Re: Sandblasting

["amc74hornet" <amc74hornet@xxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "hh7x@xxxx" <hh7x@xxxx> wrote:
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> Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 13:26:06 EST
> From: Plumpy72@xxxx
> Subject: Re: DEPRESSION!!!!!
> 
> Sorry about the blank message.......mouse problems.
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> Lately, I have been fabricating interior windshield and rear hatch
> trim. Since the top is chopped, none of the factory pieces fit. I 
> have
> had to do a lot of cutting, fitting, welding and grinding. I learned 
> a
> long time ago to measure twice and cut once. Last weekend I cut and
> welded the rear hatch glass trim. It came out looking pretty good.
> 
> I have been looking for someone in my area to sandblast my stainless
> trim pieces. The trim will be painted black so I want to have a good
> surface for the primer to stick to. I sprayed a little self etching
> primer on the rear wing and the upper windshield. It looked okay but 
> I
> would rather rely on the rougher texture from the sand blasting. I
> just don't want the piece to be hit with a 150psi blasting nozzle.
> Hopefully I'll find someone willing to turn the pressure down to
> prevent warping.
> 
> I have vacation scheduled for the first week of December. I am 
> looking
> forward to spending time in the garage.
> 
> Ya'll be good!
> Rick
> 
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> 
> Look in the Yellow Pages - and find your local 
> Grave Stone Representative .
> 
> He works with various Grits of Blast Media.
> 
> They also have what they term as ' Dust ' -
> which is the Blast Media that has been used
> repeatedly & now is a fine dust Blast material .
> 
> These guys sometimes have blast cabinets - which is
> the way to go with the trim Items .
> 
> Since these Artisans handle all the Lettering on 
> Grave Markers / Head Stones - they are expert
> as to what it takes to bring about the ' Perfect Surface '
> for Texture or Ahdeasion of your Black Paint .
> 
> Check out the Black Paint used on the 1970 AAR 'Cuda /.
> 
> This is the 'Shadow Mask ' paint used by MoPar - stands up
> pretty well .
> 
> 
> 
> Brien.
> NEW YORK

Also be prepared to pay 75$ + an hour. That's what the local tomb stone guy by me wanted 5 years ago.
"Doc"