So what do you think about soda blasting ?

I've been reading some on soda blasting . Has anybody done this to there van ? Some of the things I've read was not being able to get primer to stick after soda blasting . I read you have to use some kind of chemical after soda blasting to get timer to stick . Has anybody done this ? What would be the pros and cons ? Thanks

Pros: less hazardous, easier cleanup, reduced chance of warping
Cons: does not cut thru rust, needs post blast treatment

I'm planning on doing the exterior of my 66 and have also done a bunch of searches. I will probably also do some sand for the rust spots and have decided not to do the interior.

I saw a great but expensive product yesterday. They are like a baby wipe, but have an acid etch solution on them. This would allow you to use a 'direct to metal' primer on the bare metal surface instead of etching primer that then needs a sealer primer. I plan on soda blasting, then using these wipes. I'll probably DA and hand sand the inside areas to avoid the big mess. Most of that will be covered by interior.
You have to figure out what is your timeline, budget, skills, and what's available locally to come up with a plan that suits you.
For any blasting, you need a BIG compressor. A typical 50 gallon single stage shop compressor will be overworked. It's gotta be during a low humidity day so the media doesn't clump. Some places are a lot cheaper than others for a pro job. If you are having someone else do the paint, you need to schedule so they can get it in primer the same day if possible. If you are laying on the primer and then handing it off, make sure the painter is comfortable with your products.

Thanks

Here we have a soda blaster company - ive talked to & seen the finished cars in his shop. Best thing ever done!!clean up is a vacumn too -just a dust when thru.Just primar after done & body work it.

My compressor just won't cut it for sand/soda blasting, but I do have a pressure washer. I've heard great things about this:
Northern Tool Sandblating Kit for a Pressure Washer
It's nice knowing you can use regular sand and not worry about inhaling it. I plan on picking one up soon. I'll let you know how it works out.

Cool thanks !

After building a Pro Street with a friend who now owns that truck and on this site. I WILL NEVER SODA BLAST a truck again. It is a real bummer to see white bleeding out from the seams after a $10,000 dollar paint job.
I don't trust it anymore. Many state that if you properly clean all the places that are spot welded together, it will never bleed..... no thanks,, IMO..
vic

I have the Northern Tools high pressure blaster attachment. It will clean and strip ANYTHING.... wear a rain suit and a mask. Because it sucks so much sand so efficiently and quickly I had to put the new extra nozzle that I purchased (expensive) on after about 10 sacks of sand. It kicks butt and never use it again. Too expensive and aggressive over all.
vic