Where To Get Aluminum Oxide Sandblast Grit Near Denver

[CrufflerSteve]

I'm getting close to actually putting some kits together. I'd like to Gun Kote the NDS receivers. I picked up a Horror Freight sandblast cabinet awhile ago and it's time to use it. Anybodu know sandblast supply places close to Denver, ideally south. I'd like to use 120 or 100 grit aluminum oxide.

Steve

[gnihcraes]

here ya go: They should have it or can get it.

http://www.unitedwesterndenver.com/

same place I pick up my corn cobb media in bulk for my brass polishing.

(BRASS NOT BRA!) didn't see that when I typed it.

[BPTactical]

here ya go: They should have it or can get it.

http://www.unitedwesterndenver.com/

same place I pick up my corn cobb media in bulk for my bras polishing.



Yup-I use StarBlast from there-cheaper than Al-Ox

[CrufflerSteve]

Thanks I'll give them a call in the morning and see what is in stock.

I did bluing on a couple of guns years ago and it looked great. I used Starblast but made the mistake of using the used up stuff to grit my sidewalks over ice. I was a mess.

Steve

[Daniel_187]

Not in Denver, but I use KC Abrasive out of Kansas, Because I buy alot its cheaper for me to get it through them for me

[jreifsch80]

are there any harbor freights in denver? here in greeley and ft collins they carry alum oxide 70 grit. are you gonna experiment with parking? i'm collecting matterials to try too, got my manganese oxide and zink oxide from work ;)

[CrufflerSteve]

I'm getting 120 grit for AK Black Gun Kote

Steve

[jreifsch80]

oh ok sounds good next time i'm at hf i'll check if they have 120 grit alm ox. how's your romy g going?

[CrufflerSteve]

oh ok sounds good next time i'm at hf i'll check if they have 120 grit alm ox. how's your romy g going?

Pretty good. I have the rear trunnions drilled but not driven out. I'm going to take a break tomorrow and try removing the barrel from the one that sheared the pin.

Steve

[ldmaster]

I buy from them too, they're right behind Colorado and I70 on the north side, near the Eagle Claw factory.

Having blasted and refinished a few things, I would recommend against glass beads, the surface created is too smooth for GOOD adhesion of your finish... I use Starblast 1500xl.

Also remember when applying your finish the metal should be heated, you totally eliminate running and get better adhesion. Remember that you're spraying a coolling media on the heated metal, so you might want to reheat it after each pass. One pass, examine... one pass, examine - you can't go too slow with spray on refinishing.

[CrufflerSteve]

Also remember when applying your finish the metal should be heated, you totally eliminate running and get better adhesion. Remember that you're spraying a coolling media on the heated metal, so you might want to reheat it after each pass. One pass, examine... one pass, examine - you can't go too slow with spray on refinishing.

I did some pistols years ago with TR Gun Kote blue and they looked great. I'll be baking whatever I coat. I hope my wife doesn't kill me. I remember it being a bit smelly. I was single back then and, in some ways, life was simpler.

Gun Kote warned against glass beads so that's why I got the alum oxide. I hope I finally get some time one this. My weekends have been filled with everything but chances to work on my AK's.

Steve