Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:45:17 -0500
Reply-To: lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From: lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject: Re: [vanagon] sand blasting/paint prep & walnut media???
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Wil, I am going to have my '84 7-passenger done as soon as I can find a shop that can do it correctly. What questions should I ask?
John
Macon, GA
'84 7-passenger
----- Original Message -----
From: Wil Haslup
To: vanagon@yahoogroups.com ; type2@type2.com
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:44 PM
Subject: [vanagon] sand blasting/paint prep & walnut media???
Hi,
I've been following the various conversations about painting and prep
and have a question.
I haven't seen anyone mention sand-blasting as a way to really clean
up an old bus/vanagon? Is this a big no-no?
Has anyone used the walnut or corn cob blast media....I'm thinking of
trying this and want something that isn't silica based. I'll wear a
mask but still prefer something organic.
My vanagon has a bit of surface rust, rust around 5 windows, a dent in
the sliding door and rear quarter wheel well and assorted dings.
Most of this was there when I got it from the PO. I've dremeled a
fair amount of the rust around the windows and spots and primered with
a spray can to keep things from getting worse through the winter.
The vanagon has been repainted prior to this and many areas in the
front show significant crackle from a poor job. I need to remove as
much paint as possible and prime for the new paint job.
I may simply swap out my sliding door (drivers door too, hinges are a
bit sprung and it sags plus has rust around window) if I can find
suitable replacements that only require light cleanup and paint.
I've heard sand blasting can create ripples in the metal if you aren't
careful. I don't intend on removing all the paint but there are areas
in the front, the roof, the rear hatch that need to be taken down a
lot and grinding with sand paper on large areas will take forever.
Sincerely,
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--Wil
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