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Old November 19th, 2009 Nov 19, 2009 11:41:24 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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well i bought some used equipment and decided to clean it up... then i dedcided to REALLY clear her up! check it out!!!! unfotunatly i didnt get a befor shot of how much ink was all over everything!!!!
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Old November 19th, 2009 Nov 19, 2009 11:49:45 AM -   #2 (permalink)
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next im making all new plattens, and possibly might paint the conveyor dryer as well!! i spent aout 16 hours cleaning and sanding and painting. the press.. but well worth the outcome.. im not a messy guy... and i just could not work on that press.... now to clean the 40 or so dirty screens....i have a feeling that i may have to toss alot out!!! im buying a dip tank for my own sanity!!!
 
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Old November 19th, 2009 Nov 19, 2009 12:51:30 PM -   #3 (permalink)
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What a difference a spay can makes. Looks 10Xs better, good job!!!
 
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Old November 19th, 2009 Nov 19, 2009 1:17:00 PM -   #4 (permalink)
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yeah no kidding although its not all spray-can painted....i also paint cars... so it was some leftover black and red, i had from painting a car, that i painted the base and top with . but the arms were aluminum and sanded out beautifully!!! im also in the middle of building a washout booth! il get pics of the whole set up soon!!!
 
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Sweet even better and a lot faster to paint with a spray gun than a can. Single stage or two stage paint?
 
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single, its actually rustoleum enamel with mineral spirits, and hardener, just a cheap black i had sprayed my car with a while back...an old trick but great results..not only was it faster but it will be far more durable as well!
 
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