Sandblasting
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Sandblasting automotive body panels, using sand as the blasting 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 (''disputed; needs confirmation'') 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)'' |