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AWB

01-14-2001 13:16:49




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What is the best material to use in sandblasting tractor sheet metal? Thanks, AWB




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G Taylor

01-17-2001 07:44:03




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 Re: Sandblasting in reply to AWB, 01-14-2001 13:16:49  
Soda pellets or wallnut shells are more forgiving than sand & less mess. Baking soda never hurt anything & hoses off. Always wear proper ear & eye protection.



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hik

01-15-2001 14:22:34




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 Re: Sandblasting in reply to AWB, 01-14-2001 13:16:49  
it works good if you bump the pressure down to about 70 to 80 psi, and keep the gun back about 8 inches from the surface and keep on an angle. It might take a while, but it's ready to paint when you're done (and after hammering dents out)



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Gpower

01-14-2001 17:39:25




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 Re: Sandblasting in reply to AWB, 01-14-2001 13:16:49  
I sandblast all my tractors..sheetmetal with sand...never had anytrouble with warping..I like to sandblast because it is an easy fast way to clean off old paint and whatever else..most likely you will have to do body work anyways..so it is easy to sandblast and get it over with. You can use silicone beads..but to get the rust out..sand is the best and least expensive. Just get some good self etching primer and right after you blast, paint it with the self etch primer..to prevent rusting...done it a lot...good luck

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Donny-B

01-14-2001 15:07:48




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 Re: Sandblasting in reply to AWB, 01-14-2001 13:16:49  
Sandblasting will cause thin metal to bend or warp because the sand acts like little hammers. If the sheet metal is very rusty, it probably will not matter if you "Stress" the metal by sandblasting it. Just remember any thin areas will become holes. If the metal has surface rust and no pitting, you can use glass beads. This will clean and leave a smooth surface without stressing the metal. If you are just removing paint, a paint stripper,oven cleaner, or a sander will work. Hope this helps.

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Karl bader

01-14-2001 14:35:09




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 Re: Sandblasting in reply to AWB, 01-14-2001 13:16:49  
a lot of people say not to sandblast sheet metal because it will warp etc. A lot of people live by the over cleaner for a paint stripper. then use a wire brush on an angle grinder or sandpaper in an orbital sander...

Hope this helps!

Karl



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Larry E

01-14-2001 19:12:02




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 Re: Re: Sandblasting in reply to Karl bader, 01-14-2001 14:35:09  
I sand blasted only in areas where I could not sand or wire brush.Sandblasting is about a dirty of a job there is but once you get dirty keep at it



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