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RPBurris · 12-29-2011, 03:36 PM

So I did a search on the forum and could not find any recent posts regarding sandblasting costs. I found a place close by me (think NW Indiana/Chicago area) that would blast my 8' bed for $600. It was just an over the phone ball park but from what i have seen it sounds high. Does anyone know of any other sandblasters in the area? The guy i called is highly recommended and does high quality work for custom car builders in the area. Thanks.

black_sheep454 · 12-29-2011, 03:40 PM

I had the inside of an 8 ft bed and tailgate blasted and it cost me $150.
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CC69Rat · 12-29-2011, 05:13 PM

Is that the whole bed, inside and out / Epoxy prime after the fact ? If so, $600 is fair IMO. Also I would lean more toward media blasting, Sand might get too hot and warp it down the sides The longer panels (hoods, etc) can get distorted if the blaster is held too long in one spot, too close, etc .. and it's rough work too man. I'd pay $600 for a blast / prime on a bed. I paid close to that for two front fenders, two rear step fenders, and a hood.

72SWBChevy · 12-29-2011, 05:42 PM

I was quoted $600 to soda blast a 6ft bed, I ended up taking it all down by DA and a ton of 80 grit paper!! If I had the extra cash, It would have save me a bunch time though..

**mr48chev** · 12-29-2011, 06:03 PM

There are a lot of things that contribute to the cost of having something sandblasted and one of them is the skill of the guy doing the work. It may sound a bit high but if he is used to blasting sheet metal either with sand or another media and comes well recommended it may be worth it.

You can help and maybe lower the cost by making sure that it is clean and free from dirt and grease. Take off anything that you either don't want blasted or are not going to use again. If there was an area that you were going to cut out later to put a patch in I think I would cut it out before taking it to the blaster. Why pay for him to blast something that you are going to go home and cut out right after it's blasted?

I haven't checked with the local shop that will blast sheet metal. I've seen the work that they do as they also powdercoat and he had a powdercoated hood on display at a show to show what they could do.

black_sheep454 · 12-29-2011, 06:14 PM

I just had the inside done for the $150. I primed it myself at my body shop.
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12-29-2011, 03:36 PM	#1
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	How much to sandblast a bed? So I did a search on the forum and could not find any recent posts regarding sandblasting costs. I found a place close by me (think NW Indiana/Chicago area) that would blast my 8' bed for $600. It was just an over the phone ball park but from what i have seen it sounds high. Does anyone know of any other sandblasters in the area? The guy i called is highly recommended and does high quality work for custom car builders in the area. Thanks. Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed

12-29-2011, 03:40 PM	#2
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: How much to sandblast a bed? I had the inside of an 8 ft bed and tailgate blasted and it cost me $150. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

12-29-2011, 05:13 PM	#3
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: How much to sandblast a bed? Is that the whole bed, inside and out / Epoxy prime after the fact ? If so, $600 is fair IMO. Also I would lean more toward media blasting, Sand might get too hot and warp it down the sides The longer panels (hoods, etc) can get distorted if the blaster is held too long in one spot, too close, etc .. and it's rough work too man. I'd pay $600 for a blast / prime on a bed. I paid close to that for two front fenders, two rear step fenders, and a hood. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-29-2011, 05:42 PM	#4
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: How much to sandblast a bed? I was quoted $600 to soda blast a 6ft bed, I ended up taking it all down by DA and a ton of 80 grit paper!! If I had the extra cash, It would have save me a bunch time though.. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

12-29-2011, 06:03 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: How much to sandblast a bed? There are a lot of things that contribute to the cost of having something sandblasted and one of them is the skill of the guy doing the work. It may sound a bit high but if he is used to blasting sheet metal either with sand or another media and comes well recommended it may be worth it. You can help and maybe lower the cost by making sure that it is clean and free from dirt and grease. Take off anything that you either don't want blasted or are not going to use again. If there was an area that you were going to cut out later to put a patch in I think I would cut it out before taking it to the blaster. Why pay for him to blast something that you are going to go home and cut out right after it's blasted? I haven't checked with the local shop that will blast sheet metal. I've seen the work that they do as they also powdercoat and he had a powdercoated hood on display at a show to show what they could do.

12-29-2011, 06:14 PM	#6
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: How much to sandblast a bed? I just had the inside done for the $150. I primed it myself at my body shop. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins



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