media blasting - special considerations?

[thebanjoman]

Originally Posted by Brentwood Bob

Banjoman. Do it outside, or behind a fence. I laid out 6mil plastic, then a tarp. I held it down with 2x4s. This caught the sand for recovery, and reuse. You don't want to fill your garage with the dust, and fine particles. Also get a hood, and a good source of fresh air to breath. The paper mask won't prevent inhaling the fines, although silicosis is a cumulative disease, and eventually if you are a smoker you won't defy the odds. This is a hot, miserable job, and worth every penny you pay to get it done by a professional. Bob

If I had a fence to go behind I'd do it. I have a hood and use a paint quality respirator. I know of the dangers of the dust and how much of a mess it makes.

I'll wait until air temps are in the 50s or below to tackle this. I have so much to do on this that I can keep going with the other aspects of the car till the temp makes it easier. I'll still see what prices I can get and will still do my rims and other small parts to see what works best.

I'm glad for the input I'm receiving here.