Soda Blaster on the Cheap

Whit · Post by **Whit** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:51 pm

I going to have to try this.

http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-t ... a_blaster/

///Pat

Post by **oldjapanesebikes** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:33 pm

I bought all the bits a while ago, but I haven't tried it yet - I was all set to go, but the neighbour left his Audi in the drive way and I didn't think he'd appreciate me making it a white one .......

Let me know just how much mess it makes, and maybe I'll get brave

Odin · Post by **Odin** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:52 pm

You can also use the standard media blaster that you buy for compressors, I've been using baking soda for 2 years now because it made sense, easy clean up and environmentally friendly! I find that rinsing parts with vinegar afterward's works better.

Whit · Post by **Whit** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:10 pm

Oops just noticed this link was posted a few months ago. Should have been looking in the Restoration Section. May just bite the bullet and buy one like Allan got from HF.

diamondj · Post by **diamondj** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:43 pm

Whit wrote:Oops just noticed this link was posted a few months ago. Should have been looking in the Restoration Section. May just bite the bullet and buy one like Allan got from HF.

If you go the Harbor Freight route, check the usual motorcycle mags for a 20% off coupon at HF. They've had them just about every month in CYCLE WORLD.....

Post by **oldjapanesebikes** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:29 pm

Odin wrote:You can also use the standard media blaster that you buy for compressors, I've been using baking soda for 2 years now because it made sense, easy clean up and environmentally friendly! I find that rinsing parts with vinegar afterward's works better.

So in a cabinet of some sort - correct ? I just don't have the room to put one.

Odin · Post by **Odin** » Mon May 10, 2010 10:27 am

No out on the front lawn

Post by **Suzsmokeyallan** » Mon May 10, 2010 10:34 am

Ok i can see that one now, you on the front lawn, the wind blowing and making a great white dust storm.

Odin · Post by **Odin** » Tue May 11, 2010 8:45 am

exactly how it looks, but its only baking soda, no harm no fowl.

tz375 · Post by **tz375** » Tue May 11, 2010 11:59 am

With a long white cloud, not surprising there are no fowl around.

jbswear · Post by **jbswear** » Fri May 28, 2010 9:58 pm

Has anybody actually done this?

I have plenty of aluminum covers on the GT that I'd like to do this to if it's feasible.

And then I have an old Harley engine and tranny that could use some (okay, a LOT) of cleaning...

Odin · Post by **Odin** » Fri May 28, 2010 10:45 pm

Again, I have been using baking soda for years now its less expensive, gentle on the aluminum and easy to clean up. plus you don't have to stress about if you got any in places you shouldn't have because it won't harm bearings, gears and pistons.

jbswear · Post by **jbswear** » Sat May 29, 2010 8:14 am

I have all the equipment. I think I'll give it a try soon!