paint prep

[Bill Coleman AA4LR]

On 4/25/99 10:33 PM, Dick Blaney at wb8mhe at BRIGHT.NET wrote:

>The aircraft repair stations are using a new method of "blasting" paint from
>aluminum surfaces, using ground up polyethelyne plastics, (recycled plastic
>milk jugs).  Supposedly, all paint and sureface corrosion is removed without
>even leaving a mark on the polished metal underneith.  I haven't seen it
>used, but I wonder if this may have some use in rig refinishing.  Anyone
>familiar with the process?

I've also heard of blasting with ordinary baking soda. It works well,
doesn't erode metals or plastics, and isn't particularly corrosive. It
also washes off with water and is non-toxic.

Of course, you need pounds and pounds of the stuff....



Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at radio.org
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
            -- Wilbur Wright, 1901

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