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Become a media blasting and metal preparation expert with knowledge from the pages of this book and apply it to get the best possible results for your project.

In Media Blasting & Metal Preparation: A Complete Guide, restoration expert and veteran author Matt Joseph provides all the instruction you need to prepare your car, motorcycle, or anything made of metal for the next stages of restoration. Covered are basic metal considerations, such as type and size of metal; intended purpose of cleaning the metal; approaches to cleaning metal through chemical, mechanical abrasive, and media abrasive systems; mastering the processes for consistent results; small- and large-scale projects; and post-cleaning prep procedures.

A key component, often overlooked, in automotive restoration is metal preparation. In essence, all the best bodywork, primer, and fancy paint won't do you any good if the metal surface it adheres to is not expertly prepared. How many times at a classic car show have you seen imperfections in the paint, bubbles coming from underneath, and body filler separating from the metal? In almost every instance, this is the result of poor metal preparation during the initial stages of the restoration process.

In short, anyone who takes shortcuts in the metal preparation area of restoration is virtually guaranteed disappointment down the road. With this handy new guide, Joseph provides all you need to know for a successful and long-lasting restoration.n

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Become a media blasting and metal preparation expert with knowledge from the pages of this book and apply it to get the best possible results for your project.

In Media Blasting & Metal Preparation: A Complete Guide, restoration expert and veteran author Matt Joseph provides all the instruction you need to prepare your car, motorcycle, or anything made of metal for the next stages of restoration. Covered are basic metal considerations, such as type and size of metal; intended purpose of cleaning the metal; approaches to cleaning metal through chemical, mechanical abrasive, and media abrasive systems; mastering the processes for consistent results; small- and large-scale projects; and post-cleaning prep procedures.

A key component, often overlooked, in automotive restoration is metal preparation. In essence, all the best bodywork, primer, and fancy paint won't do you any good if the metal surface it adheres to is not expertly prepared. How many times at a classic car show have you seen imperfections in the paint, bubbles coming from underneath, and body filler separating from the metal? In almost every instance, this is the result of poor metal preparation during the initial stages of the restoration process.

In short, anyone who takes shortcuts in the metal preparation area of restoration is virtually guaranteed disappointment down the road. With this handy new guide, Joseph provides all you need to know for a successful and long-lasting restoration.n

Pages : 144
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 292 color
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613251652
Product Code : SA313

Foreword by Chris Beebe 

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

 

Chapter 1:

Basic Metal Cleaning Considerations 

Underneath It All

Types of Contamination

Cleaning Methods

Why and How Things Rust

The Battle Against Rust

 

Chapter 2:

Basic Approaches to Cleaning Metal 

Chemical Liquid Parts Baths

Electrolytic and Chemical Processes

Mechanical Abrasives

Other Mechanical Abrasives, Devices and Processes

Blast Cleaning Systems

Media Types

Blast System Variables

 

Chapter 3:

Alternative Approaches to Cleaning Metal 

Steam and Pressure Washing

Industrial Processes

 

Chapter 4:

Choosing the Best Cleaning Processes

The Great Bare Metal Debate

Selective Stripping and Masking Issues

Conclusions and Other Factors

 

Chapter 5:

Frank Weinert, Master Blaster and Man About Cars 

Frank’s Soda-Blasting Process

Frank’s Sandblasting Process

Frank’s Soda- and Sandblasting Equipment

 

Chapter 6:

Choosing Abrasive Blasting Materials 

Recycling Potential

Blast Damage Potential

Material Type

Surface Goal

Media Cost

Health and Safety

Summary of Factors

My Favorite Abrasives

 

Chapter 7:

Abrasive Blasting Equipment, Supplies and Accessories 

Industrial/Commercial Blasting Equipment

Blasting on a Budget

Consumer-Grade Blasting Equipment

Consumer-Grade Blasting Supplies and Accessories 

Sources

 

Chapter 8:

My Conclusions 

Cleaning Categories

Blasting Booth Successes

Frank’s Magic

Media Blasting & Metal Preparation: A Complete Guide

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