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An automobile club for the enthusiast who enjoys the last of the big GM cars. The rear wheel drive B and D bodys. Chevrolet Impala SS, Caprice, 9C1, Buick Roadmaster, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, Cadillac Fleetwood
 
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PostSubject: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyWed Jan 08, 2014 1:45 pm

I dont know how long its been since I got this cabinet but...I can finally sandblast small parts.

Cabinet sat for a while but I finally broke down & went thru it.

Field modded it so I could see & re-sealed some seams so it didnt make a terrible mess.

Just banged out a couple of parts to prep for powder cheers 

Wonder how long before Matt has his N97's in there?

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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyWed Jan 08, 2014 5:56 pm

I wonder how long until the rest of us start PMing you.
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyWed Jan 08, 2014 7:46 pm

PMs? I'll put it right here!

Steve,

When can I bring over multiple sets of N97s for sand blasting? Smile
Can you do soda blasting for aluminum too?

Thanks
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyWed Jan 08, 2014 7:46 pm

Do you offer powder coating services?
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 6:03 am

Razz 

OK so its a small cabinet, has only a fine black beauty media (for now) & is run by a guy with a MORE than fulltime job.

 Razz 

All I've done so far is strip remnants of a powdercoat finish (& a little rust) off a couple of welded tubes.

Powdercoat IS indeed tough but it left a nice prepped surface.

I plan on looking into other grades of media because 1 wheel would take to long as it stands now.

Matt may have that kinda time but not me.

I could always SELL this cabinet if someone had alot to do & wanted the convenience .... cheers

Its just that Harbor Freight special
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 7:19 am

Steve

What hours are you open?

thanks

Tom
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 7:59 am

I'm here all day......every day......& then some.. elephant 

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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 8:37 am

pfft, when you get big enough to do a frame then we'll talk blasters. lol
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 8:51 am

Please send all future sand blasting requests to Glen....thank you.


 Razz 

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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 8:59 am

sdstick wrote:
Please send all future sand blasting requests to Glen....thank you.


 Razz 


Yes please do, 750.00 an hour. Smile
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 9:08 am

I dont ever anticipate going BIG
The intent was to be able to do what Jim mentioned because we all know what a PIA wheels are to clean up
This cabinet was a cheap experiment
To do this right, I'd need a slightly to moderately bigger size
Will it ever happen?....I'm kinda liking it...we'll see
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 9:14 am

I'll tell ya, get a pot blaster, and a tent, if you got a 2 stage compressor that will run a pot blaster, you can do them all in a day. The cabnet blaster a take up so much space when you get to the big ones. We have 3 sizes, one the old man built years ago. Still works good, takes up huge basement space.
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 10:14 am

But then I need to get all suited up etc...nah
I have the space but not the desire.

I dont plan on using it on big projects or to make $

Just did 1 15" truck wheel front & back in like 20min
1/2 hour & it would have been a perfect completely uniform surface finish.
I wouldnt think twice sending this out to one of my powdercoaters as is
Going to try a crustier one later just for shyts & giggles

My back & trigger finger werent happy but whateva, I found a method that was liveable

Pretty tight moving it around but stood it up & rotated the work area into the spotlight I mounted inside.

Sifted the media before I started.

Havent opened the vacuum yet to see how much maintenance is required.

Also not sure how long before the gun starts plugging up & I need to re-sift. That was easy anyway.

Worst case, I'll have 1 of my guys do it.

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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 7:54 pm

Matt are you there?

I can't afford Glen's prices. Smile
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 8:41 pm

I've got 6 sets of n97 wheels, I should blast a set and PC them. Could make some $
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 11:55 pm

I'm going to ask Matt if he can SEM my wheels.
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyWed Jan 15, 2014 12:48 am

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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyWed Jan 15, 2014 6:22 am

Just finished my 4th wheel yesterday
2 were in great shape
2 of them were OK in the front but were EXTREMELY flaked in the back
I knocked the heavy flake off as much as possibke & had at it.
Wheels in THAT shape are alot of work (not difficult just time consuming)
Wheels like Jim shows...not so bad...(assuming thats not powdercoated)
Also (remember, I'm a sandblasting rookie) it appears the media breaks down becoming less aggressive.
I'm going to get some different materials & grades to try.
My powdercoater saiid he'd do the wheels & some parts Matt needs for free so I dont kow how much YET
I'll ask him.....after...Cool
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyWed Jan 15, 2014 7:19 pm

http://www.blackbeautyabrasives.com/products/
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyWed Jan 15, 2014 9:57 pm

Steve, Dawson Mcdonald in Wilmington. GREAT price on a 50# bag of black beauty!  Arrow  Ask me how I know
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyWed Jan 15, 2014 10:05 pm

Thanks Bill, I know thats what I have just not sure the grade yet.
I do know its becoming...extra fine.
Blasted some copper just to see what type of metal removal it did...next to nothing in this extra fine stage

So Matt, what grade did you use in your driveway?
That was MUCH more aggressive then what I'm spraying now.
I'm assuming you were medium grade for cutting?
Also what size tip was in the gun?
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyWed Jan 15, 2014 11:09 pm

sdstick wrote:
Thanks Bill, I know thats what I have just not sure the grade yet.
I do know its becoming...extra fine.
Blasted some copper just to see what type of metal removal it did...next to nothing in this extra fine stage

So Matt, what grade did you use in your driveway?
That was MUCH more aggressive then what I'm spraying now.
I'm assuming you were medium grade for cutting?
Also what size tip was in the gun?

Grade: Can't remember but I can check the bag tomorrow afternoon. I believe it was the medium but IDK. I'll get back to you.

Tip size: That's a personal matter that I refuse to discuss on a family forum

OH! You meant of the sandblaster! I used whatever tip flowed the most, and it frequently got bigger as time went on. Not to mention HF didn't give me a label on the tips  Rolling Eyes I just wanted to cover as much area as humanly possible to get it done! You may want to experiment on your own with that.

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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyWed Jan 22, 2014 11:50 pm

Still waiting...

Oh and now I want a red pin stripe too. OK to lose the labels/stickers.

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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 23, 2014 5:47 am

Powdercoater just called a& said he only had satin black

Ordering:
SUPER DURABLE WET BLACK ~ POLYESTER TGIC SUPER DURABLE ~ EXCELLENT EXTERIOR DURABILITY AND CORROSION RESISTANCE ~ DESIGNED TO MEET THE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS OF AUTOMOTIVE AND ARCHITECTURAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
• CURE SCHEDULE = 400F/10 MIN @ PART METAL TEMPERATURE.
• GLOSS LEVEL = 95% ON 60 DEGREE METER.
• RECOMMENDED MIL THICKNESS = 2.0 - 3.0 MILS.
• SPECIFIC GRAVITY = 1.26
• THEORETICAL COVERAGE = 61.0 SQ. FT.
• SALT SPRAY RESULTS = 3,000+ HOURS.
• HUMIDITY RESISTANCE = 1,000+ HOURS.
I'll have them back next week I guess
WOW.....free stuff takes FOREVER.. Mad 
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 23, 2014 8:57 am

I always use the fine, if you need the coarse, your doing something serious.

The place i get my stuff from just got in some Glass bead, i'm going to try that through the big blaster, Its not the stuff you get in a mini blaster, this is something different. I'm going to try it on my dump truck, probably when i'm 65.
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyThu Jan 23, 2014 10:37 pm

I'm OK with satin black.
Does that get me a bump up on the list? Smile
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyFri Jan 24, 2014 8:20 am

Jim,

I have imaginary cones set out marking your spot.. Arrow 

LMK when to expect you.. Cool 

PS
Red stripes require a certain knowledge & skill level...
Ya....youre barking up the wrong tree Smile 
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyFri Jan 24, 2014 7:10 pm

*headdesk* Hey Steve sorry I didn't ever check the bag of material I used. My bad, been far too busy, I'm sure you understand that! the last time I was out in my shed was to grab my drill to fix my tent shammy  Rolling Eyes 

If it makes you feel any better I used the fine black beauty on my floor. And that's how nice it came out!
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyFri Jan 24, 2014 8:55 pm

I usually just pickup black beauty at the local parts store, locally made stuff (Bow,NH). $12 for a 50lb bag.

Soooo, how much to blast and powdercoat 4 steel wheels? I got a quote of $300 from one shop.  Shocked I understand the labor involved but damn......I'll probably just end up doing them myself...
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptyFri Jan 24, 2014 11:14 pm

Thanks Matt...for some reason I thought what was on the ground was much bigger granules (so to speak)
If THAT was fine, I have extra fine

As far as pricing goes...once my powdercoater does my 4 wheels, I'll ask him how much to do 4 wheels legit (no favors)

I'll get an idea after that.
It's not something I want to do to make a buck but maybe I could find a way to make it happen if the powdercoating price isnt bad.
So, I figure about late February, I should be done with Jims multiple sets of wheels...then we can talk... Razz 
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptySat Jan 25, 2014 4:36 am

. . . . .
A couple of pennies here,,,

I've had excellent and fast results removing PC (powder coatings) by applying Permatex Gasket Remover, Oven Cleaner or paint stripper first.

Caution, many real good (read effective) aircraft strippers throw off fumes that can be highly toxic.

Note: There also are several companies that make "green" room-temperature PC stripper chemical/solutions.

If the wheels need further residue and/or oxidation removal after stripping, run them thru a shot peening machine, a glass beader cabinet or simply wire brush and scotchbrite them by hand.

The paddle wheel Shot Peen method is awesome, but you will have to pick the tiny "ball-bearings" out from the crevices where the center disc is welded into the rim.

I'm sure most folks posting here know that that there are significant differences between sand blast, media blast, soda, steel shot-peen, glass bead, black beauty, plastic balls, walnut shells, etc. , , ,

Each process has it's own particular range of what jobs they are best suited to.

Many people find that flame is an effective PC removal method for steel parts, today I was MIG welding inside a transit bus upon a powder coated chassis structure and all of it's coating boiled off in the heat affected zones.

The Zero Products Blast-N-Peen machine I use has a centrifugal separator in back that "floats" & then dumps the broken hollow glass beads into a large bottom zippered filter bag while saving the still intact spherical beads into a conical hopper for immediate re-cycled use.

. . . . .

I know this thread is about reconditioning steel wheels, but it should be mentioned here that care should be taken when handling aluminum wheels in the typical PC application process.

These temps are often 320-400+deg.f., and this could destroy the heat treat that gives the alloy wheel it's strength characteristics.

I would feel safer just spraying most light alloy wheels with two part epoxy paint for the re-coat, heck - even an aerosol rattle can can give excellent results.
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptySat Jan 25, 2014 10:35 am

February? I was thinking more like Tuesday. Smile Thanks for the effort but I think I'll give my cones to someone else.

Please let me know when you are ready to do aluminum wheels. I would like them polished. I don't care if you strip them or soda blast them.

On a serious all I think all my wheels have scratches from hub caps and some of them are quite bad on inside. Maybe someday I'll clean them up.
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PostSubject: Re: Sand Blasting   Sand Blasting EmptySat Jan 25, 2014 3:39 pm

boojum wrote:
On a serious all I think all my wheels have scratches from hub caps and some of them are quite bad on inside.  Maybe someday I'll clean them up.  

You mean, yours don't look like this?  Razz 
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Just kidding. My original N97s have PO3 scratches real bad. That's why I picked up these Hayes steel N97 look-a-likes with OEM N92s Wink
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