Removing old paint and rust
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Removing old paint and rust
Wire wheel, chemicals, sand, scrap???
Thanks for your ideas.
Robert Bente
Redding, Ca.
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Re: Removing old paint and rust
Years ago I would completely disassemble and sand blast those kinds of things. Lately I have turned to wet sanding with 80 grit in consideration of my good neighbors and lungs.
When did I do that?
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Re: Removing old paint and rust
Check to see if you have anyone in your area who does ‘Dustless Blasting’. Some have mobile units who will come to you, or you can bring the vehicle or parts to them. They’re fast, and well worth the cost vs your time. The fluid they use will give you a couple weeks of protection from rusting as long as you keep it dry.
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Re: Removing old paint and rust
More pictures please and what is it!
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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Re: Removing old paint and rust
It looks a little like some sort of Buick to me. Maybe a 1910 Model 17 or something.
When did I do that?
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Re: Removing old paint and rust
Rich has a Eagle eye. 1910 Buick Model 17.
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Re: Removing old paint and rust
Very cool! Rotated the photo
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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1948 Ford F2 pickup
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Re: Removing old paint and rust
I personally do not like sandblasting, because it irreparably distresses, and roughens the surface from the original smooth steel factory finish that lies under the paint and rust. To me, sandblasting is the lazy man’s way to remove rust and paint. First of all don’t be in a big hurry. Do it in stages. First, remove the paint using Jasco gel type paint remover to expose the bare metal. Sometimes it takes several applications, removing the various layers between applications until you are down to the bare steel. Once all the paint is removed, flush off the paint remover with lacquer thinner by flowing it off by a brush saturated in lacquer thinner, starting at the top and flowing it off top to bottom. Once done, start removing the rust using Muriatic acid. I have used Muriatic acid for 50 years to remove rust from steel and I am used to the fumes and know how to use it safely but, anyone who has never used it may be bothered by the fumes and may need a respirator. Set up a fan to blow away the fumes as much as you can. Apply the Muriatic acid to the steel with a brush and it will remove only the rust, leaving the good steel untouched. If, however, any of your parts are cast iron, or aluminum, muriatic acid will aggressively attack those metals and quickly damage and dissolve them. For those metals, there are other safer, less aggressive rust removers. Once the rust has been removed, neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda in water. Apply it until it stops bubbling, then flush with fresh water. Quick dry with a heat gun to prevent the formation of surface rust. Prime with red oxide primer and when dry, finish with your choice of paint and color. Jim Patrick