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200c ~=450 f (434 f).
I went ot Harbor Freight and bought a smallish sand blaster cabinet (made in India -- something not actually made in China at HF -- oh my Gawd). It was on sale ($70). Has low enough volume that I can run it with my compressor (~6 hp Campbell Hausfield), though it runs continuously. Will have to replace the hoses with something more supple and less collapsible (ought ot be able to find something).
Have the first leg almost done. Corked or plugged all holes as best I could (or screwed bolts into them). WIll take a bit to get all the sand out, I sure. Good idea on the plastic tape. I wanted a matte finish, but that may not happen.
I decided to go with epoxy paint for now. Will have to think about powder coating later. You may want to use something besides WD40, as that is mostly a penetrant and not a lubricant. Perhaps some chain lube for o-rings, or cable type lube. Just a thought. I taped over mine with electric tape and intend to not paint that face. Will research this whole process for next winter (hmmm, maybe time for revalving at Racetech, etc).
Will be running 15 weight oil this year (went from 7.5 to 10 the last two years).
The only issue with epoxy paint is it takes sooo long to dry.
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