Engine block cleaning

[smashie]

Having just had my engine block replaced, I am going to be picking up the old block from BMW and will make it into a coffee table. Anyone got any recommendations on where to get it cleaned (chemical/blasted etc) at a good price in Kent. I am in west Kent, but will travel up to an hour.

[gilbo]

B&P Blasting and Coatings do all my stuff. 01795 844848. Top notch

[gilbo]

B&P Blasting and Coatings do all my stuff. 01795 844848. Top notch

[smashie]

Thanks. Have sent them email.

[mneame]

Chuck it in the dishwasher if it'll fit.

[smashie]

At about 50kg, it may fit, but a little heavy for the basket.
Gonna get the block bead blasted. Just a shame that BMW got rid of the conrods, so going to have to figure out another way to mount the glass to the block.

[SPT28]

Dave, speaking from local experience (am in H'boro) there are two places that come to mind.

When I built my V8 coffee table I took it to beeverlimited.co.uk - just off A21 at Lamberhurst, who did a very good job. More recently I've been using AC blasting in Ticehurst for my A35 shell and BMW straight 6 wine rack. (I have an understanding wife!)