Cleaning up frame
 

I'm getting ready to start cleaning up my frame, I have a question though I know typically everyone does a wire wheel on it, but is it possible to just use sand paper and get the same result?
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Since I'm too lazy to separate the body from the frame I used a hand sander and sandpaper. Tried to scrap off as much undercoating as possible. If I had the time I'd use a wirewheel though just so I could get as close to bare metal as possible.

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I know it's a little late on my response but what grit sand paper were you using?
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Do you just have a bare frame? I did my frame off with a wire wheel, needle gun and sander. used 50 and 80 grit then Zero rust paint

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Right now I just have my bed off, but I'm looking at taking the cab off soon when I get some more room in my garage.

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Why wouldn't you use a wire wheel? They are ideal for preparing a frame, especially for pitting.

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sand paper will work as long as there isn't heavy damage on there.... I used a wire wheel and it took only an hour or so

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I just haven't purchased one yet, and I already have a sander that's the only reason why, I do plan on getting one in the near future it's something that's just for the time being.

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Alright thanks! Yeah I want to get a wire wheel because I know it's much much easier to do the frame.

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I'll suggest to buy one. You won't regret it. Over here they cost like $10. Compared to several sheets of sandpaper it's a steel.

Even better, buy or rent a needle hammer ;)

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Yeah I sure do plan on buying one, you're lucky to get it for $10 when I've looked over here it's a minimum of almost $30, thanks for the response and help maybe I'll try to go pick up one this weekend.

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I have two words for you, my fellow Houstonian...

Harbor Freight

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Well I know this is going to sound kind of dumb, but do you just hook it up to a powerdrill or how's it work? I've never done a restore like this so I'm trying to learn.

Off subject where in Houston you at?

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On the grinder..

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Chuck it up to your drill, put on your safetly glasses and get busy!

I am in Medical Center area...

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Sweet!! Looks like I'll be doing some buying this weekend :lol:

Oh I know exactly where that area is, I'm about 30 minutes away from, I'm around Ellington Field, if you know where that is.

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I'm from the Dirty Bay (Baytown). I recommend Harbor Freight for any of the wire wheel discs themselves. But I'd try a pawn shop or something for the grinder. But then again if you can get a drill attachment wire wheel for your drill it'd be just as good.
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The ideal way would be to sand blast it. Sandblasting will get into the areas you can not get into with the grinder. Grinder is the best next thing bu you will still have to do allot of hand sanding.

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thanks for all the input and advice guys.

I really would like to get it sandblasted but i'm at the point right now where I'm unable to take the whole truck apart and just have the bare frame, I'm just trying to get a temporary better look for the time being I do plan on having it sandblasted at a point in time.

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I just used a cheap wire wheel in an electric drill, and then hit the frame with Rustoleum hammered black. Turned out real nice and is easy to touch up.

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Having wire wheeled a frame before, I honestly think sandblasting is the best bet. Its fairly cheap and gets all the insides of the frame much better than a wire wheel. After doing it both ways, I'll never do the wire wheel way again. All the wires that break off end up stuck in your clothes. Not fun..

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Thanks, yeah I'm waiting to be able to clean out the garage completely so that I can take the cab off and pull everything that way its all frame, and like you said just get it sand blasted. Whats the difference between sandblasting and media blasting?

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I've tried a bunch of different wheels. Just go ahead and get a cheap electric grinder and a twisted cable wheel. It won't get eaten up like the brass wire wheels. If your $20 grinder dies in a year, get another one!

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...9023_200479023
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http://www.lowes.com/pd_77594-70-DW4...eel&facetInfo=

http://www.clampcouk.co.uk/media/cat.../f/3/f3365.jpg

Oh, and you'll find that wearing safety glasses and welding gloves will work well for you!

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Thanks man!

Yeah safety is my top priority so I was definitely planning to have some safety goggles and some gloves on to protect me
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http://www.clampcouk.co.uk/media/cat.../f/3/f3365.jpg



I used a straight wire wheel on a 4" grinder as well. I also used a flap disc sanding disc too. They also make a cup style wire wheel. The straight wire wheel and flap disc will make quick work out of it.