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sixaddict
Restoring a 914-6……engine is apart for build.
Looking for information on best method for cleaning mag case and fan housing etc…
i.e. vapor blasting, or something reliable to give a like new finish.
Thanks
Cairo94507
Vapor blasting; I have seen vapor blasted cases and they look brand new. beerchug.gif
sixaddict
Michael
Any concerns or precautions?
Thanks
mepstein
QUOTE(sixaddict @ Apr 24 2023, 06:37 PM) *

Michael
Any concerns or precautions?
Thanks


Yes. You are blasting a mix of water and glass bead at the engine. It needs to be cleaned really thoroughly afterward. We vapor blast, clean multiple times and then throw it in the ultrasonic.
Unless you just have to have a pretty case, I would soda blast it. It cleans it without the downside of glass beading. Mag (bare magnesium) goes grey no matter what you do to prep it.
sixaddict
Thanks Mark…..
Cairo94507
Sorry- Mark nailed it. beerchug.gif
DennisV
QUOTE(sixaddict @ Apr 24 2023, 01:39 PM) *

Looking for information on best method for cleaning mag case and fan housing etc…

I'm 92.3% sure that places like Ollie's media tumble the case with ceramic.
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