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Sandblast versus other media blast

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Greg (TX)

10-06-2006 15:12:51




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Hi all,
I"m working on restoration of a 10-20. So far the engine, transmission, bull pinion shaft, bevel gear, radiator, rear deck and rear end cover have been removed. What remains is the frame with bull gear and front and rear axles with wheels. Can I have the frame sandblasted in this condition? Or can it safely be blasted with some other type of media (plastic, soda, etc.)? I"m concerned about grit in the axle bearings, etc.
Thank you for any advice or direction you can provide.
Greg

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Mike CA

10-07-2006 01:59:41




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 Re: Sandblast versus other media blast in reply to Greg (TX), 10-06-2006 15:12:51  
I think it comes down to the type of restoration you are trying to complete. No offense meant to anyone, but a lot of guys on this forum lean towards function over form in most cases of tractor restoration. Cleaning it up and giving it some paint to make it look better than rust, is the goal. However, if you do that, then you will not be able to give the paint a smooth surface underneath. THe paint will look layered, and maybe even chip off in the near future. I'm planning on focusing on aesthetics. I will pay attention to mechanical refurbishing, of course, but my main goal is a brilliant looking show tractor. So for me, removing every hint of old paint and all other residue is a requirement.

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Farmallgray

10-06-2006 16:18:14




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 Re: Sandblast versus other media blast in reply to Greg (TX), 10-06-2006 15:12:51  
A cup brush on a 4" grinder will do a good job for most of it. Then follow up with wax and grease remover. I don't like to sand blast anything that I can't take off unless I'm down to the bare casting.



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Nebraska Cowman

10-06-2006 15:53:40




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 Re: Sandblast versus other media blast in reply to Greg (TX), 10-06-2006 15:12:51  
I wouldn't blast it standing open like that. But then I'm not a fan of blasting anyway. Soap and water will do more than you know to help paint stick.



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Greg (TX)

10-06-2006 16:03:03




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 Re: Sandblast versus other media blast in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 10-06-2006 15:53:40  
Hi Cowman,
I've seen your sage advice on many topics here in the IH forum.
By soap and water do you have an acid type wash that you recommend? 80 years of oxidation is a tough opponent.
Thank you,
Greg



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Nebraska Cowman

10-06-2006 16:10:37




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 Re: Sandblast versus other media blast in reply to Greg (TX), 10-06-2006 16:03:03  
NoNo, just a good degreaser and plenty of water.



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Dave_Id

10-06-2006 15:47:00




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 Re: Sandblast versus other media blast in reply to Greg (TX), 10-06-2006 15:12:51  
Anything blasted in there can get in, but if you have good seals, you should be relatively safe in most instances. Be sure to tape off all areas of concern. Use the cheapest media you can find, because doing a whole tractor can get real spendy.



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