Thread: sandblasting ?

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hey IC2 i was looking for a good kit that i could buy and get good quailty stuff i wouldn't mind using ppg paint but what brand of sandpaper do i need thats a good grade and what brand of sealer do i need thats a good brand and quailty basicly what i want is everything i need to have for the paint job like alll the sandpaper and primer and everything else so Napa good to get paint from or what would you recommend

ok was wondering is ppg a good paint like good quality other than house of colors and if not what would you recommend shine this aint going to be a show vechile just a clean and sweet street rod shine everyone please give me some feedback thanks

there is no cheap way to do it. i linked you to a couple of sites to help you but you refuse to go there. the perfect paint job explains the process from start to finish . just wondering if ppg is as good a house of colors tells me you would be better off to save some money and have it done by someone else.

I've found that many times the term "Sandblasting" has become generic.. When in reality, they use many different medias. Guys come over to my shop to use the "sandblast cabinet", but I don't have an ounce of "sand" anywhere in the building!

Originally Posted by shine

i can look at the pressure gauge on a blaster and it will tell me all i need to know. folks look at my blasting rig and think it must run 200 lbs. they are shocked to find it is set at 30-35 lbs .

Shine,
Your picking it up in CFM right??.

even my small blaster runs low. i have a 185 cfm diesel compressor. the high pressure is for jack hammers or blasting on concrete. it takes no more than 35 lbs to remove paint biggest mistake made when blasting. too much pressure and too much media.

Originally Posted by 34_40

I've found that many times the term "Sandblasting" has become generic.. When in reality, they use many different medias. Guys come over to my shop to use the "sandblast cabinet", but I don't have an ounce of "sand" anywhere in the building!

.... I Stop That ...every one and there bother were using my blasting box more then me .every guy knew i had one . i was buying glass bead at that time $$$ . i have to spend time getting it to work right after them used it. i use now black beauty at low air psi ,its cheap works good for me

Originally Posted by pat mccarthy

.... I Stop That ...every one and there bother were using my blasting box more then me .every guy knew i had one . i was buying glass bead at that time $$$ . i have to spend time getting it to work right after them used it. i use now black beauty at low air psi ,its cheap works good for me

Thanks for the tip! I guess I'll have to "pass the hat" to cover expenses...

wasnt wanting to do a cheap way was wanting to do it myself instead of paying someone 5-10 thousand

Originally Posted by Southernboss84

wasnt wanting to do a cheap way was wanting to do it myself instead of paying someone 5-10 thousand

If you haven't done media blasting of a car before, we'd caution you to re-consider! The damage to your vehicle isn't worth it!! Get a DA and some sandpapers.

That's as PC as I can say it here.. 8-)

Originally Posted by Southernboss84

ok guys i got a ? a guy walked up to me and asked if i would be interesting in sandblasting some cars and some frames for him and he said he would supply all the stuff to do it with what would you charge the guy to do it ? i told the guy that when you sandblast one you haft to have the windows out of it and if there are any rust in it that its possible it could go from a pin size hole to a size of a baseball i just thought i would ask i am interested in it cause i know how to do it and i am not real fast at it but no slow i am just very detailed about it and i thought it would be some extra cash to put into my build
PS thanks for everyone replying

I think we've lost the path on this thread. You started saying that you were looking at blasting another guy's body & frame to make extra money for your build, wondering how much to charge. I think the answer to that is that your potential liability far exceeds your potential for profit, and you need to look at other ways to bolster your build fund. This one has disaster written all over it, and you could end up losing everything you own if someone with deep pockets comes after you for warping the body panels on his pride & joy. Even if it's nothing special, buying and paying for the install of new panels would cost a bundle. I'd politely tell the guy you're not set up for that kind of job, and suggest that he find a shop for his work.

Originally Posted by shine

even my small blaster runs low. i have a 185 cfm diesel compressor. the high pressure is for jack hammers or blasting on concrete. it takes no more than 35 lbs to remove paint biggest mistake made when blasting. too much pressure and too much media.

Man Shine,that's a ton of CFM!!!.I bet your using a 2"I.D. hose too.Yeah you have to have a compressor rig to back up any blasting and the right ones for that ant cheap.

1 1/4 hose 3/8 nozzle running 30-35 lbs of pressure with the least amount of media possible. only way to control it.
and yes it cost a penny or two . diesel aint cheap either and it uses it . you wont find me doing any 400 dollar blast jobs.