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Bead blasting
Just started working my first kit (DDRII w/ CF). I am adding a relief for access to the liner lock. As a result I am cutting into the bolster a bit and will need to get the bead-blast finsh redone. Can anyone suggest an economical source for this service? |
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Hey CoinKnife, welcome aboard! Hmmmm..... There is no real trick to this, but having the correct 'media' (abrasive) is key. I work in a motorcycle shop, and we have a captive sandblast cabinet. Changing the media to a finer grade would work fine. There has to be a number of businesses in your area that could do this. Also, any business that etches glass uses a sandblaster as well. Or--you could sand them both and just have a rubbed finish instead. Others have done this, too. Good luck. Coop |
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My experience with the bolsters is that glass bead blasting does a nice job restoring the finish. I've seen small blasting cabinets are available from Harbor Freight, Grizzly and others for under $ 100, which work fine with a little bit of extra sealing - and as long as you have an adequate compressor. As Coop mentioned, the bolsters do look great sanded or polished. I like to work up to 1200 grit and bring them flush with the scales at the same time. |
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Thank you for the advise. I'll check a few local glass and machine shops. One additional question...satin finish. I have sanded the bolsters to 400 grit and they are close to satin (a few remaining scratches to sand out). How do I get a true satin finish? buffer? |
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Hi Guys They make a pencil blaster that is very inexpensive. You can make your own cabinet out of plywood. A small compressor and your in business! |
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