The picture shows some of the preparation of the main train of the tractor for blasting prior to painting. This requires great care and attention to detail because blasting shot really is not very kind to threads, engines, transmissions, clutches and hydraulics. These must all be protected. By leaving nothing to chance we are certain that there will be no contact with these areas. A combination of tapered rubber bungs, purpose cut wooden covers sealed with polyurethane based sealer (doesn’t react with the paint) and duct tape are used too ensure good seals. Threaded holes simply get a bolt inserted and exposed bolts are easily covered with piece of pipe secured with a nut. The shot blast operator at Maine Surface Finishing is very sensitive to vulnerable parts of the job and will treat them with caution. Again preparation is the key and nothing is left to chance.
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