A staple of any automotive restoration shop is a media blast cabinet. In fact, most professional restorers have multiple blast cabinets, each set up with different media for different materials. But even DIY restoration enthusiasts on a budget can easily set up their home garage for media blasting. The key […]
Abrasive blasting (AKA media blasting) is a quick and effective way to remove layers of paint or years of corrosion. The process uses high-pressure air to shoot abrasive particles at parts to clean, strip, or otherwise modify their surface. However, choosing the correct blast media is key to determining how […]
Rust removal is a messy job and there are countless ways to remove it from metal. Some of these methods are extremely efficient but require a lot of equipment and monetary investment.
While we sell five different models of blast cabinets here at Eastwood, I’m going to concentrate on three. These three are best suited for the DIY hobbyist especially when space is a premium. I’ll work left to right in reference to the pictures above […]
Rust is something that’s hard to get away from, even in the driest climates, so type of rust still can occur. Removing rust can be VERY difficult and we decided break down our top five methods for removing it from metal. Some of these methods are cheap and quick, while others require some investment, but will reusable.
