Acid dip experience???

Actually I think getting rid of the rust is more in line with what I'm wanting to do so I've eliminated dipping. I've read about all sorts of blasting, soda, walnut, sand, plastic, etc. Never done any of them. I know some of the things I'm going to have to do. But I'm sure exposing all the metal will reveal things I don't even know about yet. I just want to do it right so I won't have any regrets. If soda blasting is the concensus then soda it will be. Any tips, tricks or things I should be aware of before I proceed?