johnH20
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| posted on 11/3/10 at 08:14 PM |
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Al inlet manifold blast cleaning
Hi, not sure where to post this. I am building a cut and shut ali inlet manifold from two parts , one new one used. I want to achieve a unified
appearance. What is the best process and sequence - sand, bead, other(?) blasting before or after welding. Any suggestions welcome.
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blakep82
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| posted on 11/3/10 at 08:18 PM |
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bead/sand/media blasting won't really remove the weld showing. it will remove the metal off the weld and the parts of the manifold, just giving
a really clean weld.
edit sorry, i get you know, blast before the weld to give a good clean finish to weld together. if you want it so it doesn't look like its been
welded, then it'll be trick to get the welds sanded down though
[Edited on 11/3/10 by blakep82]
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steve m
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| posted on 11/3/10 at 08:27 PM |
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stick it in the dishwasher
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johnH20
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| posted on 11/3/10 at 08:59 PM |
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Thanks, I am really looking to get rid of the oxidation on the old part, not disguise the weld. I have an ace welder and that will look beautiful!
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austin man
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| posted on 11/3/10 at 09:47 PM |
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stainless steel brush then weld
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britishtrident
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| posted on 12/3/10 at 08:32 AM |
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Leave it in a solution of boiled up Rhubarb leaves ( Oxalic Acid)
 
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NS Dev
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| posted on 12/3/10 at 09:18 AM |
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Glass bead blast, no real comparison other than aqua blasting which is the same but wet!
Here's a Rover v8 injection inlet that had been bead blasted (by me), unfortunately have no "before" shots but it was crusty!
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 14/3/10 at 03:23 AM |
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Do a search for Soda Blaster....
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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