Whats The Best Product For Shot Blasting
#1
Posted 18 March 2017 - 03:05 PM
#2
Posted 18 March 2017 - 06:53 PM
I think you are looking for 'abrasive blasting' rather than 'shot blasting'?
Sorta similar processes but for quite different outcomes!
Sot blasting is sometimes used for reducing surface raisers and the likelyhood of cracking, where as abrasive blasting is usually used for cleaning stuff up, especially when rusted.
#3
Posted 18 March 2017 - 07:16 PM
#4
Posted 18 March 2017 - 07:25 PM
If it's rust you'd like to clean up, along with paint, Garnet is good, but go easy.
If it's just paint you want to take off, Soda is excellent.
I don't do my own stuff. I have it all Soda Blasted first, then ONLY what's needed were there's rust (or in the case of bodies, filler), I have these areas spot basted with garnet.
#5
Posted 18 March 2017 - 07:52 PM
#6
Posted 18 March 2017 - 08:25 PM
Edited by Daz1968, 18 March 2017 - 09:26 PM.
#7
Posted 18 March 2017 - 08:29 PM
We also have a vapour blaster which we use on mostly aluminium or brass parts, which I believe has nylon bead but I may be wrong. The vapour blaster leaves an unbelievably uniform finish on brass parts, and also does a nice job of aluminium after being previously cleaned/sand blasted.
Edit: I also read somewhere that you have to be careful with the way you dispose of the used aluminium oxide.. but I'm not sure why as I haven't looked into it.
Edited by RooBoonix, 18 March 2017 - 08:30 PM.
#8
Posted 18 March 2017 - 08:37 PM
#9
Posted 18 March 2017 - 08:46 PM
Edited by RooBoonix, 18 March 2017 - 08:46 PM.
#10
Posted 18 March 2017 - 09:09 PM
#11
Posted 18 March 2017 - 09:20 PM
#12
Posted 19 March 2017 - 09:55 AM
i have used aluminium oxide in 2 different grit grades, fine woks well to make things have a good clean finish , carb body alloy parts. etc where the course is better at removing the bulk of rust an paint.
you will find it hard to remove powder coat, it does take a lot to remove.
i have also used normal paving sand from wickes, its cheap for a bag, http://www.wickes.co...r-Bag/p/220201.
if its damp at all, i put it in a old roasting tray and put it in the oven to dry it out before putting it in the blast cabinet,
i also connect a hoover to the filter side ( breather) of the cabinet, it helps to remove the fine dust in the air in the cabinet , which helps you see what your doing.
also stick these to the inside of your glass, they will get hit by the grit and start to make them go frosted over time, but its easier to change them than the glass.
http://www.ebay.co.u...s-/221857710075
its just a example link, you be able to find them cheaper, as it just a thin film , double sided taped to the inside of your glass.
#14
Posted 23 March 2017 - 10:05 AM
What compressor are you blasting with?
#15
Posted 23 March 2017 - 11:24 AM
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