How to prep a frame for bead blasting ?

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  • Considering sending my brand-new Pompino frame to the local blasters.
    They came recommended by my LBS, but they said I'd probably have to take care of all the masking myself.
    I'll double-check with the blasters before doing it, but wanted to be prepared.

    • For the BB shell, I'm guessing it's best to stuff it and mask it, rather than just shoving an old BB in there?
    • For the threaded rack and mudguard eyes/mounts, I was thinking of partly inserting bolts into each of them and then masking the exposed bolt thread & bolt head. Good idea or not?
    • Guessing I'd need to stuff & mask the head tube & seat tube?

    Any other top tips would be most welcome.

  • they use special masking tape for blasting. i guess normal tape just get shattered. maybe they will give you correct tape, maybe you can tell them what needs to be protected n they ll do the job for you.

    i gave 2 frames to blast/powdercoat, they always took care of all the masking n threads.

  • Ok, I'll call 'em up Monday.

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How to prep a frame for bead blasting ?

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