drunkn munky Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 Can anyone recomend an air sander suitable for contoured surfaces of bike panels, and please excuse this dumb ass question, can you get wet&dry pads for use with them?
lorenzo Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 I can't answer the question, but it's something I'd like to know about, as I've got a good bit of sanding to do and a compressor sat here waiting. I know thefatman had a mate who came round and whipped a really nice sander with a fairly small head out the back of his van (he works for a 'chips away' type company) and it brought my tank up a treat. The actual abrasive was held on by velcro I think. Either way, it did a lovely job.
drunkn munky Posted August 19, 2010 Author Report Posted August 19, 2010 Same train of thought as you then fella, ive been rubbing down panels all day, theres gota be an easier way that requres less effort.
kaighn80 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 yes they do an air sander with a foam base i think you can get cheapish ones from sealy they do finer grades of paper too so you should be able to get them off of fraud bay relatively cheaply.
alexp5 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 Can anyone recomend an air sander suitable for contoured surfaces of bike panels, and please excuse this dumb ass question, can you get wet&dry pads for use with them? Yes. You need one of these: http://www.metabo.co.uk/Product-catalogue-...6800f348.0.html Brilliant bit of kit
fran9r Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 Yes. You need one of these: http://www.metabo.co.uk/Product-catalogue-...6800f348.0.html Brilliant bit of kit How about an air one though alex? I'm used one on a (steel) tank before. I'm guessing for fairings, it would need to be small, and you'd need to be gentle with it. Would be good though. Is being a randon orbital critical? And bodywork experts know?
alexp5 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 How about an air one though alex? I'm used one on a (steel) tank before. I'm guessing for fairings, it would need to be small, and you'd need to be gentle with it. Would be good though. Is being a randon orbital critical? And bodywork experts know? We use 'palm' sander D/A's at work for prepping steelwork for powder coating. I'd always go for D/A or Random Orbit for smooth uniform finish before paint. Here's the palm sander: http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=27995 We use this on small awkward shaped fabrications: http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=27984 edit to add: Apologies for not seeing the 'air' bit of 'air sander' in the o.p. It was 5 a.m., should've been
speedy sie Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 as for the d/a air sander,have use loads and 3m palm is the best,this is one of them things that the more you pay the better they get,and a cheep £60 are ok,but once you have used the 3m one it is like silk and so controable.
fran9r Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 We use 'palm' sander D/A's at work for prepping steelwork for powder coating. I'd always go for D/A or Random Orbit for smooth uniform finish before paint. Here's the palm sander: http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=27995 We use this on small awkward shaped fabrications: http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=27984 edit to add: Apologies for not seeing the 'air' bit of 'air sander' in the o.p. It was 5 a.m., should've been So, what you are saying is, you can get powder coating done on the cheap
alexp5 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 So, what you are saying is, you can get powder coating done on the cheap I wish. It gets farmed out unfortunately
fran9r Posted August 21, 2010 Report Posted August 21, 2010 I wish. It gets farmed out unfortunately Arse. Oh well, I was planning to get the tackle to do it myself. Nothing as big as frames, but wheels maybe.
drunkn munky Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Posted August 21, 2010 We use 'palm' sander D/A's at work for prepping steelwork for powder coating. I'd always go for D/A or Random Orbit for smooth uniform finish before paint. Here's the palm sander: http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=27995 We use this on small awkward shaped fabrications: http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=27984 edit to add: Apologies for not seeing the 'air' bit of 'air sander' in the o.p. It was 5 a.m., should've been That small mini one looks like it'll do the job
alexp5 Posted August 21, 2010 Report Posted August 21, 2010 Arse. Oh well, I was planning to get the tackle to do it myself. Nothing as big as frames, but wheels maybe. Dunno where abouts you are Fran, but I can recommend these chaps: http://www.stpcoatings.co.uk/
fran9r Posted August 22, 2010 Report Posted August 22, 2010 Grantham-ish. I was at the Newark autojumble this morning, and found a guy in Grantham that offers powdercoating. I'll try and get set up myself, but if not I might try there.
burntout Posted August 26, 2010 Report Posted August 26, 2010 just found this thread - I'll be preparing fairings myself soon as well....with this in mind would something like this be any good? http://www.wickes.co.uk/230W-Random-Orbita...efee305fa5def1c Seems reasonable for £30. I dont have a compressor so would have to be leccy.
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