[Fwd: RE RE PAINT]

[John]

Glass bead blasting is commonly used on firearm refinishing and leaves a
smooth finish.
Haven't tried it on aluminum. Might be something to investigate.
73,
John

"charles w. morehouse" wrote:

> Subject: Re: RE RE PAINT
> Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 03:07:21 -0400
> From: "charles w. morehouse" <cwmorehouse at worldnet.att.net>
> To: "Roger A. McCarty" <rmccarty at earthlink.net>
> References: <000501be8ebb$be8701e0$0100000a at accurate-main>
>
> Hi Rodger,
> I use Klean Strip KS-3 stripper and it has never been defeated. Sand
> blasting is an option but leaves a rough serface. Sandable primer will
> fix. (automotive type). Need to get a new blaster as mine is broke,
> especially if I get into this. See your Benjamin Moore paint dealer as
> they have been very helpfull. Talk soon.
> Wayne;
> W4GBW
>
> Roger A. McCarty wrote:
> >
> > Wayne,
> >
> > Your painting tips are very much appreciated. Perhaps you
> > have some pointers for me on this problem.
> >
> > I have one unit, (actually, 3 pieces of a separates system)
> > where the factory paint was really laid on well. None of the
> > commonly available paint strippers have any effect on it
> > unless I back it with significant elbow grease. At this
> > point, I'm thinking of buying a blasting drum to either bead
> > or sand blast the paint off. Thus my question,
> >
> > Are any of these methods of stripping recommended? Do you
> > have a sure fire way of removing very old baked on paint?
> >
> > If you think it worthwhile and others would benefit, post
> > your reply to the group.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Roger KD6CC
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List
> > [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of charles w.
> > morehouse
> > Sent: Saturday, April 24, 1999 9:23 PM
> > To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV
> > Subject: RE RE PAINT
> >
> > Keepers of the green,
> > Reply to Kevin. See the PS about the wrinkle finish. If the
> > wrinkle is
> > really wiped out, strip and start with say gray wrinkle from
> > the home
> > store. Then put on the light color coats before the wrinkle
> > completly
> > dries. Remember cleaning, sanding, and preps is 90% of the
> > job. Must
> > have a clean surface. More later.
> > Wayne's Paint Shoppe;
> > W4GBW
> >
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