DIY sandblasting

[-ff-]

I need to get the rust of a bike frame before I can paint/ assemble it, and I'm looking for either a DIY sandblasting place, or somewhere that will do it for a comparable price. I dont have a car so Langley U Blast or equally out of the way places (read: out in the sticks) are not really an option. Anyone have any suggestions?

[stephen_c]

electric hand drill.
metal wire brush attachment.

[Senior]

Originally Posted by stephen_c

electric hand drill.
metal wire brush attachment.

Or get 3 grades of sandpaper. Rough, medium, and fine. Sand the frame down and go. Is it aluminum? If so go with a matte finish, no polish looks really good! Any questions send me a pm.

[ja_raul]

Originally Posted by -ff-

I'm looking for either a DIY sandblasting place or.....

good luck, do you even know what sandblasting is? do you know how loud it gets? do you think you would even want to attempt it yourself?

"Hay guyz im l00king for a place where i can weld my BMX and a fork, any dyi welding shops? dont worry im good"

[Goat]

coca cola and tinfoil
apply cola and rub like the bitch at the rub & tug
as long as rust isn't too severe, it works.

[-ff-]

Originally Posted by ja_raul

good luck, do you even know what sandblasting is? do you know how loud it gets? do you think you would even want to attempt it yourself?

"Hay guyz im l00king for a place where i can weld my BMX and a fork, any dyi welding shops? dont worry im good"

I'll post some pictures of the finished product when I'm done asshole.

The amount of rust I'm trying to get off of this frame, and the places it is in means that if I want a good and proper coat of paint on this when I'm finished and dont want to spend 20 hours sanding metal and breathing in rust chips I'd better do it with a more powerful tool.

[stephen_c]

from: http://www.soundrider.com/archive/MR...ng_it_down.htm

Wire Brushes & a Scotch Pad

Wire brushes and abrasive pads are our friends. They work wonders at getting rid of rust and bringing a piece back to it’s original look. When you begin the process of rust removal start with a wire brush. If it’s a tight spot, use an abrasive pad like a 3M Scotchpad.

Abrasive pads are also finer than a metal brush, so if you’re dealing with a shinny surface use the pad instead of a brush.

Use water while you work as this allows you to move the brush easier and keeps the dust level down. Wipe the part with a rag now and then, inspect and keep scrubbing until you’ve eliminated the rust.

In some case you will be able to remove the discoloration. This is typical on frames and some aluminum parts.

For frames and other parts you will eventually paint, remove as much rust with a wire brush and abrasive pad. While working with the water feel free to add a little naval jelly to the mix. And don’t forget to wear your thick gloves during this process as Naval Jelly and skin don’t mix together well.