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Bama Red

05-15-2001 07:07:51

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I've got a Farmall M that I'm in the process of stripping paint from - using wire wheels so far. I've heard of using oven cleaner after getting the old grease and dirt off, but I think I will want to sandblast most of the tractor. Does anyone have any suggestions for an economical sandblaster - would appreciate brand names and vendors if possible.

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Greaseman

06-11-2001 08:57:17

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Re: Sandblasting - HELP!! in reply to Bama Red , 05-15-2001 07:07:51

I dislike sand blasting because of the grit getting into area's that should not get dirty(clutch's, etc.) I have been using Savogran superstrip on the metal with an old tooth brush then cleaning it of with detergent and water.

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Jeff (SC)

05-15-2001 15:19:13

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Re: Sandblasting - HELP!! in reply to Bama Red , 05-15-2001 07:07:51

Try and find someone in your area that does blasting. You will need a minimum 5 hp compressor, and a pressure blaster. Add to this a fresh air supplied hood and you are talking almost 900 to $1,000 not including compressor. The siphon blasters really won't do the job. If you do decide you want to do it yourself use a product called Black Diamond for the blasting medium. Silica sand is the cheapest but can lead to long term health hazards from silicosis.

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Bama Red

05-15-2001 14:40:27

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Re: Sandblasting - HELP!! in reply to Bama Red , 05-15-2001 07:07:51

Thanks Mel & Jerry B.

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Jerry B

05-15-2001 11:43:38

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Re: Sandblasting - HELP!! in reply to Bama Red , 05-15-2001 07:07:51

Chemical stripping is best. You won't have the concerns of damage caused by sand and stripping will remove all the paint and primer.

Not saying that sand blasting isn't a good idea, I have done it myself, but if I can not do or get a 100 percent perfect job with sand, then why bother going to the trouble of having to fight sand for several days to rid the tractor of it.

I would chemical strip the tractor and save the sand blasting for the heavily rusted areas.

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Jer

05-15-2001 18:42:31

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Re: Re: Sandblasting - HELP!! in reply to Jerry B, 05-15-2001 11:43:38

One follow up suggested using stripper. What kind is recommended??

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Jerry B

05-17-2001 08:36:53

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Re: Re: Re: Sandblasting - HELP!! in reply to Jer, 05-15-2001 18:42:31

I use an aircraft grade of stripper I get at the local body shop supply. I am sorry but I didn't pay much attention to the brand name.

One thing to help strippers work better is to sand the areas with 36-40 grit paper to give the surface some texture. Then with a sharp knife, scratch the paint down to the metal. An X pattern works very well. This scratchinig allows the stripper to get under the paint and work quicker rather than having to soak down through from the top.

Post your question again in a few days as I will be doing some more work the next day or two and will try to remember to at least LOOK at the can. :)

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mel

05-15-2001 10:22:53

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Re: Sandblasting - HELP!! in reply to Bama Red , 05-15-2001 07:07:51

I looked into renting a sandblaster once and it was pretty expensive not to mention the time it would have taken me to do the work. I found a local sandblasting service and hauled my super C tractor there and had them do it for $70. I could not even come close on renting a machine for that. Check around. They even primed it.

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