Bead blasting
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I guess it all depends on the clean up eh? A guy could use a power washer and/or dishsoap/laundry detergent along with compressed air? Should be ok?
I'm still shopping for a blast cabinet etc. and some media. I might go with whatever media entails the least spending.
Thanks for your input.
Last edited by tinkering; Nov 16, 2025 at 01:51 PM.
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Do you glass bead on the insides of the cases etc.?
I guess it all depends on the clean up eh? A guy could use a power washer and/or dishsoap/laundry detergent along with compressed air? Should be ok?
I'm still shopping for a blast cabinet etc. and some media. I might go with whatever media entails the least spending.
Thanks for your input.
I guess it all depends on the clean up eh? A guy could use a power washer and/or dishsoap/laundry detergent along with compressed air? Should be ok?
I'm still shopping for a blast cabinet etc. and some media. I might go with whatever media entails the least spending.
Thanks for your input.
I was told years ago that the inside of the shovel cases are porous and bead material will inbed in the porous cases.. Pretty sure it was @johnjzjz , he lives in the Shovelhead section.. Maybe you should post your questions over there..
Last edited by 98hotrodfatboy; Nov 17, 2025 at 06:16 AM.
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Well it's been over 2 years since the OP started this thread.. If he did bead blast his cases maybe you can private message him to find out how they're holding up??
I was told years ago that the inside of the shovel cases are porous and bead material will inbed in the porous cases.. Pretty sure it was @johnjzjz , he lives in the Shovelhead section.. Maybe you should post your questions over there..
I was told years ago that the inside of the shovel cases are porous and bead material will inbed in the porous cases.. Pretty sure it was @johnjzjz , he lives in the Shovelhead section.. Maybe you should post your questions over there..
Last edited by tinkering; Nov 17, 2025 at 06:48 AM.
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I am the OP and I bead blasted the inside of the cases but the washed with soap and water afterwards.
Running great. Oh and I also Glyptal paint he insides after washing so any beads would be painted over and sealed.
Since old Harley engine and trans cases are so porous I always Glyptal.
Running great. Oh and I also Glyptal paint he insides after washing so any beads would be painted over and sealed.
Since old Harley engine and trans cases are so porous I always Glyptal.
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I am the OP and I bead blasted the inside of the cases but the washed with soap and water afterwards.
Running great. Oh and I also Glyptal paint he insides after washing so any beads would be painted over and sealed.
Since old Harley engine and trans cases are so porous I always Glyptal.
Running great. Oh and I also Glyptal paint he insides after washing so any beads would be painted over and sealed.
Since old Harley engine and trans cases are so porous I always Glyptal.
If I go with glass bead, or anything other than soda I like the idea of powerwashing the cases, and then handwashing with detergent and a brush to help clear any residual. I plan on using Glyptal too; that could seal in anything residual in the aluminum; good logic. I hope I can get some Glyptal Red from Westburne electrical supplies in Alberta.
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How many pounds is your brass hammer? Will a 3 or 4 pound hammer do?
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Couldn't find your 41 knucklehead thread.
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Just a guess try this one
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/knuck...ally-done.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/knuck...ally-done.html
That must be it!
Thank you.