I've got the original aluminum tanks on my '76 Sovereign. For
some strange reason, the previous owner had spay painted them
with what looks like aluminum colored Krylon. I want to clean
them up, but hate to use caustic strippers. Will sandblasting the
tanks harm the surface of the aluminum? Anyone tried this?
I'm thinking of using walnut shells for an abrasive.
Later,
Jimbo / '76 Sovereign
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Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 8:24 PM
To: Multiple recipients of VACList
Subject: [VAC] Re: Rollite Metal Polish on Worthington Tanks
Use Rollite AP-300, a nine inch, cotton, and/or wool pad, and do it,
then, do it again, and again, and again. On the second coat, they will
start to look like mirrors. I guess you don't have to worry about the
"cladding". The only hard part, is going around the valve, and the
welds, but then , they won't be "Perfect", so don't try to make them
that way. You can stop polishing when you can comb your hair in the
reflection,..........if you have hair. Best to disconnect them, and
it is best if they are close to empty.
Bill Scott
Charter Member and Membership Chairman
Washington DC Unit, WBCCI #3221
Our Homepage; http://www.servintfree.net/wbcci-dc/
