POTTSTOWN,
PA - October 19, 2007: The
Eastwood Company, an international supplier of unique automotive
products, has released its new portable Soda Blaster and Retrofit
Kit designed for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. Environmentally
friendly Soda Blasting has been the preferred paint removal
solution for experts and novices in place of caustic chemical
paint stripping. Blasting non-toxic Bicarbonate Soda removes
coatings from various metals including aluminum, chrome, softer
metals, stainless steel, and fiberglass without scratching or
warping like traditional abrasives. Soda particulate strips
paint while preserving the substrate metal. Bicarbonate Soda
is also known as an effective cleaner and degreaser of automotive
parts including brake and engine parts. Minimal prep time and
simple cleanup with a soapy water solution allows more time
for painting. Metal trim, rubber, fiberglass, and glass all
can be left unmasked without fear of abrasive damage. High velocity
soda particles strike and shatter into a dusty film as paint
is removed. The light protective film shelters the original
metallic finish ready for an easy rinse and painting. A vehicle,
immediately after blasting, can be safely stored in a clean,
dry area for six weeks, or longer, to protect against rust buildup
until ready to repaint. Although soda blasting is not an application
for eliminating rust, it does efficiently remove flash rust.
In spite of the long lasting benefits, many do-it-yourself enthusiasts
have refrained from purchasing soda blasters for two reasons.
Soda blasting has not been an affordable alternative for hobbyists.
Many commercial 100-pound units with industrial compressors
are typically priced from $1,799-$9,000. Truck mounted, commercial
blasters charge $350, or more to come to your site before adding
time and materials. With many blasters commercially priced out
of range for the average person, smaller and less expensive
models have been another option. Light portable blasters are
easier to operate but have offered very limited media storage
of 10 lbs.
Eastwood's Research and Development team has developed a versatile
2-in-1 soda and standard abrasive blaster (EW#50095)
that requires a small compressor generating 6 CFM at 80 to 125
PSI to operate. Priced under $250 and weighing approximately
43 lbs, it stores up to 100 lbs of soda media. Less time can
be spent refilling tanks for multi-purpose jobs. Eastwood also
offers a 110 lb Professional unit (EW#50096)
designed for the heavy-duty.
For those who already own a standard abrasive blaster, a retrofit
kit offers the ability to transform an existing unit into a
dual soda/abrasive option. The owner can switch to either mode
causing no harm to the blaster. It takes only about 15 minutes
to convert the units back to abrasive blasting. The individual
Retrofit Kits are designed to be compatible with Clarke®,
BRUT™, ALC™ and Harbor Freight® Pressure Blasters
from 50 lbs to 300 lbs units, with 3/8" (EW#50093)
to 1/2" (EW#50094)
NPT Fittings, U.S. Patent Pending and priced under $130.
Soda blasting
is a recommended application for many types of vehicle restoration
including:
• Classic, Muscle, and Hot Rod
• Corvette & other Fiberglass bodied vehicles
• Motorcycles
• Engine/Transmission Rebuilds
• Military Vehicles, Airplanes, and Boats
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Soda Blast Retrofit Kit on Clarke Pressure Blaster
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Soda Blast Retrofit Kit on ALC Pressure Blaster
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