Media blasting struts

[SCWDP911]

Got my replacement struts yesterday (from Tony - another Pelican). I was wanting to clean these up and was not sure if I could media blast them or not. I will be using my existing inserts if I do not upgrade to a set of Bilsteins. I have searched through a lot of threads about the replacement job but can't find a definitive step-by-step write-up. I have a Bentley and Wayne's book. Are these two resources enough for this job? Part of the deal is once I get back to Rapid City to do this work, I will not have a lot of time to get her back on the road heading back to Tennessee. I need to have it go as smoothly as possible.

Any leads on a really good write-up would be greatly appreciated. Also, just wanted to again verify whether or not it was OK to media blast these and repaint?

Thanks,

[KFC911]

I had mine sand blasted prior to having them powder coated a few years ago. No problemo...

[porschenut]

By all means, blast and paint them.

[jpnovak]

Tape off the spindles and have at it. I usually tape off the strut insert as well to keep the media out. I finish the top lip tape line with a wire wheel.

[SCWDP911]

Once I break down the strut assy, when I blast it, do I need to keep the internal side of the strut tube protected from eth media? Or is the spindle the only thing that should not be blasted?

Thanks