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Topic: silica sand vs media blast for sand blasting
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 308
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 06-22-2001 09:22 AM
   
I just bought a sand blaster from Sears. I am interested in blasting paint off my doors.What type, grade, or whatever do you all reccomend? I've heard of something called "Black Beauty"... Thanks!
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 153
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 06-23-2001 11:18 PM
Ralph, I used Black Beauty to start cleaning my doghouse. Leaves the metal somewhat textured and it is a very slow process. I ended up going to local body shops until I found someone they recommended. He used Sand but I only had him do the Engine Compartment, bottom of the car, Trunk Interior and Car Interior. He did a beautiful job.  It cleaned everything $350.00 Well worth it. After he was done I sprayed car with Water based metal prep from Eastwood. It stopped the rust from coming back until I got it painted about 2 months. BUT, don't buy any I have way to much left over. I can send to you for shipping cost.  I asked him about exterior, He uses plastic media, because sand will warp the sheet metal. Another $400 if I decide to use him, The plastic media he said is very expensive.------------------
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 308
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 06-24-2001 06:21 AM
Fellas, thanks for the advice! I will try to find some plastic media...I'll practice on a scrap door I have. Ralph
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