RE: [Classic Mustang] Re: Media Blasting

Dennis, thanks for your input.  The piece does not have any rust, and has been glass beaded and primed prior to me purchasing it, but not completely clean of old paint in the grille area.  I have a sand blaster, and I would think I could regulate the flow to avoid damage to the grille.  I prefer sand because I can do it outside the garage and then sweep up the residue and no harm leaving some there to wash into the ground.  Other media, I have to get it all cleaned up.  Phil

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To: classicmustang@yahoogroups.com
From: deo1929@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:41:19 -0700
Subject: [Classic Mustang] Re: Media Blasting

You can use sand but have to be careful as heat buildup will warp thinner gauge metal.  The engine compartment has heavier gauge metal than body panels.  However, if you blast at an angle and keep the media stream moving, you will prevent heat.   Starblast is another abrasive that you can use and is effective on rust, but must be treated the same as sand as far as warpage is concerned.  Soda blasting will remove paint but not body filler or rust--or at least deep rust.  If your piece has surface rust, it should clean up with soda blasting.  I would assume that you're going to have this done--or are you doing it yourself?  Soda blasting requires special equipment.  And like was suggested before, Eastwood has some good resources on media blasting.   Good luck. Dennis 68 J code fastback

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