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Daxin
02-18-2004, 10:54 PM
I've searched the forum and found nothing on who recommends a shop for sandblasting. I need to sandblast my valve cover and powder coat it. Does anyone know of any good shops in Calgary?

Thanx

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ninspeed
02-19-2004, 06:18 PM
consolidated compressor. You can do it your self or have thm do it for you...

Daxin
02-19-2004, 06:28 PM
Thanx. I decided to go to Canadian Tires and bought a can of Automotive Paint remover by U-Fix it. It takes time, but its a whole lot cheaper.

hjr
02-19-2004, 06:32 PM
Originally posted by Daxin
Thanx. I decided to go to Canadian Tires and bought a can of Automotive Paint remover by U-Fix it. It takes time, but its a whole lot cheaper. dude, you will NOT get as good a finish with that. media blasting would be best, but sand blasting takes off everything. and once the gunk and old paint is gone, a good cleaning and a powder coat will make it look Very Very nice. Do it right is my advice, but its your choice.

///M3
02-19-2004, 07:47 PM
ya polished heads are better than painted i think.