Best grit for blasting?

[billyboyd]

Hey. Couple of questions here and I can't seem to search to find the answers. I work at a sand mine. You hearts right lol. I have access to as much sand as I want this stuff ranges from pretty much dust all the way to 20 grit. Now what kind of sand should I use to blast panels? I have heard sand is hats on the panels. But with a limited Budget and the proper tools/ know how is it fine to use? What do most guys use in their own shops? I know this aid could work for intakes and heads. But the body is a different animal all together. Should I buy the proper blasting media or am I done with the sand? Sorry for the newbie questions. Thanks in advance guys. -Billy

 

[doug 371]

no sand on body panels I use sil 4 for most everything else

 

[furyus2]

Sand will kill your lungs.silicosis.............

 

[magnumdart]

The whole state is a sandpit. I have five or six bags of Black Blast I'll give away to the first person to come get them.

 

[billyboyd]

I don't usually worry about silicosis. We have masks and such. Plus with MSHA regulations you can't have a certain amount of dust in the air. So it is relatively safe. But thanks for the concern lol.