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oldno7 · 12-06-2009, 03:38 PM

I'm going to be sandblasting my frame soon and want your opinions on what I should use. I've done this befor and used white silicone sand. Since then I've found out that probably wasn't a good idea since you can get silicosis. This would be the reason I had some issue breathing afterward should have used a better respirator lesson lert.

Strut · 12-06-2009, 05:34 PM

I used Black Beauty Media on my sheet metal. Works real good.....

Mowdigger · 12-06-2009, 08:29 PM

Use the Black Beauty on the frame, it is a little more aggressive than the sand and works well. Thats what I used on mine.

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2009, 08:44 PM

I've been known to paint large vehicles in a small non ventilated garage, I'll sand paint and filler with no mask at all... I've even cleaned public toilets with no rubber gloves (way back in the day)...
However, when blasting with ANY media, ALWAYS wear some sort of mask.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 12-06-2009, 09:49 PM

that silica sand it BAD stuff, stick with the commercially available medias. Most any will do OK, black beauty is one that will do better than others.

Oh, and I agree that you should wear a respirator.

mr48chev · 12-06-2009, 09:57 PM

Wear a good respirator (not just a dust mask) no matter what media you use. I'm not as up on the different medias as some of the other guys but Silica sand makes for a lot of dust floating in the air anytime you use it.

*beechd18* · 12-06-2009, 10:34 PM

If there is some one close by that dose it I would have it done. I weighed the options and it was cheaper to have it done over doing it my self. I just had mine blasted Friday.

**seafoam68** · 12-07-2009, 12:21 AM

I have done a lot of my own blasting. The problem with using "black beauty" and other media agents is the incrediable cost involved. I have "broke the law" and used a premium play sand available from Lowes. It is screened to one size and works well and only 3.50 a bag. It is important to note, however, I wrap up like a mummy with full eye, ear and lung protection. Don't skimp on a cheap respirator !

*beechd18* · 12-07-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by seafoam68

I have done a lot of my own blasting. The problem with using "black beauty" and other media agents is the incrediable cost involved. I have "broke the law" and used a premium play sand available from Lowes. It is screened to one size and works well and only 3.50 a bag. It is important to note, however, I wrap up like a mummy with full eye, ear and lung protection. Don't skimp on a cheap respirator !

To each his own I would rather pay the $90 bucks.

CUSTOM_1O · 12-07-2009, 11:02 PM

What would you guys prefer for a good sand blastin set up

cdowns · 12-07-2009, 11:53 PM

got this one about 25years ago have saved and made in the tens of thousands of dollars with it if i had to pay someone to blast my stuff

CUSTOM_1O · 12-08-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

got this one about 25years ago have saved and made in the tens of thousands of dollars with it if i had to pay someone to blast my stuff

WHERE COULD I FIND MYSELF ONE???

IVE HEARD THAT YOU CAN BUY THE SAND BLASTING GUN AND JUST HOOK IT UP TO A REGULAR AIR COMPRESSOR TRUE OR FALSE??? AND IF SO IM SURE ITS NOT THAT SIMPLE WHAT ELSE WOULD BE NEEDED??? A ADDED REGULATOR N ETC???

THNKS FOR UR TIME

brothers69c-10 · 12-08-2009, 12:53 AM

If you got a local tractor supply or something of the sort you can usually pick up a 20 gallon one similar to the one above for baout $125. Personally we got a guy in town who will blast an entire frame perfectly for $100. You got to remember sand is anywhere from $4 to $8 a bag any more and then tips for those sandblaster are about $15 for four. I've found its about one tip for every two bags. So add it all up and its cheaper to take it somewhere.

*beechd18* · 12-08-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by brothers69c-10

If you got a local tractor supply or something of the sort you can usually pick up a 20 gallon one similar to the one above for baout $125. Personally we got a guy in town who will blast an entire frame perfectly for $100. You got to remember sand is anywhere from $4 to $8 a bag any more and then tips for those sandblaster are about $15 for four. I've found its about one tip for every two bags. So add it all up and its cheaper to take it somewhere.

Your as lucky as I am I got a local place that did my frame for $90. I figured I would have that in sand. They also did it while I waited. In one hour it was done. But I could see that some guy's would like to do it there self or do more than one frame then it might pay off.

brothers69c-10 · 12-08-2009, 11:59 AM

I tried doing some things myself, like some of the small stuff and i gave up on it when i had got about $100 worth of supplies in a set of rims that i tried to sandblast at home and they still aren"t done.

CUSTOM_1O · 12-08-2009, 05:59 PM

Id rather do it myself...

Because i dont know of ne one around here who would do it
or of ne one who even has a blaster and if they did i would know
of top it would be cheaper to do it myself...

12-06-2009, 03:38 PM	#1
oldno7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ill. Posts: 584	sandblasting I'm going to be sandblasting my frame soon and want your opinions on what I should use. I've done this befor and used white silicone sand. Since then I've found out that probably wasn't a good idea since you can get silicosis. This would be the reason I had some issue breathing afterward should have used a better respirator lesson lert. __________________ Hi everyone, It's nice to know there's other people just as crazy about these old trucks as I am. oldno7

12-06-2009, 05:34 PM	#2
Strut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 247	Re: sandblasting I used Black Beauty Media on my sheet metal. Works real good..... __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 SWB 1999 GMC Sonoma Mini 2008 Yamaha R1 2007 Harley Nightster

12-06-2009, 08:29 PM	#3
Mowdigger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mt. Auburn, Il Posts: 127	Re: sandblasting Use the Black Beauty on the frame, it is a little more aggressive than the sand and works well. Thats what I used on mine.

12-06-2009, 08:44 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: sandblasting I've been known to paint large vehicles in a small non ventilated garage, I'll sand paint and filler with no mask at all... I've even cleaned public toilets with no rubber gloves (way back in the day)... However, when blasting with ANY media, ALWAYS wear some sort of mask. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 12-06-2009 at 08:46 PM.

12-06-2009, 09:49 PM	#5
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: sandblasting that silica sand it BAD stuff, stick with the commercially available medias. Most any will do OK, black beauty is one that will do better than others. Oh, and I agree that you should wear a respirator. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

12-06-2009, 09:57 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,433	Re: sandblasting Wear a good respirator (not just a dust mask) no matter what media you use. I'm not as up on the different medias as some of the other guys but Silica sand makes for a lot of dust floating in the air anytime you use it.

12-06-2009, 10:34 PM	#7
beechd18 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ninnekah,OK Posts: 376	Re: sandblasting If there is some one close by that dose it I would have it done. I weighed the options and it was cheaper to have it done over doing it my self. I just had mine blasted Friday. Last edited by beechd18; 12-06-2009 at 10:35 PM.

12-07-2009, 12:21 AM	#8
seafoam68 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 259	Re: sandblasting I have done a lot of my own blasting. The problem with using "black beauty" and other media agents is the incrediable cost involved. I have "broke the law" and used a premium play sand available from Lowes. It is screened to one size and works well and only 3.50 a bag. It is important to note, however, I wrap up like a mummy with full eye, ear and lung protection. Don't skimp on a cheap respirator !

12-07-2009, 11:02 PM	#10
CUSTOM_1O HaV0KSR559<~~~ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 151	Re: sandblasting What would you guys prefer for a good sand blastin set up __________________ ...1969_CUSTOM_1O FLEETSIDE_LONGBED V8_THREE-FIFTY [COMPLETE-EDELBROCK] [PERFORMANCE-SERIES] [CAM_CARB_MANIFOLD] ...TURBO-400_TRANNY... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363372

12-07-2009, 11:53 PM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: sandblasting got this one about 25years ago have saved and made in the tens of thousands of dollars with it if i had to pay someone to blast my stuff Attached Images __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-08-2009, 12:53 AM	#13
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: sandblasting If you got a local tractor supply or something of the sort you can usually pick up a 20 gallon one similar to the one above for baout $125. Personally we got a guy in town who will blast an entire frame perfectly for $100. You got to remember sand is anywhere from $4 to $8 a bag any more and then tips for those sandblaster are about $15 for four. I've found its about one tip for every two bags. So add it all up and its cheaper to take it somewhere. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-08-2009, 11:59 AM	#15
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: sandblasting I tried doing some things myself, like some of the small stuff and i gave up on it when i had got about $100 worth of supplies in a set of rims that i tried to sandblast at home and they still aren"t done. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-08-2009, 05:59 PM	#16
CUSTOM_1O HaV0KSR559<~~~ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 151	Re: sandblasting Id rather do it myself... Because i dont know of ne one around here who would do it or of ne one who even has a blaster and if they did i would know of top it would be cheaper to do it myself... __________________ ...1969_CUSTOM_1O FLEETSIDE_LONGBED V8_THREE-FIFTY [COMPLETE-EDELBROCK] [PERFORMANCE-SERIES] [CAM_CARB_MANIFOLD] ...TURBO-400_TRANNY... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363372



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