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- Soda Blast Question Revisited
- In my October 2011 column, a reader had a question regarding a source for Natrium 60 for blasting. Although I could not determine the source, I assumed it had to do with sodium bicarbonate blasting for paint removal. I wrote a bit on that subject an...
Ask an Expert Published: 3/21/2012
- Aluminum Pretreatment for Paint
- I am trying to clean and scuff (sand) primed aluminum to prepare for painting. An equipment supplier suggested trying shaved dry ice with a low percentage of particulate like nut shells or baking soda. The dry ice supplier we use does not provide th...
Ask an Expert Published: 11/23/2011
- Electrocleaning in a Barrel
- Can you perform electrocleaning in a plating barrel?
Ask an Expert Published: 11/23/2011
- Sodium Bicarbonate Blasting
- We are trying to locate Natrium 60 sodium blasting. Can you help?
Ask an Expert Published: 9/22/2011
- Stainless Pretreatment for Painting
- I am doing a project to develop a new chemical for stainless steel pre-treatment prior to painting or powder coating. Any suggestions regarding methods or processes for pretreatment?
Ask an Expert Published: 1/11/2011
- Powder Stripping
- We have an aluminum casting from which we need to remove powder coat. We have investigated sanding and chemical, but the heat process may have a very negative impact on the part shape. What are your thoughts?
Ask an Expert Published: 8/1/2010
- Wanting to Shine
- How can I remove the factory coating from a 1972 ford truck aluminum grill shell so I can re-polish it?
Ask an Expert Published: 12/1/2008
- BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RAG
- We are yellow chromating aluminum alloy 360 die castings. After processing, a grey/black material appears on rags used to wipe the parts. What is this material, and can it be prevented?
Ask an Expert Published: 8/1/2008
- Removal Of Cured Powder
- Can you recommend a blast cabinet and the best abrasive to use?
Ask an Expert Published: 12/1/2007
- Cause of Warping
- We removed several belt guards and put them in our wheel blaster—a rotating table blaster. It removed the paint to perfection, but warped the parts so extensively that we had to hammer them back into shape.
Ask an Expert Published: 10/1/2007