Let the blasting begin!

[DCrippa]

That's good to know - I was wondering if it could be re-used. The frame isn't that bad at all it just looks it's age - as for the spots that may have some age grime & rust they could be sanded down by hand I imagine. I've just seen how much of a difference a nice paint job on the frame does for the overall clean look of some of these builds and I now want the same - granted my motor will be no where near as nice/clean nor will it compliment the paint job but whatever... First I gotta get her to turn over - so all this is kinda daydreaming...

 

[sparki]

Especially when I turn the frame over and don't hear any loose rust rolling around.

in that case all is good.... all i can tell you is that on a number of the bikes i've worked on over the years have been rather "rattly" from the inside and that dipping has sorted them out nicely... clearly this isn't the way YOU want to go but as i mentioned in my previous post, there are options available should anyone else wonder in the future....

maybe the UK's glorious weather isn't that condusive to keeping 30 year old mild steel in tip-top condition

 

[sparki]

Sandblasting not only removes rust and paint, it also gives the metal some "tooth", which is an ideal surface to paint on.

you are absolutely correct.... but so will any half decent primer after a dippin'

Sure, you could dip the frame in acid to eat off all the paint/rust, but as already noted it will remove the VIN label too

again, absolutely correct.... everything will be gone. but as i mentioned in my previous post.... there are options available and should anyone else in the future need this information they'll know what the options are. clearly the op wants to keep this particular sticker so this option isn't available to him

As far as cleaning inside the tubes, there are very few open tubes on a GS frame so I don't think this is detail is significant.

i wish someone had told my katana frame this all those years ago.... i guess the UK isn't as forgiving, climate wise, as sunny california

 

[rustybronco]

On your mark... get set...

 

[chuck hahn]

Remember.....blast it early in the AM so it can be wiped down and primered all in the same process so theres no chance of flash rust. Once you start have everything ready in production line fashion...

 

[rustybronco]

How about a shot standing back so we can see that "booth".

I stood it on end and added plastic sheeting to the back of it. it works pretty good at containing the media.

if only I would quit overheating my 1 HP compressor, the blasting might go a bit faster.

 

[chuck hahn]

Thought your buddy Brian had a bigger shop sized compressor.

 

[Gonzo]

Ah it's too bad you weren't closer Rusty. The neighbor gal is having a garage sale and she has a good size compressor for sale. I was tempted to pick it up myself just to have a back up.

 

[rustybronco]

Thanks Gonzo,

I have a 120v 1 HP craftsman twin and a 220v 2 hp craftsman twin. the 2HP one of my children bashed the start cap in when trying to get it to start. (it had a bad check valve in the tank) I have a upright 60(??) gallon twin that was given to me I need to pick up and I have access to many more, one of which is the one Chuck mentioned. the problem here is, I haven't ran 220 out to the garage yet to run anything larger. so you see, it isn't the the lack of a larger compressor, it's I'm a glutton for punishment!

 

[dueller]

I stood it on end and added plastic sheeting to the back of it. it works pretty good at containing the media.

if only I would quit overheating my 1 HP compressor, the blasting might go a bit faster.

/QUOTE]

1HP?!?! Wow...that answers my question of what you are using ) I have a 5HP. From what I know, sandblasting takes ALOT of volume. No wonder it's overheating lol

 

[rustybronco]

Yes, if it runs for 30-45 minutes straight the motor will go into thermal shutdown. it's not one of those new oil-less compressors so it can take it... (or at least I hope so)

 

[rustybronco]

So far so good! I'm running a fan at the old beast, which allows me to run it for about 1/2 hour then a 15 minute cool down period. works out well and gives me a chance to cool off in this 90+ degree heat.

It's about 60 percent finished.

I'm going to bring the frame in the house tonight to keep it from flash rusting. the way things are going, most likely it will be tomorrow before I get a chance to shoot it. it's hard to keep a wet on wet coat when it's 90+ outside. tomorrow I'll hit it with a wash primer which should give me a day or so before I have to epoxy primer it.

 

[Matchless]

For some reason we cannot see imageshack pictures. I can just see the frog in a box and it says I must be registered to see the picture and logged in.
Unfortunately cannot appreciate your efforts yet!

 

[rustybronco]

Then I'll just have to send them to you!

Andre, Nancy said, I had to pick the hottest day of the year to do this... I think she may be right.

 

[Tech73]

I just bought that sandblaster from HF and was wondering how good it was. I bought the glass media to do the engine and frame. I've never spray painted anything and was going to do it with a rattle can. What type of primer (can) is best?

Looks good

 

[Nessism]

Looking good Dale. You are gifted with patients my friend.

 

[rustybronco]

Everyone will have their own opinion of which is best. if you were to do rattle can primer, I would find someone that will put a two part primer into a spray can and do it that way. barring that, I think Duplicolor makes a nice etching primer and it's easy to find. just remember to scuff it real well before topcoating or paint won't stick very well to it.

do a search for Dupli-Color DAP1690

 

[rustybronco]

Looking good Dale. You are gifted with patients my friend.

Ed, and to think all along I thought it was stupidity?
this is definitely the hard way to do it. using an undersized compressor, a cheep sand blaster plus it's 93 in the shade.

Tech73,
That HF blaster is ok for a one time use, but it's a bit slow. if you were to need a sand blaster for more than a one off project, I would spend the money and buy a real one.

I guess I'm one that says you can do things with minimal outlay of funds. well, if need be that is!

Andre, here you go...
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/rustybronco/IMG_2472.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/rustybronco/PICT3068.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/rustybronco/PICT3071.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/rustybronco/IMG_2478.jpg

 

[Matchless]

Dale,
You have done quite a bit already it seems. Once you have that frame primed its going to look so good you will really feel motivated to do the rest properly as well (as you intended anyway). That "greenhouse" must be making it extra hot in there at times! Keep
I can also see that you are going to put some decent stuff on there! Are you going for a high gloss black or a satin black?
We have just had some warm days here as well at 25 C in the middle of the winter. Two weeks ago I was burning the fireplace at night!
Enjoy!

 

[rustybronco]

Andre, per Ed's recommendation , it will be PPG concept SSU in a gloss black.