KR> Does a VW block need paint?
Hi John, The std beetle block is mag ally although there may be non mag cases out there.Mag cases should definitely be painted as moisture dissolves magnesium which gradually weakens the case. That's why mag wheels are always painted. Possibly not an issue in El Paso. See the following http://www.1st-coating.com/corrosion_magnesium.htm Shiny ally actually radiates less heat than a black painted surface, engine paint is designed specifically to disipate heat. Pete -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. jmelvin...@aol.com wrote: Darren, As a long time VW builder (40 years) I recommend you remove the paint. All paint acts as an insulator to some degree and the last thing a VW needs is more heat. I have always kept my engines bare and those of my customers. John El Paso In a message dated 8/30/2011 9:33:10 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, pilotp...@rogers.com writes: My old 1835vw has peeling paint on it. Is it really necessary to have the block painted? Is there any safe way to strip it off or is a wire brush my only option besides a walnut shell blaster? Darren C-GGGW KR2 Cambridge Ont. _ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Does a VW block need paint?
I know almost everyone paints their blocks but it is not a good idea.The paint helps retain heat in the block. > From: pilotp...@rogers.com > To: kr...@mylist.net > Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:34:43 -0400 > Subject: KR> Does a VW block need paint? > > My old 1835vw has peeling paint on it. > Is it really necessary to have the block painted? > Is there any safe way to strip it off or is a wire brush my only option > besides a walnut shell blaster? > > Darren > C-GGGW > KR2 Cambridge Ont. > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Does a VW block need paint?
Bob Hoovers blog on Painting the VW block: http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/vw-engine-paint.html -- Glenn Martin, KR2 N1333A, Biloxi, MS
KR> Does a VW block need paint?
Hi Darren If you decide to go ahead with removing the paint from your block can I suggest you possibly look at sodablasting as an option. This method was recently mentioned at our local SAA Chapter meeting (NZ Sport Aircraft Association) and one of the members wrote an article for the Chapter newsletter. Part of the newsletter article goes as follows. "Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) is commonly used as a leavening agent in cooking and those who have dealt with battery corrosion will know it as an excellent alkali to kill acid and clean up the corrosion. I could not determine how long Sodablasting has been around but it seems to have been brought to prominence when used as a cleaning method on the Statue of Liberty in the late 1980's where a non-toxic cleaner was required." "Google-ing ?sodablasting? brought up many articles and I suggest using that forum for those of you who want more info. According to Wikipedia:" ?Sodablasting is a non-destructive method for many applications in cleaning, paint stripping automotive restoration, industrial equipment maintenance,rust removal, grafitti removal, molecular steel passivation against rust, oil removal by saponification and translocation, masonry cleaning and restoration, soot remediation, boat hull cleaning and for food processing facilities and equipment." The newsletter article can be found on page 13 and 14 of the newsletter which is published here. http://www.saaauckland.org.nz/sauckland/Newsletters_files/SAANZ%20Auckland%20Chapter%20Newsletter%20August%202011.pdf I personally have no experience using the method but thought it might be worth a look. This may be of interest to others on the list. Regards Gavin On 31 August 2011 13:34, Pilot Pond wrote: > My old 1835vw has peeling paint on it. > Is it really necessary to have the block painted? > Is there any safe way to strip it off or is a wire brush my only option > besides a walnut shell blaster? > > Darren > C-GGGW > KR2 Cambridge Ont. > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
KR> Soda Blasting
Do be careful when using soda blasting as it can be very destructive if used in the wrong way, such as the thin aluminum skin of a Cessna 182. After it was demonstrated taking paint off of a Diet Pepsi can, eyes lite up and a purchase was made. After about two hours of blasting, a friend of mine took off the leather hood/faceplate rig, stepped back to look at his work. He had moved the nozzle to slowly, held it in one place too long and perhaps pointed it directly into the skin. He ended up having to re-skin the whole right side of the fuselage, it was puckered and wrinkled all over from the heat created by the high speed soda. Lynn KL7YXFN37LH ?Sodablasting is a non-destructive method for many applications in cleaning, paint stripping automotive restoration, industrial equipment maintenance,rust removal, grafitti removal, molecular steel passivation against rust, oil removal by saponification and translocation, masonry cleaning and restoration, soot remediation, boat hull cleaning and for food processing facilities and equipment."
KR> Soda Blasting
Not to mention that is almost impossible to get all the soda out of the wings and all other parts. > From: kl7...@aptalaska.net > To: kr...@mylist.net > Subject: Re: KR> Soda Blasting > Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:21:02 -0800 > > Do be careful when using soda blasting as it can be very destructive if used > in the wrong way, such as the thin aluminum skin of a Cessna 182. > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
