Soda Blasting?

[BigLew]

Soda blasting has come up a number of times on this forum. Has anyone ventured to try getting a soda blaster rig from one of the tool companies and used it with their compressor?

What kind of success was achieved and how much soda did these boats require.

What was the process like and what are the pitfalls?

And, Would you do it again?

[Entourage]

Originally Posted by BigLew

Soda blasting has come up a number of times on this forum. Has anyone ventured to try getting a soda blaster rig from one of the tool companies and used it with their compressor?

What kind of success was achieved and how much soda did these boats require.

What was the process like and what are the pitfalls?

And, Would you do it again?

I had it done for 700 bucks i think it was worth it these guys came and set everything up and were very neat. Didn't even look like they were here when they were done. Unless you think you are going to be doing this quite often i wouldn't go out and buy the setup. I'm not sure how much soda is needed but you definately have to have a big enough compressor. The CFM on the compressor is a very important part to doing this yourself. If you don't have at least a 60 gallon compressor i wouldn't attempt it. I think when all is said and done if you don't have the right stuff you would prob tell yourself you should of had a professional do it. This is just my opinion. Goodluck

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by Entourage

I had it done for 700 bucks i think it was worth it these guys came and set everything up and were very neat. Didn't even look like they were here when they were done. Unless you think you are going to be doing this quite often i wouldn't go out and buy the setup. I'm not sure how much soda is needed but you definately have to have a big enough compressor. The CFM on the compressor is a very important part to doing this yourself. If you don't have at least a 60 gallon compressor i wouldn't attempt it. I think when all is said and done if you don't have the right stuff you would prob tell yourself you should of had a professional do it. This is just my opinion. Goodluck

I had mine done, for a few bucks more, and would never look back.

Plus if you don't know what your doing you can really f*** up the bottom and you will be filling and fairing for ever.

[PigSticker]

Had my 20 done for $500, grab a coldie and watch someone else do it...

[dsharp]

Most rigs that I've seen used a 175cfm compressor

[parrott]

Farrow system is the way to go. Goggle it. Done three boats now and will never sand bottom paint again. Spend the $$