Wil, I am going to have my '84 7-passenger done as soon as I can find a shop that can do it correctly.  What questions should I ask?

John
Macon, GA
'84 7-passenger
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Wil Haslup 
  To: vanagon@yahoogroups.com ; type2@type2.com 
  Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:44 PM
  Subject: [vanagon] sand blasting/paint prep & walnut media???

  Hi,

  I've been following the various conversations about painting and prep
  and have a question.

  I haven't seen anyone mention sand-blasting as a way to really clean
  up an old bus/vanagon?  Is this a big no-no?

  Has anyone used the walnut or corn cob blast media....I'm thinking of
  trying this and want something that isn't silica based.  I'll wear a
  mask but still prefer something organic.

  My vanagon has a bit of surface rust, rust around 5 windows, a dent in
  the sliding door and rear quarter wheel well and assorted dings.
  Most of this was there when I got it from the PO.  I've dremeled a
  fair amount of the rust around the windows and spots and primered with
  a spray can to keep things from getting worse through the winter.
  The vanagon has been repainted prior to this and many areas in the
  front show significant crackle from a poor job.  I need to remove as
  much paint as possible and prime for the new paint job.

  I may simply swap out my sliding door (drivers door too, hinges are a
  bit sprung and it sags plus has rust around window) if I can find
  suitable replacements that only require light cleanup and paint.

  I've heard sand blasting can create ripples in the metal if you aren't
  careful.  I don't intend on removing all the paint but there are areas
  in the front, the roof, the rear hatch that need to be taken down a
  lot and grinding with sand paper on large areas will take forever.  

  Sincerely,
  -- 
  --Wil

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