Legal Bill races the clock to clean and paint his exhaust system to match the factory preperation. In an all out effort to save time, Bill breaks out the sand blaster. Will the work be completed today? Find out on this episode of Old Sports Cars, a live performance starting now!!!

FAQ

Q. "How does sand blasting work Bill?"

A. "Good question Steve. Compressed air is chanelled through a gun and the passing air picks up grains of sand. The sand is then discharged from the gun at a high rate of speed. By directing this stream of sand and compressed air at metal surfaces, you quickly remove rust and contaminants and create a matte like finish that is perfect for painting."

Q. "Is sand blasting good for me?"

A. "No Matt/Eric. It isn't good for you. Always point the nozzel away from yourself."

Q. "Will sandblasting make my dog cleaner?"

A. "No Thomas. The sand will get caught in your dog's fur and make it dusty. Also, it could make your dog bleed, making it bloody.

Q. "Could my Biatch get the cleaning around the house done faster with a sandblaster?"

A. "No Lainey. Unless Rick is preparing metal parts for painting, it will not save any time, and may damage the finish of your fine new kitchen.

Q. "Where can I get one?"

A. "First you need a high volume compressor Jeff. Then you can get the sandblasting kit. They are all available at Sears.

Q. "Where can I see a demonstration?"

A. "At my house, right now! Hurry. It's a nice day for top down drive. Feel free to bring any metal things you want sandblasted."

 

sandblasting the dog

 

^Yeah, I figured at least Thomas would show up with his old sneakers to see if I could clean those. No one wants to get covered in sand I guess.

 

I haven't laughed so hard in a while....

 

Just so you know, Bill, my biatch does not include cleaning house as part of his "biatch duties." That task falls upon me. But I guess I gotta do something and "get up off of my A$$!."

 

Try sandblasting. It's fun to watch stuff slowly dissapear!

 

So I sandblated the 6 exhaust sections that make up my AH 3000 system and painted them all a satin black with high temp paint. The paint has to cure for 7 days before you can use the part under high temp. No problem there! Now I have to go read the handbook to see if the hardware that supports the exhaust system has to be painted black too.

 

Bill -- Great thread! I like your sense of humor. And that fact that you own a sandblaster. I've long covented the Healey 3000's. Can't wait to see it when your done with it.

 

Wheres the Pics

 

Thankfully, I generally keep the house the house clean enough that I have not yet needed to sandblast or use a porter cable to give it that just cleaned look.

I will keep your helpful household hints in mind, should I slack off for a while, and need to clean the house quickly.