tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post1254125659133768409..comments2023-05-28T06:54:50.888-04:00Comments on 1968 Mustang Fastback Resurrection: Blasting Offdeo1929http://www.blogger.com/profile/06637879831843277574noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-51690825628277720822012-07-25T11:33:11.764-04:002012-07-25T11:33:11.764-04:00Actually, the "bounce back" of media was...Actually, the "bounce back" of media was pretty minimal. I was careful to note which way I was pointing the nozzle and did have a full face shield for the tight places where the media did rebound. I'm thinking about having another blasting session and do the inside from the rear passenger area to the back of the trunk. I'm weighing the wire wheel vs. going through the mess again since it's not that big of an area.<br /><br />I did get the trunk drop off ordered from CJ Pony Parts. How convenient they had 20% off to the end of the month! : )deo1929https://www.blogger.com/profile/06637879831843277574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-45742903715009818802012-07-24T12:06:23.758-04:002012-07-24T12:06:23.758-04:00That explains a lot. I too have received blog com...That explains a lot. I too have received blog comment emails from Google only to go to my blog and not see them. I think that Google has some kind of over-zealous spam filter running.<br /><br />The media blast job looks great and I think you've saved yourself a lot of time and hassle (with the exception of the mess) by blasting instead of wire wheel. I wish I could have done the same with the underside of the rear of my car as well as the engine compartment (and possibly under the dash if possible). I've read that a fresh air hood helps deal with much of the discomfort of media blasting and protects your entire face from ricochets. Nice work though, I'm jealous! :-)A. Olshovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228608173880543937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-37543242874539540642012-07-24T11:48:39.994-04:002012-07-24T11:48:39.994-04:00Alex, for some reason, I got the email of your pos...Alex, for some reason, I got the email of your post but it didn't show up here. You may want to try again.deo1929https://www.blogger.com/profile/06637879831843277574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-34348363224852033712012-07-23T20:20:42.118-04:002012-07-23T20:20:42.118-04:00I don't know Dennis. I'm thinking that an...I don't know Dennis. I'm thinking that anything is better than the wire wheel of death. Refilling the pressure pot every 5 minutes can't be much fun but I really hate using the angle grinder. I guess the only difference between your setup and what I might consider if I had a better working area would be a fresh air hood so's the media doesn't ping me to death but I certainly would have liked to try my hand at blasting the rear floor to trunk transition hump, the engine compartment, and under the dash (if a fresh air hood could fit under there). Nice work though. I think you saved a LOT of time and self-abuse doing it the way you did.A. Olshovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228608173880543937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-24797697274683580782012-07-23T08:26:39.178-04:002012-07-23T08:26:39.178-04:00Hey Sven, Thanks for the tip on undercoating. I ...Hey Sven, Thanks for the tip on undercoating. I never would have though of using my air chisel/hammer. I'll need to see if I can get a wide blade for it. I have a hand-held chisel that's 4" wide, but I don't think it would work as well as the air powered one. I'll definitely check into it!deo1929https://www.blogger.com/profile/06637879831843277574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-42675567763100625142012-07-22T22:25:42.766-04:002012-07-22T22:25:42.766-04:00Dennis,
Well done on all that blasting. Have I e...Dennis,<br /><br />Well done on all that blasting. Have I ever mentioned how much I hate sandblasting? But you sure have to admit it works well for the kind of work you are tackling.<br /><br />The indercoating removal is no big deal. I have a technique that works great and you can get it done with tools you may already have. Check it wout here:<br /><br />http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/2010/12/some-simple-but-effective-restoration.html<br /><br />Careful with that heat!SW Pruetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833091216176215652noreply@blogger.com