Dustless blasting combines water and abrasives to remove coatings from materials without damaging surfaces. It is often used for paint stripping or cleaning various items, and demand for this service is high due to its effectiveness.
Costs and Media
Dustless blasting costs range from $75 to $300 per hour. Crushed glass is the common blasting media used in this process.
Preventing Rust After Blasting
Rust weakens vehicle frames and causes mechanical problems. Dustless blasting can prevent this by removing rust efficiently. To prevent flash rust following the blasting process, it is recommended to rinse the metal with clean water and a rust inhibitor. The metal then needs to be allowed to dry thoroughly before painting.
Maintaining Metal Post-Blasting
To keep sandblasted metal from rusting:
- Rinse with inhibitor and water immediately after blasting.
- Allow the metal to dry before painting.
Traditional sandblasting vs. Dustless Blasting:
- While dustless blasting is effective at removing paint and coatings, traditional sandblasting is sometimes preferable for very rusty vehicles.