i was just looking through the autobody tool mart catalog and noticed a conversion kit for sand blasters to use soda. has anyone used one of these they are made by ALC part#1201-1 and 1201-2
is soda blasting better/more effective than sand blasting. the kits are 140.00 any opinions out there

thanks shane

Is soda used dry or wet ?

it looks possible from the pic of the conversion that it may include water.

The soda we use is dry. One advantage with soda is there is no need to remove the glass or chrome. Soda will not do anything for rust and leaves a film on what ever you blast that has to be removed before paint. Sandblast is easier to clean up after but will destroy glass and chrome.

what is needed to remove the film, will it blow off or does it need cleaned with a grease and wax remover.

shane

Different people do different things. Most use a 50-50 vinigar and water wet the car or parts good then rinse with water then etch the metal and prime.

how do you etch the metal.

Most people use sand paper. Some use self etching primer. It's best to talk to a paint and body person. Let them know that you used soda.

Also, Eastwood has a soda converter package. Not sure if it's more or less $, but may be worth looking at.