[R-390] front panel restoration

[odyslim at comcast.net]

 I have re-finished several front panels and am quite proud of my work.

 With this said, I am always trying to find ways to make it easier.

My question is, has anyone used a media blaster to strip the front
panel?  I am curious if the engraved lettering gets smoothed out
and looses that nice sharp engraved look? Has this happened to 
any one?

 I am really trying to fine a good reason to buy a small, portable
type blaster, probably from Harbor Freight Tools.

 BTW, a few years ago, I purchased a nice touch up paint gun
from Sears. I thought it was a good deal. It came with some attachments
and a hose for $89.00 . It is aluminum and stainless and the quality
is ok.
 I was seriously pissed off when I saw the EXACT same item at Harbor Freight 
for $19.00. It even had the same box, just a different name on it. Just FYI

Any comments about the media blaster are welcome. Also, has anyone
used this method for cleaning knobs.

 Please forgive me if this was discussed in the knob painting thread,
I did not read it.

 Scott w#CV