Rhino lining for battery area?

[dcyrilc]

I just have a gun/hose/funnel pail that I got with a Craftsman air compresser in about 1974. I have replaced the ceramic nozzles many times, but the everything else has lasted thru the years. The cabinets are nice if you have one large enough for what you are cleaning. The gun type that I have is really a mess, especially if it is hot...helps the sand stick to you, in your ears, belly button, etc. The Harbor Freight hoods work OK, but it gets hot/humid, and the glass fogs up easy.... Not a problem with the unit you are looking at. I would still wear a mask, silicosis of the lung is not worth taking a chance...

Thank you for the info... When I was looking for the cabinet to post, I found a gun similar to what you described and am considering it for things which won't fit in the cabinet. I still plan to purchase the cabinet though, as many of the things I would work on will fit and it reuses the blasting material saving on cost and mess. Could you post a link for me to the Harbor Freight hood you are refering to? I have a picture in my mind, but that doesn't mean I have the right picture.

 

[JerryK]

Thank you for the info... When I was looking for the cabinet to post, I found a gun similar to what you described and am considering it for things which won't fit in the cabinet. I still plan to purchase the cabinet though, as many of the things I would work on will fit and it reuses the blasting material saving on cost and mess. Could you post a link for me to the Harbor Freight hood you are refering to? I have a picture in my mind, but that doesn't mean I have the right picture.

Cyril, here is a link to one the sell now. The one I bought years ago did not have a hard hat and was all red. And, unlike their ad that says it has lots of air circulation, was steamy inside, especially with me breathing thru a face mask.... Good luck, Jerry...

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

 

[dcyrilc]

Cyril, here is a link to one the sell now. The one I bought years ago did not have a hard hat and was all red. And, unlike their ad that says it has lots of air circulation, was steamy inside, especially with me breathing thru a face mask.... Good luck, Jerry...

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

Ahh... not what I was envisioning. I was picturing a facemask type resporator. (Man I can't spell today)

I'm going to have to start making a list so that I don't forget anything on my next visit. It's funny... I just recently posted how I don't usually buy off-brand tools and how I prefer a quality name brand. And here I am looking at quite a few items from HF. I think I have egg on my face now. LOL

Since you obviously have done much more than I have (three or four times with a cabinet), what's your opinion of this type of mask vs a full face resporator?

 

[JerryK]

Ahh... not what I was envisioning. I was picturing a facemask type resporator. (Man I can't spell today)

I'm going to have to start making a list so that I don't forget anything on my next visit. It's funny... I just recently posted how I don't usually buy off-brand tools and how I prefer a quality name brand. And here I am looking at quite a few items from HF. I think I have egg on my face now. LOL

Since you obviously have done much more than I have (three or four times with a cabinet), what's your opinion of this type of mask vs a full face resporator?

I just use 'quality' 3M dust masks [not the cheap one strap masks], I bought a big pack years ago and use them for painting, heavy grinding/cutting, and sandblasting. Some of the medical masks they sell now look good, the main thing is to seal around the mask good. I used to use the hood, but it got in bad shape, so I have been using just a face shield. The hood they sell now may be better because the hardhat would help keep some room between you and the window, and may have better venting. The pros use a full body suit with piped in air. I have a HF splitter, drill press, and metal band saw. My stuff is all old, when they sourced stuff from Taiwan...

 

[dfkrug]

You can get Silica Sand, a clean white dry sand, at most Home Depot/Lowes... that is what I use to sandblast. Always wear a mask and a shield....or one of the Harbor Freight hoods... It is a good thing to jump in the shower when you are done, too. Sand gets everywhere...

I agree, JERRY. I never had a cabinet.....I just sand blast (or bead blast)
outside.....rarely. Some HDs have fine enough sand, or you can also get
a fine silica sand from a stucco supply place. I am no expert, but a cheap
fine sand often works quite well, and you don't worry about not collecting
for re-use.

As for paint, CYRIL, it should be OK to use rattle can paint if your surface
is clean and primed. My problem is if I use color-matched oil-based paints
(often Rustoleum quarts) in the winter, it takes forever for it to harden.

 

[dcyrilc]

I agree, JERRY. I never had a cabinet.....I just sand blast (or bead blast)
outside.....rarely. Some HDs have fine enough sand, or you can also get
a fine silica sand from a stucco supply place. I am no expert, but a cheap
fine sand often works quite well, and you don't worry about not collecting
for re-use.

As for paint, CYRIL, it should be OK to use rattle can paint if your surface
is clean and primed. My problem is if I use color-matched oil-based paints
(often Rustoleum quarts) in the winter, it takes forever for it to harden.

The cowl on my Deere is black. Any idea what the proper black would be? Flat, satin, semi-gloss, etc?

 

[dfkrug]

The cowl on my Deere is black. Any idea what the proper black would be? Flat, satin, semi-gloss, etc?

On my current JD, I am using gloss black for everything but the green
areas....I use JD OEM rattle can green for that. My ROPS is faded black,
so new gloss black does not quite match, but polishing the old paint
makes it match better. I also have a can of color-matched green enamel.
I will use it with a small brush to touch up the biggest chips on my rear
fenders.

 

[JerryK]

Me....I'm a statin black guy... The flat black doesn't seem to weather great, and the gloss is too shiny and shows touchups.... Like arguing about which is prettier, blond..brunette..or redhead......

 

[dcyrilc]

Me....I'm a statin black guy... The flat black doesn't seem to weather great, and the gloss is too shiny and shows touchups.... Like arguing about which is prettier, blond..brunette..or redhead......

I was trying to get an idea what was closest to origional. I figure it was probably either flat or satin. I know it's pretty flat currently after all the years it was in the weather. I may check with the dealer to see what is currently being used, but then new is probably plastic these days.

 

[dfkrug]

I may check with the dealer to see what is currently being used, but then new is probably plastic these days.

They must have a std JD black for the chassis parts....get a can or two
from the dealer. The quality of the JD green in the spray cans is pretty
good.