 I tried soda blasting today |
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| Cevan |
 Dec 26 2009, 04:11 PM
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So I bought a few 2 lb boxes of Arm and Hammer baking soda at Walmart for about 5 bucks and put it in my sand blaster. I used the smallest tip I had and sometimes had to shake the tank a little but it worked pretty good for getting the last bit of gunk off the case. The fan cleaned up good too.
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| codices |
Dec 26 2009, 04:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 9-October 08 From: Morrison, Colorado Member No.: 9,626 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
That really looks nice. A strong encouragement for the rest of us who are so inclined to make things look "purty."
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| zymurgist |
Dec 26 2009, 04:33 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) from the guy who powder coated everything that he could unbolt from the Corvette.
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| Elliot Cannon |
Dec 26 2009, 06:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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Is this the same technique they use to strip paint off a car body? Did you do this in an enclosed space? What happens to all that baking soda? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I like the results you got. Very nice.
Cheers, Elliot |
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| crash914 |
Dec 26 2009, 06:42 PM
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its a mystery to me Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 17-March 03 From: Marriottsville, MD Member No.: 434 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Ha, i AM STUCK at work right now...soda blasting. I have 2 contractors here with 3 soda blast pots running....going to be a long night....
There is some special gear involved...if you are going to do it for money...works good.. |
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| Cheapsnake |
Dec 26 2009, 06:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Door County, WI Member No.: 8,341 |
That really looks great. Enlighten me - is soda blasting meant mainly for cosmetic purposes or does it take out rust and other nasty stuff?
Tom |
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 26 2009, 06:59 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,594 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Cheapsnake @ Dec 26 2009, 04:56 PM)  That really looks great. Enlighten me - is soda blasting meant mainly for cosmetic purposes or does it take out rust and other nasty stuff? Tom Doesn't take off rust but it does take off paint without heating up the car body. Cleans up with water and must be cleaned up before paint. Apparently it makes motors look pretty too! |
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| r_towle |
Dec 26 2009, 08:55 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,577 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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We had a guy come over and sode blast a 356 in the driveway.
During the next rain storm all evidence was gone. It takes off paint, might take off bondo, but not really. It does nothing to rust or lead filler. He spot blasted the rust with real abrasive....but he did as little as possible to keep from heating up and warping the panels... I love that stuff...and glass bead. Rich |
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| Gint |
Dec 26 2009, 08:57 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,075 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
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| Cevan |
Dec 26 2009, 09:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
QUOTE(Gint @ Dec 26 2009, 09:57 PM) Wow, they look new. My Webers are next. |
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| Jacob |
Dec 26 2009, 10:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Mansfield, Oh Member No.: 8,705 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I can't remember on which blog I saw this (I think it was here), but there is a guy who made one of these soda blasters out of an air gun and vinyl tubing.
Here is the link: http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-the-...p/soda_blaster/ |
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| mojorisen914 |
Dec 26 2009, 11:01 PM
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Visit your local strip club Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Denver Colorado Member No.: 6,403 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I bought a Snap-On hand held bead blaster and I'm was using soda on my wheels before I headed back over to the middle east.
Word of caution: Don't soda blast in your driveway if you live with a housing association in your neighborhood.....Ask me how I know. |
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| Eric_Shea |
Dec 27 2009, 11:38 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The most amazing metal results I've found to date:
(IMG:http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs015.snc1/2958_1133455742480_1409883264_358837_1120474_n.jpg) It took my metal back to a factory new finish: (IMG:http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs015.snc1/2958_1133456062488_1409883264_358844_6874504_n.jpg) QUOTE Cleans up with water Cleans up and is neutralized with vinegar. It does leave a film. I took a gallon of the cheap stuff and a dime store plant sprayer to the whole car afterward. (IMG:http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs015.snc1/2958_1133456022487_1409883264_358843_3342729_n.jpg) Awesome job on the engine bits. |
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| Katmanken |
Dec 28 2009, 12:08 PM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Neutralize baking soda??????
Baking soda is neutral PH and has the ability to convert acids or bases to a neutral PH.... Adding acid (vinegar) makes the baking soda try to neutralize the acid...... With a base such as lye, the baking soda would try to pull the base back to neutral PH. Which is why baking soda is ssoooooo useful in neutralizing swimming pools and for neutralizing spilled acids such as the Ospho that dripped on the concrete while you were trying to remove rust from your teener. Water as a baking soda eliminator works for me. Water is usually close to a neutral PH too. If it's not, it will be after exposure to the baking soda. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Dec 28 2009, 05:47 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,445 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have a siphon blaster (blast from a bucket type deal). What size tip do I need to put on it to make it work for soda. I want to use it to clean up my carb bodies. they are very varnished.
Zach |
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 28 2009, 06:25 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,594 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(kwales @ Dec 28 2009, 10:08 AM) Neutralize baking soda?????? Baking soda is neutral PH and has the ability to convert acids or bases to a neutral PH.... Adding acid (vinegar) makes the baking soda try to neutralize the acid...... With a base such as lye, the baking soda would try to pull the base back to neutral PH. Which is why baking soda is ssoooooo useful in neutralizing swimming pools and for neutralizing spilled acids such as the Ospho that dripped on the concrete while you were trying to remove rust from your teener. Water as a baking soda eliminator works for me. Water is usually close to a neutral PH too. If it's not, it will be after exposure to the baking soda. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Mostly... Baking soda is slightly alkaline. The pH of water varies with its source. |
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| scotty b |
Dec 28 2009, 06:46 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Dec 28 2009, 03:47 PM) I have a siphon blaster (blast from a bucket type deal). What size tip do I need to put on it to make it work for soda. I want to use it to clean up my carb bodies. they are very varnished. Zach http://www.eastwood.com/soda-blasting/pres...CFQk75QodqncHIQ |
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| r_towle |
Dec 28 2009, 08:43 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,577 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Dec 28 2009, 07:25 PM) QUOTE(kwales @ Dec 28 2009, 10:08 AM) Neutralize baking soda?????? Baking soda is neutral PH and has the ability to convert acids or bases to a neutral PH.... Adding acid (vinegar) makes the baking soda try to neutralize the acid...... With a base such as lye, the baking soda would try to pull the base back to neutral PH. Which is why baking soda is ssoooooo useful in neutralizing swimming pools and for neutralizing spilled acids such as the Ospho that dripped on the concrete while you were trying to remove rust from your teener. Water as a baking soda eliminator works for me. Water is usually close to a neutral PH too. If it's not, it will be after exposure to the baking soda. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Mostly... Baking soda is slightly alkaline. The pH of water varies with its source. LOL I was talking about cleaning the driveway off...not the sheetmetal...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) If you have ever tried to clean sand or other oxide cleaner off the driveway after doing a large item you may appreciate why I fell in love with Baking soda....a hose and a beer is all it takes to clean the driveway... Rich |
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 28 2009, 08:48 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,594 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Dec 28 2009, 06:43 PM) QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Dec 28 2009, 07:25 PM) QUOTE(kwales @ Dec 28 2009, 10:08 AM) Neutralize baking soda?????? Baking soda is neutral PH and has the ability to convert acids or bases to a neutral PH.... Adding acid (vinegar) makes the baking soda try to neutralize the acid...... With a base such as lye, the baking soda would try to pull the base back to neutral PH. Which is why baking soda is ssoooooo useful in neutralizing swimming pools and for neutralizing spilled acids such as the Ospho that dripped on the concrete while you were trying to remove rust from your teener. Water as a baking soda eliminator works for me. Water is usually close to a neutral PH too. If it's not, it will be after exposure to the baking soda. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Mostly... Baking soda is slightly alkaline. The pH of water varies with its source. LOL I was talking about cleaning the driveway off...not the sheetmetal...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) If you have ever tried to clean sand or other oxide cleaner off the driveway after doing a large item you may appreciate why I fell in love with Baking soda....a hose and a beer is all it takes to clean the driveway... Rich Pretty much the perfect stuff for us at home guys who don't want to turn our houses into superfund sites... |
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| smontanaro |
Dec 28 2009, 08:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Dec 28 2009, 08:48 PM) Pretty much the perfect stuff for us at home guys who don't want to turn our houses into superfund sites... Sure, the baking soda is pretty much harmless, but what about the paint dust, gas varnish or grease you just blasted off the body, carb or transmission? S |
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