[R-390] front panel restoration

[george stringe]

Look at:  http://www.eastwoodco.com/   and look at their soda blaster. I 
have not used one of those but it appears it might solve those blasting 
issues.

george wg0s

odyslim at comcast.net wrote:
>  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
>
>
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