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The Shop => Finishing => Topic started by: HS93 on February 17, 2009, 05:02:59 AM

Title: where can I get FINE ALUMINIUM OXIDE GRIT
Post by: HS93 on February 17, 2009, 05:02:59 AM

I am after some FINE ALUMINIUM OXIDE GRIT , It's for a small project I have restoring a 1" scale atkinson steam wagon , the chasie reqires the horible paint removing and there are some nice brass castings that have been messed up with paint, i also want to do some brass parts i made some time ago to remove any oxidisation befor paint as is should give a good key, any sugestions on the type to use . Thanks
I am in the UK by the way.

Peter

Title: Re: where can I get FINE ALUMINIUM OXIDE GRIT
Post by: bogstandard on February 17, 2009, 05:24:04 AM

Hi Peter,

Machine Mart is about the easiest place to get if from

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/range/details/abrasive-mediums-for-grit-blasting/path/automotive-consumables-accessories

I would go for the finer stuff if you are trying to clean brass and just remove paint. The 80/120 blend would be ideal. Any coarser and you will start to remove large amounts of metal.

I use a very fine glass bead to get a nice matt surface finish on brass.

John

BTW, if you are not using a cabinet, plug up your a**e, the stuff gets everywhere.

Title: Re: where can I get FINE ALUMINIUM OXIDE GRIT
Post by: HS93 on February 17, 2009, 05:37:54 AM

Ta for that, Ill send the good lady down there.

Peter

Title: Re: where can I get FINE ALUMINIUM OXIDE GRIT
Post by: sbwhart on February 17, 2009, 05:44:32 AM

Quote from: bogstandard on February 17, 2009, 05:24:04 AM

BTW, if you are not using a cabinet, plug up your a**e, the stuff gets everywhere.

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