Huy350Z Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Hi, I need to remove some surface rust around the battery tray area, and I really don't want to remove the tray itself. It's very tight . I couldn't get any of my tools in there. Anyway, if you know of a place that sells cheap sanbaster please let me know. Thank you, Huy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Not sure how well it works, but I've enjoyed great results with other equipment from HF. For $180.00 you can't really go wrong. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=38375 Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huy350Z Posted September 9, 2003 Author Share Posted September 9, 2003 Thanks Tim. I'll check it out today. Huy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huy350Z Posted September 9, 2003 Author Share Posted September 9, 2003 Thanks Tim. I'll check it out today. Huy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zachb55 Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 if you have an air source you could go pick up one that attaches to the hose and then you put sand in a bucket and stab the pickup in there and youve got a sand-blaster for under $50, thats what i did... -Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I have the one that Tim posted and I'm very happy with it. You will need a pretty good volume of air or a lot of patience with a small compressor though. If you are just doing the battery tray I would pick up one of the cheapies and make do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zed Nugent Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I just bought the 40 POUND PRESSURIZED ABRASIVE BLASTER myself , http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=34202 got it for $79 on sale at the local HF store. what media do you guys use? someone sugested clean sand or play sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huy350Z Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 Thanks guys. I like the one that Zed got for $79. I like the one that Tim and Jeff recommended too, but I don't think I can go wrong with a $79 sandblaster. Zach, it seems like your method is working out real good for you. I just check out your website and well...I'm impressed. Thanks so much guys, Huy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxgts-4 Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Sadly this is a subject I know too much about. If using any sort of sandblast unit DO NOT USE WHITE SILICA SAND, it will damage your lungs similar to Asbestos. Use Garnet or similar abrasive grit. Do not rely on paper dust masks, use appropriate grade of cloth mask to suit dust from grit. From experience I can inform you that what takes about 15 Min with hobby blaster can be done in 60 Sec professionally, so if you have an Abrasive Blaster in your vicinity I would recommend you take transportable components to them. Despite all the bad consequences I still met a lot of car enthusiasts and got to work on some fabulous cars including a Ferrari 250 GT Lusso. But please be careful! Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKDGabe Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I concur with Neil, it can be dangerous to your health. If there is a pro in your area it will only cost a fraction of buying the equipment. On the subject of doing it yourself I wouldn't do what ZachB55 suggested. It may work but for consistent quality you need to control the amount of sand being fed into the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zachb55 Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 my blaster fed a consistent amount of sand the whole time i used it. it was basically what was showed above but you just hook it up to your own air source and then put the supply tube into sand and you have a good quality blaster. i was sure to use good respiratory protection and eyeware as well because without those it was just painful to be constantly blasted in the face from the bounce-back. i would have definately taken my stuff to a pro though just so i didnt have to deal with the mess and clean-up if i knew of one who did it within an hour of here... too late now i guess. -Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 I`m using sand that I "think" is garnet. It is black and I picked it up from a local masonary supply shop. The brand name is...Black Beutey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 I bought a gravity fed unit from Sears - worked great. Plastic and sort of a roll around cart. I've used play sand and sand used for mortor - screen it! I did use a good mask that covered nose and mouth as well as a face shield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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