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Old 06-25-2008, 07:12 PM
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hi guys i have a set off bbk shorty headers i wanted to know if i can sandblast them cause they used to be chrome and have some rust not bad though, but i want to paint them what can i do.
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Old 06-25-2008, 07:20 PM
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Default RE: re:sandblasting headers ?
rather plated(chrome) or painted, they will only look new a year typically, before a little(normal) rust comes along or discoloration.
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Old 06-25-2008, 07:51 PM
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can i painted but what about the rust how can i take it out, i dont want to painted and it looks bad.
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Old 06-25-2008, 07:54 PM
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sand blast with fine media
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Old 06-25-2008, 08:11 PM
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whats that sorry for asking.
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Old 06-25-2008, 08:18 PM
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the media is the sand, fine media is a finer sand that gets shot through the sand blaster
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Old 06-25-2008, 08:23 PM
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oh cool where can i fine something like that i now i can get the sandblaster at sears
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Old 06-25-2008, 08:28 PM
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um no, just rent one lol tool rental, media is only a few bucks
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Old 06-25-2008, 08:37 PM
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where do i get the media from a car paint place
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Old 06-25-2008, 08:39 PM
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after i sand blasted whats the best paint that i can used and do i primer it
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