E126 Amazon Wet Blasting Tool! Play Sand vs Coal Slag - Which is better? 1956 Chevy Bel Air Resto

In Episode 126, we test out a $30 water sand blasting tool that attaches to a pressure washer for cheap and inexpensive DIY dustless sandblasting! We use it to clean up a 50 year old set of Corvette Rallye wheels, removing years of paint, grime, rust and gunk to get them to an almost near-white blast finish. But how do you prevent the water blast from rusting the surface? Spray it with a little phosphoric acid!
Bill Thomassie
"Christine" 1956 Chevy Bel Air
2-door Sedan Restoration
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[@johncornell3665]

Great attachment for 30 bucks from Amazon. Rallye wheels turned out awesome. Enjoy each video, thanks!

[@kidjeff4304]

That's a great tool to have in the arsenal!

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

Can't wait to see the finished result.looks Good so far

[@MadRattGarage]

Glad you did this video. I bought one of these a few years ago and yet to use it. Now I know for sure what to use for a medium. Thanx again. Nice job!

[@roberteast4160]

I use the play sand but i screen all of the media before using. You'd be surprised how big rocks get into the bags. Another helpful tip is to get bags inside the store because moisture gets into the outside bags. . Even if the store employees ,fuss about you doing it.They with tell you in cannot be used for sandblasting.I made a 12"x12" box made out of 2"x2". And use 1 screen with about 1/8" holes ,then use screen can be metal or plastic. Works really good just shake it.Makes a huge difference.

[@dave3156]

Quite a difference--worth the $30. I was kinda hoping when Christine was done she would be sporting old school chrome reverse with baby moons.

Great job Bill!! I have a 57 Belair and I really enjoy your. Channel!!! Keep up the great videos!!

[@raymondantonio4145]

Amazing that a $30 attachment onto your pressure washer did such an awesome job and better yet kept the dust down too! Wonder how it would do on a frame? Enjoyed the video Bill!

[@markfurry2807]

This is great! I’ve seen the advertisement for this sandblaster attachment so many times but was unsure, now we know! In the comments of the ad, people who bought it said you need to keep the sand feed tube on the top side at all times, if you don’t it causes the sand to clog. That’s probably what was happening with you? Knowing what you know now, would you have used it on Christine’s frame? As always, thanks so much for sharing all this info Bill! You are the man! I’m so excited for you!

[@johnkelly6942]

I’ve used the black slag to raise up a texture on aluminum parts which had gotten polished. After the slag go over the surface with glass bead to even out the color/texture. On my ‘55 I can’t decide if I should run Cragar’s or Rally’s. It’ll be interesting to see your wheels when they’re done.

[@MagaRickn]

Great! New tool coming to my shop soon! ;)

[@MagaRickn]

Well, Amazon appears to be sold out. :(

[@MagaRickn]

Well, there seems to be more than one source in Amazon! :)

[@scottdyer-yq5hh]

The Cole Slagle works better if U get fine grade but play sand did great job to to next vido bill

[@sheet-son]

Play sand dont play. Fyi im a 5min walk from bay st louis beach right now with a truck and shovel handy. Just give me the word Bill.

[@jessemontgomery60]

Coal slag is for softer metals. Rims, the play sand on steel is better.

[@joewolf4483]

Didn't do too bad ... if you don't have a large set to regular sand blast it makes sense ... you forgot to pull the weights off ... a quick scuff with some 80 grit and they'll be ready to prime ...