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http://sandblaster-parts.com/ | Sandblasters use tiny particles to scour paint and buildup. When using a sandblaster to clean car parts, be sure to follow proper safety precautions and remove any parts that could be damaged. Here are our top tips for sandblasting car parts.
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Some cleaning jobs are too big for a little
soap and elbow grease to fix. When it
comes time to clean the toughest car
parts, your best option is usually to use a
sandblaster to scour the grime away. Not
sure how it’s done? Read on and you’ll be
sandblaster cleaning like a pro in no time.
Sandblaster cleaning uses pressurized air to launch tiny particles out of a nozzle and onto
a surface. The high velocity particles can scour away paint, caked-on dirt, and other
material stuck to the surface. Though sand is usually no longer used due to safety
concerns, the spraying tools are still commonly referred to as sandblasters.
• Sandblaster (obviously)
• Blasting media – this is
the material that gets
sprayed out of the sandblaster.
The most common materials are
small plastic or glass beads,
ground up walnut shells, and
aluminum oxide.
• Safety gear – it is essential to use proper safety
precautions when using a sandblaster. This
includes heavy gloves, apron, ear protection, eye
protection, and a breathing mask that fully covers
the mouth and nose.
If you’re going to be sandblasting your car parts at home, you might want to consider using a blasting cabinet. Blasting cabinets include a spray gun, a closed box (to contain the mess), and a pair of heavy-duty gloves. If you plan to regularly use a sandblaster at home, a blasting cabinet is a great investment.
• Check your pressure settings.
You want to use the lowest
setting and the least-abrasive
media necessary to get the job
done.
• Make sure you’re wearing your
safety gear.
• Clean any oil, grease, or other
sticky substances before
sandblasting. Sandblasters
aren’t very good at cleaning off
tacky substances. Worse, sticky
oil and grease can contaminate
your blasting media.
• Start by spraying a section of the
part you’re cleaning that can’t be
seen when the car is fully
assembled. That way any damage
that gets caused won’t be seen if
your initial settings are too high.
• Once you’ve loaded the
sandblaster, hold the nozzle about
8 to 12 inches away from the part
and pull the nozzle.
• Move the sandblaster from side to
side while spraying in short bursts.
Be sure to avoid sandblast cleaning car parts
if the humidity is over 75%. When exposed
to a moist environment, some car parts can
undergo flash corrosion. You should also be
ready to treat any raw metal with primer or
another protectant as quickly as possible to
avoid oxidation.
• Be sure to remove any hardware that isn’t
going to be refinished before sandblasting.
This includes tail lights, fenders, panel
strips, and any other parts that can be
damaged by sandblasting.
• Keep in mind that sandblasters are highly
inexact tools. Don’t put anything under
the sandblaster that will be damaged
during the cleaning process.
• Tape will not protect sensitive material. A
sandblaster can easily rip through tape
and damage what’s underneath.
Big A’s Place LLC has been distributing sandblasters, blasting cabinets, and
sandblaster parts and supplies online since 2009. We carry all the brands
you rely on, at affordable prices. For all your sandblasting needs, contact us
today at sandblaster-parts.com.