No bead blaster. I use Castrol Super Clean on the bakelite base and roof and regular paint stripper on all the metal parts. For the real stubborn paint I use a wire wheel on my dremel or on my bench grinder. Same wire wheel technique or Evapo-rust for the rust. Paint is all rattle can, I can list the colors later today if anyone is interested.
The induction motor is rock solid with no commutator or brushes. Typically all that's required is thoroughly cleaning the gear box and re-lubing and putting a drop or two of oil on the motor.
