Soda blasting
(→Reasons in favor of using soda blasting) |
|||
| Line 36: | Line 36: | ||
*The soda blasting residue can be temporarily left on the substrate, as a rust inhibiting protective coating. | *The soda blasting residue can be temporarily left on the substrate, as a rust inhibiting protective coating. | ||
| − | For a professional, experienced shop that's well-trained in its use, does all of the finish prep work itself, and has a soda-friendly guarantee from its paint supplier, soda blasting may be a viable choice. | + | For a professional, experienced shop that's well-trained in its use, does all of the finish prep work itself, and has a soda-friendly guarantee from its paint supplier, soda blasting may be a viable choice. |
==Reasons against using soda blasting== | ==Reasons against using soda blasting== | ||
| Line 45: | Line 45: | ||
*Does not leave an anchor pattern. | *Does not leave an anchor pattern. | ||
*Voids warranties with many paint manufacturers. | *Voids warranties with many paint manufacturers. | ||
| − | |||
*Can't re-use the medium after blasting. | *Can't re-use the medium after blasting. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Overall, soda blasting is probably not the best choice for the hobbyist or do-it-yourselfer. | ||
==Published professional opinions on soda blasting== | ==Published professional opinions on soda blasting== | ||
| − | *[http://www.southernpolyurethanes.com/tech%20sheets%20new/epOXY%202006.pdf Southern Polyurethanes]: "NEVER use SPI Epoxy over a Soda Blasted vehicle, Acid Etch/Wash Primer, Rust Converter or other Metal Treatments. NEVER!" This opinion is expanded upon in [http://spi.forumup.org/viewtopic.php?t=156&mforum=spi this discussion in the Southern Polyurethanes forums] | + | *[http://www.southernpolyurethanes.com/tech%20sheets%20new/epOXY%202006.pdf Southern Polyurethanes]: |
| + | <blockquote> | ||
| + | ''"NEVER use SPI Epoxy over a Soda Blasted vehicle, Acid Etch/Wash Primer, Rust Converter or other Metal Treatments. NEVER!"'' | ||
| + | </blockquote> | ||
| + | |||
| + | This opinion is expanded upon in [http://spi.forumup.org/viewtopic.php?t=156&mforum=spi this discussion in the Southern Polyurethanes forums] | ||
| − | *[http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=130652 John Hughes, Ford Motor Company refinish technical expert]: "We don't recommend sodium bicarbonate, because you can’t clean it out of the pores of the metal well enough." | + | *[http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=130652 John Hughes, Ford Motor Company refinish technical expert]: |
| + | <blockquote> | ||
| + | ''"We don't recommend sodium bicarbonate, because you can’t clean it out of the pores of the metal well enough."'' | ||
| + | </blockquote> | ||
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
Your Privacy Choices