87Warrior Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 After making several calls to equipment rental stores and doing a lot of reading online, I picked up the 20lb pressurized abrasive blaster from the dreaded Harbor Freight. I also stopped by Tractor Supply and got 2 bags of their Black Diamond media. Have a respirator, hood, goggles, and gloves. Need to get some ear plugs. Harbor Freight Blaster Black Diamond Abrasive I will be using this set up to clean the frame and chassis of the Manche. I am not sure if one of our compressors can run the thing at full power. I am thinking about running 2 compressors to a manifold on the blaster, each regulated to 90psi. If I am understanding the air dynamics correctly this should just provide more volume, not pressure. Is that right? I may get a filter for the blaster as well, to keep moisture out of the pot. Not sure if that is necessary because it is stone cold outside with very low humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCARENA Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Yes, just more volume. Take pics so we can see how good it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Pictures are a must, I will be sure to get plenty. Although I doubt my wife will let me borrow her fancy Nikon during the blasting :shake: I will be doing this on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Blaster is assembled and I plumbed in a moisture filter. Plan on blasting Saturday followed then apply a healthy dose of Marine Clean and Metal Ready to get that coating POR15 loves. I need some suggestions regarding the most efficient way to blast the MJ. My tentative plan is to start with the rear frame rails then move to the engine bay and lower firewall, followed by the under carriage and floor pans. Hope to put the front tires on ramps to get the truck sitting at an angle, on a clean tarp. I will bring a cleaned shopvac to try and recycle some of the media. The truck sit as an empty shell on the stock axles and suspension. I plan to pull and rebuild all suspension components as part of my build, as well as install new D44's. I will wrap the axle vents with duct tape as well as the brake drum inlets and power steering box. Any other words or wisdom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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