Author Topic: DFW Vapor Honing Services (Read 4289 times)

wannabridin · « **on:** June 03, 2022, 07:03:01 AM »

Hey all,

I can't find hardly anyone local who offers vapor blasting, so I was wondering if anyone in the DFW area is interested in my vapor honing services? I have my cabinet set up and it's giving good results so far, just need to some different parts to get sizing down.

PM me to discuss needs please! Thanks!!

Stev-o · « **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2022, 07:22:23 AM »

Not in the DFW area but I have some aluminum Chevy valve covers that I would like to get done.
Could you fit those in your cabinet? Sorry, no pics ATM.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2022, 08:01:19 AM »

You may find many folks willing to ship stuff to you

wannabridin · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2022, 08:20:02 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on June 03, 2022, 07:22:23 AM

Not in the DFW area but I have some aluminum Chevy valve covers that I would like to get done.
Could you fit those in your cabinet? Sorry, no pics ATM.

absolutely will fit. i believe I can fit up to a 19" motorcycle wheel in there. PM sent.

Quote from: MauiK3 on June 03, 2022, 08:01:19 AM

You may find many folks willing to ship stuff to you

Totally willing to have things shipped!

wannabridin · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2022, 11:44:50 AM »

Did some carb bodies & an oil filter adapter for an XS1100. Customer was very happy with the work. Let me know if you need any help!

WideAWAKE · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2022, 12:02:21 PM »

They look good.

You got a good way to complete the process with a drip/soak to clean all the passages??

wolf550 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2022, 12:12:41 PM »

hey wannabridin does this process just clean the surface of the items.
I have a couple of points covers that I cast where i have to sand down some areas but others are untouched.
I want to bring the sanded areas back to the original cast look before I sanded.

wannabridin · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2022, 12:40:52 PM »

Quote from: WideAWAKE on July 10, 2022, 12:02:21 PM

They look good.

You got a good way to complete the process with a drip/soak to clean all the passages??

I have an ultrasonic cleaner (fairly good sized) to clean out passages in carbs and other parts, followed by a water rinse and compressed air dry.

Quote from: wolf550 on July 10, 2022, 12:12:41 PM

hey wannabridin does this process just clean the surface of the items.
I have a couple of points covers that I cast where i have to sand down some areas but others are untouched.
I want to bring the sanded areas back to the original cast look before I sanded.

This process does not effect the surface of the parts in any measurable way. Maybe some lightly adhered burrs will be removed, but largely the surface is a bit smoother (honed) but otherwise all surface level imperfections (casting marks, pitting, etc.) will remain. If you want to maintain a cast look but have the surface brightened up a bit, this will likely be perfect! If you'd like, feel free to send a sample part to me and i'll test blast it. If you like it, I can keep working, otherwise I'll send it back to you.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2022, 02:10:49 PM »

I may have some parts to send from Maui in the near future.
I’ll be cleaning up my new (to me) Honda Acty Attack after I get it, it’s being shipped from Japan now.

wannabridin · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2022, 02:19:52 PM »

Ready when you are. Just PM/email me whenever you want to get it going.

wannabridin · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2022, 08:21:02 PM »

Parts look wonderful in person!!

grcamna2 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2022, 08:24:43 PM »

Quote from: WideAWAKE on July 10, 2022, 12:02:21 PM

They look good.

You got a good way to complete the process with a drip/soak to clean all the passages??

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wannabridin · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2022, 09:23:45 PM »

The glass beads wash away very easily with water or soapy water. I have a fairly large ultrasonic tank that most of the small parts get a little soak in after blasting. Followed by a final clean water rinse and a thorough air blasting.

wannabridin · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2022, 07:51:52 PM »

Getting the cases clean on a XS650. Still gotta do the head, bottom case, side cover & rocker cover, among other things. Looks great!!

grcamna2 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2022, 08:20:33 PM »

The fins on the cylinder are difficult to make shine;they look good.

wannabridin · « **Reply #15 on:** August 03, 2022, 08:35:41 AM »

Thanks! And yes, access is difficult w/ size of the nozzle. but patience wins!!

wannabridin · « **Reply #16 on:** August 08, 2022, 09:41:27 AM »

Got an XS motor blasting finished up. Had to throw it together to see what it looked like! Can't wait to get to the CB cases

beemerbum · « **Reply #17 on:** August 08, 2022, 06:11:16 PM »

Please send PM address, phone and email. Looking to refurb a CL 350 for a winter project. I'm burned out on CB 750's. Thanks

Cruiser · « **Reply #18 on:** August 08, 2022, 11:50:42 PM »

Looking really nice! Keep it up!

wannabridin · « **Reply #19 on:** August 09, 2022, 11:20:45 AM »

Quote from: beemerbum on August 08, 2022, 06:11:16 PM

Please send PM address, phone and email. Looking to refurb a CL 350 for a winter project. I'm burned out on CB 750's. Thanks

PM sent

MauiK3 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 09, 2022, 02:00:11 PM »

Just an aside
Vapor honing is great, maybe the best way to clean up these bike parts. However, doing a bare engine case, head etc. requires a huge and thorough cleaning and inspection effort that some folks may not be ready for.

wannabridin · « **Reply #21 on:** August 10, 2022, 05:37:01 AM »

Of course. I wash all the parts with an immersion and solid stream of soapy water followed by compressed air through all passages.

Bodi · « **Reply #22 on:** August 11, 2022, 11:18:51 AM »

"The glass beads wash away very easily with water or soapy water."

Vapor blasting?

wannabridin · « **Reply #23 on:** August 11, 2022, 04:13:37 PM »

Indeed. Rigged up a nice wash basin last night to clean the parts further. Brake cleaner and compressed air will really clean em out nice. Might try to make a rinse jet for the basin next too

wannabridin · « **Reply #24 on:** September 19, 2022, 10:32:49 AM »

Finished up a magnesium alternator fan for an old 911 last night. Came out amazing!

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