Some of the various materials used in media blasting include, soda and bead blasting, aluminum oxide blasting, walnut shells, and corn meal. Even ice and dry ice can be used for rust removal and sand blasting effects on surfaces.
The benefits of these media blasting materials for rust removal and sand blasting is sometimes obvious and sometimes not.
Although there are several different powder formulations used by the powder coating industry, three types of powder are predominantly used to coat automotive components.
Standard polyester: Standard polyester is an all-around powder for indoor and outdoor use and was one of the first formulated powders that coaters used for automotive applications – it is also the most economical powder to spray.
1. Remove anything not intended to be powder coated. Besides removing stuff you don’t want coated (since powder coating involves time in an oven near 400 degrees F) you’ll want to remove anything plastic or rubber, bearings, plated components, or other temperature-sensitive pieces.
If you need to really get rid of that rust, grease, dirt, oil and road grime – or prepare that fresh new metal for priming and painting – you are going to need to blast that vehicle.
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You’ve saved and searched for years, and now it’s finally time to buy that 1971 Chevy Chevelle. But even if this is just your weekend ride, you still need car insurance coverage with property damage liability for your pride and joy.
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Saying you have a classic or collector car is just a fancy way of saying it’s really old, right? Not even close! Like fine wines, classic cars have much more to them than age alone. We’ll differentiate between several makes and models and serve up insurance tips unique to your automotive palette.
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Sandblasting is sometimes referred to as media blasting, because of the variety of media that can be used in the process. Light rust or thin paint can usually be removed by spraying abrasive media made with plastic beads or walnut shells.
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Glass and ceramic coatings are the latest and most revolutionary way to protect the paint on your vehicle on the market today. Using nanotechnology, these coatings bind to the surface creating an extremely durable and protective layer. Separating your vehicles paint and interior surfaces from the harsh elements of the environment. Continue reading Let It Shine! Taking Care of Your Paint’s Finish
Classic cars require a very different auto insurance. Most policies require that your classic car be used on a very limited basis, such as for exhibitions, car shows, or car club activities, as opposed to a daily driving vehicle. Some packages, however, do allow you to drive five or six thousand miles yearly, whereas other policies don’t allow you to use the car for daily driving whatsoever.
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Unlike more modern automobiles, classics may qualify for less expensive insurance than traditional insurance products because the vehicles are driven less frequently, limiting their liability exposure, and most classic car owners treat their cars especially well.