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===Media blasting rust=== | ===Media blasting rust=== | ||
| − | *Sand is not recommended for media blasting panels. It acts like little hammers, warping panels with by compressive forces (analagous to hail). Use softer media (list examples). | + | *Sand is not recommended for media blasting panels. It acts like little hammers, warping panels with by compressive forces (analagous to hail). Use softer media (list examples): 55 grit silica-based media. |
Can be done, but must be cautious. Use a small sandblaster, or a sandblaster set on low (expand on this: distance, angle, etc.). | Can be done, but must be cautious. Use a small sandblaster, or a sandblaster set on low (expand on this: distance, angle, etc.). | ||
*Can sandblasting "increase" rust? Or, if the rust is removed and the metal is sealed, shouldn't it be eliminated? Some thoughts on this are: | *Can sandblasting "increase" rust? Or, if the rust is removed and the metal is sealed, shouldn't it be eliminated? Some thoughts on this are: | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_sand Sugar sand] is finer and less-damaging than regular sand. | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_sand Sugar sand] is finer and less-damaging than regular sand. | ||
*For cleaning in seams, a spot blaster is recommended. | *For cleaning in seams, a spot blaster is recommended. | ||
| + | * Take precautions with proper safety equipment (list it here) | ||
===Accessing rust between interior panels=== | ===Accessing rust between interior panels=== | ||
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