Soda Vs. Aluminum oxide

[ma73z]

Hey guys just curious which would be better soda or aluminum oxide for doing the entire body top and bottom.

[elitecustombody]

I'd avoid soda,too much hassle to clean and neutralize the residue,if you don't ,you'll end up with sheets of paint/primer coming right off

[ma73z]

Thanks Stefan, that's what I have been hearing about soda, but do you have any of those problems with the aluminum oxide or would you stay away from blasting all together, sorry to ask dumb questions but when it comes to body work I'm dumb.

[minendrews68]

Originally Posted by elitecustombody

I'd avoid soda,too much hassle to clean and neutralize the residue,if you don't ,you'll end up with sheets of paint/primer coming right off

X2! The aluminum oxide should not give you any problem. Just make sure you get it all out of the crevices etc. You wouldn't want to blow out blasting media when painting. The aluminum oxide comes in different grits too, so you can get as smooth a finish as you could ask for....
Carl

[JRouche]

I for one wont use a soda blasting, its just too active, the soda, no matter how much you clean it off. The AO is a better choice. But really, if its available for you, a plastic media would be my number one pick. Completely inactive. JR

[ma73z]

Thank you guys I appreciate the help.

[youthpastor]

ditto on getting all the crap blown off, just pulled the quarters on a car- the rockers were FULL to the TOP of media....what a mess!