rally wheel sandblasting

[oldblue72c10]

would this little unit be able to sandblast my wheels and what media would i use http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=37025

[71blksuper4x4]

I don't use sand, we use something similar to sand, but for a hobbiest like us, we don't want the harmful effects sand does on the human body. I think is called something like black magic or something. It's a black looking gritty agent like sand. Trevor

[JimKshortstep4x4]

A lot depends on the size of your compressor. My compressor puts out 13 cfm at 150 psi and it is not large enough to sandblast wheel size parts in a timely manner. (It works on small parts). If you don't have a pressure at a sustained cfm then it takes forever to sand blast a part.

Jim

[cdowns]

the bigger the compressor the better
i've been blasting with sand outside 45years zero health issues . common sence goes a long way in protecting yourself

this is what i use outside for large stuff but smaller things like wheels i prefer the cabinet with a more aggressive media

[oldblue72c10]

my compressor is brand new 80 gal puma i want to blast small things like wheels ps box

[POPO1984]

What kind of health issues are we talking about with sand.

[leddzepp]

Silicosis. That is why you should always wear a respirator and use common sense as stated above.

[71blksuper4x4]

Silica from the sand can sit in the lungs and cause lung cancer. Proof is in all the coalminers and such. Trevor

[71blksuper4x4]

If shooting sand, pay the money and get a very good respirator, I hate to see one of the fellow members get messed up with the stuff. Just looking out for fellow members. Trevor

[POPO1984]

Wow i didnt know that. When i was 14 i sandblasted my entire 64 Impala SS with just on of these cotton dust masks.