Sandblasting

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(Sandblasting body panels is generally ill-advised)
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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.
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*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)''

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