Bead Blaster Window Protector?
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I have owned a harbor freight table top bead blaster for some time. The unit came with a thin plastic film affixed to the window. That film became etched and I removed it. I assume that I need to replace it so as to not etch the glass. Harbor freight guys look at me cross eyed when I ask if they have replacements.
Anyone know what material to use and where to get it?
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Re: Bead Blaster Window Protector?
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Re: Bead Blaster Window Protector?
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Four sheets for $10 plus shipping... Not terrible, but I need it now and seems like I could buy a whole role for $15...
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Re: Bead Blaster Window Protector?
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I ain't in that position but what Challenger & BulletBob said makes good sense: covering most of the screen leaving just enough to see what you're doing then some clear packaging tape: cheap/practical/simple
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Re: Bead Blaster Window Protector?
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I ain't in that position but what Challenger & BulletBob said makes good sense: covering most of the screen leaving just enough to see what you're doing then some clear packaging tape: cheap/practical/simple
And a mess to remove !! Go to any hardware store,most have clear roll vinyl (same thing you use for storm windows) anywhere from 4 to 12 mill,52" wide usually around $3.00 /$3.50 a yard.
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Re: Bead Blaster Window Protector?
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The problem with a sheet of plastic is the media still get's in between it and the glass and you can't see and then the whole sheet of plastic get's blurred and then the whole thing needs to be replaced too often.
Not if you double back tape it to the underside of the glass, as I mentioned earlier.
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Re: Bead Blaster Window Protector?
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The problem with a sheet of plastic is the media still get's in between it and the glass and you can't see and then the whole sheet of plastic get's blurred and then the whole thing needs to be replaced too often.
Not if you double back tape it to the underside of the glass, as I mentioned earlier.
I use the plastic film over the glass and tape all the way around. Never any media between the glass and this will last 8-10 hrs of blast time if your paying attention. Changing the film takes only a couple minutes and I have a nice large 12"X24" window to look through. This cabinet sees 20-25 hrs of blast time per week.
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Re: Bead Blaster Window Protector?
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I spend the $6 for a new window from the glass shop every year or so. I also installed rivnuts to hold the frame instead of using screws and nuts...Tim
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Re: Bead Blaster Window Protector?
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I ain't in that position but what Challenger & BulletBob said makes good sense: covering most of the screen leaving just enough to see what you're doing then some clear packaging tape: cheap/practical/simple
And a mess to remove !! Go to any hardware store,most have clear roll vinyl (same thing you use for storm windows) anywhere from 4 to 12 mill,52" wide usually around $3.00 /$3.50 a yard. [/quote Peels right off not a mess to remove. Been doing it that way for 25+years
Of course it gets used almost every day that might count.
I will tell you one thing though we've put more expanded metal & gloves on it than glass over the years
It pays to think with your mind & money I buy 3M tape & don't scrape anything
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Re: Bead Blaster Window Protector?
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I spend the $6 for a new window from the glass shop every year or so. I also installed rivnuts to hold the frame instead of using screws and nuts...Tim
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