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Proper prep for blasting?

Started by AdmiralKit, October 05, 2013, 10:17:31 PM

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AdmiralKit

October 05, 2013, 10:17:31 PM
Hey all, been a while since I've been around.  I've got a motor torn apart that I'm getting ready for a professional blasting job to clean it up before painting, and wanted to know if standard painting tape was the best material to be covering everything up with or if I would want to use something a bit more rugged since I'm going to be getting it blasted first.  Any advice on the best way to do this would be appreciated.

ducpainter

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October 06, 2013, 03:40:24 AM
Regular masking tape won't hold up.

2 layers of duct tape will. Get it off as soon as possible to avoid a gummy mess.
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SpikeC

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October 06, 2013, 03:09:40 PM
 Back in the old days we used lead tape for blasting, butt I doubt if you can even get that stuff anymore.
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October 08, 2013, 09:25:23 AM
I have used gaffers tape for a lot of blasting, doesn't goo up and protects well, use a couple layers.  There are bad gaffer tape companies but the best is Permacel.  Get the black and then you can use it for a thousand other projects. It is a bit pricey but once you get a roll you will find it is worth it for a bunch of stuff.
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ducatiz

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October 08, 2013, 11:06:56 AM
Bead or soda?

I never cover with soda blasting, just blow and rinse it off.
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