Sand Blasting ??

[greystoke]

My powdercoater charges $375 for a frame which is blasted prior to powdering. I would think just for blasting that is a little high.

[Foot Stomper]

Originally Posted by stepbox

I know this is an old thread,but I need to jump in.My company has a sandblaster,and I have personally blasted several frames (1928 up to 1996)and bodies and anything you can think of,let me tell you it is not easy.I just blasted my 69frame and pieces (every thing swing arms backing plates everything)It took me 7 loads ,thats 45 minutes of blasting per load and 20 to 25 minutes to sweep and reload pot.That's about 8 hours total,and then 4 hours of priming and 4 hours of painting,now we're at 16 hours ,even at $45.00 per hour that's over $700.00 dollars,plus primer and paint.
So go on out and buy a little 10lb pot blaster and your 20hp compressor and let me know how long it will take,I would be willing to bet anyone who has done that will say I'M NEVER GOING TO DO THAT AGAIN!!!
Sorry for the rant,I just had to get that off my mind.
PS.I've got a frame coming in next week for blasting only,I told him $350.00 to $400.00 minimum,he was happy.

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I hope everyone reads this post.

[dfwright]

What is stated here does make good sense, but it's not for everyone. I want to do everything I can myself. I am in no hurry, and I don't count my hours, as I enjoy working on the truck as much for a hobby as anything. I've sandblasted my entire truck, from the frame up to the body panels with a 40lb pot blaster from Harbor Freight. It takes a lot of time, it's messy and not really what I would call fun, but I have no regrets having done it.

[OldChevy61]

Originally Posted by dfwright

What is stated here does make good sense, but it's not for everyone. I want to do everything I can myself. I am in no hurry, and I don't count my hours, as I enjoy working on the truck as much for a hobby as anything. I've sandblasted my entire truck, from the frame up to the body panels with a 40lb pot blaster from Harbor Freight. It takes a lot of time, it's messy and not really what I would call fun, but I have no regrets having done it.

Exactly the way I went with mine. Satisfaction of doing it myself outweighs the time and labor.