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Anybody used American Metal Cleaining out of Toledo,OH?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by ChevyFastback, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. ChevyFastback
    Joined: Dec 8, 2007
    Posts: 10

    ChevyFastback
    Member
    from Ohio

    Without starting the dip to strip debate for sheetmetal, was wondering if anyone has had experience with American Metal Cleaining Inc. out of Toledo. Here's the claim on their website

    http://www.americanmetalcleaninginc.com/services/automotiveservices.html

    "Our automotive services include stripping the paint, dirt, rust, undercoating, light bondo and seam sealer in a totally non-destructive manner. We can also clean in between the seams throughly without leaving any residue behind to "bleed out" during or after painting."

    Couldn't find much on a forum search, thought I'd solicit. I'm contemplating dipping the body off my '50 Chevy Fleetline to cure the rust. I've reviewed many of the posts about dipping for derusting and am real afraid of it at this point. They've got a pic of another '50 Fleetline just out of the tank on their website....made me drool a little :confused:.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Brad54
    Joined: Apr 15, 2004
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    Brad54
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    from Atl Ga

    damn...I used them about a million years ago to clean a few panels, and my aluminum intake manifold.
    At the time, I was very happy with them. I'm talking like 15 years ago. I was in highschool at the time, and they treated me very well.

    -Brad
     
  3. 39delux
    Joined: Nov 1, 2002
    Posts: 332

    39delux
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    I have a few parts I may need to take over there too. I had a pair of '67 442 front fenders stripped in this maner at least 25 years ago and they came out great. I don't even know if that shop in Ft. Wayne is in business any more.
     
  4. 40Standard
    Joined: Jul 30, 2005
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    40Standard
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    from Indy

    I've used the one in Cincinnati for over 20 yrs, never a disappointment yet. costly but clean
     
  5. Mike53
    Joined: Feb 2, 2005
    Posts: 204

    Mike53
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    I went to school with the owner,had some stuff done a while ago and was pleased.He retired and his wife runs it now,dealt with her once with no problems,I think the work is fine but dont know if prices are in line with other shops.Where are you located?
     
  6. Dan Boehm
    Joined: Feb 13, 2006
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    Dan Boehm
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    I've used them regularly for over 10 years. A few thoughts come to mind:
    Integrity
    Honesty
    Quality
    Prompt Delivery
    Compe***ive Pricing
    I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation.
    Greg and Laura, the owners, are hotrodders, to boot! And they have the coolest shop dog I have ever met.

    Tell Laura I said hi.

    Dan
    This shameless plug is brought to you by a satisfied customer!
     
  7. enjenjo
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
    Posts: 2,778

    enjenjo
    Member
    from swanton oh

    I have used them for years. Their pricing can be a shock sometimes, but they do excellent work. To do a whole body, you are looking at $1000 and up.

    The shop dog is neat.
     
  8. ChevyFastback
    Joined: Dec 8, 2007
    Posts: 10

    ChevyFastback
    Member
    from Ohio

    Thanks to all. Yeah, I had a bit of sticker shock at around $1700 for the body. I don't mind the investment if it won't come back to haunt me later. Maybe I do want to start the to dip or not to dip debate. Anybody have any comments on their claim about no seam seapage down the line? Anyone out there had any problems after the fact with their process? They claim a non-destructive process, but don't elaborate. I'm not surprised at the good customer service. Laura has been very helpful in getting me quotes, etc. BTW - I'm soon to be in Columbus.

    Thanks - Jeff
     
  9. ChevyFastback
    Joined: Dec 8, 2007
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    ChevyFastback
    Member
    from Ohio

  10. ChevyFastback
    Joined: Dec 8, 2007
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    ChevyFastback
    Member
    from Ohio

    bttt one last time. Thanks for any help.
     
  11. punkabilly1306
    Joined: Aug 22, 2005
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    punkabilly1306
    Member
    from ohio

    wow i didn't realize how many hambers are so close by....39delux you are about 20 minutes from me hahaha thats cool
     
  12. 39delux
    Joined: Nov 1, 2002
    Posts: 332

    39delux
    Member

    What town are you in? We should all get together and go have something de-rusted.

    Tom
     
  13. punkabilly1306
    Joined: Aug 22, 2005
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    punkabilly1306
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    from ohio

    im in a small town call montpelier...have you heard of it?
     
  14. GZ
    Joined: Jan 2, 2007
    Posts: 1,456

    GZ
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    from Detroit

    They rate "two thumbs up" in my book. Great service, fair pricing and a pleasure to deal with.
     
  15. 39delux
    Joined: Nov 1, 2002
    Posts: 332

    39delux
    Member

    Small world. I have a couple of buddys in West Unity too. One has a yellow chopped F1 with black flames on the front. Ever see it?

    I might drag my inner fenders over there. I have been dreading cleaning them up for paint.
     

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