Best way to clean?

[Heelz23]

this ride plate. Just bought ski and not sure what its sat in, what is this and what will take it off? I used a wire brush on a drill to get the flat areas but before I scrape all the little squares I wonder what I could spray on or dip it in? Thought about CLR but it says not to use on aluminum.

 

[Mike W]

If its corrosion the best way to remove it to to media blast it. I have a small hand held media blaster and I use just regular baking soda.

 

[Roseand]

Definitely blast it.

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[Heelz23]

Thanks, but I dont have a media blaster...anyone know where a good, small hand held is at? Anyone have an idea how much a shop would charge to sandblast then powder coat it?

 

[Mdavies_02]

If its corrosion the best way to remove it to to media blast it. I have a small hand held media blaster and I use just regular baking soda.

http://www.harborfreight.com/portable-abrasive-blaster-kit-37025.html

Is this really all a Media blaster is. Seems silly cheap and I'd use it quite abit. What do you have.

Sorry to derail but for this price it might be worth looking into

 

[Roseand]

http://www.harborfreight.com/portable-abrasive-blaster-kit-37025.html

Is this really all a Media blaster is. Seems silly cheap and I'd use it quite abit. What do you have.

Sorry to derail but for this price it might be worth looking into

Blaster may be cheap, but having a compressor that can actually keep up with it is another story.

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[Mike W]

This is the one I have for small jobs. You will need a mid to large size compressor to supply enough air.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/130686...7290-0%26rvr_id%3D1023618484319&ul_noapp=true

 

[Heelz23]

Thanks, I have a small 2 gal husky compressor with max 100psi....not sure that would work??

 

[Mike W]

Thanks, I have a small 2 gal husky compressor with max 100psi....not sure that would work??

You will definitely need a larger compressor. Mine is a 30 gallon and it will barely keep up.

 

[Kny21]

Small compressor will work if you give it breaks not to have it running continuously. You're only doing a small part.

HF also sells the style Mike W posted pretty cheap with a 20% coupon.
http://m.harborfreight.com/21-oz-hopper-gravity-feed-spot-blaster-gun-95793.html

Or you can go even cheaper and build one yourself.
http://caferacersunited.com/how-to-make-your-own-soda-blaster-for-a-few-bucks/

 

[orangefinger]

I would ask a local shop for blasting and coating , simple stuff just blast and dip I had some done in black for $ 30 a piece....saves the hassle.....

 

[Heelz23]

Like the blasters but think my little 1.5 HP compressor would disappoint me....

 

[Vumad]

Thanks, but I dont have a media blaster...anyone know where a good, small hand held is at? Anyone have an idea how much a shop would charge to sandblast then powder coat it?

It's cheaper to sell that one and buy one that is done.

Find someone in mechanic school and throw them a 5 spot to do it in class.

 

[badvinny]

Once it's clean I suggest you wipe front to back, not back to front like my last girlfriend! Sad face!

 

[restosud]

don't powder coat it.it won't last

 

[Quinc]

Pressure washer with the right tip.

 

[Heelz23]

Hey, I have a pressure washer, had not thought about that....powder coat wont last...is painting better or just leaving bare aluminum?

 

[Mike W]

Hey, I have a pressure washer, had not thought about that....powder coat wont last...is painting better or just leaving bare aluminum?

Defiantly paint it. The last rideplate I painted I used appliance paint and it lasted a long time.

 

[DAG]

Crusty rides plates work better, just run it.

 

[snowxr]

Crusty rides plates work better, just run it.

It's a waveraider. Why bother?