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Title: venetians Post by: robbzfc58 on September 24, 2003, 07:09:03 AM i have a set of ute venetians that need restoring . they are in good nic,but have very little paint left & are lightly coated with rust. i'm not sure if they're heavy enough for sand blasting. will caustic do them any harm.does anyone know an easy way or do i just keep rubbing?
thanks trev Title: Re: venetians Post by: fe2ek on September 24, 2003, 07:45:42 AM Ive heard bead blasting is the go(something not too fierce,such as wallnut shell?) and then get them powdercoated.
Regards Geoff Title: Re: venetians Post by: FE_UTE on September 24, 2003, 07:48:36 AM Trev, I had a set that I got off a wreck in SA sandblasted and powdercoated. They had surface rust as well. They came up very good. I asked the powdercoater if he could get them done as I did not want them damaged. I think it cost me $15.00 about 7 years ago
Title: Re: venetians Post by: Jockster on September 24, 2003, 10:24:50 AM If you are wary of having them blasted in any way, the old time restorers use a Molasses Bath to dip fragile items in and it strips the corrosion without damaging the material, you just immerse it leave it for a few days or more depending on how bad it is then lift it out and hose it off.
Cheers Jock Title: Re: venetians Post by: Sarge on September 24, 2003, 10:40:52 AM Jock has the right idea, then have them powder-coated. Many years ago had a set done for a friends EH wagon
Regards Mark Title: Re: venetians Post by: RET on September 24, 2003, 10:04:03 PM The method described here ($2) (thanks spider) might be of interest to you too.
cheers RET Title: Re: venetians Post by: Sarge on September 25, 2003, 06:18:28 AM Well there you go I have printed that one out and filed it as it could come in handy.
gee I love this place, what a wealth of information Regards Mark Title: Re: venetians Post by: robbzfc58 on September 25, 2003, 10:15:19 AM your not wrong sarge
lots of help on offer thanks to everyone for the advice i'll have a think about which way to go & let you know how i get on ;D cheers trev |