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GordoSD

02-26-2007 08:42:58

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I didn't get a chance to reply before the thread got to page 3. Anyway, that's great work on the H. I do the same thing, using flap wheels on a 41/2 grinder. I get them free so I love using them up. But you want to get those polished parts primed as soon as you can or you will need to go back with metal prep to get minute rust off. Use a good epoxy primer if you don't expect to topcoat right away. It is truly water and stain proof, which those 'primer surfacers' are not. When you are ready to topcoat you can paint right over the cast pieces that are epoxy primered. but you will have to use primer/surfacer on the tin to build a perfect base before painting . I polished my frame rails like that,off the tractor so no bolts to work around. 40 grit then 80 grit. Shot them with e-primer,light block sand, then 4 coats of surfacer. Block sanded, 4 more coats, blocked one last time. They look like a granite kitchen counter, smooooth.

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GordoSD

02-27-2007 04:39:49

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Re: H progress Indiana Red in reply to GordoSD, 02-26-2007 08:42:58

BEST: The serious auto restorers use the large chemical bath facilities. Complete frame or auto body can go in there. No sand in any crevice. But only major cities have them. Better: Sandblast. The tin on a tractor will take the most severe blaster out there. Small cities have comercial blasters that will do the job for you. Get the tires off, duct tape anything you don't want blasted (0r remove) and trailer the tractor to his location. Good: 7 inch body shop grinder, followed up with 4 1/2 inch elec angle grinder with 40 and 80 grit flap wheels. Them liquid metal prep.
Anytime you go down to bare metal you need to prime it immediately. Basic primer OK if you are indoors, and will paint within a week. Epoxy primer required if working outdoors, or painting is to be done later than a week. Filling for smoothness on tin,to be done with primer-surfacer over the epoxy.

Gordo

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duckrock

02-26-2007 10:54:15

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Stripping question in reply to GordoSD, 02-26-2007 08:42:58

Went back to check out the pics. What method do you guys prefer to strip down to bare metal?

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IndianaRed

02-26-2007 19:06:34

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Re: Stripping question in reply to duckrock, 02-26-2007 10:54:15

I'm not experienced enough to know. I had a grinding wheel and sander handy, then used a twisted-wire wheel to smooth it out. But again, I'm a complete amature and should check the archives, lots of info in there.

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