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Old Feb 29, 2016 | 01:40 PM
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What was the blasting media?
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Your doing great nice job
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What was the blasting media?

A mild glass bead/water mix, at 25 psi. It worked really nice, no gouges or frayed spots. It's as smooth as a ...... I was skeptical but I'm pretty happy with the outcome.
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Looks like that does a nice job! Was there a real mess to clean up afterwards?

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Looks great! Wish these guys were in my neck of the woods. How long did it take and was it $$$$?
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Looks like that does a nice job! Was there a real mess to clean up afterwards?

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Not really, swept up about a coffee can full, hosed off the rest.
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looks great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Looks great! Wish these guys were in my neck of the woods. How long did it take and was it $$$$?
3-4 hours. $400.
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3-4 hours. $400.
Thanks. I think that's quick and very reasonable..
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Looks great. You're lucky there were no surprises (like mine).

By the way, what plans did you use for your body dolly?
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Looks great. You're lucky there were no surprises (like mine).

By the way, what plans did you use for your body dolly?

I bought the plans out of one of the catologs. I modified
it to support the rear of the body. Easy plans to follow, nice dolly.
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A mild glass bead/water mix, at 25 psi. It worked really nice, no gouges or frayed spots. It's as smooth as a ...... I was skeptical but I'm pretty happy with the outcome.
Would you use this process on your exterior paint, if needed?
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That looks awesome! I was just reading about similar dustless systems the other day...I may purchase one when I get moved back to the lower 48 and use it for myself, and maybe start a small business too - seems like you could stay fairly busy with one...
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Would you use this process on your exterior paint, if needed?
If it's BARE fiberglass you want, without much of a mess, this is the way to go.
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That looks awesome! I was just reading about similar dustless systems the other day...I may purchase one when I get moved back to the lower 48 and use it for myself, and maybe start a small business too - seems like you could stay fairly busy with one...
No doubt, the guy is booked way out. I believe he is the only game in the Mid-Atlantic region
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