Subject	Sand is probably too abrasive for what you're trying to
Posted by	bartz32tt on September 11, 2015 at 11:53 PM
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In Reply To	NOOB here: Sandblasting Alloy wheels posted by Jiro on September 11, 2015 at 08:41 PM
Message	accomplish. Glass beads might be a better option. Make sure to clean them THOROUGHLY afterwards, prior to powder coating as some of the pulverized glass can trap itself in microscopic books and crannies, ruining the finish of the powder coat. As said in the thread below, I'm not a fan at all of sand as blast media (or coal slag for that matter). For metal parts, I use aluminum oxide in various grits or glass beads with great success. ________________Sig Separator________________________ ATTN: Zuberman The above message is not sponsored by my employer. Selling used ACT full-face sprung clutch kit: $300 + shipping ConUS! Chrome "boost" hardpipes and couplers/clamps $100 + shipping Twin Turbo aluminum front calipers: $200 + shipping. Needs paint or will paint red for additional $50 Parting out my entire 1990 twin turbo! Please email me for needed parts! See profile for my WTB/WTT list as well.
Follow Ups	NOOB here: Sandblasting Alloy wheels - Jiro 20:41:58 09/11/15 Re: NOOB here: Sandblasting Alloy wheels - Doug71zt(CAN) 23:01:49 09/11/15 Sand is probably too abrasive for what you're trying to - bartz32tt 23:53:41 09/11/15 Nooks* autocorrect :/ (n/m) - bartz32tt 07:04:42 09/12/15 maybe using a chemical to strip the paint would be best..... (n/m) - Jiro 10:06:37 09/12/15 Sand will damage the aluminum. - BlackholeZ 11:39:18 09/12/15 in this ego-centric narcissistic wonderland everyone seems - LJZTT 13:12:19 09/12/15 Just picked up a set of wheels from my powder coater today.. - zgene4 22:42:26 09/12/15 nice that looks pretty good. What color is that? - Jiro 01:22:13 09/13/15 the powder coat was called anthricite metallic and the - zgene4 08:01:10 09/13/15 Looks really effing good. (n/m) - BlackholeZ 11:22:43 09/13/15 Thanks! Its killing me that I can't mount the new tires - zgene4 13:32:06 09/13/15 Definitely let it rest - BlackholeZ 18:04:26 09/13/15 I was rolling a set of tires to the garage. Hell to get old. (n/m) - zgene4 22:25:53 09/13/15 People always talk about getting old, but never when that is - BlackholeZ 22:34:18 09/14/15 ooh (n/m) - LJZTT 18:31:23 09/13/15
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