Restoring old BT3

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  • Jim Bow
    Handtools only
    • Aug 2008
    • 4
    #1

    Restoring old BT3

    I bought an old BT3. First off, it has what looks like a lot of paint and stain overspray. How should I clean it up? do scotch pads work? Mild sandpaper?
    I don't want to ruin anything by using the wrong product.
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    • LCHIEN
      Super Moderator
      • Dec 2002
      • 21736
      • Katy, TX, USA.
      • BT3000 vintage 1999
      #2
      first of all is it a BT3000 or a BT3100?

      They have different finishes, the 3000 having anodized aluminum with machined tops and the BT3100 having power-coated epoxy paint.

      either way it'll be hard getting the paint and overspray off, I would think it would bond to the either surface fairly well.

      The FAq has a lot of useful information (see my sig line below)
      Loring in Katy, TX USA
      If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.
      BT3 FAQ - https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...sked-questions

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        • kenshep
          Forum Newbie
          • Dec 2004
          • 66
          • Lutz, FL, USA.
          • BT3K
          #3
          Goof off?

          Have you tried goof off? It's pretty good at getting paint off of places you don't want it.
          Ken
          Ken

          BT3K Born on date: Year 92 Week 37

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            • reddog552
              Established Member
              • Dec 2006
              • 245
              • Belleville Il.
              • Bt3000
              #4
              Cleaning up saw

              I too just bought a Very well used saw Bt 3000. Dont know how but most of the powder coating between the raised slots was missing or coming off. I took naval jelly let it soak for thirty min. and hit it with a high speed with a fine wire wheel. took off everything,it also some what brought some of the shine to the tarnished alum. i am now in the process of re powder coating the tops.RED pictures will follow.
              Last edited by reddog552; 07-30-2009, 12:36 PM.
              The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low cost is forgotten!

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                • Pappy
                  The Full Monte
                  • Dec 2002
                  • 10463
                  • San Marcos, TX, USA.
                  • BT3000 (x2)
                  #5
                  If it is a BT3000, try the red/brown Scothbrite pads and acetone. Not sure how the acetone would affect the powder coating on a BT3100.

                  Another suggestion would be to use the pads with DuPont Rubbing Compound. Fairly aggressive, but no silicones.
                  Don, aka Pappy,

                  Wise men talk because they have something to say,
                  Fools because they have to say something.
                  Plato

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