Want to paint my 8 3/4
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03/09/11 06:40 PM
03/09/11 06:40 PM
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msanchi
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I am getting close to putting an 8 3/4 under my Challenger. The housing came with the car but needs to be cleaned of rust and dirt and painted. The axles are still in the housing but the third member is not. What is the best way to clean and prep it to be painted? Should I have it blasted or run a drill and wire brush? Will a little surface rust be a problem? How about the inside, how is that cleaned up? Also Any special prep on the axle shafts before re-use with a rebuilt carrier,new bearings and seals? Thanks
1970 Dodge Challenger Project (440, 915 Heads, 727 Trans)
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Re: Want to paint my 8 3/4
[Re: Mopar_Country]
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03/09/11 08:10 PM
03/09/11 08:10 PM
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Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska
RapidRobert
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Circle Track
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Lincoln Nebraska
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I bought a roller (65 Dart) w a powdercoated 8&3/4 & it does look nice, much better than rattle canned finishes & no comparison to bare cast. Not sure how they prepped it but after seeing it I'd want that quality again
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Re: Want to paint my 8 3/4
[Re: None2Slow]
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03/10/11 08:01 AM
03/10/11 08:01 AM
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scratchnfotraction
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Florida
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sandblasted and used rustoleum gloss black on mine washed inside with ez off oven cleaner and rinsed clean,repack axle bearings,install new seals while its apart dont for get to doll it up with lipstick some also
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