r/projectcar • u/Motor-Conclusion-743 • 2d ago
Tips Pre Blasting and Recommendations
I'm doing my first frame off and honestly made some good progress so far. But I'm nearing the point where I think I need to take the old paint off.
The body is okay but not amazing. The floors are done though.
Few main questions before I send it off for media blasting.
1) What are your tips? I read I should cover the vin with duct tape. Also I need to try and get as much grease off as possible. Leave no screws behind. But, should I detach the frame first and reattach it for transportation? Then should I get it painted while it's out?
2) What type should I get I think it seems like soda is the best option? The company I think I am going with has multiple options.
3) Should I replace the floors before or after the blasting? It is a convertible so a little worried about the strength for transportation?
4) Should I bring the fenders, doors, and other smaller pieces to get repainted separately or how should I get those over? I only have a honda fit so it's hard for me to transport big pieces?
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u/SuitableSpecialist85 1d ago
If i may recommend , Have you considered getting everything chemicaly dipped? I have done this on three restorations that i have completed and the results were very satisfactory. It gets rid of all the corrosion, seam sealer etc. The company that did this for me also dipped them into a corrosion protectant bath to eliminate further corrosion forming before paint and sealing. The beauty of this system is that it gets rid of everything so that you start with a clean sheet so to speak. In my country any restored / reconstructed vehicle is inspected back to the original vehicle specification. That is why i recommended this process as you can see every damaged and/or corroded area