Join Dennis Gage and Benny LeCompte of MMLJ Dustless Blasting as they examine the history of media blasting and the processes that have been created to remove rust while avoiding warped metal. They’ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of soda blasting, as well as the current best practices to achieve a “perfect surface.” They’ll also examine new blasting materials like recycled bottle glass and how to use them properly.
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How to Sand a Car: Hand Sanding
Craig Hopkins explains how to sand a car with a paint stick around the edges without making a flat spot. He uses the water blade to distinguish where to sand more and where not to over sand. You will get an up close look on how to properly sand every difficult area, crease, and edge.
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Classic Car Polishing Preparation
Craig Hopkins prepares you to polish your classic car with 1000, 1500, and 3000 grit sandpaper without scratching the paint, and then shows you the sanding technique with paint sticks, blocks, and a water blade to get the perfect finish. Make sure all of your equipment is clean!
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Intro to Front Sheet Metal Install and Necessary Car Parts
Craig Hopkins teaches you how to mount front sheet metals on a car to get rid of a rusty mess. He briefs you on the new car parts you will need such as a hood, fenders, and hinges. You do not need new hardware, but Craig suggests you buy it to save yourself future trouble.
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Customize Your Own Classic Car With Sheet Metal Fabrication
In this video, learn how to customize your own classic car! Sheet Metal Fabrication can be a useful and effective tool when you are looking to add customized exterior to your classic car. Mark Oja works on a rare, custom Blown Fiat and adds his own custom hood using sheet metal fabrication made from cheap…
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I had this done on my Mack Truck. It’s more environmentally friendly, and no “sand dust”, but it still make a plume of vapor that contains the paint and water and…etc. The plume may drift 50 ft. And when the process is completed and dry, the glass and debris still hide in every nook and cranny (like sandblasting). It’s better than sandblasting, but it’s still a mess.
Right on!
I would be interested in this equipment for my auto body class at Lookout Valley Middle high school.
We have been using Soda blasting since 1980”s in Ontario Canada on Electrical Transformers made in Canada.
How long before you have to paint?
Hello Danny,
Steel begins to rust as soon as it’s exposed bare.
Although dustless blasting does offer rust inhibitor product that can be added to the blasting material and will give you 72-hours to epoxy prime the surface and prevent flash rusting.
Thanks,
Mark
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