Table of Contents
Foreword by Chris Beebe Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1:
Basic Metal Cleaning Considerations
Underneath It All
Types of Contamination
Cleaning Methods
Why and How Things Rust
The Battle Against Rust
Chapter 2:
Basic Approaches to Cleaning Metal
Chemical Liquid Parts Baths
Electrolytic and Chemical Processes
Mechanical Abrasives
Other Mechanical Abrasives, Devices and Processes
Blast Cleaning Systems
Media Types
Blast System Variables
Chapter 3:
Alternative Approaches to Cleaning Metal
Steam and Pressure Washing
Industrial Processes
Chapter 4:
Choosing the Best Cleaning Processes
The Great Bare Metal Debate
Selective Stripping and Masking Issues
Conclusions and Other Factors
Chapter 5:
Frank Weinert, Master Blaster and Man About Cars
Frank’s Soda-Blasting Process
Frank’s Sandblasting Process
Frank’s Soda- and Sandblasting Equipment
Chapter 6:
Choosing Abrasive Blasting Materials
Recycling Potential
Blast Damage Potential
Material Type
Surface Goal
Media Cost
Health and Safety
Summary of Factors
My Favorite Abrasives
Chapter 7:
Abrasive Blasting Equipment, Supplies and Accessories
Industrial/Commercial Blasting Equipment
Blasting on a Budget
Consumer-Grade Blasting Equipment
Consumer-Grade Blasting Supplies and Accessories
Sources
Chapter 8:
My Conclusions
Cleaning Categories
Blasting Booth Successes
Frank’s Magic
