andyborris
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Dec 18, 2011 16:26:22 GMT
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Can I sandblast scabby alloys? Will have I any wheel left after doing this?  And if it works and I can then get a reasonable finish, what's the best way to seal the paint/shiny bit? Andy |
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Dec 18, 2011 16:38:22 GMT
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It depends on the methods you use. If you got access to an enclosed sand blaster, then unless the media is band new you'll have issues with corrosion at a later date (steel and ally dusk don't play well). We've a soda blaster at work which is great for soft alloys, you want to pick the least aggressive abrasive you can that wont take ages to remove the finish. Crushed walnut shells are a good place to start.
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andyborris
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Dec 18, 2011 17:01:46 GMT
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This is starting to sound expensive, the thing I'm trying to avoid!
I've only really got the blokes round the corner who sandblast big bits of steel, in a big shed, so I guess that's a no then.
How much to pay one of these re-furb companies?
Andy
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Dec 18, 2011 17:23:32 GMT
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Depends on the size/finish. I priced it up at about £60 a corner from a place in Brum.
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1994 Rover Metro
1994 Peugeot 405 Estate
1991 Rover Metro Gti 16v
2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting
1999 Fiat Punto 1.2
1994 Peugeot 106 Xnd (x3)
1991 Westfield 7
2004 Landrover 110 SW
2003 Seat Ibiza 1.9Tdi Sport
1959 Ford 107e Prefect
1992 Suzuki Vitara
2008 Skoda Fabia
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andyborris
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Dec 18, 2011 18:57:36 GMT
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£60?
I'll get them done, then kerb one, so staying scabby!
thanks
Andy
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Dec 18, 2011 22:01:13 GMT
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Try getting hold of some Dichloromethane (DCM or methylene chloride) to strip the paint off (takes seconds) then over with some sand paper then paint.
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