Need petrol compressor for sandblasting project

[DrGonzoPOW]

i got to hull and immingham a fair bit with work. Where can i get some from there ??

 

[brightspark]

i got to hull and immingham a fair bit with work. Where can i get some from there ??[/QUOTE look up scangrit on google

 

[DrGonzoPOW]

Nice one, ill give them a ring tomora. Do the sell to the public ??

Couple of update pics on the cabinet here from today. Got the gloves in and a handy coffee jar cover for the light

 

[brightspark]

yes i think so

 

[DrGonzoPOW]

Whats the deal with oilers/lubricators ?? I bought a filter-regulator from machine mart to use with the sandblaster. I assume you only need an oiler if your running air tools ? And if i did get one could it be used with the sandblaster connected ? Ta

 

[brightspark]

Whats the deal with oilers/lubricators ?? I bought a filter-regulator from machine mart to use with the sandblaster. I assume you only need an oiler if your running air tools ? And if i did get one could it be used with the sandblaster connected ? Ta

only if u didnt fill it with oil would be ok . there a bit pointless for ocasional use . cant u take it back and get just a filter regulator??

 

[DrGonzoPOW]

I only bought the filter/regulator mate as i didnt think an oiler would be a good idea with a pressure pot. I do want to run air tools from the comp too. Would it be a better idea running a seperate line for that ? Cheers

 

[brightspark]

dont waste your money on one. otherwise u need a seperate airline for tools . just give the airtools 3 drops of 3 in one oil before starting to use them .then a drop and quick run when u finish .:it stops the bearings rusting up if theres any moisture left in them

 

[DrGonzoPOW]

We've been having a play around with the compressor, sandblasting gear and spray guns and it all seems to be working nicely. I have a couple of old aluminium manifolds and rocker covers im wanting to blast and spray. We did a test on one with some high temp stuff from halfords and it turned out really nice but from what ive read aluminium is a pain to paint properly. Would i get away with using the high temp stuff straight onto a blasted surface (which looks pretty sweet to me) or will it inevitably turn into a mess once in use on an engine ?? Cheers

 

[brightspark]

We've been having a play around with the compressor, sandblasting gear and spray guns and it all seems to be working nicely. I have a couple of old aluminium manifolds and rocker covers im wanting to blast and spray. We did a test on one with some high temp stuff from halfords and it turned out really nice but from what ive read aluminium is a pain to paint properly. Would i get away with using the high temp stuff straight onto a blasted surface (which looks pretty sweet to me) or will it inevitably turn into a mess once in use on an engine ?? Cheers

blast it and 2k etch prime it . then coat with high temp paint

 

[DrGonzoPOW]

Will the primer withstand the high temps too ? Cheers

 

[brightspark]

Will the primer withstand the high temps too ? Cheers

on an inlet manifold and rockerbox cover it will

 

[DrGonzoPOW]

what kind of etch primer do i need. There seem to be many conflicting views on which type to get? I need it in tins preferably to use with the spray gun. Does anyone know a good place to buy from ? Ta

 

[brightspark]

what kind of etch primer do i need. There seem to be many conflicting views on which type to get? I need it in tins preferably to use with the spray gun. Does anyone know a good place to buy from ? Ta

get the 2k acid etch it can be sprayed or hand painted on without brushmarks shop around or someone might know on here where u can obtain cheaply i did hear £15 ish