1952 f100 pickup sandblasting panels
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1952 f100 pickup sandblasting panels
need information on sandblasting fenders and hood ... so i don't put dents in the panels....need to know if there is a certain machine or certain air pressure so it will not dent the panels..pretty much have to sandblast whole cab and everything to get the pits out... tried must for rust but it didnt work to good..this was supose to remove the rust but it didn't some of the panels are pitted but there is still alot of metal what can i do???
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1952 f100 pickup sandblasting panels
With the heavy gauge of these old trucks, I don't think you will have too much to worry about as far as denting goes especially with non-commercial type equipment. Deforming metal because of heat and pressure is more of a problem with later model trucks and cars.
Keep the nozzle at about a 45 degree angle to the surface and don't use any more air than is necessary and you should have no problem.
There has been a lot written on sandblasting in the bodyworks forum and also in the garage and workshop forum. Do a search on both and I think most of your concerns and questions will be answered.
Keep the nozzle at about a 45 degree angle to the surface and don't use any more air than is necessary and you should have no problem.
There has been a lot written on sandblasting in the bodyworks forum and also in the garage and workshop forum. Do a search on both and I think most of your concerns and questions will be answered.
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1952 f100 pickup sandblasting panels
I blasted an entire '71 and most of my '62 and haven't had a problem with blasting yet. ('cept maybe for having to buy a bigger compressor ) You really can't hurt this old metal with noncommercial blasting equipment. Stick with # 4 or 5 grade sand and around 85-90lbs pressure and you should be good to go.
Tyson
Tyson
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1952 f100 pickup sandblasting panels
Originally posted by 62stepside
I blasted an entire '71 and most of my '62 and haven't had a problem with blasting yet. ('cept maybe for having to buy a bigger compressor ) You really can't hurt this old metal with noncommercial blasting equipment. Stick with # 4 or 5 grade sand and around 85-90lbs pressure and you should be good to go.
Tyson
I blasted an entire '71 and most of my '62 and haven't had a problem with blasting yet. ('cept maybe for having to buy a bigger compressor ) You really can't hurt this old metal with noncommercial blasting equipment. Stick with # 4 or 5 grade sand and around 85-90lbs pressure and you should be good to go.
Tyson
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