zeitgeist57 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 http://www.harborfreight.com/15-lb-portable-soda-blaster-60802.html http://www.harborfreight.com/21-oz-hopper-gravity-feed-spot-blaster-gun-95793.html I'm looking to blast rust off of small, sub-nickel-sized rock chips in the rockers of my '78 Lincoln to treat and repaint. Yes, I know I'm looking at Harbor Freight (as opposed to Eastwood). Anyone used these tools for media blasting? Experiences? Materials used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 I have a case of walnut shells you can have if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Why not just sand it, clay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 I have one of those Clay from HF.. they pretty much suck. You're more than welcome to borrow/take it. I have no need for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 clay, my setup can do what you want. give me a shout we can talk about it. you'll have to bring the car out here though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Thanks everyone! Hoblick, I need to talk to you about H-D stuff anyway...will shoot you a text. Shawn, online reviews said that the HF guns come from the factory partially clogged LOL...not sure if that's part of the problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 I have a case of walnut shells you can have if you need it. Thank you, chancellor. Will take that under advisement. Why not just sand it, clay? Because these are small rock chips over the last few decades that were allowed to start rusting over, I liked the idea of a targeted blast of material in a small area. when I think of sanding, I think of a bigger area of damage from the repair, and a lot more elbow grease. Plus, some of the media options do a better job removing the rust and prepping the metal for primer and paint. That's my thought process anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-mike-phillips-your-detailing-questions/28535-need-your-suggestions-final-steps-rock-chip-repair.html Scroll down half way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizin01 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 I have one of those Clay from HF.. they pretty much suck. You're more than welcome to borrow/take it. I have no need for it. Agreed. It sucks to fill. Clogs constantly. Leaks from everywhere. Its basically a last resort type of tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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