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72BlckButy · 06-12-2008, 08:26 AM

Media blasting is a great step, because it will save you time and a lot of extra effort on your part, with a quicker result. One thing that you have to watch with sandblasting is that it builds up heat which then causes warpage. I just had my SWB (bed only) quoted, and granted there's not a lot of place in the area that offer this service, but the quote was $400 for only the bed. $750 for all the sheet metal front to back is a steal!!!

As far as the frame, I would just have it sandblasted because the metal is a lot thicker and won't warp on you.

Good luck, and be sure to post some pics!

06-12-2008, 08:26 AM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Media Blasting Body - Worht the money? Media blasting is a great step, because it will save you time and a lot of extra effort on your part, with a quicker result. One thing that you have to watch with sandblasting is that it builds up heat which then causes warpage. I just had my SWB (bed only) quoted, and granted there's not a lot of place in the area that offer this service, but the quote was $400 for only the bed. $750 for all the sheet metal front to back is a steal!!! As far as the frame, I would just have it sandblasted because the metal is a lot thicker and won't warp on you. Good luck, and be sure to post some pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)