Hi Guys,
I am currently converting a sand blaster (glass blaster or whatever) into a wet blaster/aqua blaster/vapour blaster (this method seems to have many names at the moment) My explanation of this machine is simply: Same as a sand blaster except that it uses a slurry of water and blasting medium to do the job, this can give a finish similar to sand blasting but smoother/slightly glossy and MUCH less prone to staining from oil and grease.
Now, the question is, does anyone know what medium is used with the water to get that finish? I have tried the crushed glass and Garnet so far and no luck, I have tried Soda Blasting (dry) with Bi-Carb and while it comes closer than standard grits, it works out VERY expensive due the amount of Bi-carb you go through and it is too slow.
I have tried Googling for info and even contacted professional blasters who are reluctant to share info, and a company I found that sells blast medium just hasn't bothered to get back to me (I think they only sell by the ton)
Any help would be appreciated.
Kev
I am currently converting a sand blaster (glass blaster or whatever) into a wet blaster/aqua blaster/vapour blaster (this method seems to have many names at the moment) My explanation of this machine is simply: Same as a sand blaster except that it uses a slurry of water and blasting medium to do the job, this can give a finish similar to sand blasting but smoother/slightly glossy and MUCH less prone to staining from oil and grease.
Now, the question is, does anyone know what medium is used with the water to get that finish? I have tried the crushed glass and Garnet so far and no luck, I have tried Soda Blasting (dry) with Bi-Carb and while it comes closer than standard grits, it works out VERY expensive due the amount of Bi-carb you go through and it is too slow.
I have tried Googling for info and even contacted professional blasters who are reluctant to share info, and a company I found that sells blast medium just hasn't bothered to get back to me (I think they only sell by the ton)
Any help would be appreciated.
Kev