Bead blasting

[DieselDragRacer]

DDR: Give us a brief description of how the surface is neutralized and prepped after soda-blasting.

Sorry, but not a chance because I don't need the liability and in this situation I have nothing to gain and a lot to lose!

If you get a plane or car soda blasted get the neutralization process in writing, follow it to the letter then verify with the coating manufacturer that you choose to use if they stand behind their coatings over a soda blasted surface. I can tell you many automotive paint companies will NOT stand behind soda blasting (not a problem if you are painting something big but a potential problem if you are using auto paint on your C-172).

If you choose auto paint do not take the word of the retailer...contact the company directly because most retail guys simply do not know about this because their rep has not informed them.

Speaking from the automotive restoration side of things soda blasting has really been a nightmare over the last few years due to the surge in restorations.