Bead blaster for plastic beads?

[Bob B.]

Hi all,

I have a 48-inch regular bead blaster, but I'd like to get a smaller one for aluminum, etc. that uses plastic beads instead of glass so as to clean, but not frost, the surface.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a plastic bead blaster. I've heard they require a lower pressure and a higher flow volume.

Thanks,

Bob

[Joe M.]

Re: Bead blaster for plastic beads?

I purchased a 25 or 30 gallon blaster from Harbor Freight tools and used beads in it. Worked great until moisture stopped the process. That was my problem due to undersized air compressor generating hot air that cooled rapidly, and moisture condensing out of the air. The little unit worked well and cost less than $50 I think.

[Joe M.]

Re: Bead blaster for plastic beads?

Bob, I looked it up on their web site, 20 pound model for $59.99.

[Dick W.]

Re: Bead blaster for plastic beads?

You could buy the TP soda blaster bin for your blaster and use the plastic beads in it. I use one cabinet for soda, glass, sand, and walnut shells. I just dump the product in a small tub, add what I want to use and change it back. A little extra time but definitely cheaper