Walnut Shell blasting-SF Bay?

cvc 22349a · 05-31-2012, 11:14 PM

Anyone know of an independant who does a really good job of walnut shell blasting the intake ports/valves in the East or North Bay?
tia

BigBoi · 05-31-2012, 11:23 PM

Would also be interested in knowing a place. Just went to the dealer this morning and got quoted $1300 for walnut shell blasting. Wayyy too much!

EastBayE90 · 06-01-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBoi

Would also be interested in knowing a place. Just went to the dealer this morning and got quoted $1300 for walnut shell blasting. Wayyy too much!

I got a quote for $500 from east bay BMW. I didn't think it was too bad of a price. Would also be interested in this as well. I'm sure my ports look terrible.

bs123 · 06-01-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by (-(ellblazer420

I got a quote for $500 from east bay BMW. I didn't think it was too bad of a price. Would also be interested in this as well. I'm sure my ports look terrible.

from what i read, meth users are rather clean

Ch3ss · 06-01-2012, 08:48 AM

Got mine done at a shop in Vallejo last weekend. Let me know if your interested and I can give you their information.

cvc 22349a · 06-01-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by (-(ellblazer420

I got a quote for $500 from east bay BMW. I didn't think it was too bad of a price. Would also be interested in this as well. I'm sure my ports look terrible.

I'd pay $500. if they do a thorough/clean job.

cvc 22349a · 06-01-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by aflyrice

Got mine done at a shop in Vallejo last weekend. Let me know if your interested and I can give you their information.

Definately. I'm in Benicia

EastBayE90 · 06-01-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bs123

from what i read, meth users are rather clean

I installed meth last year on my car that had 50,000 miles so I don't think meth has helped at all unfortunately.

aoschadlin · 06-11-2012, 11:05 PM

Anyone know of any places further south or on the peninsula?

East Bay is a bit of a drive from Los Gatos.

fdawg4l · 06-13-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by aflyrice

Got mine done at a shop in Vallejo last weekend. Let me know if your interested and I can give you their information.

Can you say where and mind telling us how much it cost? Thanks!

Elliott@DetailAddict · 06-13-2012, 11:47 AM

Interested also as I have about 56k on mine

sourphish · 06-13-2012, 03:51 PM

I did mine maybe 2-3 weeks ago at a shop in Vallejo as well.
Revolution Automotive & Collision. A very clean shop and new equipment. I talked with the guys there and they opened shop there in the past year iirc.

I had about 43k miles on mine. I probably didn't *need* to do a cleaning but did it anyway and I have peace of mind that I don't need to do it later. They were nice guys and they drove me to / from the bart station since I forgot to bring my work/laptop with me (I was originally going to wait in their shop). If you have questions or want pics or more details, just PM me~

Ch3ss · 06-13-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sourphish

I did mine maybe 2-3 weeks ago at a shop in Vallejo as well.
Revolution Automotive & Collision. A very clean shop and new equipment. I talked with the guys there and they opened shop there in the past year iirc.

I had about 43k miles on mine. I probably didn't *need* to do a cleaning but did it anyway and I have peace of mind that I don't need to do it later. They were nice guys and they drove me to / from the bart station since I forgot to bring my work/laptop with me (I was originally going to wait in their shop). If you have questions or want pics or more details, just PM me~

got mine done at the same place. just give them a call and they will hook you up.

cvc 22349a · 06-13-2012, 11:31 PM

Got an appt at Revolution in Vallejo next week. Hope it won't be a waste at 48k miles. When I pulled my fmic last Summer, it barely had any oil in it compared to when I pulled the oe fmic 3 yrs ago.

Reketjr · 06-13-2012, 11:36 PM

Valve Walnut blasting is highly recommended for our cars with over 40-45k miles. Its truly a night and day difference. Over on the east coast we have a shop (AKMotorWerk) that set up a group buy for $320. Its definitely a steal compared to the $700+ dealer prices

t3t5 · 06-14-2012, 10:23 AM

Whats the price at Revolution in Vallejo, $500 out the door? How long does it take, as I would have to wait for the job. I've got 42.5k miles

Ghost170 · 06-14-2012, 12:09 PM

any in bayarea?!

t3t5 · 06-14-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

Got an appt at Revolution in Vallejo next week. Hope it won't be a waste at 48k miles. When I pulled my fmic last Summer, it barely had any oil in it compared to when I pulled the oe fmic 3 yrs ago.

Let me know how it goes and how efficient they are. I may do this at the same place as well. Wait time too

cvc 22349a · 06-14-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by t3t5

Let me know how it goes and how efficient they are. I may do this at the same place as well. Wait time too

Call them and ask if they're still offering their GB pricing. I'll pm you. Not supposed to discuss in this thread.

t3t5 · 06-14-2012, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the pm !

aljoy12 · 06-20-2012, 06:07 PM

500bucks at the bmw dealer

cvc 22349a · 06-21-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by aljoy12

500bucks at the bmw dealer

That's pretty good at for a dealer but more than I'm paying.
Getting this done tomorrow. Hopefully they're willing to take before and after pics.

05-31-2012, 11:14 PM	#1
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BigBoi Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 237 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	Would also be interested in knowing a place. Just went to the dealer this morning and got quoted $1300 for walnut shell blasting. Wayyy too much!
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aoschadlin New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2008 535i Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Anyone know of any places further south or on the peninsula? East Bay is a bit of a drive from Los Gatos.
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sourphish Lieutenant Colonel 115 Rep 1,544 Posts Drives: '22 i4 M50 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335i [7.26]	I did mine maybe 2-3 weeks ago at a shop in Vallejo as well. Revolution Automotive & Collision. A very clean shop and new equipment. I talked with the guys there and they opened shop there in the past year iirc. I had about 43k miles on mine. I probably didn't need to do a cleaning but did it anyway and I have peace of mind that I don't need to do it later. They were nice guys and they drove me to / from the bart station since I forgot to bring my work/laptop with me (I was originally going to wait in their shop). If you have questions or want pics or more details, just PM me~ __________________ 2022 i4 M50, Dravit Grey. fully loaded minus the carbon fiber bits and 20" wheel package 2007 E92 335i, 6MT, Sparking Graphite, ZPP, ZSP, Nav, Logic7 (Sold)
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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	Got an appt at Revolution in Vallejo next week. Hope it won't be a waste at 48k miles. When I pulled my fmic last Summer, it barely had any oil in it compared to when I pulled the oe fmic 3 yrs ago. __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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Reketjr SSgt 5 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 07' BMW 335i Coupe (E92) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ iTrader: (0)	Valve Walnut blasting is highly recommended for our cars with over 40-45k miles. Its truly a night and day difference. Over on the east coast we have a shop (AKMotorWerk) that set up a group buy for $320. Its definitely a steal compared to the $700+ dealer prices __________________ 2007 BMW E92 335i / Saddle Brown / Montego Blue / JB4 / BMS DCI / Straight Pipes W/ 4" Tips / Aero Lip / OSS Angel Eyes
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t3t5 Major 41 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (22)	Whats the price at Revolution in Vallejo, $500 out the door? How long does it take, as I would have to wait for the job. I've got 42.5k miles
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06-20-2012, 06:07 PM	#21
aljoy12 Captain 34 Rep 906 Posts Drives: 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento,CA iTrader: (0)	500bucks at the bmw dealer
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