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Post by stevegbr on Oct 30, 2015 20:25:18 GMT
thats impressive paul, well done.
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Post by retrobarmy1 on Oct 30, 2015 20:37:55 GMT
I think that you could be very busy with that little lot. My old shot blaster used to work in a divers suit type thing with my truck up on a ramp, outside. What would elf and safety say about that now I wonder!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2015 21:49:05 GMT
Cor....
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Post by wazzbo on Oct 30, 2015 22:55:26 GMT
Grand bit of kit Paul, making a nice job of those bits.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2015 23:26:53 GMT
When do the workshops officially open?
I feel a relocation coming on. (For me).
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Post by paulsd1 on Oct 30, 2015 23:50:13 GMT
I will have some parts that need doing, I will be in touch.....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2015 18:24:26 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2015 18:51:51 GMT
Very good. If I am honest my only concern is the scarring - for example on the tops of the carbs. These should be polished quite smooth and then clear lacquered if OEM look is desired. So a question. Is it easy to get the look I'm talking about after this process? Hopefully so.
That said, there is no doubt that this tool clean items up amazingly.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2015 19:02:49 GMT
The scarring is corrosion pitting and yes the vapour blasting process cannot hide this- it can't add missing material? You don't notice it so much on the main casting as it is pitted anyway and it's the expected finish from new.
So yes imperfections like this on smooth parts would have to be polished out afterwards. Or better still material removed first by dry blasting- which I cannot do until the next bit of equipment arrives. I will have a go at polishing that carb top on Monday and see how it looks.....
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Post by Somersetdreamer on Oct 31, 2015 19:03:45 GMT
I wonder if my wife will get me one of these for Xmas to make up for our little mishap earlier in the month - wishful thinking methinks  |
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Post by listey on Oct 31, 2015 19:09:08 GMT
Very impressive! Carb results are outstanding.
I'm not jealous at all.. Honest....
Can't wait to see phase 2.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2015 19:10:22 GMT
The scarring is corrosion pitting and yes the vapour blasting process cannot hide this- it can't add missing material? You don't notice it so much on the main casting as it is pitted anyway and it's the expected finish from new. So yes imperfections like this on smooth parts would have to be polished out afterwards. Or better still material removed first by dry blasting- which I cannot do until the next bit of equipment arrives. I will have a go at polishing that carb top on Monday and see how it looks..... Keep at it..... I think we may be able to recreate factory looking super dreams very soon (from all angles). Trial and error will also play a big part but it'll be worth it. |
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Post by wazzbo on Oct 31, 2015 20:26:53 GMT
that is a good job Paul, those tops will polish up nicely I reckon with solvol, wire wool and a bit of elbow grease
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Post by listey on Oct 31, 2015 20:57:49 GMT
that is a good job Paul, those tops will polish up nicely I reckon with solvol, wire wool and a bit of elbow grease I reckon I could get 'em shiny, but may not be a "factory finish"  |
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