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sjarrett71 · 09-01-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

I would like to find deals like you in this town. a cab is $450 bucks to sand blast, a frame is $400, a complete truck with sheet metal is $1500, and a frame and cab soda blasted in my driveway is $1500

Yeah, you definately need to move!

**LEEVON** · 09-01-2009, 11:07 PM

I have a neighbor that does both at $100/hr...but it takes him a LONG time to do a whole vehicle with soda. He has different sand/silica media that he can also do a whole vehicle with and get the crud off while not harming panels.

I've become leary of soda blasting, some primer manufacturers won't warranty their product over a soda blasted surface due to adhesion problems. According to my neighbor it leaves a very fine film that has the benefit of providing corrosion protection for quite a while but must be removed...they say it must be powerwashed with a vinegar solution. So when you're ready to prime you must wash everything thoroughly then immediately dry and prime. Sounds like alot of hassle.

I had my entire truck media blasted in 1996 and it was upwards of $1500. My neighbor would be about the same at $100/hr x 16 hours-ish and he has a steady stream of restoration customers. So I don't think vegaschevy is far off.

ChevyFan24 · 09-01-2009, 11:16 PM

I would look around. I had a cab media blasted for $250.00 at a popular local blaster. I also had my swb frame, rear end housing, trailing arms, control arms, spindles, springs, and other misc items sand blasted and powdercoated for $650 cash at another shop 60 miles away. They turned out great and it was well worth the drive. I have blasted the entire underside of my '69 Camaro several years ago and it is a job!

**88JRFAN** · 09-01-2009, 11:59 PM

I had my cab blasted by a place in wichita for 230.00. He used aluminum oxide. Did a very good job. Took him all morning to get it done(dealing with customers), but only charged me for an 1 3/4 hrs.

Tucknuts · 09-02-2009, 03:18 AM

they san blasted my whole frame for 150.. only takes an hour.. if he quoted 3 I would go elsewhere.

Tucknuts · 09-02-2009, 03:19 AM

oh and for 500 he would blast and powdercoat it....

09-01-2009, 11:07 PM	#27
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Sand or Soda I have a neighbor that does both at $100/hr...but it takes him a LONG time to do a whole vehicle with soda. He has different sand/silica media that he can also do a whole vehicle with and get the crud off while not harming panels. I've become leary of soda blasting, some primer manufacturers won't warranty their product over a soda blasted surface due to adhesion problems. According to my neighbor it leaves a very fine film that has the benefit of providing corrosion protection for quite a while but must be removed...they say it must be powerwashed with a vinegar solution. So when you're ready to prime you must wash everything thoroughly then immediately dry and prime. Sounds like alot of hassle. I had my entire truck media blasted in 1996 and it was upwards of $1500. My neighbor would be about the same at $100/hr x 16 hours-ish and he has a steady stream of restoration customers. So I don't think vegaschevy is far off. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 09-01-2009 at 11:12 PM.

09-01-2009, 11:16 PM	#28
ChevyFan24 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 181	Re: Sand or Soda I would look around. I had a cab media blasted for $250.00 at a popular local blaster. I also had my swb frame, rear end housing, trailing arms, control arms, spindles, springs, and other misc items sand blasted and powdercoated for $650 cash at another shop 60 miles away. They turned out great and it was well worth the drive. I have blasted the entire underside of my '69 Camaro several years ago and it is a job! __________________ 1967 Camaro (in pieces) 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1969 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 2000 Chevrolet K2500 Crew Cab 454 1999 Chevrolet Blazer 2008 Polaris Ranger XP Orange Crush

09-01-2009, 11:59 PM	#29
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Sand or Soda I had my cab blasted by a place in wichita for 230.00. He used aluminum oxide. Did a very good job. Took him all morning to get it done(dealing with customers), but only charged me for an 1 3/4 hrs. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

09-02-2009, 03:18 AM	#30
Tucknuts can I tuck tractor wheels? Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Springs , Colorado Posts: 135	Re: Sand or Soda they san blasted my whole frame for 150.. only takes an hour.. if he quoted 3 I would go elsewhere. __________________ My build page.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347666

09-02-2009, 03:19 AM	#31
Tucknuts can I tuck tractor wheels? Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Springs , Colorado Posts: 135	Re: Sand or Soda oh and for 500 he would blast and powdercoat it.... __________________ My build page.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347666

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