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**72gmguy** · 03-19-2013, 03:01 PM

Hey gang, Not trying to open a discussion on chemical dipping because I know that is an endless discussion of pros and cons but I do want to know if there are any left around the eastern PA, NJ or DE areas. I know the redi-strip in Allentown has closed. I think a lot of these type of places are closing their doors due to environmental restrictions of the chemicals used but there must be some left. I have a boxed frame that I was thinking of dipping and possibly even having it galvanized. Any input on a local business would be great.

**special-K** · 03-19-2013, 06:32 PM

We had Redi-Strips over this way,but haven't heard anything about them in a long time. I assume they're gone

bobs409 · 03-20-2013, 06:43 AM

Have you tried a google search? Put in something like redi-strip and the zipcode or a state.

**72gmguy** · 03-20-2013, 07:07 AM

I have tried google searching by state and came up blank. There are lots of forum chats that pop up but the shops mentioned in this area are closed. Most of the places mentioned are redi-strip in Allentown PA. I was hoping someone knew of a place that may not have a website that they have worked with.

**special-K** · 03-20-2013, 07:17 AM

I found Kwik Strip in Allentown. Don't know a thing about them (
http://www.yellowpages.com/allentown...82?lid=5216782
MEC (Maintenance Equipment and Chemicals) is 75 miles east of Pittsburg. They are distributors,bur also offer stripping services
http://www.yellowpages.com/nationwid...?lid=374809910

**72gmguy** · 03-20-2013, 07:24 AM

Thanks for checking it out but Pittsburgh is just too far and Kwik-strip is also out of business. I can't believe that every fairly local dipper is gone.

**special-K** · 03-20-2013, 09:46 AM

There probably is place closer. Start asking at body shops and suppliers. That place is 75 miles closer than Pittsburg,not quite as bad. Sometimes you have to travel for the right thing. Hopefully you'll find something closer. I stripped my own cab. It wasn't that bad using the strong stuff. Factory paint is tough stuff though.

**72gmguy** · 03-20-2013, 01:47 PM

Hey Tim, Thanks for the suggestions. I am going to keep plugging away at finding someone. If anyone hears of anything let me know.

**72gmguy** · 03-23-2013, 09:45 AM

ttt for the weekend. I am not having any luck and hope someone on the site knows a place.

03-19-2013, 03:01 PM	#1
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 819	chemical dipping in PA, NJ or DE. Hey gang, Not trying to open a discussion on chemical dipping because I know that is an endless discussion of pros and cons but I do want to know if there are any left around the eastern PA, NJ or DE areas. I know the redi-strip in Allentown has closed. I think a lot of these type of places are closing their doors due to environmental restrictions of the chemicals used but there must be some left. I have a boxed frame that I was thinking of dipping and possibly even having it galvanized. Any input on a local business would be great. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

03-19-2013, 06:32 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: chemical dipping in PA, NJ or DE. We had Redi-Strips over this way,but haven't heard anything about them in a long time. I assume they're gone __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-20-2013, 06:43 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: chemical dipping in PA, NJ or DE. Have you tried a google search? Put in something like redi-strip and the zipcode or a state. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

03-20-2013, 07:07 AM	#4
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 819	Re: chemical dipping in PA, NJ or DE. I have tried google searching by state and came up blank. There are lots of forum chats that pop up but the shops mentioned in this area are closed. Most of the places mentioned are redi-strip in Allentown PA. I was hoping someone knew of a place that may not have a website that they have worked with. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

03-20-2013, 07:17 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: chemical dipping in PA, NJ or DE. I found Kwik Strip in Allentown. Don't know a thing about them ( http://www.yellowpages.com/allentown...82?lid=5216782 MEC (Maintenance Equipment and Chemicals) is 75 miles east of Pittsburg. They are distributors,bur also offer stripping services http://www.yellowpages.com/nationwid...?lid=374809910 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-20-2013, 07:24 AM	#6
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 819	Re: chemical dipping in PA, NJ or DE. Thanks for checking it out but Pittsburgh is just too far and Kwik-strip is also out of business. I can't believe that every fairly local dipper is gone. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

03-20-2013, 09:46 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: chemical dipping in PA, NJ or DE. There probably is place closer. Start asking at body shops and suppliers. That place is 75 miles closer than Pittsburg,not quite as bad. Sometimes you have to travel for the right thing. Hopefully you'll find something closer. I stripped my own cab. It wasn't that bad using the strong stuff. Factory paint is tough stuff though. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-20-2013, 01:47 PM	#8
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 819	Re: chemical dipping in PA, NJ or DE. Hey Tim, Thanks for the suggestions. I am going to keep plugging away at finding someone. If anyone hears of anything let me know. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii Last edited by 72gmguy; 03-20-2013 at 02:24 PM.

03-23-2013, 09:45 AM	#9
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 819	Re: chemical dipping in PA, NJ or DE. ttt for the weekend. I am not having any luck and hope someone on the site knows a place. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii



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