I think the warpage is caused mostly by heat. It gets hot real fast. If
the guy is experienced, you will probably be all right. The problem is that
many of these guys are used to sandblasting brick walls, catepillar
tractors, etc. and don't do too much auto work. I'd just quiz him a bit.
Good luck.
Joe
At 11:30 AM 5/5/99 -0700, you wrote:
>My blaster guy has a booth big enough for a semi truck. When you say warped
>panels ,is that due to, too much air, or heat,or both. He has a 3" hose to
>do his blasting,so he uses some serious air. I will ask him about warpage.
>Has anybody ever had thier truck zinc sprayed.I am leaning toward this cause
>it won't ever rust again. Thanks for input.
>Eric J. 48 & 49 sub.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Grant Galbraith [mailto:trks@javanet.com]
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 1999 10:59 AM
>> To: Joe Clark
>> Cc: Eric Johnson; oletrucks@autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] more paint questions
>>
>>
>> I would have to agree with Joe here. I also have warped doors
>> sandblasting and it
>> can happen fast. I now limit my blasting to curved and
>> re-inforced areas. I
>> would be afraid to let anyone blast a nice straight roof. Is it
>> possible to have
>> it bead blasted?
>> I try to paint anything the same day I strip it. I follow Bob
>> ADler's advice in
>> his This Old Truck Articles and etch prime followed by epoxy
>> prime. I would also
>> try to weld in patches and straighten dents before you start
>> blasting although
>> you will most likely find more work to be done as you go
>> especially if it's had a
>> repaint before.
>>
>> My 2 cents, Grant 50 3100
>>
>> Joe Clark wrote:
>>
>> > Eric:
>> > My only comment is tell them to "BE CAREFUL"! It is incredibly
>> easy to warp
>> > those large panels (the roof is particularly bad) with a heavy duty
>> > sandblaster. I did it myself and thought I was doing everything right
>> > (shooting at an angle, not too close) but still had some warpage that
>> > required a lot of time to fix. I would think the sides on a
>> suburban might
>> > also be prone to warpage.
>> > Joe
>> >
>> > At 08:39 PM 5/4/99 -0700, you wrote:
>> > >I am going to have my 49 suburban sand blasted (body only) and
>> was wondering
>> > >if anyone has gone through this procedure before? I am
>> thinking of having it
>> > >metal sprayed Immediately afterwards,because at that point I
>> won't worry
>> > >about rust hardly and can take my time doing body
>> repairs,paint prep,ect.
>> > >Any suggestions or hands on experience with this journey I am
>> about to set
>> > >off on will really be appreciated .
>> > >Eric J. 48 & 49 sub.
>> > >
>> > >> -----Original Message-----
>> > >> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
>> > >> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of jvanho01@tir.com
>> > >> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 7:38 PM
>> > >> To: MarkNoakes@aol.com; oletrucks@autox.team.net
>> > >> Subject: Re: RE: [oletrucks] more paint questions
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> I would certainly second that. Especially if he would include GMC's.
>> > >>
>> > >> Jim V.
>> > >>
>> > >> At 07:15 PM 5/4/99 Tuesday -0400, MarkNoakes@aol.com wrote:
>> > >> >Now, Bob, if we could only convince you to do that same
>> package for the
>> > >> >55/2-59 as well!
>> > >> >
>> > >> >Mark Noakes
>> > >> >58/56 Suburban
>> > >> >Knoxville, TN
>> > >> >
>> > >> >In a message dated 5/4/99 8:06:43 AM, you wrote:
>> > >> >
>> > >> ><<Just a note here. This is a horn that should be tooted. I
>> bought this
>> > >> >package from Bob about a year ago and am very happy with what I got.
>> > >> >Well worth the price to have all of the color information
>> in one place.
>> > >> >
>> > >> >Jeff Nelson
>> > >> >1953 3600 (in pieces all over the shop)
>> > >> >Paducah, KY
>> > >> >
>> > >> >> ----------
>> > >> >> From: Advdesign1@aol.com[SMTP:Advdesign1@aol.com]
>> > >> >> Reply To: Advdesign1@aol.com
>> > >> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 5:11 AM
>> > >> >> To: bkn@cyberramp.net; oletrucks@autox.team.net
>> > >> >> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] more paint questions
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> In a message dated 05/03/99 02:33:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>> > >> >> bkn@cyberramp.net writes:
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> <<
>> > >> >> Can anyone tell me the PPG / base coat clear coat paint
>> codes for the
>> > >> >> following colors:
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Forester green
>> > >> >> Seacrest green
>> > >> >> Windsor blue
>> > >> >> Mariner blue
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> I made up a paint chart with color copy of chips. all the original
>> > >> >> numbers
>> > >> >> and currently mixable numbers. the numbers cover 1936-55
>> chev and I
>> > >> >> have
>> > >> >> chips for 51-54 Chev or GMC. Also there are copies of
>> all my paint
>> > >> >> and prep
>> > >> >> articles. All this is oriented toward solving real world
>> problems.
>> > >> >> Priced at
>> > >> >> $20. Interior colors, where they go and currently
>> mixable formulae
>> > >> >> are also
>> > >> >> in the package. Excuse me for tooting my own horn.
>> > >> >> Bob ADler
>> > >> >> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
>> > >> >> 1959
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between
>> 1941 and 1959
>> > >> >>>
>> > >> >
>> > >> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between
>> 1941 and 1959
>> > >>
>> > >> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between
>> 1941 and 1959
>> > >>
>> > >
>> > >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>> > >
>> > >
>> > Joe Clark, Southern Appalachian Field Laboratory
>> >
>> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>>
>>
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
>
Joe Clark, Southern Appalachian Field Laboratory
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