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    wire wheel vs rust converter or media blasting

    VHT Flameproof turned out great!!! This is the results after baking it as per instructions. Thanks for the suggestions :)
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    wire wheel vs rust converter or media blasting

    Are you referring to VHT rust converter? Which VHT exactly?
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    wire wheel vs rust converter or media blasting

    There’s also VHT fireproof paint and primer
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    wire wheel vs rust converter or media blasting

    For overkill. Be doing the turbo housing and down pipe too.
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    wire wheel vs rust converter or media blasting

    This is great info thanks. Yeah I’m doing a diy ceramic coating.
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    wire wheel vs rust converter or media blasting

    HI guys seeking to remove rust before painting cast iron parts I'm going to ceramic coat for high-temperature application 1000+ deg talking about engine headers and turbo manifolds. what is the preferred method for rust removal? I've tried the wire wheel but it doesn't get into the little...
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    YYC - Resurface turbo exhaust manifold

    gasket sealing yeah I got multi-layered stainless OEM Toyota Gaskets that should seal without issue
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    YYC - Resurface turbo exhaust manifold

    120 grit really polished it up I guess I could have just used 60 grit as it would cut a lot faster and save me a bit of time.. as the sandpaper loosing it’s cutting ability I could of ended up with same results.
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    YYC - Resurface turbo exhaust manifold

    so first I found a piece of granite that was long enfough to slide the whole manifold on it with keeping it flat. Next I used a razor blade and glass cleaner to clean the granite to make sure there is no dirt and debris on it. Scraping the Granite while keeping the blade flat not to gouge...
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    YYC - Resurface turbo exhaust manifold

    I did it and it came out great for it within 0.04 pretty flat for my needs
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    FREE Granite Slabs approx 12 x 24" YYC

    They measure pretty flat. Checked with a engine Precision straight edge and my smallest feeler gauge.
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    YYC - Resurface turbo exhaust manifold

    hey guys thanks for all the info my head is flat and within factory spec so I only need to worry about the manifold. I got some granite pieces and also have some extra anyone needs a piece let me know I figure I'm gonna start with 60 grit then 80 then finish 120 grit.
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    FREE Granite Slabs approx 12 x 24" YYC

    So I went on Kijiji looking for some granite pieces i went all the way down to Okotokes, the guy wanted me to take all I only needed a few pieces to do some flat sanding I guess you can call it lapping I have about 6 pieces anyone need a piece let me know FREE
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    Parts washer- new to me

    I didn’t do the bucket mod. But I do like the idea of all the junk sitting to be bottom. Maybe even use a pickup hose on a Floating buoy so it sucks the cleaner fluid from the top
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    Parts washer- new to me

    I love forums and I contribute what I can. I am here to learn and share knowledge.
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