We have been receiving lots of calls from auto restoration companies and hobbyists looking for recommendations for stripping engine parts. A major concern is removing old paint, dirt and grime from aluminum parts that need to be repainted.
While each customer has a preference for surface finish they want to achieve, we have found that Medium Glass Beads offer the best balance of strip and clean rate with surface finish. This mesh size of glass beads leaves a satin-matte finish (if that makes any sense) which is perfect for painting or powder coating.
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