Brockport Bill 1,662 #1 Posted April 1 Who has had experience with using Laser equipment for rust/paint removal for any restoration type projects on their WH? Either doing yourself, or having done for you to remove rust and/or paint? Any feedback or insights would be appreciated? thanks, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #2 Posted April 1 Never heard of it... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,662 #3 Posted April 1 31 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Never heard of it... You can do a You Tube - there are dozens of You Tubes on the Laser topic --- they are sold and used world wide -- notably in auto repair, and body shop industry, as well as welders etc -- Was wondering if anyone had used for tractor paint and/or rust removal - - not $$ practical for most homeowners or hobbyists to buy a unit but perhaps some have used at their job, or perhaps had their tractor Laser done at Auto shop or a welder etc as an option to sand blasting or grinding, sanding etc -- Sooooo was wondering if any RSq folks had any results to share???? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #4 Posted April 1 I've seen that on some YouTube videos and it looks wild! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #5 Posted April 1 8 hours ago, WHX?? said: Never heard of it... Take a googles trip for a minute or 6 Jim. Fascinating stuff. You'd be pretty interested. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #6 Posted April 1 @WHX?? 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #7 Posted April 1 A "classic Renault!" Phasers on stun Spock! Looks pretty cool, dangerous and expensive! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,629 #8 Posted April 1 @ MIKE,S HORSE BARN , OPPORTUNITY ? penetrating oil , seam / joint access , the opportunity to add a metal saving / feeding barrier , to anything is amazing . anything new I see with rust already starting , is worth a save . rather have a lubrication , film / spread, than rot out , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,888 #9 Posted April 1 The good ole boy neighbor was at the house for a few hours last week and he was checking out my e-tank. He asked me if I’d ever seen this before too. I think he mentioned Half A$$ Customs on YT using this tool for everything… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,577 #10 Posted April 1 Low Low price tag on these. https://www.sfxlaser.com/1000W-1500W-2000W-Integrated-Water-Cooler-Fiber-Laser-Cleaner?GMC&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr7bRjpWhhQMVonF_AB0pZw08EAQYASABEgIm0vD_BwE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #11 Posted April 1 7 minutes ago, Achto said: Low Low price tag on these. Yep just ordered one --- keep an eye on yer CC statement make sure the order went thru.... Looks to be dusty mess that a blast cabinets capture. That said I'm not seeing it for the hobbyist or professional. You really can't do internal parts with out disassembly then you might as well take the brake drums to a cab. For the price one could get set up with a commercial grade cab with all the bells and have some left over for outside blast equipment. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #12 Posted April 1 I can see the video now. Starts out with a Renault LeCar on jack stands. Then all that's left is a unibody skeleton and burn't up interior! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,577 #13 Posted April 1 19 minutes ago, squonk said: Starts out with a Renault LeCar on jack stands. Then all that's left is a unibody skeleton and burn't up interior! I had a LeCar as a winter beater in high school. Bought it for $50 in the fall, drove it all winter, unstoppable in the snow, & got 40MPG. The clutch blew up in the spring, sold it for $50. Best winter beater ever !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #14 Posted April 1 5 minutes ago, Achto said: I had a LeCar as a winter beater in high school. Bought it for $50 in the fall, drove it all winter, unstoppable in the snow, & got 40MPG. The clutch blew up in the spring, sold it for $50. Best winter beater ever !! I used to work on Renaults. I wanted plumbers pay for working on toilets! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #15 Posted April 1 Now who's going !!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,004 #16 Posted April 1 (edited) I did the stress analysis on the Renault/AMC Alliance base wheel, as one of my early carieer projects. That was one of the first HSLA wheels we produced. The base steel wheel was 3lb lighter than the optional aluminum wheel. Edited April 1 by 8ntruck 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #17 Posted April 1 1 hour ago, Achto said: Low Low price tag on these. https://www.sfxlaser.com/1000W-1500W-2000W-Integrated-Water-Cooler-Fiber-Laser-Cleaner?GMC&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr7bRjpWhhQMVonF_AB0pZw08EAQYASABEgIm0vD_BwE I can't say as I've paid a lot of attention to these knowing they're well out of the desirable reach of me spending money. Ever. But that one's about half the price of what they've rumored to be online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #18 Posted April 1 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: Looks to be dusty mess that a blast cabinets capture. That said I'm not seeing it for the hobbyist or professional. You really can't do internal parts with out disassembly then you might as well take the brake drums to a cab. For the price one could get set up with a commercial grade cab with all the bells and have some left over for outside blast equipment. This was the basic thought process I had when I saw the videos available. I've never run one of these or even been around one but other than the consumables in sand or blasting media which can be filtered and reused, I don't see a clear advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,299 #19 Posted April 1 5 hours ago, squonk said: I can see the video now. Starts out with a Renault LeCar on jack stands. Then all that's left is a unibody skeleton and burn't up interior! Didn't you mean to say all that was left were the jack stands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #20 Posted April 1 5 hours ago, Achto said: Low Low price tag on these. https://www.sfxlaser.com/1000W-1500W-2000W-Integrated-Water-Cooler-Fiber-Laser-Cleaner?GMC&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr7bRjpWhhQMVonF_AB0pZw08EAQYASABEgIm0vD_BwE I could maybe handle the $9199, but the "free shipping by air" would have me spending serious money installing the runway. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #21 Posted April 2 Like everything else the prices will come down in a couple years. HF will probably have one for under $1000 in a year or so. They are very handy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #22 Posted April 2 12 hours ago, lynnmor said: I could maybe handle the $9199, but the "free shipping by air" would have me spending serious money installing the runway. Helipad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,625 #23 Posted April 2 Christ on a bike! Surely that kind of thing can't be allowed into hobbyists hands? "So you expect me to talk Goldfinger" "No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #24 Posted April 3 11 hours ago, Mickwhitt said: Christ on a bike! Surely that kind of thing can't be allowed into hobbyists hands? "So you expect me to talk Goldfinger" "No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die" One of those rich little influencer kids got one and was burning all kinds of crap with it on a youtube video. Can't believe he didn't burn the house down! Can't seem to find it but I'll post it if I do 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #25 Posted April 3 On 4/1/2024 at 10:40 AM, Achto said: I had a LeCar as a winter beater in high school. Bought it for $50 in the fall, drove it all winter, unstoppable in the snow, & got 40MPG. The clutch blew up in the spring, sold it for $50. Best winter beater ever !! While working in London for a French bank, I had use of the company Renault 5 on weekends for exploring outside the city and during the week for commuting with a couple of colleagues. Great to drive--smooth on the highway and nimble and easy to park in the city. Only quirk was that the CFO didn’t realize that seatbelts were an option (in the 80’s) and didn’t order them--I was always a bit nervous about that. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
