I just got my very first blast cabinet for Christmas and I had no idea what media to use. This video answered all my questions. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything. Great job and great video
Thank you for putting this video out there, it really helped to educate me about media blasting. It was very comprehensive & informative. Now I know what to look for before I order my media cabinet.
I do not own a Blaster nor have intentions of buying one. I am more of a stay at home mom that likes to piddle on everything. I seen a Blaster for sale on marketplace so came here to see what it is and how it is used and found your page and am so beyond fascinated by it all that I watched the entire video lol. I was raised to give praise where it is due and it is very impressive not only how much you know on the topic but that this is not ALL you do for a living! Thank you for the video I will certainly follow and check out your others to expand my learning on the ways of everything men (and women) do in garages that I never imagined
Hello from the UK 🇬🇧. This is a great video Pete, very informative, articulately explained with no waffle. I’ve just subscribed & look forward to surfing through your library. Thank you.
After finishing this video, it felt like i attended a seminar. Thank you very much, sir. In 21 minutes i've learned a lot from you. I'm very thankful. I'm 20 and i want to learn about rebuilding engines. Also i'm planning to restore my CB750 DOHC Maraming salamat from the Philippines P.S., Subscribed, did not skip an ad so go enjoy a beer.
Great video Pete once again. As important as the info on the cabinet and media. A proper compressor that can handle the CFM flow of that blaster. If your blasting for 1/2 - 1 hour a to small of a compressor will continuously run and over heat. Excess heat creates more moisture which the water separator can not handle. A 5 Hp compressor may push 18-20 cfm but the blast cabinet may require 30 cfm as an example.
Pete's Garage Good afternoon, Thank you for your explanation that this is a real lesson on blasting with abrasive media. And also the employment of each depending on the piece you want to work on and the final quality you want to get. Very good your work. Thanks. Brazil.
I'm glad I ran across this video. I have an old decommissioned traffic light that I want to restore and use in my garage as a decorative piece. The casing is made of aluminum and thanks to you Pete, I have a better idea of what kind of media to use for removing the old paint off the components.
Very comprehensive look at all the materials available--thank you. I'm trying to discern what media to consider when cleaning automotive aluminum parts like an intake and rear-end third-member housing. Just trying to freshen up parts that have sat around for years and have that aged, oxidized look. Both are cast with machined surfaces. Sounds like I wouldn't use glass or aluminum oxide. I'm going to look into walnut and plastic first then perhaps glass bead if those aren't getting it done. Thanks again.
Mate Mate Mate, once again you have done a great job,, I mean it, I was just about to buy a cabinet and was thinking how the hell will i know what to use, and your vid popped up,,, I thank you, just subscribed, like your attitude... Eddie Australia
Thank you. Had lots of questions and you answered them all. I also bought that coal slag from T.S. And my 150. Psi compressor wouldn’t push it with any consistency....I suspect the size was too large. Appreciate your time and experience.
Very informative video. I just bought a sandblasting cabinet and I was wondering what media should I use! I found all the answers I was looking for in your video. Thank you!!!
I’m going to be blasting a carb soon. I’ve heard a lot about soda blasting for carburetors. Surprised it didn’t make the list. Having said that, this video was amazing. Thanks for always making such informative videos!
I busted out laughing when you were talking about the corn cob media and said that it comes in "Grits" I had this mental image of trying to buy 50 pounds of Grits from a grocery store!
I manage a small to medium size manufacturing company. We produce a lot of welded steel parts, and recently got a fairly large blasting cabinet to help prep our parts for painting and speed up the process. We have been using aluminum oxide blast media, but we are thinking about switching to steel grit. Your video confirmed that. I am wondering what grit size would be best to use. Just regular mild low carbon steel welded parts. We paint them with a regular oil based paint. We are trying to remove as much of the weld mess left over and loose mill scale. Looking for the best and quickest way to properly prep for painting. Any recommendations on grit size?
Best video out there for beginners like myself, very knowledgeable and seems like a cool guy to have a beer with. What would be the best to use for alloy wheels for stripping off paint and to repaint them. And also for stripping off paint off alloy wheels for polishing after
Great video - thanks - and FINALLY - someone warns the 'layperson' about "free silica" issues when using sand (causes silicosis). I like to put on a pair of the cheapest lightest cotton gloves you can purchase - makes it much more comfortable inside the gloves - HA - not a nice feeling when your hands begin to 'squirm' inside those rubber/plastic gloves. Stainless steel shot can be a better solution than just 'plain' steel shot. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
thinking of experimenting with some big grain high hardness abrasive media as an initial layer in body armor. thanks for uploading this explanation. im pretty sure jagged medial will tend to bunch of and kind of cling togeather under high force concentrations.... kind of like how tension rods can support a crumbling ceiling underground. those angles sure do seem important
Suggestion for glass bead supplier for the home shop? Excellent video!! Glass bead peening improves the fatigue life of a part by up to 1000% according to some industry experts.
I buy my stuff from Hillcrest because the are the manufacturer and are close to me. I'm not sure if they ship though. You can try hillcrestcoatings.com/index.htm
What would you suggest for blasting cast iron? For example, cast iron Singer sewing machine stands or cast iron lawn chairs and tables with tons of angles?
Hi Peter, thank you for the good info. I am going to restore a 1978 Z28 Camaro, with a 396 in it, M22 4spd and going to put a 9" winters quick change with either 4.11 or 4.86 ring gear , change my street gear to my drag strip gears in 20 minutes and a half quart of shock proof gear oil at $9.50 a quart. Text when you can about any other ideas for media blasting. Metal prep for primers and what to do to make it look mint. Wade
Hi Pete, yes I did managed a bodyshop for 10 years, I am into putting roll back car carriers together. I have toyed the DA 6"grinders needle gun no spray gun yet. I have done body off restore strip and prime and block 2000 to 3000 hours to paint the car the right way. Thanks Wade
Good informative video Pete. Coming from Europe where sand is banned within the European Union for blasting, I am always surprised that it is not also banned in the states!
Thanks for the explanations of the different abrasives. I want to start blasting but have concerns about safety and what I am breathing in even with a respirator. What is the safest blasting materials to use. You mentioned crushed glass is very safe, same for glass beads?
I just watched this and it is very informative. I have a couple Harley Davidson servi-car frames that need blasting. They have sat outside for some time and are about 80 years old. They were brazed together. I will use a portable blast unit to clean them. Would you think the crushed or glass bead media be best ? Thanks
Great video Pete. I do a lot of media blasting myself for my projects. Have you ever heard of Skat Blast? They make excellent blast cabinets and accessories all made in the USA in Canton, Ohio and very reasonable prices for the quality they offer. They have a great LED cabinet light system that works great inside most blast cabinets. I use their 946 and 780TL cabinets for most of my jobs and I think they are some of the best cabinets out there in that size range. Since you have this great channel on You Tube, Skat Blast may send you some products to use in some of your videos. The parent company of Skat Blast is TP Tools. Check them out. I think you'll like what they have. For the record I am in no way associated or sponsored by them. Just an avid car restoration hobbiest that loves quality tools to make the job easier and better.
This is some great information. I anodize titanium and I started using stencils to create patterns on the titanium scales. I used aluminum oxide it worked but it might be to aggressive. What type of media do you think is the best for removing a thin layer of anodizing while giving it a smoother finish to allow the electricity to flow through the titanium while anodizing?
Great video,great info and excellent examples. I have a laser engraving business and can engrave most items, but now I ave customers bringing me very odd snapped items. I started looking into blasting/etching to achieve what customers want. Have a possible large order, if I’m able to do it to put their logo on a lantern. This is something that I can not do in m laser do to shape. Can make a template and mask off what I want to keep but not su what media would be bet. Material is powder aluminum. Any suggestions?
Thanks this was a great video. I've been planning on anodizing some aluminum and I was wondering about doing some blasting to play with finishes. This definitely helps
Hi Pete. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm 14 and I bough my first car last summer . A 2000 Mustang 5 speed. It's got lots of rust but it's not that far gone that I can''t restore it. I wanted to know what you thought of using walnuts to take out the rust underneath. I have to do it on my drive way so bio degradable is a big deal to me. How do you think it will go? Thank you for your channel.
I've used walnut shells in a homemade sandblaster and it did little to nothing for me, too fine to remove anything. tho that was tumbler media for shell casings. bought real media from the store and there was huge difference and I was finally starting to remove the rust. u may have better luck if u have a real blaster gun but I'm convinced it's too fine
@@whodis5152 Thanks for sharing your experiences . I appreciate it. I have a small blast gun and I also am going to try a water pressure \sand blaster attachment to experiment. Follow me on my FB if you like tpo see what happens. James Doyle Longevity. Thanks again.
Well done! This is very informative. Question: I've never done sandblasting before I plan on sandblasting my aluminum motorcyle wheels the next time I change the tires and before I polish them to a high shine. What blasting material would you recommend for that application? Thanks again for posting this.
An excellent guide for blast media. Thx. But I have one question: The Walnut Shells used for fiberglass could be used also for plastic? keeping in mind that most of the car bumpers are from plastic and not fiberglass.
Great info video. I’m in process of removing Carburettors and rocker covers etc (Engine parts). Want to prep for powder coat. Was thinking of using crushed glass or walnut shells? Or any other?
hi pete great video on what media to use but what psi are you running at i have a sealey grit blasting pot with a wolf 25L compressor @60psi im using 0.5 glass grit on a aluminium part and doesnt seem to be doing much , do i need a different media or bigger compressor tnx kev
Great info! Thanks for this! So if I was getting into the hobby of restoring items (either antique or just weathered), I'd be looking at glass beads and/or crushed glass, and maybe plastic abrasive or one of the carbide options for most regular materials I'd come across for standard rust, blemish and paint removal?
I live in Wisconsin, and am curious of what you see as the best media for blasting rust, when looking to POR-15 a frame, bottoms of truck beds and the like. Surfaces under vehicles that rust first and quick in my region are the surfaces I am referring to.
if i were to buy a HF blast cabinet what gun would you recommend that I buy and what other mods do you think i would need to make. I hear their blast guns are not good. Thanks for your video. I really got a lot from it as I am recovering from surgery and will be in bed for a few days.
Am doing the 383 build ok so all the rods with the chancellor goes towards the front of the block and the notches on the Rods don't face outside of the block
I knew I would be coming back to this video. Here I am.. lol.. So I have an aluminum intake manifold for my 440. It is used and has a few different paint jobs on it. It had never been port matched and that is what I am doing this weekend, but I want to bring it back to a nice clean aluminum finish as new or better. So I know you went over it, but I want your sure fire answer. So CRUSHED glass or glass beads? My cabinet is a bit bigger than yours, but oddly, it is flat on the bottom. PITA!!!! Also when's the next video buddy?? I'd love to see a full prep before the machine shop video. Removing flash and opening up oil and water channels. Any oil return tricks and so on.. Hope to see you soon!!!
What would you recommend. I have an inexpensive gravity fed gun from Harbor freight. I'm blasting metal cabinet hinges. The guys at Harbor Freight haven't a clue. Thanks, and I enjoyed your video, nicely done.
Great video Pete, thanks. I am looking to purchase a new USA made Barrel Blaster for my shop. I make custom architectural hardware, mostly all bronze castings, and brass components I CNC machine in my shop. I need to blast my parts to achieve a consistent surface finish for applying patina finishes by hand. Would you recommend glass bead media for my softer metals preparation?
@ Pete's Garage • hi Pete , I have a pair of Magnesium motorcycle wheels that have corrosion under the painted surface. Is there danger of them igniting if I sandblast the paint and corrosion off to prep for repainting , and what medium would you recommend to use?
Hi, I am new to sandblasting. We are looking to etch bricks with peoples names on them, we used to contract service out, but want to do it in-house. In the past we ordered about 80 bricks, so not a high volume operation, but will likely do more if we have the equipment. The cabinet, haven't purchased yet, will be wheeled outside on a cart. Not planning on connecting to a vacuum system, for simplicity. I don't know if not using a vacuum system will reduce visibility in the cabinet? What media do you recommend for etching bricks? I like the idea of using a media that isn't as harmful if inadvertently breathed in, although will wear a respirator. I noticed you respond to comments. Thanks!
Great video! I have a black painted (several coats) cast iron fireback that I'd like to strip and then possibly leave bare but sealed against rust. This will not be used in a fireplace but for display only. Any recommendations regarding media to use? Not wanting to ruin the surface....
Thank you for this very informative video (video for goodness sake). I have aluminium oxide, not strong enough for a motorbike swing arm for removing paint. I think I need Glass. I have soda for motorbike carbs, works great and dissolves in the ultra sonic cleaner. I have garnet, not used it yet, I believe it is similar to Alu-Oxi. Just started testing different media in my shed (30ftx14ft) with two blasting cabinets. Once again thank you. Ps..walnut shells sound cool. Cheers. Gee.
Great information. Can you steer me to info on gun, nozzle and pressure consideration. I have 20-30 grit glass beads and the media siphons to the nozzle but little gets ejected by the air.
Excellent video. Thank you I have a set of aluminum Brembo brake calipers that are powder coated, what would you recommend? Glass or plastic? This is the first time I'm blasting so trying to learn and not damage my parts. Thanks again
If they are powder coated you will not be able to blast them clean. Get a powder coat dissolving gel. Eastwood sells it and it works great! Then blast with crushed glass.
@@PetesGarage thank you. Eastwood no longer makes DeKote. The main ingredient is banned so not even aircraft stripper has it anymore. I've been told that the only stuff that works is something called b17 but you have to get at least 5 gallons haha. Think I'll just use the aircraft stripper and take it off little by little until I can finally blast it. Thank you for the help
I'm a little bit confused I'm really starting out of Sandblasting. But you do have useful information Maybe you could help me answering this question. What kind of sand or media grit I could use to remove the silver backing of a mirror to etching??
It can be confusing. Crushed glass will work for you, but you will etch into the glass as well make it frosted. You can but a chemical to dissolve the back of a mirror.
@@PetesGarage OK great sounds good. do I used fine crush glass or the heavier crash glass. There's one that is 12 grit and the other 1 I believe it's 70 or 80 grit
Great video! Restoring a 100+ year old car with very deep rusted parts. Using HF cabinet with Eastwood foot peddle and gun. What media would you recommend and what pressure is best?
Great video. I'm trying to restore a carburetor surface, mostly just dirt or grease on it. What media would work best with that type of job, appreciate it
I have a blast cabinet, but I use an ultrasonic cleaner with a water/degreaser mix for carbs. If you don't actually need to remove metal (pitting, rust, etc.), I would stay away from media blasting for carbs.
Hi Pete, just watched this very informative video. Was wondering if you could update it with examples of the different types of finishes produced by the different types of media? This would be extremely helpful to us beginners in this type of field. Thanks.
Great video. I'm trying to save a 280z under the bondo it has some serious black pitted rust. I have tired all types of grit,brushes, etc and nothing helps.What media do you recommend to remove that rust when the metal has been exposed. Thanks in advance.
Very clear information and good presentation. I have question about using crushed glass in a blast cabinet. You said (and from what I’ve understood) it breaks down quite quickly. I see you have it in the cabinet and use a siphon gun to recycle the glass. How many “rotations” of that glass do you get? And wouldn’t it be better to have the siphon hose go through the cabinet to suck new glass and just use the cabinet as a big collector of the broken down glass?
@@PetesGarageThat's a good point! But do you feel the etching power decrease as the particles get smaller? I have tested with regular sand (I know you're not supposed to but I was in a hurry and that was all I had) and it broke down quite quickly so I felt the stripping power decreasing little by little.
Thank you sir. This was very well made. I have two questions for you. How would you prepare a steel surface for a satin chrome finish. And second how do you decontaminate the media that can be returned to nature?
The three different types of corundum differ in their degree of purity and can be used in various areas. Corundum blasting media can be used in medical technology, for matting glass or roughening metallic surfaces, as preparation for special coatings, as well as cleaning from dirt and rust. White fused is the corundum blasting media with the highest purity, 99,7 % aluminum. The brown fused has an iron oxide content of 0,33 % and an aluminum oxide content of 95,7 %. oxide and 0,02 % iron oxide, in white color. Mixed corundum is regrind, which is produced for example from grinding wheels. Therefore the color may vary.
@@PetesGarage Thanks for this detailed reply. So you mean corundum is mix of various items in a defined ratio- just like an alloy or steel? Can grinding muck out of a grinding process can be filtered, processed and used as mixed corundum?
I'd say this is the best short video on this subject. Covered pretty much EVERYTHING you can use.
Thank you Eric
I just got my very first blast cabinet for Christmas and I had no idea what media to use. This video answered all my questions. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything. Great job and great video
Glad I could help!
I just borrowed a sandblaster, thought I would do some research before buying my media, found you, and am now very well informed. Thank you!
That's why I make videos, thanks Dan!
Thank you for putting this video out there, it really helped to educate me about media blasting. It was very comprehensive & informative. Now I know what to look for before I order my media cabinet.
Thanks Cody
I do not own a Blaster nor have intentions of buying one. I am more of a stay at home mom that likes to piddle on everything. I seen a Blaster for sale on marketplace so came here to see what it is and how it is used and found your page and am so beyond fascinated by it all that I watched the entire video lol. I was raised to give praise where it is due and it is very impressive not only how much you know on the topic but that this is not ALL you do for a living! Thank you for the video I will certainly follow and check out your others to expand my learning on the ways of everything men (and women) do in garages that I never imagined
Thank you very much for watching Allison. You can do anything if you try
Hello from the UK 🇬🇧. This is a great video Pete, very informative, articulately explained with no waffle. I’ve just subscribed & look forward to surfing through your library. Thank you.
Awesome, thank you!
After finishing this video, it felt like i attended a seminar. Thank you very much, sir. In 21 minutes i've learned a lot from you. I'm very thankful. I'm 20 and i want to learn about rebuilding engines. Also i'm planning to restore my CB750 DOHC
Maraming salamat from the Philippines
P.S.,
Subscribed, did not skip an ad so go enjoy a beer.
Glad to hear that
Great video Pete once again. As important as the info on the cabinet and media. A proper compressor that can handle the CFM flow of that blaster. If your blasting for 1/2 - 1 hour a to small of a compressor will continuously run and over heat. Excess heat creates more moisture which the water separator can not handle.
A 5 Hp compressor may push 18-20 cfm but the blast cabinet may require 30 cfm as an example.
Awesome suggestion, I'll make a video about compressor selection
This is better than 99.9% of youtube videos. Thank you!
Thanks my friend
Dam right
Best video on the Tube for media types. Thanks for making this Pete! Super informative. 👍🏻
Wow....thank you very much my friend
I agree. At least of the first dozen or so that pop up in the search results on youtube for "choosing sandblasting media"
Pete's Garage Good afternoon,
Thank you for your explanation that this is a real lesson on blasting with abrasive media. And also the employment of each depending on the piece you want to work on and the final quality you want to get.
Very good your work.
Thanks. Brazil.
Thank you my friend
I'm glad I ran across this video. I have an old decommissioned traffic light that I want to restore and use in my garage as a decorative piece. The casing is made of aluminum and thanks to you Pete, I have a better idea of what kind of media to use for removing the old paint off the components.
Awesome! Good luck
this was seriously helpfull im just geting into sandblasting and had no idea what typ to use for what thnx for the info
Awesome! Thanks for watching and good luck
@dereksdiatribe That is absolutely true
Very comprehensive look at all the materials available--thank you. I'm trying to discern what media to consider when cleaning automotive aluminum parts like an intake and rear-end third-member housing. Just trying to freshen up parts that have sat around for years and have that aged, oxidized look. Both are cast with machined surfaces. Sounds like I wouldn't use glass or aluminum oxide. I'm going to look into walnut and plastic first then perhaps glass bead if those aren't getting it done. Thanks again.
I use crushed glass all the time, it's cheap and leaves a great finish on cast parts
Straight forward and informative, your video was exactly what I needed. Thanks for the work you put into this.
Thanks my friend
Extremely comprehensive and informative!! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks my friend
Mate Mate Mate, once again you have done a great job,, I mean it, I was just about to buy a cabinet and was thinking how the hell will i know what to use, and your vid popped up,,, I thank you, just subscribed, like your attitude... Eddie Australia
That's awesome! Thanks Eddie
Great video but still unsure on which is best for rusty parts like brake calipers, hubs, suspension components etc
Crushed glass
can put out put out a chart showing recommend media for blasting different items including recommended grits and and suggest pressure and cfm needed.
Media manufacturers already have those charts
@@PetesGarage thank yiu
Thank you. Had lots of questions and you answered them all. I also bought that coal slag from T.S. And my 150. Psi compressor wouldn’t push it with any consistency....I suspect the size was too large. Appreciate your time and experience.
Thanks Billy
Fantastic introduction, Pete. It answered a lot of basic questions for me.
Glad it was helpful!
Very well presented, comprehensive information - thanks Pete.
Thanks my friend
Very informative video. I just bought a sandblasting cabinet and I was wondering what media should I use! I found all the answers I was looking for in your video. Thank you!!!
You are welcome!
I’m going to be blasting a carb soon. I’ve heard a lot about soda blasting for carburetors. Surprised it didn’t make the list. Having said that, this video was amazing. Thanks for always making such informative videos!
Soda blasting is a bit different which it why I didn't include it. I'll make a video about that.
Man what an informative video!! YT needs more like this thank you!
I appreciate that!
I busted out laughing when you were talking about the corn cob media and said that it comes in "Grits" I had this mental image of trying to buy 50 pounds of Grits from a grocery store!
Just don't cook the grits first
Fantastic info. I'm new to sand blasting and this helped me out a lot.
Thanks Jacob
This was the BEST on media. Thank you so much. Have you ever used anything with a Vapor blaster?
Yes I have, they work very well
Well done, that man
I manage a small to medium size manufacturing company. We produce a lot of welded steel parts, and recently got a fairly large blasting cabinet to help prep our parts for painting and speed up the process. We have been using aluminum oxide blast media, but we are thinking about switching to steel grit. Your video confirmed that. I am wondering what grit size would be best to use. Just regular mild low carbon steel welded parts. We paint them with a regular oil based paint. We are trying to remove as much of the weld mess left over and loose mill scale. Looking for the best and quickest way to properly prep for painting. Any recommendations on grit size?
Anything in the 297 to 700 micron range
Best video out there for beginners like myself, very knowledgeable and seems like a cool guy to have a beer with. What would be the best to use for alloy wheels for stripping off paint and to repaint them. And also for stripping off paint off alloy wheels for polishing after
or 2? It depends what's on there. Crushed glass is good for alloy
Great story. I need to know about which tips to use with crushed glass. I'm having a flow problem
It does take some trial and error
Great video - thanks - and FINALLY - someone warns the 'layperson' about "free silica" issues when using sand (causes silicosis). I like to put on a pair of the cheapest lightest cotton gloves you can purchase - makes it much more comfortable inside the gloves - HA - not a nice feeling when your hands begin to 'squirm' inside those rubber/plastic gloves. Stainless steel shot can be a better solution than just 'plain' steel shot. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
Thank you my friend
Awesome video thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with us
God bless you and stay safe in these troubled times 🙋♂️ 🇬🇧
Thank you very much, you as well Colin
Awesome video! Well-thought-out modifications to the stock cabinet. Thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Pete thank you so much for sharing your expert knowledge!👌🏻😊
My pleasure!
Thank you so much! I've been looking for the practical difference between glass bead and crushed glass. You covered that and so much more! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice job explaining the process. Good info about the danger of using sand. Thank's
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Thanks Bud
thinking of experimenting with some big grain high hardness abrasive media as an initial layer in body armor. thanks for uploading this explanation. im pretty sure jagged medial will tend to bunch of and kind of cling togeather under high force concentrations.... kind of like how tension rods can support a crumbling ceiling underground. those angles sure do seem important
Awesome video! Very very informative especially for someone just starting out. Thank you !
Always trying to help
Thanks very informative for me, the beginner to understand different types of media.
That's why I make 'em
Finally, someone who knows what he’s talking about👍
Thank you my friend
Suggestion for glass bead supplier for the home shop? Excellent video!! Glass bead peening improves the fatigue life of a part by up to 1000% according to some industry experts.
I buy my stuff from Hillcrest because the are the manufacturer and are close to me. I'm not sure if they ship though. You can try hillcrestcoatings.com/index.htm
I’m getting deep into woodworking,
And think a sandblaster would be a good jmvestment, this was super informative and I appreciate the help
Thanks for watching!
Best covered and to the basic point of subjects. Thank you.
You're very welcome!
What would you suggest for blasting cast iron? For example, cast iron Singer sewing machine stands or cast iron lawn chairs and tables with tons of angles?
Whatever is cheapest, crushed glass
Hi Peter, thank you for the good info. I am going to restore a 1978 Z28 Camaro, with a 396 in it, M22 4spd and going to put a 9" winters quick change with either 4.11 or 4.86 ring gear , change my street gear to my drag strip gears in 20 minutes and a half quart of shock proof gear oil at $9.50 a quart. Text when you can about any other ideas for media blasting. Metal prep for primers and what to do to make it look mint. Wade
That's a long answer to that question Wade
Hi Pete, yes I did managed a bodyshop for 10 years, I am into putting roll back car carriers together. I have toyed the DA 6"grinders needle gun no spray gun yet. I have done body off restore strip and prime and block 2000 to 3000 hours to paint the car the right way. Thanks Wade
Awesome, Thanks Wade
Good informative video Pete. Coming from Europe where sand is banned within the European Union for blasting, I am always surprised that it is not also banned in the states!
It depends on the state
Another great video Pete, what cfm do you need for that size cabinet
I think it's around 10 CFM at 90 PSI
Thanks for the explanations of the different abrasives. I want to start blasting but have concerns about safety and what I am breathing in even with a respirator. What is the safest blasting materials to use. You mentioned crushed glass is very safe, same for glass beads?
Any media is safe with the right respirator. Beads and crushed glass would be the same
I just watched this and it is very informative. I have a couple Harley Davidson servi-car frames that need blasting. They have sat outside for some time and are about 80 years old. They were brazed together. I will use a portable blast unit to clean them. Would you think the crushed or glass bead media be best ? Thanks
I do use crushed glass the most
@@PetesGarage Thank you. I will try that !
Thanks for the info Pete, great job explaining everything. God Bless.
Thank you very much my friend
Thanks, as others have said, great info and really helpful to me especially as I’m just starting out in home sandblasting. Cheers 👍
Thanks my friend
Great video Pete. I do a lot of media blasting myself for my projects. Have you ever heard of Skat Blast? They make excellent blast cabinets and accessories all made in the USA in Canton, Ohio and very reasonable prices for the quality they offer. They have a great LED cabinet light system that works great inside most blast cabinets. I use their 946 and 780TL cabinets for most of my jobs and I think they are some of the best cabinets out there in that size range. Since you have this great channel on You Tube, Skat Blast may send you some products to use in some of your videos. The parent company of Skat Blast is TP Tools. Check them out. I think you'll like what they have. For the record I am in no way associated or sponsored by them. Just an avid car restoration hobbiest that loves quality tools to make the job easier and better.
Thanks Chad...I've bought stuff from TP Tools before, they do have some awesome products.
This is some great information. I anodize titanium and I started using stencils to create patterns on the titanium scales. I used aluminum oxide it worked but it might be to aggressive. What type of media do you think is the best for removing a thin layer of anodizing while giving it a smoother finish to allow the electricity to flow through the titanium while anodizing?
That sounds like a great application for soda blasting
Pete's Garage thanks 👊I’ll give that a try. Someone also suggested glass beads said that what he uses for the same application and it works great.
Glass beads are a little more aggressive than soda, but it will work ok.
Great video,great info and excellent examples. I have a laser engraving business and can engrave most items, but now I ave customers bringing me very odd snapped items. I started looking into blasting/etching to achieve what customers want. Have a possible large order, if I’m able to do it to put their logo on a lantern. This is something that I can not do in m laser do to shape. Can make a template and mask off what I want to keep but not su what media would be bet. Material is powder aluminum. Any suggestions?
Crushed glass will etch that nicely
Pete, you sure know your stuff. Excellent video. Very informative.
Thanks my friend
Thanks this was a great video. I've been planning on anodizing some aluminum and I was wondering about doing some blasting to play with finishes. This definitely helps
Glad I could help
Hi Pete. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm 14 and I bough my first car last summer . A 2000 Mustang 5 speed. It's got lots of rust but it's not that far gone that I can''t restore it. I wanted to know what you thought of using walnuts to take out the rust underneath. I have to do it on my drive way so bio degradable is a big deal to me. How do you think it will go? Thank you for your channel.
You'll have to try it and see how it goes
I've used walnut shells in a homemade sandblaster and it did little to nothing for me, too fine to remove anything. tho that was tumbler media for shell casings.
bought real media from the store and there was huge difference and I was finally starting to remove the rust.
u may have better luck if u have a real blaster gun but I'm convinced it's too fine
@@whodis5152 Thanks for sharing your experiences . I appreciate it. I have a small blast gun and I also am going to try a water pressure \sand blaster attachment to experiment. Follow me on my FB if you like tpo see what happens. James Doyle Longevity. Thanks again.
Cool, I will have a look, Good luck and hope it all goes well :)
Well done! This is very informative. Question: I've never done sandblasting before I plan on sandblasting my aluminum motorcyle wheels the next time I change the tires and before I polish them to a high shine. What blasting material would you recommend for that application?
Thanks again for posting this.
Crushed glass is a great all-around media. Thanks for watching
An excellent guide for blast media. Thx. But I have one question: The Walnut Shells used for fiberglass could be used also for plastic? keeping in mind that most of the car bumpers are from plastic and not fiberglass.
Correct
Great info video. I’m in process of removing Carburettors and rocker covers etc (Engine parts). Want to prep for powder coat. Was thinking of using crushed glass or walnut shells? Or any other?
Crushed glass works great for powder coat prep
hi pete great video on what media to use but what psi are you running at
i have a sealey grit blasting pot with a wolf 25L compressor @60psi im using 0.5 glass grit on a aluminium part and doesnt seem to be doing much , do i need a different media or bigger compressor
tnx kev
I use it at around 100 PSI
Great detail and easy to understand for my dry blasting kit, crushed Glass it will be. Cheers Pete
Glad it helped, thanks my friend
Great info! Thanks for this! So if I was getting into the hobby of restoring items (either antique or just weathered), I'd be looking at glass beads and/or crushed glass, and maybe plastic abrasive or one of the carbide options for most regular materials I'd come across for standard rust, blemish and paint removal?
Crushed glass is fine for that. Just control the pressure. You can also use soda on finer parts
@@PetesGarage Good to know, thank you!
I live in Wisconsin, and am curious of what you see as the best media for blasting rust, when looking to POR-15 a frame, bottoms of truck beds and the like. Surfaces under vehicles that rust first and quick in my region are the surfaces I am referring to.
For large parts you need to do it in a big area and it takes a lot of media. Use what you can buy in bulk
if i were to buy a HF blast cabinet what gun would you recommend that I buy and what other mods do you think i would need to make. I hear their blast guns are not good. Thanks for your video. I really got a lot from it as I am recovering from surgery and will be in bed for a few days.
Most cabinets will come with the right gun for it
Am doing the 383 build ok so all the rods with the chancellor goes towards the front of the block and the notches on the Rods don't face outside of the block
Thank you so much
What would you suggest for blasting aluminum? (We powder coat the parts after)
Crushed glass
Great video, very informative 👏👏👏😍😍😍
Glad you think so!
I knew I would be coming back to this video. Here I am.. lol.. So I have an aluminum intake manifold for my 440. It is used and has a few different paint jobs on it. It had never been port matched and that is what I am doing this weekend, but I want to bring it back to a nice clean aluminum finish as new or better. So I know you went over it, but I want your sure fire answer. So CRUSHED glass or glass beads? My cabinet is a bit bigger than yours, but oddly, it is flat on the bottom. PITA!!!! Also when's the next video buddy?? I'd love to see a full prep before the machine shop video. Removing flash and opening up oil and water channels. Any oil return tricks and so on.. Hope to see you soon!!!
Hey Steve....great videos ideas. I'll put them on the list. Go with glass beads, it will make it look smoother and more shiny
Wow, somebody that knows what they're talking about, refreshing.
Thanks Joe
What would you recommend. I have an inexpensive gravity fed gun from Harbor freight. I'm blasting metal cabinet hinges. The guys at Harbor Freight haven't a clue. Thanks, and I enjoyed your video, nicely done.
Any garnet of the black beauty
Great video Pete, thanks. I am looking to purchase a new USA made Barrel Blaster for my shop. I make custom architectural hardware, mostly all bronze castings, and brass components I CNC machine in my shop. I need to blast my parts to achieve a consistent surface finish for applying patina finishes by hand. Would you recommend glass bead media for my softer metals preparation?
That would be your best choice
Super helpful! Really good content. Thank you for making this.
Glad it was helpful!
@ Pete's Garage • hi Pete , I have a pair of Magnesium motorcycle wheels that have corrosion under the painted surface.
Is there danger of them igniting if I sandblast the paint and corrosion off to prep for repainting , and what medium would you recommend to use?
Use chromic acid at 10% with water and a soft steel brush
@@PetesGarage thanks, I had the same question. Cheers!
Hi, I am new to sandblasting. We are looking to etch bricks with peoples names on them, we used to contract service out, but want to do it in-house. In the past we ordered about 80 bricks, so not a high volume operation, but will likely do more if we have the equipment. The cabinet, haven't purchased yet, will be wheeled outside on a cart. Not planning on connecting to a vacuum system, for simplicity. I don't know if not using a vacuum system will reduce visibility in the cabinet? What media do you recommend for etching bricks? I like the idea of using a media that isn't as harmful if inadvertently breathed in, although will wear a respirator. I noticed you respond to comments. Thanks!
That is going to require very high pressure with steel media
Back in my aviation days, walnut shells were what the mechanics used for cleaning inside turbine engines.
They do work very well.
Great video!
I have a black painted (several coats) cast iron fireback that I'd like to strip and then possibly leave bare but sealed against rust. This will not be used in a fireplace but for display only. Any recommendations regarding media to use? Not wanting to ruin the surface....
Several coats will need a chemical strip first. You'll be blasting for hours
Crush glass is very UNSAFE to inhale. You do NOT want this stuff in your lungs. Always use a respirator when doing any blasting.
Thank you
Good video thanks for your time best regards Peter over the pond
Thank you so much my friend
Thank you for this very informative video (video for goodness sake). I have aluminium oxide, not strong enough for a motorbike swing arm for removing paint. I think I need Glass. I have soda for motorbike carbs, works great and dissolves in the ultra sonic cleaner. I have garnet, not used it yet, I believe it is similar to Alu-Oxi. Just started testing different media in my shed (30ftx14ft) with two blasting cabinets. Once again thank you. Ps..walnut shells sound cool. Cheers. Gee.
That sounds pretty cool
Great information. Can you steer me to info on gun, nozzle and pressure consideration. I have 20-30 grit glass beads and the media siphons to the nozzle but little gets ejected by the air.
You gotta be up in the 100 to 120 PSI range
Thank you
Hi Pete, great video thanks alot, what media would you recommend for blasting golf club iron face?
Crushed glass
Excellent video. Thank you
I have a set of aluminum Brembo brake calipers that are powder coated, what would you recommend? Glass or plastic? This is the first time I'm blasting so trying to learn and not damage my parts.
Thanks again
If they are powder coated you will not be able to blast them clean. Get a powder coat dissolving gel. Eastwood sells it and it works great! Then blast with crushed glass.
@@PetesGarage thank you. Eastwood no longer makes DeKote. The main ingredient is banned so not even aircraft stripper has it anymore. I've been told that the only stuff that works is something called b17 but you have to get at least 5 gallons haha. Think I'll just use the aircraft stripper and take it off little by little until I can finally blast it.
Thank you for the help
Shelvin S aircraft paint stripper will work. I just stripped an entire powder coated sportster frame with it last month.
@@bigrednick100 any specific one?
Shelvin S Just regular aircraft stripper that you could pick up at O’Reilly auto parts. I prefer the gel over the liquid
Great video and very helpful
What kind of blast media do you recommend for blasting brake calipers such as Brembo calipers ?
I use crushed glass
What would be a good medium for rifle and knife blades, to give them that old Vietnam Parkerized look ? Thanks, your video is so helpful
Parkerizing is a different process. Blasting ahead of that would make the finish look dull
I'm a little bit confused I'm really starting out of Sandblasting. But you do have useful information Maybe you could help me answering this question. What kind of sand or media grit I could use to remove the silver backing of a mirror to etching??
It can be confusing. Crushed glass will work for you, but you will etch into the glass as well make it frosted. You can but a chemical to dissolve the back of a mirror.
@@PetesGarage OK great sounds good. do I used fine crush glass or the heavier crash glass. There's one that is 12 grit and the other 1 I believe it's 70 or 80 grit
And also that's what I like to do to etch and get a frosty look. And I was just wondering what kind of grit I could use
The finer the grit the lighter the frost and the longer it will take
Great video! Restoring a 100+ year old car with very deep rusted parts. Using HF cabinet with Eastwood foot peddle and gun. What media would you recommend and what pressure is best?
Depending on the scale of the rust, silicon carbide at around 90 PSI
Really informative.
Glad you liked it
Do you run the filter that comes in the shop vac? Appreciate the info 👍🏼
Yes I do
Great video. I'm trying to restore a carburetor surface, mostly just dirt or grease on it. What media would work best with that type of job, appreciate it
I do carburetor surfaces by hand with silicon carbide paper and a flat surface. Glass bead the outside
I have a blast cabinet, but I use an ultrasonic cleaner with a water/degreaser mix for carbs. If you don't actually need to remove metal (pitting, rust, etc.), I would stay away from media blasting for carbs.
What would you recommend to remove rust from a steel smoker.
I would do that mechanically with a wire wheel
Great information Pete. What media would you recommend for blasting inter cooler piping for powder coating? And a turbo housing?
I'd use crushed glass
Hi Pete, just watched this very informative video. Was wondering if you could update it with examples of the different types of finishes produced by the different types of media? This would be extremely helpful to us beginners in this type of field. Thanks.
Great suggestion!
Glass beads for stainless exhaust systems?
Sure, that will put a nice finish on it
Great video. I'm trying to save a 280z under the bondo it has some serious black pitted rust. I have tired all types of grit,brushes, etc and nothing helps.What media do you recommend to remove that rust when the metal has been exposed. Thanks in advance.
Rust has to be cut out
Very clear information and good presentation.
I have question about using crushed glass in a blast cabinet. You said (and from what I’ve understood) it breaks down quite quickly. I see you have it in the cabinet and use a siphon gun to recycle the glass. How many “rotations” of that glass do you get? And wouldn’t it be better to have the siphon hose go through the cabinet to suck new glass and just use the cabinet as a big collector of the broken down glass?
The glass recycles itself. As the beads break down and turn to dust, it gets sucked out the top of the cabinet. It does last for quite awhile
@@PetesGarageThat's a good point! But do you feel the etching power decrease as the particles get smaller? I have tested with regular sand (I know you're not supposed to but I was in a hurry and that was all I had) and it broke down quite quickly so I felt the stripping power decreasing little by little.
Does crushed glass cause the same problem as glass beads embedding in Aluminum requiring serious cleaning afterward?
It does not
Thank you sir. This was very well made. I have two questions for you. How would you prepare a steel surface for a satin chrome finish. And second how do you decontaminate the media that can be returned to nature?
For satin chrome you could use crushed glass. You can always sift the media to clean it up
@@PetesGarage thank you for answering still after all this time, you are very conscientious
I try to answer everyone
Super information. What is corundum media? when is that used? What are its alternatives?
The three different types of corundum differ in their degree of purity and can be used in various areas. Corundum blasting media can be used in medical technology, for matting glass or roughening metallic surfaces, as preparation for special coatings, as well as cleaning from dirt and rust. White fused is the corundum blasting media with the highest purity, 99,7 % aluminum. The brown fused has an iron oxide content of 0,33 % and an aluminum oxide content of 95,7 %. oxide and 0,02 % iron oxide, in white color. Mixed corundum is regrind, which is produced for example from grinding wheels. Therefore the color may vary.
@@PetesGarage Thanks for this detailed reply. So you mean corundum is mix of various items in a defined ratio- just like an alloy or steel? Can grinding muck out of a grinding process can be filtered, processed and used as mixed corundum?
It is like an alloy, I'm not sure about using filtered grinding material