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Old 06-12-2008, 08:26 AM   #4
72BlckButy
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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!
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