Essential prep tools??
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Essential prep tools??
Hi,
As weather permits, I'm going to start getting my F-1 ready to paint. The body is pretty solid but I do have some surface rust to remove and a few spots that will need to be patched.
My question is about tools, or more precisely, what are the essential air / power tools needed to handle this type of prep? I have the welding covered but what is best for cutting out the rusted areas and some of the initial sanding of surface rust.
Thanks in advance for any advice. (I did a search before posting this question but didn't find enough information).
As weather permits, I'm going to start getting my F-1 ready to paint. The body is pretty solid but I do have some surface rust to remove and a few spots that will need to be patched.
My question is about tools, or more precisely, what are the essential air / power tools needed to handle this type of prep? I have the welding covered but what is best for cutting out the rusted areas and some of the initial sanding of surface rust.
Thanks in advance for any advice. (I did a search before posting this question but didn't find enough information).
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From: Portland Oregon
I am not sure exactly what you are going to do but a DA (double
acting) sander is often a weapon of choice. Be aware as always you get what you pay for. Look at control (rpm), ease of use (
does it feel right..can you feather edge) and noise.
They have sticky paper types and velcrow stick pads. I
have used both..both work good.
Good Luck!
acting) sander is often a weapon of choice. Be aware as always you get what you pay for. Look at control (rpm), ease of use (
does it feel right..can you feather edge) and noise.
They have sticky paper types and velcrow stick pads. I
have used both..both work good.
Good Luck!
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From: Hesperia CA
I like cut off wheels in either air or electric flavored tools. I've used them in my DeWalt 4 1/2" angle grinder and in an air dremel with a 1/4" arbor. Now that I think about it I have a cutoff wheel for my circular saw too! That's a little extreme tho.
The only thing I have against them is they don't last too long. I needed 2 to cut a little over 12 ft of .070 not long ago.
On the plus side they're real easy to cut a straight line with and nuthin' ever warps.
The only thing I have against them is they don't last too long. I needed 2 to cut a little over 12 ft of .070 not long ago.
On the plus side they're real easy to cut a straight line with and nuthin' ever warps.
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From: Aviano AB, Italy
for cutting out the rusted area's if it's just a coroded hole then you can use a drill and a #30 drill bit chain drill around it pull the corroded piece out with a pair of pliers then use a rotary file in the drill to clean the edge of the metal up and go about the rest of your repair
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Just my opinion, but If I were in your position, I would definitely have plans of getting a sand blaster. They certainly have their place as far as I'm concerned. Good luck with your project.
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