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I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« on: July 01, 2013, 07:40:34 PM »
...not only is it a tedious job, it's also almost impossible to get a perfect result with all the edges, corners and nicks on coindoors.......I think I'm going to give this a try.....

http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-the-cheap/soda_blaster/


http://www.garagenight.tv/diy-soda-blasting-build-your-own-rig-cheap/


Already got a compressor so this looks cheap,easy and safe.....

Lets find the parts....
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2013, 07:44:58 PM »
never had to sand a coin door, i'm glad that "my" power-coater does the job for me!!! 8)
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2013, 09:05:57 PM »
The powder coater I've been to for the Galaxian parts is way too expensive. Shame I don't live closer to yours.....

I think I found a friend from a friend who does spray-painting but to be honest, with the expensive Rustoleum spray cans I get a perfect result. It's the sanding that I look up to.

I hope my compressor will be strong enough...they advise a 25 gallon, I think mine is just about 8 or so.... but with the price of the parts (already got the nozzle) it's worth a shot...
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2013, 11:49:14 PM »
Mmmmh, interesting!
I might give it a try too sometimes, thanks for the tip.
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2013, 08:40:58 AM »
indeed interesting.

i hope its powerfull enough to blast through old paint.

we want a video !  ;D
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2013, 09:44:26 AM »
It's a true McGyver solution :)

Biggest issue is if my compressor will be powerful enough.

They indicate the method should work for paint too...

Baking soda I'll have to buy at a toko or chemist's, I bet the toko is cheaper....
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2013, 10:01:42 AM »
Amazing idea....I'm excited to see the result :)
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2013, 10:03:46 AM »
what about just salt ? its very fine grid

i think if you buy salt in bulk it will not be expensive
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2013, 11:45:20 AM »
I guess because salt is corrosive it's not a good idea to use that.

The advantage of baking soda is that it is easy to dissolve in water.

They say it won't do deep rust but it does work for removing paint (see video in first post)
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2013, 12:14:55 AM »
What about crushed walnut shells? I use that in my tumbler.
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2013, 12:40:37 AM »
Too Big ?
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2013, 12:46:43 AM »
Quote from: Level42 on July 05, 2013, 12:40:37 AM
Too Big ?

I got two sizes and they are specialy made for blasting. I don't have a compressor so I can not try it.

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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2013, 09:21:02 AM »
birdcage sand maybe ?  i remember from our bird it has a fine grain



7 euro's for 25 Kg, and it smells good they say  ;D

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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2013, 10:05:29 AM »
As far as I understand they try to avoid using any sand. When using sand, you'll need a blasting cabinet if you want to stay healthy.
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Re: I'm sick of sanding coin doors....
« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2013, 08:47:13 PM »
Quote from: Level42 on July 05, 2013, 10:05:29 AM
As far as I understand they try to avoid using any sand. When using sand, you'll need a blasting cabinet if you want to stay healthy.

A blasting cabinet is a must have for sure...... What's the price for blasting a coin door..... 10 Euro?
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