Painting the frame and a arms..

BiGDawG

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well i recently got a 01 blaster that's been painted and not very well so while the motor is out i'm thinking about sandblasting and repainting the whole thing, but i don't wan't to strip it down, i will remove the hub's and rear axle then can i just tape off the rear bearing's in the swing arm? and what about the front if i remove the hub's can i just tape off the splines?

here's a pic of how it's currently sitting



you can see how bad it's chipping and rusting looks like it sit outside
 
I figure if i sand blast it then i can have my buddy who owns a body shop paint it for me, and cool i would of never knew they where aftermarket I noticed the front and rear bumper are custom and welded on so they can't be removed lol
 
If you sandblast you are going to get sand into every little crevice.

The bushings will take on sand which will be impossible to remove.

The only real way to paint is to strip it to bare bones.
 
It you dont strip it down, it will likely turn out how it is now...

Take your time and do it right.

I would say blast it, add gussets to the frame, and then powder coat it
 
Nice Blaster project you got there! I:I. If you decide to use abrasive blasting to remove the paint, and you choose to use silica sand"sand blast", remember to use a properly rated respirator to filter out the silica, so you don't put yourself at risk for a deadly lung disease called silicosis. There are also other alternatives such as aluminum oxide and glass bead.
 
There's lots of opinions back and forth on powder coating, many threads on here showing both sides. If u can afford it, its nice, if not spray it. prep work is very important, and don't over do it with the paint. The more coats the easier it chips.
 
I would strongly recommend a total stripdown and repaint or powder coat.
Otherwise just leave as is... I have seen paint jobs comming out looking worse than before it was painted.

If you however do go down the non strip down route, I suggest CO2 chip (dry ice) blasting, as it leaves NO abrasive residue.

Then carefull masking, and a good coat of quality paint.
 
I would strongly recommend a total stripdown and repaint or powder coat.
Otherwise just leave as is... I have seen paint jobs comming out looking worse than before it was painted.

If you however do go down the non strip down route, I suggest CO2 chip (dry ice) blasting, as it leaves NO abrasive residue.

Then carefull masking, and a good coat of quality paint.

If you throw it in an oven after u blast itll push out the blast media as long as its not aluminum.