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ready to have frame sandblasted (TR3)

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Subject: ready to have frame sandblasted (TR3)
From: Dan Buettner <danb@thelittlemacshop.com>
Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 15:16:59 -0500
Whew.  Haven't been paying as much attention to the list lately as I 
should; sorry, folks -- lots of spring work to do on the house (with 
still a lot left!).  But I have to make some time for the TR3, as I'm 
starting to feel like I'm neglecting it.

I've got my TR3 frame down to greasy and slightly rusty metal, and a 
nearby operation has quoted me $40-50 to have it sandblasted clean. 
Seems like a great price to me, so I'm going to roll it out some 
weekend very soon and check it for straightness, then probably cart 
it off.

But, for those who have been there done that, is there anything I 
should beware of?  I'm a little concerned about sand getting inside 
the box sections -- do I need to worry?  How to prevent it?  And 
should I try taping off the front suspension pivots, so that the 
metal surface isn't damaged?

And finally -- I plan on trying Bill Hirsch's miracle paint on it ... 
but could someone forward me the URL or phone number?  I've misplaced 
the information.

Thanks!

Dan

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