The Importance of Sandblasting

Sandblasting is an important step in smoothing a surface. It is especially important if there are weird or irregular edges. It uses compressed air and sand through a hose with a nozzle. There can be other particles to act as the “sand” such as steel shot. If one is going to paint the surface after preparation, sandblasting is important to clean the surface. It can remove rust, grease, previous applications and other imperfections. This is much easier than other forms of cleaning.

Key Takeaways:

• Sandblasting is a similar concept to sand papering to smooth out the surface, but this technique can smooth out any surface.
• The gritty materials and air come out of the hose with great force that essentially sands down any rough edges.
• Sandblasting also helps material adhere to the surface. Once all the debris is blasted away, things like paint can better stick to the surface.

“If you plan to remove old layers of paint, off of car parts, for example, sandblasting would be the most effective way to remove the built-up layers of old paint, leaving a perfect surface for a fresh coat.”

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