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Stripping A 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS With Dustless Media Blasting | V8 Speed and Resto Shop
We recently got our 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS back from the dustless media blaster to find what type of previous repairs, rust, and corrosion were hiding under the paint.
Getting a car back from a media blaster is exciting because you're always hoping for the best - meaning that the body or frame will need as little rust and damage repair as possible. There are many questions surrounding the media blasting process. For example:
What is the best blasting media to use for an old car?
What is dustless blasting?
What is glass bead?
What is the best blasting for classic car restoration?
Does sandblasting warp panels?
Is dustless blasting safe?
What can I expect when my car comes back from the media blaster?
What is the best way to strip paint and rust from an old car?
What is the best method to remove paint from a muscle car?
We attempt to answer all these questions in this video where we walk around and take a close-up book at the body shell of this 1967 Camaro after dustless media blasting.
Dustless blasting involves using high-pressure water and glass bead media to remove paint from the surface of the body. It is an excellent way to remove paint from highly contoured surfaces and areas that would take far too long with a traditional sanding tool. Here at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop, we will still manually strip the big flat panels like hoods, roof skins, decklids, door skins and quarter panels, just to minimize any risk of warpage and to have better control over the process. However, the dustless blaster will quickly strip the paint from the fire wall, floors, underside of the car, the trunk floor, door, jams, and all of the little pieces and parts, including the chassis and frame. It is a great way to go.
We’ve restored many Camaros here at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop, and we are looking forward to doing some sheet-metal repair on this car. Plans call for work in the quarter panels, inner wheel houses, trunk floor, dashboard replacement, repairing the outer cowl panels, (or tulip panels), and many more little holes that we found throughout the body shell. We’ll share updates as this 1967 Camaro goes through the fabrication center here at V8 Speed and Resto.
If you have a restoration project like this Camaro, or would like a custom built Hot Rod or classic, you can reach our shop anytime at www.v8speedshop.com and we are happy to chat about your project.
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[@V8TV]

You can reach us at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop any time at www.v8speedshop.com/contact . Thanks!

[@charlesdalton985]

The back panel - I think that was for racing as a cutoff switch. The traction bars add to my guess this car has some racing history. In any event - glad this car is in good hands, thanks for sharing! ~ Chuck

[@V8TV]

Could have been. Thanks for the kind words Chuck, we're looking forward to bringing it back around!

[@ZeGermanHam]

Electrical cutoff switch is my guess as well.

[@larryjohnson1966]

With your level of detail, the car should look brand new when you are done. Thanks for the walk-around.

[@V8TV]

We hope so.. or better! Thanks!

[@joeymccullough2716]

Kevin, you guys always impress. High quality explanation of what “High Quality” work entails.👍

[@V8TV]

Thank you Sir! There is a lot that goes into it for sure!

[@stevegrubbs866]

I have owned one 67 Camaro but it was primarily primer all over but a friend of mine in my younger days had one, RS I think and it would fly

[@hespie1]

Your quality of character shines through your work. Top video.

[@elvispresley3340]

Try using COOPER's STRIPPER from NEW ZEALAND (they ship FREE from NZ to USA) on the panels before using the DA to provide a key. The COOPER's is nothing like the messy so-called "aircraft" paint stripper. Once you use it, you will never look at the other type of paint strippers ever again. SO easy to use and super effective. That rear hole may have been a battery disconnect switch if the car was ever used at a track.

[@V8TV]

Great tip, it looks interesting! Thanks!

[@soulreclaimer1580]

i just found who I'm going to when I do my 68 camaro!

[@GlobalWestSuspension]

Awesome video. We love the knowledge you have of the factory body.

[@V8TV]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Looking good!!!!! 👍👍

[@V8TV]

Thank you!

[@allantaylor3288]

A very informative video yet again Kevin…thanks, really enjoy your content.

[@V8TV]

Thanks Allan!

[@markweber7275]

Very good examination of potential problems prior to the actual restoration. Reveals the camouflage of poor workmanship. Keep the videos coming👏👏👏

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree Mark!

[@V8TV]

Thank you Mark!

[@bigl6322]

Good analysis… I learned a thing or two and I’ve completed a frame off on my 1968 firebird. Just bought someone else’s incomplete 1966 mustang fastback project with the body on the rotisserie and in primer. I’ve still got to do all the panels and finish the fender flares that they started. After watching your overview, I would definitely trust you with my car (I couldn’t afford you, but I could trust the work…lol)

[@V8TV]

Thanks for the positive feedback! There is always more to learn on these things. Details matter, for sure! Best of luck on the Mustang, we'd be happy to see it progress! Thanks again!

[@Steverinomeister]

6:50 I think that is a hole for a trailer plug receptacle. Judging by the gas welding/braising I think the quarter was replaced a long time ago and was considered a fairly decent repair back when this was just a used car.

[@V8TV]

Steve, you could be right but it seems small for a trailer plug 4-pin connector. But who knows? These cars are archaeological expeditions in many ways. We agree the brazing was the way things were often times done, but it appears to have been a rust repair on both sides of the car. So did this one rust quickly requiring quarter skins long ago? Or is this more recent? We'll never know... thanks for the feedback!

[@thomaspiini7981]

Nice Speedmaster!

[@V8TV]

Thank you! Honored to have it.

[@jerrysylvester292]

I was going to have mine GTO blasted soon too. Is it necessary to go over everything with a DA and clean off the rust inhibitor before epoxy?

[@kellystrong782]

I seen that the dustless blaster doesn't warp panels.what there saying is that the panel ends up cooler after blasting. Have you see otherwise?

[@V8TV]

It's best to be cautious. Any kind of blasting can warp, and it's sometimes from the pressure, sometimes the heat.

[@scootosan]

That car has been changed from factory specs say to Pilot error and then the local high school auto shop practiced welding or the blacksmith has poor vision. But hey it's all about the VIN number so build around it... parts is parts