Blasting a Starcraft Question

[starcrafter65]

I have a 1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - resto thread is elsewhere.

I am wondering about blasting the hull - aluminum. Does anyone have insight with Sand Blasting? Can I do the boat with a cheap suction style gun and a home size compressor?
Would it take forever?

Trying to get away from the burning dizzy goo stripper....

Thanks

Clark

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Blasting a Starcraft Question

It would take a long time....... look in the yellow pages and see if anyone does soda blasting in your area which will not hurt the aluminum. Sand blasting can be hard on it....... and with a small home set-up it would take serious time.... not too sure you would be happy with the results.

How bad is the paint? you can paint over old paint.... dewax, sand, scuff....paint.

If you blast you will need to re-treat the alluminum with a vinegar and water wash and then zinc chromate.

 

[Kainon]

Re: Blasting a Starcraft Question

I was quoted $400-600 for Soda blasting a 21' Hull here in southern NH. And sand blasting will hurt the metal, and using walnut shells will take forever, Soda is the way to go but.. as Bob mentioned, you will have to prep then ZC it quickly to get it painted properly.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Blasting a Starcraft Question

Check out this thread http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=352569

 

[starcrafter65]

Re: Blasting a Starcraft Question

Check out this thread http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=352569

Just looked at it!!

I updated my resto thread which resides in the SC section - don't wanted to get scolded again for multiple threads.

I'll look into portable soda blasters around!!!


THANKS FOR THE HELP!

Clark