residual media, using a combination of the Vixen Hotwash and ultrasonic cleaner, leaving the components ready for use.
All things considered, Mike’ s combination of industry experience and personal initiative and motivation has brought together a whole array of skills and ser�ices that not onl� benefit his own business but also provide a range of satellite companies with a mutual working environment. Customers can find what is �irtuall� a one-stop shop for all their engineering needs, and the individual companies on the site all benefit �rom working together as well as serving their own customer bases. And it all started because Mike Taylor needed a new suspension set-up for his secondhand Lotus Elite, but was no longer prepared to pay main dealer prices for them … Z
ABOVE: Now operating as a business within the business, FJ-RS Engineering also offers a comprehensive parts cleaning service, with vapour blasting capable of thorough cleaning of carbs without damage.
P... the frustration of farming this out to subcontractors who either took too
long or bumped up the prices, often both, Howard decided to invest in his own equipment. This has since evolved into a business within a business, as FJ-RS now also offers a parts cleaning service which includes steam cleaning, solvent baths, ultrasonic and hot wash, to deliver perfectly clean components ready for reassembly.
A particular speciality at FJ-RS is the vapour blasting machine which provides a high-quality cleaning and finishing process, using a �er�
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fine glass�bead, si�e graded at 75- 120, to achie�e a fine matt shine on all components. Because glass bead has rounded edges, it doesn’ t involve any erosion. Unlike Aluminium Oxide or other cutting agents, which erode and change the surface of the component, glass bead cleans and polishes the surface, making it perfect for inspection of engine components before assembly, and can even be used on intricate parts like carburettors. Once vapour blasted the component is thoroughly washed to remove any
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