Painted to Polished
Jul 10, 2021 | 02:41 PM
#31
100% Redneck
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From: MAGA COUNTRY
Sandblasting is fun to me, I like watching all the particles bounce off and strip the stuff down. It is cool in a tard way I guess. Also siphon type but I have a 25 gallon compressor so it is a bit less tedious.
I have never heard of Screech Powers, you have an inordinate amount of pop cultural knowledge. Especially with that “Just be legends” thing from fyre festival haha. I did look him up though that is sad to hear.
I have never heard of Screech Powers, you have an inordinate amount of pop cultural knowledge. Especially with that “Just be legends” thing from fyre festival haha. I did look him up though that is sad to hear.
Using a pressure blaster with a constant 175psi air supply has the sand going everywhere but gets the job done quickly. Going through a humid hot work day with sand in every body orifice really sucks lol. My 80 gallon 175psi two stage compressor has a hard time keeping up when sandblasting. 25 gallons at probably 125psi max probably struggled quite a bit keeping the pressure up.
Welcome to my world... body/paint is the absolute dirtiest in all of automotive, but also the most rewarding seeing the final product.
Jul 10, 2021 | 02:44 PM
#32
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Shlumpt
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From: Shlumpt, TX
Oh most certainly. I like using building stuff with wood but I framed houses for a hot Texan summer and after that I didn’t even wanna touch a nail gun lol
The final product is the best part though you are absolutely right.
The final product is the best part though you are absolutely right.
Jul 20, 2021 | 07:03 AM
#35
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Shlumpt
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From: Shlumpt, TX
1500 grit hand sand first and then I have two bars of jewelers rouge that will be used with a drill. I thought about maybe trying out the brown bar alone cause that one is the cutter and then doing the white without sanding but I think I will sand
Jul 20, 2021 | 07:50 AM
#37
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Shlumpt
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Haha I could maybe do one wheel a day after work. I'd be very optimistic in saying I can do two. I didn't have time yesterday to start but I do have everything ready to go. I may take some time and walk down to the shop after work today and try and polish one. I still don't have a sealant which makes me a little worried but I have not really found anything incredible. Everybody complains about all of them lol
Probably gonna need more sandpaper....
Probably gonna need more sandpaper....
Jul 20, 2021 | 08:09 AM
#39
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Shlumpt
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I think you could but the problem there is that it will dull the finish a lot and so that is the only issue there. I think I am just going to have to keep up with the wheels hardcore.
