longdrive03 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 i'VE GOT SEVERAL OLD ONE OF DIFFERENT TYPE THAT THE METAL FRAME LOOK BAD. ANYONE KNOW WHAT CAN BE USED TO BRING BACK LUSTER TO THE FRAMES FOR APPEARANCE SAKE. YES I KNOW I CAN BUY NEW ONE FROM BOB CRITES WHO LIVES DOWN THE ROAD JUST A PIECE BUT WANTED TO TRY TO REHAB THE LOOKS FOR SOME RAINY DAY PROJECT. I'VE THOUGHT ABOUT MASKING OFF THE INDUCTOR AND SPRAY PAINTING GLOSS BLACK OR ANOTHER COLOR. ANY HELP APPRECIATED. THANKS. LONGDRIVE03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Tape up sensitive areas and walnut shell blast it clean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 Wow never thought of that or heard of it! Wonder if there is someone that does that for a living in Little Rock area? I'll have to check. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 @jason str yea who does that kind of work commercially if you don't want to invest in your own set up? Machine shops? Auto body repair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 47 minutes ago, babadono said: @jason str yea who does that kind of work commercially if you don't want to invest in your own set up? Machine shops? Auto body repair? Yes and yes. New units can be purchased inexpensively as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Cool, thanks @jason str Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Cheap is emery paper, very fine sand paper or steel wool. If they don't clean up, paint to match or complement the color of the capacitors and inductors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davecv41 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Powder coaters frequently blast with walnut shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Crushed Walnut shell is less abrasive than sand. Same procedure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 Thanks for the suggestions guys good info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 On 6/23/2020 at 7:38 PM, jason str said: Crushed Walnut shell is less abrasive than sand. Same procedure. great idea -------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, longdrive03 said: Thanks for the suggestions guys good info. I've used a dremel tool with great success , then buff , and paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Great idea!! Never thought of that!! That’s why you get paid the big bucks Randy!!!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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