Sanding / Stripping. / Blasting a 64-66 grill - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LostMy65 · 01-13-2012, 09:02 PM

I've been searching and searching.......

Anyone have tips on sanding the grill grids?

purebred · 01-13-2012, 09:06 PM

Best to use a sand blaster, a small one at that.

AdvantageR1 · 01-14-2012, 12:52 AM

I used a wire wheel on mine the other day. Worked very well.
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**Captainfab** · 01-14-2012, 02:12 AM

If you can find someone that knows how to blast sheet metal, I would have the whole thing blasted.

cruznlow70 · 01-14-2012, 08:17 PM

It would depend on if it has any rust or not. You can have it dipped, and it will remove everything. If you don't have any rust, you could use baking soda or walnut shells. If you use the later and have rust, you need to mix it with something abrasive, so that it will cut the rust (such as glass bead media). The good about the soda or walnut shells, is it will not build heat & warp the metal.

01-13-2012, 09:02 PM	#1
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01-13-2012, 09:06 PM	#2
purebred Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hutto Texas Posts: 114	Re: sanding /Stripping. / blasting a 64-66 grill Best to use a sand blaster, a small one at that.

01-14-2012, 12:52 AM	#3
AdvantageR1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 128	Re: Sanding / Stripping. / Blasting a 64-66 grill I used a wire wheel on mine the other day. Worked very well. Posted via Mobile Device

01-14-2012, 02:12 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Sanding / Stripping. / Blasting a 64-66 grill If you can find someone that knows how to blast sheet metal, I would have the whole thing blasted. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-14-2012, 08:17 PM	#5
cruznlow70 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 7	Re: Sanding / Stripping. / Blasting a 64-66 grill It would depend on if it has any rust or not. You can have it dipped, and it will remove everything. If you don't have any rust, you could use baking soda or walnut shells. If you use the later and have rust, you need to mix it with something abrasive, so that it will cut the rust (such as glass bead media). The good about the soda or walnut shells, is it will not build heat & warp the metal.



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