Good afternoon, all,
I found plenty of good info here on blasting media for prep before paint/coatings, however I couldn't find info to the following:
What is the best type and grit size of blast media to use before parkerizing that will preserve the markings, etc. such as on an M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, etc?
I've heard to use Al Oxide, don't use Al Oxide, use glass beads, don't use glass beads and so on, but not from those who've done it or been concerned with preserving the markings. I've seen quite a few gun show examples that were blasted to the point that markings were lost.
The guns I will be blasting are not collectors, therefore refinishing is not to affect the value.
Thanks in advance to your thoughts and experiences.
Warmest regards,
Rob
I found plenty of good info here on blasting media for prep before paint/coatings, however I couldn't find info to the following:
What is the best type and grit size of blast media to use before parkerizing that will preserve the markings, etc. such as on an M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, etc?
I've heard to use Al Oxide, don't use Al Oxide, use glass beads, don't use glass beads and so on, but not from those who've done it or been concerned with preserving the markings. I've seen quite a few gun show examples that were blasted to the point that markings were lost.
The guns I will be blasting are not collectors, therefore refinishing is not to affect the value.
Thanks in advance to your thoughts and experiences.
Warmest regards,
Rob