Jordon KE... Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Does anyone in welly have a bead blaster or know someone with one. Looking at blasting my struts 0275393040 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I plan on taking my engine to kapiti vapour blast http://www.kapitivapourblasting.biz Haven't used him previously but the stuff he had on display at tuatara brewery for the bike show a few months ago looked pretty impressive, tho maybe not so important for some struts that are going to get painted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Cool, that dude didn't turn up in my recent searches for vapourblasters, was about to box some stuff up to send away. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Oh shit, that's Nick. Good bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Popped out to see Nick at Kapiti Vapour Blasting on Monday, nice guy, told me all about the process he follows and showed me some of his recent work, which looked pretty sharp. His turnaround times are quick, said he'd have my stuff done in a couple days. Will post some pics when I pick the parts up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Here's a pic of the carbs I had cleaned up. I had 2 hubs, 2 carbs, 2 fork legs and a top clamp done for under $200 including GST They even came nicely wrapped in plastic, more than happy with their service. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Joe/Goat and I had a look at his stand at swapmeat. His work looks top notch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 When I picked up my stuff on Friday he said he had 5 sets of crankcases to do for his stand the next day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordon KE... Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 that looks awesome. will have to go see him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Kicker We're the carbs ultra sonic or vapour blasted Looks good either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I did both but the blasting is what got them looking really good. Heres a comparison, ultrasonic only on the left vs blasting on the right. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Fuck yeah blasting looks the go I asked him if he would blast a complete motor, said he could if I make caps to cover all the ports etc, as I've just put the motor back together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 yeah, did he get much assblasting down the carb throats or were they blocked off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Carbs were fully disassembled so the blasting jizz went everywhere I assume, they came back pretty clean, no residual grit that I noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 if they are using baking soda, could clean with water anyway Nothing like getting grit all up in your throttle plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 More blasting news. Currently having a bicycle frame blasted and powdercoated by Metal Immersions in Tawa, was quoted $150 for stripping, zincing and powdercoating. Had a bike frame dipstripped years ago by them and was happy with the service, will update with outcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 for anyone searching in the future, i took my touring bike to powdercoating nz in cambridge and had it blasted, masked, zincshield primerd, and powdercoated for $112 gst inclusive just double check they know how to mask a bicycle otherwise you will end up with powdercoat somewhere like the fork crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 That's a good price, I was just gonna paint mine after they blasted it but aint got time fo dat so happy to pay and at least it is local for dropoff/pickup. The dude kept trying to convince me to get it done in pink, I couldn't tell if he was joking by the end then there was a weird silence for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickTheFox Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 What the finish stay like on vapour blasted parts say after a few years? I'm thinking about getting some parts done but would be pretty keen to put some sort of protective layer on them either clear powder coat or 2k clear. What have others used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I was recommended some stuff called ACF50, aircraft spec stuff. Have coated my streetfins too now so we'll see how good it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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