to BLAST or not to BLAST??????

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May 9, 2004 | 03:26 PM

DnB TeK

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to BLAST or not to BLAST??????

BLASTING it is....check out my first attempt to sand blast a valve cover...

valve cover didn't look good when i received it

during the process

halfway through

final outcome

overall turned out really good, now it's ready to be painted..

enjoy!!!!!

May 9, 2004 | 03:36 PM

Code Blue

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (DnB TeK)

looks good, i wish i had a media blasting cabinet hehe

May 9, 2004 | 03:40 PM

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (DnB TeK)

nice job...now can I send you my rims for you to sand blast them???

May 9, 2004 | 03:53 PM

WhiteEK

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looks good.

May 9, 2004 | 03:59 PM

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How smooth is the cover after you sandblast it like that? Does it need more prepwork or is it ready to shoot like that?

May 9, 2004 | 04:20 PM

MissLady

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looks good!

May 9, 2004 | 04:21 PM

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May 9, 2004 | 04:22 PM

B_CRUZ!

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (DnB TeK)

leave it blasted.

May 9, 2004 | 04:26 PM

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (b cruz)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b cruz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">leave it blasted.

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I concur.

May 9, 2004 | 04:39 PM

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92HB_HB

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (tegunderpressure)

That was my LS valve cover.. hehe..

its kinda weird seeing it like that now..

I've got another one if anyone else is interested..

May 9, 2004 | 05:01 PM

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DnB TeK

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (DnB TeK)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EKchump »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How smooth is the cover after you sandblast it like that? Does it need more prepwork or is it ready to shoot like that?</TD></TR></TABLE>

the sand that was used was a fine type...it may need to be prep for paint

May 9, 2004 | 05:04 PM

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (DnB TeK)

What kind of finish are you going with?

May 9, 2004 | 07:56 PM

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eJone powereD

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (DnB TeK)

glad u sand blasted that puppy

...that thing looked horrible before

May 9, 2004 | 08:14 PM

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (JDmEGmaniac)

looks good w/o paint, the way it is!

May 9, 2004 | 08:16 PM

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Re: (WhiteEK)

good work

May 9, 2004 | 08:18 PM

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (2ndchancehonda)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2ndchancehonda »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good w/o paint, the way it is!</TD></TR></TABLE>
indeed

May 9, 2004 | 08:19 PM

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Re: (Dj Villain)

Clean.

May 9, 2004 | 08:36 PM

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (DnB TeK)

Lookin good!!

May 9, 2004 | 08:39 PM

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (DnB TeK)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DnB TeK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

the sand that was used was a fine type...it may need to be prep for paint

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180grit sand paper, and a dremel as smooth as a babies ***!

May 10, 2004 | 02:01 AM

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (SIRIUS)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIRIUS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What kind of finish are you going with?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i dunno yet!!!!

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2ndchancehonda »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good w/o paint, the way it is!</TD></TR></TABLE>

this is an option, leave it like it is....

May 10, 2004 | 05:14 AM

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (DnB TeK)

Leave it with that nice finish

Looks like fun too

May 10, 2004 | 05:35 AM

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (Ki3t)

just polish it

May 10, 2004 | 05:36 AM

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bluemild85

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (DnB TeK)

looks good, now you just gotta paint it

May 10, 2004 | 08:46 AM

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Re: to BLAST or not to BLAST?????? (b cruz)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b cruz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">leave it blasted.

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