edthedrummer 0 Posted December 21, 2007 I've got some 1.6Gti alloys that need refurbing, and i'm planning on shot blasting them to get rid of paint/brakedust and any other crap. What do i need to blast them with? got access to a compressor and a shot blasting gun, but don't know if i need aluminium oxide, glass beads or quite what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajm-e30 0 Posted December 21, 2007 get a bag of coarse sand mate then get them powdercoated or sprayed within 48hrs to stop them corroding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sloppy 0 Posted December 24, 2007 get a bag of coarse sand mate then get them powdercoated or sprayed within 48hrs to stop them corroding something like that should do the trick, you can get proper sand to go in blasting guns, camt remeber where ive seen it though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 FAT PUG 39 Posted December 26, 2007 you need kiln dried sand for blasting with or http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHOT-BLASTING-SAND-B...1QQcmdZViewItem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sloppy 0 Posted December 28, 2007 you need kiln dried sand for blasting with or http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHOT-BLASTING-SAND-B...1QQcmdZViewItem thats the stuff, a friend has got some but ive yet to see the results, will try and borrow it for my next wheel refurb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osama 0 Posted January 3, 2008 my friend offered to blast mine, im not sure what he is using...is there any advantages/disadvantages of glass beads? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 FAT PUG 39 Posted January 6, 2008 my friend offered to blast mine, im not sure what he is using...is there any advantages/disadvantages of glass beads? bead blasting doesnt pitt the alloy and leaves them pretty shiney i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
