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Old Apr 16, 2023 | 12:00 AM
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Hey guys, doing a rebuild on my '91 Fxr. I am pulling the 5 speed gear set so I can throw in my Jim's six speed overdrive transmission....but before I do that I want to take the transmission case and get it either bead blasted or sand blasted, however I don't know what the best option is at the moment because I have never done this before!
Basically my goal is to have the old black paint removed so I can keep it a natural aluminum color...does anybody have any particular recommendations before I jumped into this? I really want to know what the best route would be for this endeavor or any tips/something that most people wouldn't think of unless you're a professional kind of advice.
 
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Neither, I'd have them Vapor Blasted.
 
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Vapor blasting is the new thing ... Between sand blasting and bead blasting, bead blasting is superior ... Smoother finish and holds up well
 
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