OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Victa Walk-Behind Rotary Mowers My First Molasses Bath. (125 Engine Cowling)

I would use 600 and do it with plenty of water to keep the grit clear. Depends on how thick the paint is but usually you can sand it back the next day, just go steady, couple of times should get all the imperfections out

Hi all,

I've just made up a new bath today for doing a terrible powder coated model 45 reel and as I have a fair strong power supply it was done in about 5 hours and now it's squeaky clean and ready to paint in the morning.

Cheers,
BB.

Hi BB, after all the mess and time taken with the molasses solution, I shall try a simple electrolysis set up. It has been very interesting starting this discussion.
I will retrieve the fasteners next and apply clear asap.
Good advice NK, a less agressive grit is a good idea. My best work has been with wet sanding. It's much smoother and faster, but I've always been concerned about moisture getting to the metal that way and not drying properly before applying paint.

MF at this time of the year sitting in the sun for an hour is more than enough for any water to be removed

or a hair dryer for five minutes or so.