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DEAN-DOHERTY
10-11-10, 01:53 PM
Hey,im in the process of cleaning the bay to get it seam welded

at the minute im using a grinder and a drill with a wire brush on the end but they arent any good for getting into the tight spaces and corners.

whats the best thing to get all the old rubber seal and paint off.
cheers dean

Paul
10-11-10, 01:54 PM
Blast it or twist wheel on a grinder- wear face mask & gloves!

mowgli
10-11-10, 01:55 PM
blowtorch, nitromors, shot blaster??

DEAN-DOHERTY
10-11-10, 02:01 PM
blast it with wat...dont have a shot blaster

twist wheel is too big for corners

wwmnw
10-11-10, 02:10 PM
I used a belt sander to get into tight spaces.

DEAN-DOHERTY
10-11-10, 02:13 PM
k cheers.anyone any otha ideas

deanwilko
10-11-10, 02:36 PM
got a sand blaster for less the £90 of ebay brand new delivered next day. Easyiest way i found

Edd
10-11-10, 02:46 PM
Get some small wire wheels, machine mart, toolstation etc

Loads and loads of sizes/shape ones on eBay as well

LEWI007
10-11-10, 08:14 PM
Paint stripper is the easiest way, though i used a strong wirebrush on the grinder.

Connor
10-11-10, 08:18 PM
dremil on the awkward places, twist wheel for the rest

brownbear
10-11-10, 10:01 PM
Hit it with an Iron!!

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DEAN-DOHERTY
13-11-10, 01:35 AM
thought you guys might have had an easy solution to cleaning the bay but im guessing there is no easy way out. so i stuck with the grinder and the wire bush ends on the drill....got there in the end.pity i didnt have the money for a sand blaster
cheers lads

dean

Benn
13-11-10, 09:09 AM
As Paul said, a twisted wire wheel on a grinder. Will remove paint and sealant.