Do-it-yourself paint prep?

[rikubot]

Quick question:

Does $175 do media blast a hood sound reasonable? I got a quote from the local mobile media blast guy.

The top doesn't look like too much of a pain in the butt, but the bottom seams miserable.

[b5blue]

I worry about warping but that price is better than around me. I used one of these and it was a game changer: https://www.harborfreight.com/7-in-10-Amp-Variable-Speed-Polisher-62861.html

[jerry]

4''grinder with wire wheel. when done, DA  with 80 grit then epoxy. then fix the rust and or body work.  everything else is a waste of time and money.