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Literati914 |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,483 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
First of all, budget.. I'm thinking a HF model.. but which one?
I've come to the conclusion that with two project cars, I've got too many large-ish items that'll need to be media blasted. So, I'm thinking about purchasing a blaster, instead of paying someone to do it. I already have a small blasting cabinet (that I hate), that I can deal with for small stuff.. but I have various wheels, frt and rear control arms, cross members, sheet-metal, etc.. I do have a 25gal 5hp (8.2@40 - 5.6@90) direct drive compressor AND a separate 25gal tank (That I used to know how to run in tandem w/the compr. - but need to relearn). I also have an old 6-man camping tent that I plan on using for blasting (may be able to re-use some media, besides keeping the crap contained in general). Not trying to blast the body, only medium large stuff. Anyone used an economical unit that they can recommend? . |
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djway |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 16-October 15 From: Riverside Member No.: 19,266 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
I have blasted two complete cars and all the associated parts plus much more. I did all of that with a harbor freight tank and a harbor freight cabinet. Both I made new media control valves. I also used the special high wear tips. Had no issues at all. I think I used garnet for the media on the bodies and I mostly use aluminum oxide in the cabinet.
Make sure you have a good water trap. For large jobs you need CcccccFfffffMmmmmm. I also used the HF tent. Some window screen over the face shield makes it last longer. I use a respirator. Good luck. |
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