63 DC
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Re: 63 DC
Only picking up the tail end of the sandblasting thing. From what I've heard this can seriously warp and pit panels. I have heard that Media Blasting (plastic beads) is lot less offensive to old metals and does the same job and is the same principle.
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Re: 63 DC
Was talking to a guy at sandblasters here in Tzaneen, and he was saying how they have to replace the sand after awhile coz it starts getting too fine, what about taking that sand they throw away and using that? Wont using finer sand cause less heat?
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Re: 63 DC
Upload the DC yesterday took it for sandblasting and etch primer.
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Re: 63 DC
You found a place thats a little cheaper ?
No concerns about the potential warping?
Good luck and dont forget the pics
No concerns about the potential warping?
Good luck and dont forget the pics
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Re: 63 DC
warping usually only happens on long, big panels. I deff wouldn't blast a kombi or something with big panels.
My buddy blasted his whole SC and he had zero issues.
My buddy blasted his whole SC and he had zero issues.
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Re: 63 DC
DC should be fine. Need to do it and if cheaper then transport becomes an issue
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Re: 63 DC
Hey Lowlight i am fairly new to the site, but am moving to Durban and will be getting a crew cab one day so have an interest in anything crew cab related. Good luck with the blasting and i am looking forward to the results.
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Re: 63 DC
Hey Lowlight..good luck with the resro !!
could you please post the plans for the cradle you built to turn the bus on it's side... i need to do one of those...
thanks
could you please post the plans for the cradle you built to turn the bus on it's side... i need to do one of those...
thanks
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Re: 63 DC
Sandblasted, wil take pics as soon as it is home. Need to get it on first page again.
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Re: 63 DC
WOW ! I can't make out from the pics if you have already primered it ? Good progress lowlight
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.