Sand Blasting

[pavogrande]

Be careful, sand hasting can turn thin sheet metal into a potato chip --

 

[Bass Akwards]

Cheaper is not always better in the sandblasting world, that said, you do not have to break the bank either.
It is all about airflow and a big enough compressor. I got a blast cabinet from Harbor Freight, (cheaper) and compressor came from Tractor supply (60 gal) on the lower end but gets the job done. Make sure to filter the sand, I was amazed on all of the (nozzle clogging)small rocks that are in bags of sand.

 

[jeep78]

CFM is what you need, and a lot of it.

 

[fattboyzz]

Navel jelly

 

[DADI03]

Navel jelly

I forgot about that stuff. I've heard good things about it. But I've never used it

 

[patches]

I am going to start cleaning up my old truck. I am planning on sand blasting some of the older parts to clean them up and repaint them. I tried wire brush but it's not doing the trick really. Anyone know a good place/person that does this or a decent sand blaster that doesn't break the bank? What size air compressors are needed for small sand blasters? This will be a slow process. A few parts at a time. I still drive the truck just not frequently.

Might be worth talking to Tower and Tank at Brunswick, Ga , 912-265-4568. They are good people. Happy trails.

 

[BattleSausage]

Be careful, sand hasting can turn thin sheet metal into a potato chip --

Yup, walnut might work best for that type of stuff or maybe glass beads...the finer the better if you must use sand and a lower pressure might help.