moojamboo
Bronze Member
Hi all,
Just picked up a 1967 m416 1/4 ton trailer. Going to use with tractor for firewood, and jeep for general wood scrounging in general. I am sure lots of other uses as well.
Anyway she needs some tlc. I am interested in sandblasting the trailer, fixing metal, then paint and herculiner. I was thinking of buying a sandblasting kit to use with my compressor but have read a lot about the problems with old paint. This trailer has layer upon later paint, flaking pretty badly. I don't want it around my property (pets and 3 month old) nor trickled into my well, let alone breathing, in the shop, tools, garage, etc.
Can someone explain sandblasting to me? My wife wants me to take it there as is and just "have them do it". I would think that all the parts need to come apart first, or do they just do it as is put together? If I want a real good job wouldn't I want it apart to get into every nook and crany? Am I going to have the same lead issues in my gear simply taking it apart, it's flaking everywhere....
What type of cost is reasonable for the sand blasting? 109 inches tip of hitch to back, bed about 4 feet by 5 feet by 18 inches tall. Is cost different if I bring them separate parts vs. the trailer as is?
Advice would be appreciated!
Just picked up a 1967 m416 1/4 ton trailer. Going to use with tractor for firewood, and jeep for general wood scrounging in general. I am sure lots of other uses as well.
Anyway she needs some tlc. I am interested in sandblasting the trailer, fixing metal, then paint and herculiner. I was thinking of buying a sandblasting kit to use with my compressor but have read a lot about the problems with old paint. This trailer has layer upon later paint, flaking pretty badly. I don't want it around my property (pets and 3 month old) nor trickled into my well, let alone breathing, in the shop, tools, garage, etc.
Can someone explain sandblasting to me? My wife wants me to take it there as is and just "have them do it". I would think that all the parts need to come apart first, or do they just do it as is put together? If I want a real good job wouldn't I want it apart to get into every nook and crany? Am I going to have the same lead issues in my gear simply taking it apart, it's flaking everywhere....
What type of cost is reasonable for the sand blasting? 109 inches tip of hitch to back, bed about 4 feet by 5 feet by 18 inches tall. Is cost different if I bring them separate parts vs. the trailer as is?
Advice would be appreciated!
