What's the going rate for a walnut blast?
 

I got a 09 jcw and I was looking into getting a walnut blast job done to my head, what's a good price on this job or what has some of you guys payed for this?

$250

You have a location?

It's an independent shop in Raleigh, NC that specializes in BMW and Mini. I found them when I joined TMCC (Tar Heel Mini Motoring Club).

Thanx but a Lil far for me, I In NJ

I think your best bet would be Helix in PA call them up, it's about 1 1/2 hours from NYC so I'm guessing less for you depending on where you are in NJ I think he charges around 300 or 350 not sure.

this would be a great sticky. Like to know where in TX you can get this done.

It would make a good sticky indeed. Even in a larger city like here in Las Vegas I am having trouble finding a shop to do it here. The local independent mini mechanic here has a chemical treatment using BG products I think for around $500.

I was asking because I found a shop that would do it for $350 near me

jcwkart - as a future reference for me, where in nj did you get a 350 quote?

steven

JP Autotech LLC

(908) 245-5120

231 W Clay Ave

Roselle Park,*NJ*07204

from what I have seen no chemical cleaning is going to work.

Yep. That is why I am still looking for somebody for the walnut blasting.

My dealer charged me $320 when I specifically asked for the cleaning (he did not charge diagnostic $$ to find a problem).

JCWKart, $350 is a good price. I would be very suprised if you find a better price.

Have fun,
Mike

Why on earth would you do that to your head?
I use Head & Shoulders on a daily basis and occasionally if I want to live a little I use my wife's Herbal Essence.
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$450 at Orlando MINI (FL)

We charge $349 and use the factory tools for the most effective cleaning.

Helix did mine, and I'm from between DC and Baltimore. Worth the drive and their service is top notch.

I've had my MINI worked on by Swedish Motors in Marietta, PA. It's up 83 to York, then 30 East for a bit. They have a MINI enthusiast on-staff and the BMW toolset. They did my timing chain, for instance. I don't know if they do walnut blasting, but they were very good to deal with, relatively affordable, open and honest, and might be easier to get to than Philly for you.

Actually the shop by me has similar to offer as that shop

Helix are top notch and I drove 2.5 hours to get to their shop.

+ 1 another vote for Helix great people very honest

great, you guys are lucky, now someone tell me the largest state in th elower 48 has none ?