What do they call this and where might I buy one?

[Lathe User]

I am stripping underseal off my MGB and it's doing a great job but no one seems to know what it's called!

 

[Inspector]

Wire strip flap brush is about as close as I can get.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1151313907...FdWb+Hww2TUysyAUuN9uFa9kSg==|tkp:BFBM2vn67p9k

Pete

 

[Chubber]

I can't help with a name,but it shrieks 'visor' and 'eye protection' !

Doug

 

[JSW]

Related. You might want to make one of these for those awkward nooks and crannies.



(Ignore the thumbnail, this guy is seriously worth a watch)

 

[ChaiLatte]

Bristle Blaster

https://www.rust.co.uk/product/cat/mbx-bristle-blaster/

 

[Old.bodger]

Try ebay search of
Piranha Rotary Drill Wire Brush Paint Varnish Rust Removal of Tools, Brick, Wood

Nearest I can find. Those attachments used to be quite common.

 

[Old.bodger]

Thompson roto stripper…….but that is US product


But Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zeluga-CGFG-1-Coarse-Stripper-Combo/dp/B09G3C8VRT

 

[Yojevol]

Had one years ago but stopped using it when the wires started to fly off

 

[ChaiLatte]

Thompson roto stripper…….

Thanks. Seems they have been around a while. This one is not 'as seen on TV'. Perhaps it pre-dates TV.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235633951232

 

[Sachakins]

https://www.toolstation.com/abracs-nylon-filament-flap-brush/p28885

 

[stuart little]

I am stripping underseal off my MGB and it's doing a great job but no one seems to know what it's called!

I've always known it as underseal!

 

[XTiffy]

These were a 1970s contraption. I have to admit I had one. Universally condemned as the tips wear and small pieces fly off. I agree with the post that it is important to protect yourself carefully, I would use a face shield.

 

[Cabinetman]

Slight change of subject but similar, I have a lot of old paint on railings to remove. Have I seen a gun thing that vibrates / chips the paint off by lots of rods that go in and out? Anyone seen one and are they any good? ( know about Lead in the dust thanks)
Sorry to jump the thread. Ian

 

[Agent_zed]

Slight change of subject but similar, I have a lot of old paint on railings to remove. Have I seen a gun thing that vibrates / chips the paint off by lots of rods that go in and out? Anyone seen one and are they any good? ( know about Lead in the dust thanks)
Sorry to jump the thread. Ian

think it's this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlegun_scaler

 

[robgul]

I've just got this little blasting gun from Temu - early days but it seems to work OK with my small Clarke compressor (had to get the blasting media - problastingsupplies.com - 25kg bag, carriage cost more than the stuff!)

https://www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg..._1722346453564_9fp9yz4cr4&refer_page_sn=10045

 

[Agent_zed]

Hopefully you are already aware with sand blasting you need to use the best respirator you can. You shouldn't use beach sand as it can have high silica content which can cause silicosis when inhaled.

 

[Cabinetman]

think it's this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlegun_scaler

Yes brill thanks, I thought I had seen something like that!

 

[ChaiLatte]

Yes brill thanks, I thought I had seen something like that!

The majority of the ones you see are air powered, in two form factors: like a pistol drill and a straight version.

There are a couple of electric ones around. Many years ago Bosch made one in their blue range and then there is a Hilti one (TE300). There is a Japanese one (Nitto Kohki) and now you can find AliExpress/eBay China specials.

The better quality electric ones are expensive, but might be an option if you have no suitable compressor. The cheap electric ones might be a gamble.

Search for needle scaler rather than needle gun. The latter finds lots of things for making tattoos.

 

[XTiffy]

These needle scalers are made for metal and a friend cleaned the chassis of a horsebox very well. Most definitely a PPE requirement. Also need quite a lot of air supply.

 

[Cabinetman]

@ChaiLatte and @XTiffy , thank you muchly.
The railings are onto the sreeet, I was thinking that shot blasting would require all sorts of permits and sheeting, and now thinking about it I might need similar for a needle scaler, I suppose the Council won’t take kindly to Lead dust on the High Street!
Anyway Cheers Ian