Vapour blasting

[Goran]

Hello All,

I am new to the Kiwi Biker Forum and would like to ask for some information.
Can someone provide the contact details for a company
that does Vapour Blasting of crank cases etc in New Zealand?

Best Regards
Göran Persson
Wellington

[Motu]

As in dry ice? I've seen the machines advertised,but don't know who has one.

You are on one of the ever shifting XS650 sites,I keep losing it and don't know where it is now.I'm getting back into them again so might check back in.

Oh,and welcome home....

[Bonez]

You are on one of the ever shifting XS650 sites,I keep losing it and don't know where it is now.http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=xs650&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official

[Grub]

"Vapour Blasting"?

Whazzit do/for?

[Bonez]

"Vapour Blasting"?

Whazzit do/for?

Definition:

A liquid blasting process in which the fine abrasive particles are suspended in water and propelled toward a surface at high speed by air or steam. Often used in the cleaning of metal surfaces.

[Grub]

Ta Bonez, I was being lazy wasn't I by not googling it m'self. I was taken by the mention of crankcase cleaning. Nasty's Virago external crankcase has gone all shitty - looks like skin cancer.

I don't know if it used to have a clear coat on the outside or what but it would be cool to find something that would clean it up all shiny and nice

[Bonez]

Ta Bonez, I was being lazy wasn't I by not googling it m'self. I was taken by the mention of crankcase cleaning. Nasty's Virago external crankcase has gone all shitty - looks like skin cancer.

I don't know if it used to have a clear coat on the outside or what but it would be cool to find something that would clean it up all shiny and nicePop into your local car groomers. They may have something suitable.

[Goran]

Hello Motu,

The most active board for the XS650 is probably the US site:
http://xs650temp.proboards29.com/

I understand there is a company located in Auckland
that specialises on Vapour Blasting for Motorcycle Engine Parts.
Anyone out there who knows the outfit?

Best Regards
Göran Persson
Wellington

[jellywrestler]

I'm looking at getting a set of cases done now, whose doing it and who should i avoid?

[Grumph]

I'm looking at getting a set of cases done now, whose doing it and who should i avoid?

As far as i know there's still only one in NZ and it's in auckland. I've seen some of their work and it was good....Like the OP, I'd like to have a contact number for them too.

[jellywrestler]

As far as i know there's still only one in NZ and it's in auckland. I've seen some of their work and it was good....Like the OP, I'd like to have a contact number for them too.

they used to have a trademe advert, maybe its this crowd Greg?
http://www.ntbracing.co.nz/vapour-blasting

[Grumph]

they used to have a trademe advert, maybe its this crowd Greg?
http://www.ntbracing.co.nz/vapour-blasting

Could be..you're closer, try them and let us know.

[gjm]

I've used a guy in Drury/Ramarama, south of Auckland. He does a great job, and charges very reasonably.

Couldn't immediately find his details, then remembered he advertises on TradeMe: http://www.trademe.co.nz/services/other-services/other/auction-460756866.htm

He does a lot of work where people mail items to him.

[F5 Dave]

Funny I was looking just yesterday and found soda blasting and aqua blasting. Be interested how you get on.

[TLDV8]

There is a company less than half an hour from me that do vapour blasting, they were a bit vague on costs when I rang them but what did put me off a little was a video found afterward (by them) on You Tube.
It showed them in action and then one segment showed someone attacking the gasket surface of alloy V8 inlet manifold with a big wood chisel. :laugh:
I ended up buying quite a few brass bristle (hand) wire brushes instead of risking some genius whittling on the Norton head.
I had a Triumph head done (sent to SA) and it does look good but not so sure it could be called a as original finish, has an odd silver sheen to it.
Some Caswell aluminium brightener arrived yesterday so am going to test that when I find a suitable guinea pig part

This crafty South African made his own.

http://www.triumphrat.net/members-restoration-and-rebuild-projects/210305-71-t120r-rebuild-12.html#post2382349

These parts attached were done with a brass wire brush but the home made blast unit needs looking into.

[problast]

Now in the Manawatu. Will recieve and dispatch throughout New Zealand.
The process cleans by flow, thereby eliminating impact, resulting in a 'soft' finish with the water acting as a lubricant. Media impregnation is avoided and the life of the blast media is also extended. Vapour Blasting also known as Wet blasting machines ensures a superior finish at the end of the blasting process. These machines give you the perfect alternative to dry blasting, in what is a dust-free process with a softer surface finish which in cosmetic applications, keeps components cleaner for longer.
For anyone interested Ring me after 4pm in the afternoons on 0272710550 or email me at topline@inspire.net.nz.

[Pro Blast 2015]

Availible for blasting do a fabulous reliable job with competitive rates.
Feel free to contact up via facebook or email or mobile.
problast@inspire.net.nz
Vapour/Wetblast/Problast (Facebook)

[Vapour Blasting Auck]

Hi, I do Vapour blasting, We are based in Swanson, West Auckland Ph 0277506319