Soda Blasting

[graycrait]

After reading CASTERs thread on soda blasting I went to Harbor Freight and got the soda gun for 25.00.  Then picked up a 50Lb bag of soda by Arm & Hammer.  If I could keep the pressure on my little compressor over 80lbs that thing ripped paint off a gun.  Lots of soda everywhere, so do it outside or in a cabinet.  I did mine outside and stayed upwind.   Do not even bother with this unless your compressor can maintain 100-120 psi.  Oh sure you can get by but it is so much faster and more efficient to keep the pressure up. 

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/50-lbs-medium-grade-armex-soda-blast-media-65929.html

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-liter-abrasive-blast-gun-92857.html

 

 

[Caster]

I have an 80 gallon Ingersoll @ 150psi. It will, as you say, RIP THE PAINT OFF along with parkerizing and anything else.

[graycrait]

I need to know what compressor I need to keep a steady stream at 150psi for the least amount of money that will last me the next 20 years.  I may even use it to paint my '91 F150 with the Mustang V8, Flowmasters and no rust holes. OK so most of the gauges and warning lights don't work right, the truck runs well.  Reminds me of a couple of guns that are around here.