Sandblasting Time
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,429
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From: Kingston Ontario
Two days on and off. I used a small compressor which created a lot of moisture, had to shake the pot(sandblasting pot...
) quite a bit. With the right equipment you shouldn't be anymore that two to three hours. I draped tarps up the back side of the garage and ground to catch the sand. I also put the frame on some stands to make it easier.
) quite a bit. With the right equipment you shouldn't be anymore that two to three hours. I draped tarps up the back side of the garage and ground to catch the sand. I also put the frame on some stands to make it easier.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 993
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From: Jefferson Hills PA
Sandblasting
Depends on how big of a sand blaster youre using, and that you have enough air to run it. Getting it set up right is real important. You dont want to have to stop and reposition it alot. If its a big commercial system and your set up good, it should take about 4 hours of blasting. If its a small unit or you have to keep stopping to let the compressor catch up you will be there all day for sure. You definately need a DRY SUPPLY of air. A helper is important too to help with the hose and fill up the hopper so you dont have to stop.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,084
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From: Airdrie Alberta
Took me about 2.5 hrs @$95. per hr to do mine at a DIY yard.
Place had a 200hp compressor with huge sandhoppers and air supplied helmet.
I did my frame, wheels, bumper brackets, rear end etc then brought them home and sprayed them with DP 90 epoxy primer.
Nice thing about this way is there is no mess to clean up at home
Place had a 200hp compressor with huge sandhoppers and air supplied helmet.
I did my frame, wheels, bumper brackets, rear end etc then brought them home and sprayed them with DP 90 epoxy primer.
Nice thing about this way is there is no mess to clean up at home
Racer
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 337
Likes: 1
From: Clyde Ohio
I blasted a 71 BUICK GS frame in 2-3hrs. Had tarps up, used a HarborFreight 90lb. blaster and had 5- 100lb. bags of sand, blew thru all 5 then I'ld scoop up and sift into a trash can to use again, oh yah, used a Sullair tow behind compressor from work with a water trap on the blaster. No lack of air or moisture.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,084
Likes: 14
From: Airdrie Alberta
I really like the idea of doing it at a DIY place. No set up time and no mess to clean up. Im going to look for one near me, although Ive never heard of one.
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sandblasting
Make sure to protect your lungs. Wear a resporator. I only use sand once. I dont scoop it up and use it again. Believe it or not, sand works best the first time thru. Re used sand is not that effective. Ask me how I know.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 857
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From: Morrisonville Illinios
On my sons Chevelle we tried our pressure washer with a blast attachement. My youngest saw it on one of those tv shows, so i said we will try if not will go withthe pressure pot. We we have several acres to deal with so we tried. Well the Chevelle is a 72' and had not seen daylight since GM built it. I picked up 12 bags of Black Beauty slag at Menards and my power washer is good for 2500#'s . We took the nozzel off and replaced it with the blast one(quik-connects) and put the hose of the nozzle in the bag. It worked great no dust but some crap all over had more pressure and it would make it look shinny when all done used the power washer attachment and a turbo nozzle to blast all the grit away, we then used 3m metal prep on it (2hrs tops) that was last March. The last time we used the pressure pot and the big compressor had to stop and fill the pot and used dust suit and air helmet, this time a gloves,rain suit, safety glass's, face sheild and paper respirator. Since we did this out in our field no clean-up just tilled it in later that spring.
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