Reply To: Paint stripping tips

[Bob Wight]

1. After blasting, I typically wash thoroughly with warm water and Dawn dish wash soap, followed by a thorough water rinse. Before painting, I then thoroughly clean all surfaces with acetone or spray gun cleaner.

2. I usually just hand clean the powerhead as I don’t want to risk getting blast media inside the engine. I suppose putting a piece of plate material and a gasket over the base and carb openings would work.

3. I’ve used both soda and glass bead for blasting but walnut shells also work very well.

Bob

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