Re: Sandblasting/Data plates/Advice ?????

From: Sarge (micdunn@ev1.net)
Date: Mon Dec 12 2005 - 09:50:38 PST


John, Sarge here. Removal and re-riveting is the safest method. Another
method is to cover the data plate with two layers of duct tape. Blast
carefully around the edges. When you have finished sandblasting, blow air
around the edges to get the sand out. Go ahead and paint. The sticky residue
from the duct tape can be removed with goo-gone.
As far as total vehicle sandblasting goes, I've done it, and my
recommendation is if you can find a sandblasting shop that will do it for
under $800, save yourself the work and pain. Having said that, I always do
my own work, no matter how messy. But, as everyone on the list knows, Sarge
is very cheap.
Do not waste your time with a siphon blaster, there are plenty of pressure
blasters on the market for under $200. (Harbor Freight?) A 100 pound bag of
#4 blasting sand is around $3. You will probably need a half a pallet. You
are going to make an unbelievable mess, so do it outdoors well away from
anything valuable. Complete protection is necessary, long gauntlet gloves
will stop painful sand cuts. Eye protection is mandatory, also a face shield
helps. If you can get a cheap enclosed helmet, get it. I use a surplus USAF
firemans hood, hooked up to a Rigid vacuum (set on blow), with a HEPA class
5 filter. You have to have some kind of lung protection, Silicosis will not
make you happy. Some people use paper masks, I prefer a full blown chemical
and paint fume mask. A military surplus gas mask works, but you should duct
tape throwaway plastic over the eyes. That is, unless you want a new gas
mask every two hours.
Come on list, this is a subject that many of you know about, let's hear your
opinions on blasting.
Well, John, you got my two cents worth,
Happy Blasting,
Sarge

----- Original Message -----
From: <movnmanj1@aol.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] Sandblasting/Data plates/Advice ?????

> Hi guys,
> Since nobody apparently wants the old M62, I am going ahead with
> my resto/repair project. However, it will require a complete
> sandblasting and was wondering how you guys protect the data plates ?
> Removal? If so, I assume that you drill the rivets out and replace
> them with a regular pop rivet ? Any advice would be greatly
> appreciated. In fact, any do's and don'ts in regards to total vehicle
> sandblasting.
>
> Thanking all in advance,
> John



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