Budget Soda Blaster

Budget Soda Blaster 31 Aug 2009 19:39 #318083

650ed Topic Author Offline User Posts: 15344 Thank you received: 2828	Compliments of "harm" and KZ250LTD: Blaster Before & After 1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn) The following user(s) said Thank You: kscanuck785, vwgtiguy
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Budget Soda Blaster 04 Sep 2009 21:17 #319176

Becker Offline User The Doctor Will Rise Again Posts: 386 Thank you received: 1	How have I never seen this before?? I must have one. 78 KZ750B3 79 KZ400 LTD 78 KZ650C2 79 KZ650C3 78 KZ650B2A 80 KZ650F1 80 KZ650E1 81 CB750K Super Sport
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Budget Soda Blaster 06 Sep 2009 12:28 #319514

TerryK Offline User Posts: 605 Thank you received: 2	Holy shit, why didn't I think of this? Thanks for sharing!! 1977 KZ1000 GSXR swingarm and rear brake WM6 rear Akront rim Wiseco 1075c pistons 33 smoothbores stage 3 Web Cams Head porting Dyna S ignition Lockhart oil cooler Wiseco header 1980 Z1R drag bike 1200cc 38 Flatslides, . 500' cams 7" slick Dyan 4000 SP ignition etc Ontario, Canada
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Budget Soda Blaster 10 Sep 2009 00:47 #320357

spearsgaryhi Offline User Posts: 29 Thank you received: 0	Kick ass, Thanks.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Budget Soda Blaster 27 Sep 2009 18:11 #324376

bluej58 Offline Sustaining Member The chrome don't get you home Posts: 2484 Thank you received: 511	Thanks, this should be a big help to me, JD 78 KZ1000 A2A
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Budget Soda Blaster 01 Oct 2009 16:12 #324927

Sweet Back Offline User Posts: 160 Thank you received: 0	Just wondering if this would be useful for plastic pieces like a side cover for prep to paint. Seems like it wouldn't cut into it like glass or shells might. Any thoughts? 1996 KZ1000P
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. Last edit: by Sweet Back.

Budget Soda Blaster 18 Oct 2009 09:52 #328226

ndfez Offline User Posts: 55 Thank you received: 0	I sandblast for a living,but I use the Black Magic stuff(coal an glass mixture),I heard of this soda blasting for cars an such but never thought of it for this way.Learn something new everyday.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Budget Soda Blaster 18 Oct 2009 11:28 #328233

2DAMFAS Offline User Posts: 2 Thank you received: 0	Hello great idea was wondering if i wanted more abrsive results if salt could be used it to will disolve in water thank you
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Budget Soda Blaster 20 Oct 2009 09:40 #328577

YUKABODOS Offline User Posts: 103 Thank you received: 0	I do not think I would use salt on metal. Any residue will cause rusting and these bikes are already 25- 30 yeas old. Not a great idea. Ever been to the NE where salt is used on roads. Cars have a vastly redced lifespan. I would look for an alternative media.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Budget Soda Blaster 28 Oct 2009 10:03 #330097

pyxen Offline User Posts: 488 Thank you received: 7	sugar could work.. couldn't it? 84 KZ550-F2 LTD 93 ZR550-B4
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Budget Soda Blaster 28 Oct 2009 14:49 #330142

Norseman
Offline
User
Posts: 142
Thank you received: 0

There is a grade of soda specifically for blasting, I believe my local TSC sells it, or at least can order it (I hope so cause I'm running out, drats). The cooking grade soda you buy in food stores are not very effective as a gentle abrasive, but does great in surface cleaning such as varnish deposits, etc. Whereas the blasting-grade soda is great for paint removal, surface prep for re-paint, etc. That grade is all soda, but much more coarse, and you can buy it in greater bulk much cheaper than food-grade soda.

Salt is definitely out-of-the-question for obvious reasons stated above. I would not use sugar since I can't ensure all of it gets disolved and washed away prior to heat. The benefit of soda is in its ability to completely disolve upon contact with moisture as it reacts instantly by expanding, foaming and then simply washing away. Easy clean-up! I use it extensively on delicate surface prep and clean-up.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Last edit: by Norseman.

Budget Soda Blaster 30 Oct 2009 20:32 #330581

nads.com Offline User Posts: 1000 Thank you received: 20	Somebody tell me how salt can rust metal once it's been washed off? Are you guys paranoid or what? Gimme a break here.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

KZRider, KZ, Z1 & Z Motorcycle Enthusiast's Forum

TOPIC: