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83burban · 06-12-2008, 01:43 AM

While I have everything torn apart on my 62 frame off - I got some quotes for media blasting the body. I can have all the sheet-metal done for 750 front to back, which seems like a fair price but the question is it really worth it to blast to bare metal?

What is the benefit - if any - to blasting over sanding (other than time i guess)?

The guy will be doing some sort of media blast if I go with it, and he has lots of experience so I am not worried about warped metal or adverse reactions to primer. I am working with a decent but not intense budget for the frame off - so if it is simply a matter or time spent to sand then I will just have to stock up on bud light and hit it hard for a few weeks I guess, but if it makes a big difference in showing then it might be worth it in the long-run.

Thanks in advance guys
Kurt

06-12-2008, 01:43 AM	#1
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Media Blasting Body - Worht the money? While I have everything torn apart on my 62 frame off - I got some quotes for media blasting the body. I can have all the sheet-metal done for 750 front to back, which seems like a fair price but the question is it really worth it to blast to bare metal? What is the benefit - if any - to blasting over sanding (other than time i guess)? The guy will be doing some sort of media blast if I go with it, and he has lots of experience so I am not worried about warped metal or adverse reactions to primer. I am working with a decent but not intense budget for the frame off - so if it is simply a matter or time spent to sand then I will just have to stock up on bud light and hit it hard for a few weeks I guess, but if it makes a big difference in showing then it might be worth it in the long-run. Thanks in advance guys Kurt Last edited by 83burban; 06-12-2008 at 01:43 AM.