11-09-2019, 06:41 PM | #1 |
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Blasting small parts
What do the professional's use after blasting parts in a blast cabinet to get them ready for paint? Blow them off with air and what???
I have some parts I'm blasting and want to get them ready for paint.
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11-09-2019, 07:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: Blasting small parts
wipe them down with either acetone or lacquer thinner, let them dry then paint em. Just get something on soon or they will rust.
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11-09-2019, 07:50 PM | #3 |
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Re: Blasting small parts
Thanks. I will blow them down and wipe with thinner.
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11-09-2019, 10:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: Blasting small parts
Just a Suggestion.
Make sure the person that touches them when the parts are removed from the blast cabinet does not have Greasy hands that will leave finger prints on the parts after they are painted. I know this does not turn out good. .
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11-09-2019, 10:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: Blasting small parts
I keep heavy duty nitrile gloves around for handling freshly prepped parts.
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11-10-2019, 01:24 AM | #6 |
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Re: Blasting small parts
I just blow my parts off and wipe down with wax and degreaser or mineral spirits...let dry good and prime
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11-10-2019, 08:05 AM | #7 |
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Re: Blasting small parts
What media did you use for blasting?
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11-10-2019, 09:32 AM | #8 |
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Re: Blasting small parts
Lacquer thinner is not a good idea it has contaminants in it use a degreaser
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11-10-2019, 06:50 PM | #9 |
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Re: Blasting small parts
I blasted them with Harbor Freight's media blast for metal.
https://www.harborfreight.com/25-lbs...dia-61875.html I didn't touch them and I wiped down good with mineral spirits and primer them today.
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11-10-2019, 08:22 PM | #10 |
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Re: Blasting small parts
Good choice
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11-10-2019, 08:47 PM | #11 |
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Re: Blasting small parts
Looking Good.
It is all in the details. .
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