The Ford Barn

peters180a/170b · 10-18-2010, 09:00 PM

Around here i can not find 00 sand anymore which i really liked for years. Found a lumber yard that carries Black beauty[black slag] in 4 sizes. ultra fine ,fine ,Med and corse. Right now i am only using fine. does not clog my nozzle which Med. did. To me fine is the all around size to use. Works well on sheet metal at a low pressure of 40 lb. or a frame/wheels at 80 lb. Heavy pitting i don't know about but i would guess more pressure will work. Never did heavy pits. I'll look for a better part. Roadster62 [American Dry Strippers] are nice people "BUT""""" Their prices are over the top. When i was about to start my restoration i asked about a price on a Model "A" frame only and wheels [5] .For their price i bought a New twin cycle air compressor and a new 80 lb. sand blaster tank with 50 feet of hose. And at the end of the day i still own the blaster and compressor to finish the rest of the car. Both units are like new and they are paid for and so for my next car i will still be ahead. Cheaper to do it yourself [if you have the spot.. I bought a GAS compressor so i can go anywhere with it.

10-18-2010, 09:00 PM	#3
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: Bead Vs. Sand Vs. Walnut Blasting vs. Other media Around here i can not find 00 sand anymore which i really liked for years. Found a lumber yard that carries Black beauty[black slag] in 4 sizes. ultra fine ,fine ,Med and corse. Right now i am only using fine. does not clog my nozzle which Med. did. To me fine is the all around size to use. Works well on sheet metal at a low pressure of 40 lb. or a frame/wheels at 80 lb. Heavy pitting i don't know about but i would guess more pressure will work. Never did heavy pits. I'll look for a better part. Roadster62 [American Dry Strippers] are nice people "BUT""""" Their prices are over the top. When i was about to start my restoration i asked about a price on a Model "A" frame only and wheels [5] .For their price i bought a New twin cycle air compressor and a new 80 lb. sand blaster tank with 50 feet of hose. And at the end of the day i still own the blaster and compressor to finish the rest of the car. Both units are like new and they are paid for and so for my next car i will still be ahead. Cheaper to do it yourself [if you have the spot.. I bought a GAS compressor so i can go anywhere with it. Last edited by peters180a/170b; 10-18-2010 at 09:09 PM.