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CNKS
05-30-2006 19:54:31
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Re: Question From the Extreme Novice in reply to Lane R, 05-30-2006 18:47:54
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I agree with B-maniac, read everything you can find on this forum, it will all eventually prove useful. But, don't go wild with sandblasting. Blast only the cast or forged parts you can remove, including the wheels and rims, as the sand will get everywhere you don't want it. Also, even a small sandblaster can warp sheet metal. You can sand the sheet metal and other items such as the hydraulic lines, air cleaner, lights etc. I would chemically strip them first, then sand the underlying rust off, this will also prepare the metal for paint. Cast does not sand very well. A needle scaler is good for tight places that you can't get anything else into, but can damage metal. That leaves you with wire brushing for the cast using an angle grinder or drill. I usually use chemical stripper, then the brushes (very messy) but it gets everything off. You have to remove ALL the stripper with soap and water, etc, out of every nook and crannie, or it will literally strip your new paint. When you think you have everything clean (it won't be) use multiple applications of wax and grease remover to finish the job. It will take some time, but the Cub is a small tractor.
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