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Some finish companies specifically advise against the use of their products on soda-blasted finishes. | Some finish companies specifically advise against the use of their products on soda-blasted finishes. | ||
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===Quick fix for exposed areas (dents, etc.)=== | ===Quick fix for exposed areas (dents, etc.)=== | ||
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# Follow the instructions on the bottle when you are done there should be a fine coating on the metal which will help prevent further rust from developing | # Follow the instructions on the bottle when you are done there should be a fine coating on the metal which will help prevent further rust from developing | ||
# This stuff is hard on paintbrushes (eats away the brisles) and you must be very careful of your eyes. Also it will ruin paint so again use caution. | # This stuff is hard on paintbrushes (eats away the brisles) and you must be very careful of your eyes. Also it will ruin paint so again use caution. | ||
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| + | Need 80-180 grit sandpaper, DA sander (or sand by hand), steel wool, naval jelly, squirt bottle w/warm soapy water, and paper towels. | ||
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| + | #Get all heavy rust off with DA sander and 80-180 grit paper. | ||
| + | #Working in 1-2 square feet at a time, wearing rubber gloves, scrub with naval jelly and steel wool. Don't let the naval jelly dry, keep it wet, squirt with bottle. | ||
| + | #Rinse and re-apply naval jelly if necessary, to get to clean shiny metal. | ||
| + | #When finished with an area, wipe off excess naval jelly with paper towel, squirt on warm soapy water, and dry thoroughly. Then wipe down with lacquer thinner. Can then sand with 180 grit. After that, you can just use wax and grease remover, and then paint with epoxy primer. | ||
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===What exactly is e-coating?=== | ===What exactly is e-coating?=== | ||
Research this. | Research this. | ||
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==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
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