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Stripping Paint from Blower Housing |
bkrantz |
Jul 14 2020, 08:05 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,065 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Any suggestions or warnings on stripping paint from the blower housing, and trans case, too? They are both magnesium so I have concerns about chemical strippers.
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mepstein |
Jul 14 2020, 08:21 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Glass bead blast.
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iankarr |
Jul 14 2020, 08:45 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,512 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
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914werke |
Jul 14 2020, 09:23 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,546 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
no metal oxide, try to avoid sparks!
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Superhawk996 |
Jul 15 2020, 09:00 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,469 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
no metal oxide, try to avoid sparks! Solid Magnesium itself isn't going to be ignited by stray sparks. However, what you really want to avoid is doing the mag blasting in an enclosed space. The small magnesium particles removed by the blasting, if consolidated, will become flammable dust. Most industrial settings that do maching or grinding of magnesium that generates small shavings and grinding dust are deemed a potentially flamable or explosive environment and require preventative countermeasures to control risk. Do the media blasting outdoors and don't try to recover the media for reuse and you'll be OK. |
914werke |
Jul 15 2020, 09:43 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,546 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
it was a Joke~
but ignited Mag is NO Joke! |
ctc911ctc |
Jul 15 2020, 11:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 917 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
Will you be painting? Powder Coat? polished Magnesium?
I too am doing the same thing - mine is painted Silver........ Any suggestions or warnings on stripping paint from the blower housing, and trans case, too? They are both magnesium so I have concerns about chemical strippers. |
Superhawk996 |
Jul 15 2020, 01:23 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,469 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
it was a Joke~ but ignited Mag is NO Joke! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I just posted the other info just to clairify for those that might not know or appreciate the nuance. |
bkrantz |
Jul 15 2020, 09:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,065 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Will you be painting? Powder Coat? polished Magnesium? I too am doing the same thing - mine is painted Silver........ Any suggestions or warnings on stripping paint from the blower housing, and trans case, too? They are both magnesium so I have concerns about chemical strippers. I would be happy with the original raw cast finish. |
bbrock |
Jul 15 2020, 10:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I glass blasted mine then went over it with a brass wire wheel to restore the sheen. Then I sprayed it down with Boeshield T-9 to keep it looking fresh as long as I can. It's been a year and a half on the engine stand and still looks great.
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914_7T3 |
Jul 16 2020, 07:30 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,862 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Will you be painting? Powder Coat? polished Magnesium? I too am doing the same thing - mine is painted Silver........ Any suggestions or warnings on stripping paint from the blower housing, and trans case, too? They are both magnesium so I have concerns about chemical strippers. I would be happy with the original raw cast finish. This is how it looks in original finish, it will tarnish again over time of course. |
bbrock |
Jul 16 2020, 07:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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mepstein |
Jul 16 2020, 07:56 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
This is how it looks in original finish, it will tarnish again over time of course. That's where the Boeshield T-9 comes in. It is a clear spray that sinks into the pores and supposedly seals the air out so it doesn't tarnish. We'll see how long it lasts. I used something similar on my mag 915 trans. Works really well. |
ctc911ctc |
Jul 17 2020, 12:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 917 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
Is this the stuff?
https://www.amazon.com/New-Boeshield-Produc...tive&sr=1-8 This is how it looks in original finish, it will tarnish again over time of course. That's where the Boeshield T-9 comes in. It is a clear spray that sinks into the pores and supposedly seals the air out so it doesn't tarnish. We'll see how long it lasts. |
bbrock |
Jul 17 2020, 06:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Can't remember who recommended it but I learned about it from somebody else on the forum. |
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