51309]

Awesome! My dad rebuilt a 69 Chevelle from scratch. I bet he wished he could’ve had his dipped before starting. I was helping scrape off old paint with a putty knife.

[@marc2638]

Something gratifying about pressure washing old piant off a car down to the original metal

[@richardhildreth4471]

Not a car guy at all, but I found this satisfying to watch. Final product is very nice.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

"The paint just flew off"...It was probably Old-World Acrylic Lacquer.

[@danmurphy8315]

Great video. Thank you for showing the process. Happy new year

[@philchigges2955]

great job!!

[@downunderdan5132]

Do you lose any appreciable amount of metal using this process? I know the same process, albeit more aggressive, was used to lighten shells for racing. I imagine you guys are exposing the metal only as much as is needed but curious nonetheless 🤔 great video! I’ll likely be doing this with my own restoration 😎

[@cog1140]

New full quarter panels and some Mud here and there, great shape for the year, might as well do it right. Don't forget the bottom side.

[@KarenGreene51]

I hope we get to see this 70’s SS get completely redone and on the road.

[@79ltd]

Chemical dipped a 69 superbee in Canada in 1976. Can't believe this method took so long to catch on the the states.

[@chrishigbie8645]

They have other guys that do this on here but this guy is cool. All the best.

[@thedude33333]

That was one of the coolest things I've seen. Holy crap. Very interesting vid!

[@kyleryan9391]

It's kind of like peeling a Band-Aid off and watching the scab come with it!!!

[@theusconstitution1776]

That’s incredible! And can you imagine the hours and hours and hours and hours we spend doing this by hand and all the rust that we sand down cover over add on to IS coming back someday💔💔😳 I bet your process pretty much eliminates that old rust from rekindling!

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

Great video, interesting process 👍🏼🌏🇦🇺

[@JR-ut1yx]

Mr bendo the supervisor character is the bomb 😆

[@michaelcastillo3231]

THAT was extremely satisfying.

[@joechancio5177]

Dam it is prertty solid. The roof prob had a vinyl top that created that hole up top. Really cool.✌️

[@armorer94]

Rust on the C pillar- damn vinyl roofs.

[@consciousobjector2507]

Simply amazing to watch. You have an awesome job!

[@abasoul]

If only the car can talk.... Probly say "whew! Thanks for a real great bath and taking off all that crap!!

[@stevedeleon8775]

Hmmm..I've got a 1970 Chevelle Malibu 350/350 Tucson,Arizona Car...belonged to my aunt until 1977 when she sold it to me my senior year of high school ..it's been painted once by my friends shop in 1990 ..it's got 200,000 original miles..I've been offered $25,000 for it..

[@ayebee1207]

Back in 77, my 70 was pristine and 68,000 mile 2nd owner. Factory original paint, no bondo whatsoever.

[@davidm106]

Incredibly satisfying

[@SasquatchWithStyle]

Joker's reliving his origin story.

[@turbostatic1]

Now to have the next step at the metal shop in an easy to digest video such as this

[@grooviefan]

You can never get all the acid out between the spot welded gussets and other places . It will continue to get eaten by the acid.

[@edyilky6778]

Yep. Great concept to dip , unfortunately metal is weakened and or dip for too long and more harm than good. It's all hype really. Do good bodywork and remove all filler and cut out ALL rust. Dip is lazy man's way really. A good body man can remove rust with no damage or future damage to metal.

[@hotice8885]

Great video. You did the Joker dirty, though!

[@markwood5382]

Really enjoyed watching this video

[@dannymoseley6965]

That was cool! I've heard about the procedure I've just never seen it before !

[@Quantum-Omega]

Laser is way more efficient, it will remove everything with no chemicals required and leave the metal perfectly in tact.

[@The_Hollywood_Mission]

I love these videos you make of the process,very informative...thx