AlexXtreme
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| posted on 27/7/16 at 07:39 AM |
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Chassis touch-up..
Although in general pain on my chassis is in good nick, I have a number of small areas where I have rust esp around the areas such as welded joints
and where there has been stone impacts (it was finished in the 90's so the paint has done pretty well!). The plan is to locally clean up these
areas, removing any loose paint and then treat them with POR15 (after degreasing etc).
I am all up for buying tools to help me do this type of nasty jobs. Any suggestion?? As I hope this is a one off so I was thinking of this tool
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-79340-230-Volt-Multitool-Accessories/dp/B000ELJ0HY/ref=pd_ybh_a_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5S0YFJN7G36AXFRE8CGH
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I already have a grinder so could buy disks for this if there is anything suitable
Alex
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Slimy38
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| posted on 27/7/16 at 08:03 AM |
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I'd go for a wire wheel or cup brush in a grinder rather than a Dremel.
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AlexXtreme
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| posted on 27/7/16 at 08:07 AM |
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Hi Slim38, have one of those - thanks!
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AlexXtreme
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| posted on 27/7/16 at 11:39 AM |
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looking at what I have to clean up around the rear axle trailing arms and other similar areas, the access is not that good and cup brush / wire wheel
will not get in there....
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Dean m
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| posted on 27/7/16 at 12:57 PM |
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I know some people love them but for some reason I have never really got on with my multi tool and it just sits in its box.
As slimy38 says I would use wire wheel or poly abrasive disc if you had enough access.
My choice in restricted access areas is a black and decker rotary file, you can easily fit different grades of sanding belts to it. Although it
probably does need a bit more access than a multitool.
http://www.axminster.co.uk/black-decker-ka900e-powerfile-701847?gclid=CLm0w67Xk84CFQgz0wodDNgOaQ
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Slimy38
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| posted on 27/7/16 at 01:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dean m
I know some people love them but for some reason I have never really got on with my multi tool and it just sits in its box.
As slimy38 says I would use wire wheel or poly abrasive disc if you had enough access.
My choice in restricted access areas is a black and decker rotary file, you can easily fit different grades of sanding belts to it. Although it
probably does need a bit more access than a multitool.
http://www.axminster.co.uk/black-decker-ka900e-powerfile-701847?gclid=CLm0w67Xk84CFQgz0wodDNgOaQ
My powerfile is my go-to tool for pretty much anything. Smoothing metal edges? Check. Tidying up rust? Check. Trimming fingernails? Check.
I used to think it was an optional extra that could be covered by any tools, but I have absolutely no regrets buying one.
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AlexXtreme
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| posted on 27/7/16 at 01:29 PM |
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the power file looks the business... :-) and will get to most areas. any suggestion of which grit paper to get?
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Slimy38
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| posted on 27/7/16 at 02:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by AlexXtreme
the power file looks the business... :-) and will get to most areas. any suggestion of which grit paper to get?
I tend to use 60 grit for everything. Rust just needs a gentle touch, grinding out a birdp00p weld takes a few seconds.
The main thing is to buy belts of good quality, as the cheaper ones break at the seam. I was recommended this guy on Ebay;
BLACK& DECKER powerfile belts 60 grit 13 x 451 correct size (20)BRILLIANT JOINT
They're not the cheapest but I've only ever had one belt break (I pressed too hard on a sharp metal edge and it cut it to shreds).
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AlexXtreme
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| posted on 27/7/16 at 03:00 PM |
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Thanks Slim38!
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