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Dozer blade restoration
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 8:38 pm
by Shopp'n Cubs
So this blade I got has been outside for a while and is pretty rusted. What is the best way to attack it in preparation to a good paint job?
Guy
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 9:06 pm
by George Willer
Guy,
No question about it... sandblasting. Preferably by someone else, at their site. You'll get a good cleanup to bare metal without health risks and you won't have any of the mess.
The next step, although you didn't ask... I have my sandblast guy do the primer too.
I think it saves money too.
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:32 am
by Shopp'n Cubs
Thanks George, would it be a good idea to get all the nuts/bolts broken free and replaced, then give the "disassembled" blade to a sand blast guy?
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 10:12 am
by George Willer
Yes, that would be an excellent plan. Make any repairs first. If you're like me, you'll find enough other stuff to take too to make a trailer load.
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:23 pm
by Jack Donovan
Guy- Theres A place in Savege, Not far from you, Vally Equipment I think, Otherwise check with body shops, They usualy have smaller units that work good and primer and paint. "Jack" PS. I lost your Ph# ,E-mail me again.
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:32 pm
by Shopp'n Cubs
Thanks Jack, I sent you an email.