The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post

ronh72c10 · 03-24-2010, 08:33 AM

I've been using the "black sand" from TSC, I've always assumed that it's coal slag but it might just be sand. I wouldn't use it to blast any body panels, you'll risk warping. It's really only suitable for heavy gauge metal like the frame.

I'll also say that I found it to be alot quicker and easier to clean up the frame with wirewheels and flap disks, just wear a leather apron and a face mask since those little wires fly everywhere. Just use the blaster to get into the spots that are a little inaccessable, it goes way quicker.

Ron

03-24-2010, 08:33 AM	#7
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Re: My Homemade Sandblasting Pressure Pot I've been using the "black sand" from TSC, I've always assumed that it's coal slag but it might just be sand. I wouldn't use it to blast any body panels, you'll risk warping. It's really only suitable for heavy gauge metal like the frame. I'll also say that I found it to be alot quicker and easier to clean up the frame with wirewheels and flap disks, just wear a leather apron and a face mask since those little wires fly everywhere. Just use the blaster to get into the spots that are a little inaccessable, it goes way quicker. Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!