Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Stripping paint from plastic Headlight doors?

[Todd Tomason <jayscore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've heard of this too.  TP Tools actually has walnut shells listed in their 
catalog as a blast media.  They also offer both plastic and glass beads.

Todd

On Monday 10 July 2006 00:21, William Renshaw wrote:
> This may sound like I am off my rocker and just totally off the wall.
> Bradley is right about bead blasting off the paint, but I know of a guy who
> makes dentures for a living and he recomended to me one time to try crushed
> walnut shells instead of glass beads. Low pressure and crushed walnut
> shells do wonders for the plastic and enamel on dentures. Not only does it
> take off the glue and crap, but the walnut shells actually polish. I
> thought of purchasing his old blaster that he had made, but he wanted to
> much for it. A good sheet metal shop can make a small blaster for around
> 300 to 350 bucks, depending on the size the more expensive the cost to make
> one. Sounds crazy but crushed walnut shells do work also.
>
>
>
> Bill Renshaw Lewiston Idaho
> AKA Brother B.
> As always....Keep on a Ramblin'!!
> 1973 Gremlin X "clone" (project)
> 1970 Original Hornet "plain jane"
> 1974 Matador Coupe "Parts car"
>


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