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: | ||
| − | *Sand blasting | + | *Sand blasting '''impinges''' sheet metal. |
| − | *Prolonged sand blasting of thin sheet metal causes frictional heat. (''disputed; needs confirmation'') | + | *Prolonged sand blasting of thin sheet metal causes frictional heat that may warp metal. (''disputed; needs confirmation'') |
*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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