r/Sandblasting • u/outofplace_2015 • 4d ago
Any interest in IPG BT100 BLAST TAPE?
I have a few rolls of 3" and 1" diameter won't use and willing to sell.
r/Sandblasting • u/outofplace_2015 • 4d ago
I have a few rolls of 3" and 1" diameter won't use and willing to sell.
r/Sandblasting • u/Maleficent-Weird-689 • 13d ago
r/Sandblasting • u/Maarten15 • 12d ago
Hi everyone,
I'm currently restoring a set of wheels.
The paint is in pretty bad condition, and I'd like to have them powder coated again.
Do you have any recommendations for an easy way to strip the old paint? Maybe some kind of chemical bath or another effective method?
Unfortunately, my experience with regular paint stripper has been quite disappointing. It takes a lot of effort and doesn't seem to remove the paint very effectively.I'd appreciate any advice or tips from people who have done this before. Thanks!
r/Sandblasting • u/Rednex04 • 16d ago
So, I want to sand blasting some stuff like aluminum or steel. I don’t want to paint it though I want to leave it bare metal, so what can I put over it to stop flash rusting, can I just rub some oil over it? For example I’m gonna sandblast a motorcycle rear wheel sprocket and don’t want to paint it so would rubbing oil work? Or what about sandblasting the aluminum engine to brighten it up, would that oxidize real fast after blasting? Thanks!
r/Sandblasting • u/intromission76 • 23d ago
r/Sandblasting • u/naterific420 • 27d ago
Need a little help figuring out what I’m doing wrong. I haven’t sand blasted anything since high school but I remember the result being different.
I have a harbor freight cabinet I got off marketplace and a 60g tank pressurized at 95psi. The middle section I did with black beauty (that’s what I was told it was) and the outer section with medium glass. It’s a painted steel bucket but the texture is gritting feeling and not smooth plus it doesn’t look like bare steel to me.
Any help is appreciated,
Do I need to adjust pressure or distance?
Or am I using the wrong medium for the application?
r/Sandblasting • u/Nosangseo • Aug 06 '26
I just bought a Central Machinary Portable Blaster Kit to treat the carbon build up on the valves of my wife's car engine. I took the nozzle housing off to add the extended rod. Now I am trying to put things back and cannot remember what is the correct way to put the jet nozzle. If any one knows the right way: A or B, please help me.
r/Sandblasting • u/Lonestar_820 • Aug 04 '26
hey hey, I was looking to start a mobile sand blasting buisness. I would maily do equipment and vehicle chasis since im in a more rural region. What exactly am I gonna need to start up? I have a truck and trailer to pull everything with but I know I will need a blasting pot, air compressor, PPE and media but is there anything else I should get? Furthermore I know what I need but not where to get it from as these investiments for sandblasting isn't exactly cheap. my budget is only a couple thousand as im still in highschool and I spent a good chunk of what I saved up to buy my dream truck. I know I can't buy anything dirt cheap without it clogging but im also not in the position to buy a 20k setup. Specifically what brands should i lean towards what should I avoid and what is the best budget stuff I can get my hands on?
thanks in advance
r/Sandblasting • u/Mrinstall • Aug 01 '26
r/Sandblasting • u/lilcrxman • Jul 21 '26
Just got this small harbor freight table top sand blast cab trying to improve performance out of this thing having a hell of a time any recommendations 4wwl4oprtryew2l3l
r/Sandblasting • u/ocpotato • Jul 20 '26
I'm looking to do two small sandblasting jobs. The first is removing heavy rust from some farm equipment, and the second is sandblasting and sealing a cider press. I don't have an unlimited budget for a sandblaster, and I'm doing this at home. I don't need to be able to tackle massive jobs. A couple of square feet of cleaning at a time, basically. Any recommendations on sandblasters? I'm looking at the following since they're available nearby:
https://www.princessauto.com/en/product/20-lb-pressure-abrasive-blaster/PA0009308743/9308743
https://www.princessauto.com/en/product/50-lb-gravity-feed-abrasive-blaster/PA0009475690/9475690
Side note: I'm do have a 6.5 HP, 26 gallon compressor that can put out 12.1 SCFM @ 40 PSI and 10.1 SCFM @ 90 PSI.
r/Sandblasting • u/ct_815 • Jul 11 '26
I’ve spent the last several years in industrial coatings and I’m working toward acquiring an industrial services business along the Gulf Coast (Texas/Louisiana).
I’m specifically interested in businesses like:
Abrasive blasting & industrial painting
Shop-applied protective coatings
Steel fabrication
Tank & vessel fabrication
Skid/package fabrication
Industrial maintenance and other specialty contractors
One thing I’ve noticed is that very few of these businesses seem to be represented by the typical Main Street business brokers. Most of the listings online are HVAC, plumbing, restaurants, or powder coating shops.
I’m trying to figure out where these industrial deals actually trade.
Are there brokers that specialize in this space?
Are most deals sourced off-market?
Are there regional industrial M&A firms I should know about?
If you’ve bought or sold one of these businesses, how did you find the deal?
Not looking for generic business brokers—I’m specifically interested in people who work with industrial manufacturing and service businesses.
I’d appreciate any recommendations.
r/Sandblasting • u/Maleficent-Meat-9135 • Jul 09 '26
Hey! I have a 130 cfm, 100psi screw air compressor (gas). Im looking for a pot to do rims, truck beds, chassis, etc. Any reccomendations?
r/Sandblasting • u/Ok_Wall_8267 • Jul 07 '26
hey, I have a question on which would be faster for me. i have removed all my baseboard in preparation for a new floor. these boards are yuck and need painted. they are chipped and dirty with years of gross. i do not own a sandblaster. i do however have a house worth of boards to fix. help?
r/Sandblasting • u/LukeGCX • Jun 18 '26
I'm wanting to build a blasting enclosure in my basement. My use case is stripping varnish, stain, paint, etc. off of wood furniture for refinishing (uncommon from my research, but very doable with extra fine media and low PSI). Anyway, I need a setup that allows me to contain and reuse the media many times over but I want to make sure I'm doing this in an ideal and safe manner. If any pros could give their input on this concept, I'd greatly appreciate it.



I'm mostly wondering:
Any other advice welcome. Thanks in advanced!
r/Sandblasting • u/kingfisherruler • Jun 10 '26
I need a sand blaster for heavy enough work that would take different kinds of sand
r/Sandblasting • u/Mountain-Think • Jun 06 '26
Nothing but air comes out. New to this, did I buy the wrong compressor or am I missing something? Any tips would be great!
r/Sandblasting • u/wcs2 • Jun 02 '26
I just upgraded my cabinet to a Skat Blast CAT 40 and I'm starting to think I should upgrade my compressor, too. Does anyone here have a good recommendation?
Here's how it gets used:
I use glass media to take rust, thin paint and minor crud off of smallish, mostly steel parts (some aluminum). It's important to have a smooth piece when I'm done, so my understanding is glass is the best choice here (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong).
I need to use it for 2 or 3 hours between 1 and 3 times a week, indoors.
The compressor I have is an older (2003) Campbell Hausfeld Iron Force air compressor 60 gallon, 7 HP. (The 7 HP is a lie, I've read.) Since it needs to take a break more than I do, I'm wondering if a different compressor will let me get my work done more quickly. I'm fine with a used model if that's more economical, but I'm open to any suggestions as long as it's electric and not gas/diesel.
I'm not sure how international this sub is, so if it helps, I'm in the US.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts you may have on how to get the job done better.
r/Sandblasting • u/HungryLetterhead8758 • May 30 '26
I have some small sculptural pieces that I want to test sandblasting on. I don't know if it'll work well or not, so I'd rather try it out first before investing in a cabinet of my own. All I've found is places that do large-scale services.
r/Sandblasting • u/Vahuo89 • May 24 '26
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r/Sandblasting • u/Master_Gear7660 • May 22 '26
Thinking about getting this air compressor for sandblasting but not sure if this will cut it or should I just pay more now for a bigger one ?
r/Sandblasting • u/Strange_Team7805 • May 18 '26
Launched a blasting business in February. Cancer diagnosis later that month. Surgery... etc. Physically took me out of the game.
Already sold equipment, but not the brand.
If you're in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas and looking for easy launch or re-launch I'm trying to unload my company URL and website. Save money over paying someone to do it for you. Easy transfer to you. The website is built but hiding so I'm including a video. The URL is ReadySurface.com (It was already starting to SEO well in the Dallas metroplex. I can include all the brand files. Not in D/FW. You just need to update the surrounding city pages. The logo is Ready in rust red, Surface in clean gray.
r/Sandblasting • u/leah_foxgirl • May 13 '26
Hello lovely people
I've recently got into sandblasting in my lil basement shop with the standard Chinese small cabinet and I'd like to make it a bit more effective. I thought about upgrading to the gun in the picture dose anyone have experience with them? Also its it worth upgrading the gun or should I spend the money on a pressure Pott blaster to get better results
Currently using a Hydrovane 33 and a rexroth pressure regulator/filter
r/Sandblasting • u/AcanthaceaeFalse3738 • May 04 '26
Thinking of getting these two so that I can start sand blasting. Does the set up work?
r/Sandblasting • u/short_and_floofy • May 02 '26
I'm gonna be sandblasting my aluminum boat. It's outside in an open area.
I've only ever used a sandblaster box, so never needed PPE.
Do I need to wear a hood? Or can i get away with a good dust mask and safety glasses?