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WET SANDBLASTING A 914 |
Curbandgutter |
Aug 10 2016, 04:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 8-March 13 From: Murrieta CA Member No.: 15,637 Region Association: Southern California |
Well I'm getting ready to wet sand blast (WSB) my project car and I wanted some input form those who have done it and or have some direct or indirect experience with it. I purchased a wet sand blasting kit from a company back east. I tried a sample piece and was thoroughly impressed. I was able to remove the paint down to bare metal on the underside floor in under 5 minutes. It was incredibly fast. The primer that I am using is an epoxy primer by SPI. I spoke with the manufacturer and they said to steer away from using a rust convertor as they can be very tricky to remove from seams. They also said to just blast it and spray it the next day. The flash rust will not be a problem. What has been your experience
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Mark Henry |
Aug 25 2016, 08:19 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Well I was intrigued so I went and bought an el cheapo, so far I just shot a rusty rim face and I'm impressed. I have a 4hp 3000psi power washer, the WSB unit was something like $70.USD ($119CA at princess auto in Canada)
I haven't done enough to review it and I have no holdtight so we'll see how much it flash rusts over night. So far I'd say it has it's place, but care will have to be taken to to avoid the pitfalls. It makes a mess, you still get hosed with sand, but don't have to worry about breathing it in. Looks like it will go through a shitload of sand, I'd say I went through 50lbs just to do a rim face, but it only took me 10 minutes. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images11.palcdn.com-26-1472177946.1.jpg) |
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