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peter scott



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:27 am    Post subject: Soda Blasting Reply with quote
I thought this thread from the Vintage Radio Forum might be of interest here.

http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showthread.php?p=652229#post652229

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Desert Fox



Joined: 21 May 2013
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Location: Leeds
PostPosted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I read the posts with interest as I have a professional soda blasting set up. A couple of points I would like to make are.

The hobby kits are ok but are best suited to small areas / parts, and the limit for the hobbyist is the compressor size.

For anything larger then an industrial compressor is required complete with an after cooler at minimum prior to the air entering the blast pot.

Soda is also a natural cleaner / degreaser and is ideal for all those greasy parts. It will not damage bearings etc.

Finally, be aware that all on youtube regarding soda blasting is not all it seems. Some of the paint removed from cars seems very quick compared to reality. I am convinced they have just painted a car prior to blasting it. It will take me approximately 4 to 5 hours to blast a bodyshell with a coarser media. I don't recommend soda for a bodyshell unless it is aluminium due to cost.

If anybody requires more info / help, pm me.
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