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Is there an operation in North Florida that will sandblast flaky paint and rust, then refinish them? I have a set of 108s that is pretty rough and need some TLC.
The insides are spotless.
Wayne had a guy....but hes apparently no longer around for the job. (referenced in historical threads on here).
I'm sure Hydro Dave knows of someone.
http://www.advancedhydrotest.com/
Wrong person can lead to a failed hydro or vip, but I'm sure you're aware.
Just avoid the temptation to spray them with bed liner.
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Originally Posted by patpicos
Grrrrrrrrr.... :D
Safe diving,
Rich
BEFORE & AFTER......3 LP steels
Steps.......
I cleaned/rebuilt all valve insides-seats, bursts, o-rings, etc.
Dustless cold water soda blast rusted outsides to bare metal.
Too many Zinc primer recoats w/multiple sandings.
Automotive 2 part epoxy gray paint, long cure time.
Automotive 2 part epoxy clear coat, long cure time .
Hydros, tumbles, vips, 36% fills.
40hrs of self labor (sanding & re-primer sucks).
$500 in just materials &services.
Rushed it and clear had runs, not cured for 7 days so defects too.
Would I do it again? NO WAY.
This seemed so easy, but it's a 1000 paper cuts in reality.
It's more cost effective to buy new tanks to use for
15 more yrs and get new-born hydro's.
http://www.cavediver.net/forum/attac...4&d=1519311741
http://www.cavediver.net/forum/attac...5&d=1519311741
I would have to agree. FWIW, tanks get dinged in transport, and in the cave, get over it :roll:Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnoly
You could buy several like-new galvanized cylinders for that...Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnoly