Sandblasting
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More commonly, "sandblasting" is used to refer to [[Media blasting|abrasive blasting]] using any blasting medium. | More commonly, "sandblasting" is used to refer to [[Media blasting|abrasive blasting]] using any blasting medium. | ||
| − | ==Sandblasting body panels is ill-advised== | + | ==Sandblasting body panels is generally ill-advised== |
| − | Sandblasting automotive body panels, using sand as the medium, is not recommended, for the following reasons: | + | Sandblasting automotive body panels, using sand as the blasting medium, is not recommended, for the following reasons: |
*Prolonged sand blasting of thin sheet metal causes frictional heat and peening that may cause the metal to ding, warp, or pit. | *Prolonged sand blasting of thin sheet metal causes frictional heat and peening that may cause the metal to ding, warp, or pit. | ||
*Sand creates chloride ions and corrosive salts that promote rust. ''(this statement needs confirmation/expansion)'' | *Sand creates chloride ions and corrosive salts that promote rust. ''(this statement needs confirmation/expansion)'' | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/once-all-wiki-soda-blasting-162700.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/once-all-wiki-soda-blasting-162700.html | ||
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