Guys,
A couple of weeks ago we were discussing where to get some sand for our newly acquired sandblasters. Well, I think I've found some really cheap stuff to use. The winter "logs" of sand for weight adders to cars in the winter (to get around in the snow) that you can buy at your local home improvement places seems to have very fine sand. I got 70 pounds for three bucks. Just wanted to pass this on to fellow enthusiasts.

Just don't use it on sheetmetal!!

Guys. I hope you are not seriously thinking about plain sand to blast with. The gasses are real bad for your health.

No way in &%$# I would use this on sheetmetal. I just wanted something cheap to use for clean up of some underhood parts such as some brackets and such. And guys please wear some protection for your hands, eyes and not to mention nose, throat and lungs.

[This message has been edited by 72SSAbody (edited 11-13-2000).]

Be careful using that sand. When i tried, there were large pieces that would clog the gun.

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Jim Buckingham
72 Chevelle in Pieces

Sand will also leave a very ruff surface on your parts. I have used glass bead, and sand, glass bead leaves a nice smooth surface for a smooth finish when painting.

Rich

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Absolutely use eye protection and a good respirator.

But the key here is that you don't need 120Lbs + of air pressure to remove paint and most rust. I have used a pressure blaster set at 60Lbs pressure for years and never had any problems with heat distortion or warping. Keep the blaster head pointed at an angle. If you don't believe this give it a try on some spare sheet metal or whatever you have available. Blast the part, remove your gloves and feel the part. There is no heat buildup! Most problems with blasting comes from being in a hurry and using to much pressure.

Ive heard of silicosis from using silica containg abrasives. What kind of respirator can i use, the ones at lowes, even the $35 ones say not to be used for sandblasting.I was thinking of oiled or wetted gause,or something like that.

I ordered a sandblasting hood from Eastwood. They have a lot of stuff like this. I'm sure they have respirators for sandblasting. Here's the link. www.eastwoodcompany.com (http://www.eastwoodcompany.com)