Dave,
Ever think about Powder Coating?
Terry & Ace
Deve Krehbiel wrote:
> Well, I'm an idiot.. but in my defense I didnt know any better... good
> enough for non-government work. After about 300 hours of cleaning the frame
> of my 50 3100 with an assortment of Drill/Dremel brushes (those arent free
> either) I took the frame to a local concrete company that allows people to
> use their sandblaster and totally sandblasted the frame inside and out. I
> was done in about 4 hours. It was a miserable job outside in the winter
> time, and the blaster shield I used was so pitted I couldnt see, but after
> much ado I did a very thorough job. Why the change of mind you ask?
>
> One of you (THANKS!!) pointed me to a book called "How to restore your
> Chevrolet Pickup" by Tom Brownell. He and the people he collaborated with to
> put the book together are very adamant about the proper way to prepare metal
> work. He says that microscopic particles of rust that remain from wire
> brushing or conventional sanding can haunt you later after your expensive
> paint job is applied. This I didnt know due to a lack of proper research I
> admit, but since I have the frame completely apart and CAN.. I decided to
> correct my mistake before going further. So, there goes about 300 hours but
> at least I learned something. So.. now that I have done this... now its your
> turn to comment if I am about to make another mistake....
>
> I will prime the sandblasted frame with Gray Epoxy Primer. Right now its at
> the welder getting a few rusted out areas repaired. I am doing this without
> disturbing any of the original rivets and when its done the repair will not
> be visible in any way.
>
> I will then (during the drying period for the Epoxy Primer) apply Black
> Urethane Primer/Surfacer to aid in smoothing out the sand blasted look and
> give it a factory smooth appearance.
>
> After this I have to sand the Frame a bit to smooth things out, and then
> apply Satin Finish Black Urethane Paint.
>
> I will do this to the frame only.. altho I have the sandblasted front AND
> rear ends in the shop, I will completely disassemble both in the next few
> weeks and rebuild them. Once they are done, I will repeat the above process
> for them. Is this overkill or is there a better way?
>
> This has been a far bigger learning experience than I bargained for but I am
> not losing interest and will proceed to make this truck the very best it can
> possibly be. Thanks to all! And forget about wire brushing.. sand blasting
> is the only way to go. There just isnt any substitute. :)
>
> Deve
>
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