What do I need to media blast?
 

So I have some NOS rockers and a door that came with surface rust. I am thinking about building an electrolytic tub and using the magic of science to remove the rust but it may be less trouble to blast it.

What all do I need in order to perform "media blasting" and what is a good tool to get started with?

Re: What do I need to media blast?
 

blast-in-a-bucket from eastwood and fine sand from home depot if that's all your doing

Re: What do I need to media blast?
 

Do your homework on sand not meant for blasting, or you may kiss your lungs goodbye.

Re: What do I need to media blast?
 

They said that about smoking asbestos cigs.....my lungs (cough up blood) have never been better! :lol:

That sand gun is dope! Thanks.

I will probably just run it by the body shop as it needs to be painted anyway. Once I remove the front end I'll take the battered fender over with the NOS one and get pricing on getting the NOS cleaned and painted to match the old one.

Re: What do I need to media blast?
 

i agree about ''the sky is falling'' comment
i've been exposed to asbestos, pcb's, lead paint, 6010 welding rods, cigarette smoke and silica sand since the 70s
i also survived childhood without a car seat, rode a bike without a helmet and drove without seat belts
while my health sucks, it is nothing to do with any of those

learn to shoot epoxy primer; not the rattle can stuff
primer will keep rust at bay and all primer can be sanded to get runs and bugs out :D

Re: What do I need to media blast?
 

Whatever media you use (I've used silica, sand, and aluminum oxide) it's going to be a messy job. The blast media is going to go everywhere that's unprotected. I suspect the Eastwood blaster would probably also work with other media. The problem with sand or silica is that it leaves a rough surface that you're going to need to at least skim coat. Walnut shells or soda leave a smoother surface.

Re: What do I need to media blast?
 

At some point, I'm going to have to get a blasting cabinet or build one. Right now, I am relying on a hired blaster, electrolytic rust removal, Evaporust, Krud Kutter, and the wire wheel.