This restoration project is removing old vinyl top glue. This same removal rate of approx. 150 sq. ft. per hour would be seen on an industrial floor surface as well. The H258-HO-LP (High Output- Low Pressure) All-Media Soda Blast pot manufactured by Eco-Blast.Com, LLC provides ecological quality stripping action without damaging the surface. Surface damage to the substrate is reduced or eliminated by being able to control the energy applied to blast the surface using ecological blasting soda at blast pressures as low as 30 PSI. The H250 Series Multi-Media blast equipment can economically shoot all blasting media's including baking soda, corn cob as well as regular sand, crushed glass or slags. The H250 All-Media soda blast pots are used not only for car restoration and graffiti removal but for boat bottom paint removal, oil tanker maintenances, log home restoration, foundation waterproofing preparation, mold removal and virtually any and all types of sand blasting. There are no limits to the versatility and the long life of a true All-Media Soda Blast Pot manufactured from high carbon boiler plate steel, with stainless steel and replaceable tungsten carbide wear components. Soda-Blast.Com, LLC is not just another reseller, we make what we sell and we use what we make. More Eco-Blast pot options, Eco-Blasting medias, coalescing moisture extractors, dust collectors and blasting accessories can be found at www.Soda-Blast.com. For more information call us at 503-653-5571.
You are correct, I had forgotten about that one. Thank you.
@EcoSodaBlaster actually the first comment says '60's firebird..over a year ago
...So does that fucker get a price? ......lol
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Congratulations, you are the very first person to recognize that and make a comment on it. And that is with over 22,000 viewings. Thank you for your GM hot rod knowledge. It is a 1968 Firebird. Keep on Cruisin"
thats not a camaro that's a firebird
There is one brand of soda blaster that uses 150 PSI to shoot soda to increase the stripping effect. If you shoot at high pressure you generate more pinpoint heat which contributes to "oil canning". We only shoot at as high a pressure as is needed to reduce heat build-up and conserve both fuel and blast media. Normally at 70 PSI and as low as 25 PSI. Going fast just to say you have gone fast only costs more money. This is a blast booth. We do not paint.
What you were told was correct... for them. We do subcontract work for a number of professional restorers and no one has complained about "oil canning", which is what your are describing. We can adjust our blast line pressure on the H250 Series blast pots to as low as 25 PSI, they cannot. We use material which is only 2.5 Mohs hardness, they may not be. As to the layering, you cannot "layer" vinyl top glue, it has to come off in a straight across type of blast.
i talked to a guy that does professional restorations, he said he wnt let his guys blast it like that. he says do it in layers instead of focusing on one area to prevent denting. but they use sand blasting. and i know soda blasting is supposed to have a more uniformed texture so it wnt pit the metal.
baking soda
Might be taking him longer on roof because car may of had a vynil top? Maybe, I know I was thinking same thing why is it taking so long, glue like undercoating takes way longer.
Is he using pepsi?
I don't thing he knows..It looks to me like he really does not know what he is doing.I have had this done twice by sodablast in St Pete and it did not take nearly as much effort or time..One other thing.I sure would not want my cars painted in that booth after that was done...
what equipment did you go with? what works best?
what equipment are you using? i am thinkin of starting a small business. or what is best for these kinds of projects?? great job!!!
Hi nice job, 60's firebird.good job !