Soda blasting
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==Reasons in favor of using soda blasting== | ==Reasons in favor of using soda blasting== | ||
*Environmental friendliness. | *Environmental friendliness. | ||
| − | *Non-destructive. | + | *Non-destructive, and won't warp panels. |
*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. | ||
| + | *Doesn't harm glass, chrome, or rubber. | ||
==Reasons against using soda blasting== | ==Reasons against using soda blasting== | ||
| − | *Difficulty of residue removal, especially on parts with cracks/crevices, such as door jambs, engine bays, trunks. | + | *Difficulty of residue removal, especially on parts with cracks/crevices, such as door jambs, engine bays, trunks. Residue can also hide in and behind fasteners. |
*Laborious, time-consuming steps required to prep parts after blasting. | *Laborious, time-consuming steps required to prep parts after blasting. | ||
| − | * | + | *Only removes light flash rust. |
| + | *Will not remove thick coatings of body filler. | ||
*Does not leave an anchor pattern. | *Does not leave an anchor pattern. | ||
*Voids warranties with many paint manufacturers. | *Voids warranties with many paint manufacturers. | ||
*Overall, probably not the best choice for the hobbyist or do-it-yourselfer. | *Overall, probably not the best choice for the hobbyist or do-it-yourselfer. | ||
| + | *Can't re-use the medium after blasting. | ||
==Published professional opinions on soda blasting== | ==Published professional opinions on soda blasting== | ||
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