Introduction to Sandblasting

Introduction to Sandblasting. Never sandblasted before? Watch this video to learn about the options for the beginning sandblasting kits for Auto Restoration. You can read more on this at http://www.theymightberacing.com

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• sandblast
• theymightberacing
• tools
• air
• compressor
• resoration
• sandblasting
• mediablasting
• auto

[shameboy2]

sandblasting aluminum wheels is there any danger in it?

[TheyMightBeRacing]

@shameboy2 You'll want to be very careful sandblasting aluminum. It's a very soft material, and you need a very soft blasting agent (e.g. walnut shells). I prefer to soda blast aluminum when I need to.

[HodoroncTronc]

god damn it talking around the bush for 9 minutes. plus this guy has such a limited vocabulary it's awful! don't know a word, just replace is with "stuff"

[TheyMightBeRacing]

@HodoroncTronc Thank you for your constructive criticism. I went ahead and reviewed the video. For what it's worth, I do accept that I occasionally stumble over my words, which is to be expected considering it is one of my earliest videos. The terminology, however, is correct throughout the video. In relation to the word "stuff" it is mentioned once at the tail end of the video.

[TheyMightBeRacing]

@HodoroncTronc (part 2) As with all commenters of your nature I welcome you to use YouTube as it's intended. If you don't like the video then I recommend you make your own and publish it. That is certainly a much better solution than leaving nasty negative comments on someone else's work.

[zekonja24]

500 $ for Sandblasting ? You Americans are rich !!!

[TheyMightBeRacing]

@zekonja24 #1 - I am an Australian. #2 - The cost of sandblasting is totally dependent on labor rate and what it takes to make a profit on labor (I presume you are referring to the cost to have something sandblasted). That's why I do my own sandblasting. It costs me my time, but I always ensure that I get the level of quality I want.

[lonell67]

Oh how I found out the HARD WAY to NOT use the cabinets from Harbor Freight ! It LEAKED all OVER THE PLACE ! And I had made the mistake of trying it in my kitchen ! ARRGH!!!!!! I asked the employees if there would be any leakage - and they said NOOOO - NO LEAKS - Yea right ! I am STILL cleaning up grit from my kitchen - I tried silicone - duct tape , and putty - NONE WORKED - ALL LEAKED ! Dump anything from Harbor Freight for a better product ! They offer a cheap China made piece of junk !

[flguy32501]

@ad1997 A sander takes everything down at the same time- rust, metal, paint etc. and usually on one plane. A sander will not get in to all the nooks and crannies like a "media" blaster. By choosing different medias, you can limit what type of material is removed. Aluminum oxide will dig through steel if given enough time while walnut shells will clean aluminum without removing any of the aluminum.

[Magnageek]

@TheyMightBeRacing

Please ignore these idiots, they aren't worth your time. Thanks for posting this excellent instructional video!

[orbit789321]

i liked ur vid it is a good intro vid

[yomommaiscalling]

@HodoroncTronc Well, it is called "Introduction" to Sandblasting so I would expect to hear a lot of information about the process, uses and equipment. Kind of like the first day of shop class. If you're so advanced you don't need that then just move on.

[zekonja24]

@TheyMightBeRacing I agree with you110 % .I have just recently started sandblasting my own stuff,it is hard sometimes,but it is worth it.