Where to get vapor blasting or soda blasting done?

**whynot** · 06-29-12, 08:57 AM

I'd like to get a crankcase set cleaned up on one of my projects, but don't want to use abrasive media. Can anyone recommend a place for vapor blasting or soda blasting, within about 50 miles of Boston?

Thanks,

Kurt

**Sheppo** · 06-29-12, 08:58 AM

*subscribed*

**FirstDuc-1098** · 06-29-12, 09:01 AM

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...ml#post1192692

**whynot** · 06-29-12, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by FirstDuc-1098

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...ml#post1192692

Thanks, that's a great "how-to" article for DIY lo-tech soda blasting ... but my air compressor is a measly 2 hp, and then there's the snowman effect of soda blasting outside of a cabinet.

So I'll keep looking ...

**jwm2k3** · 06-29-12, 08:28 PM

Kurt, how big is it? Ive got a vapor blast cabinet at work...I could prolly sneak and get it done for you. Got a pic of the piece?

**zimquidl** · 06-29-12, 09:06 PM

Contact Dmitry at InkSol in Pawtucket.

http://www.inksol.com/

He has a Vapor Blast cabinet and wants business. I've seen the motorcycle parts he's blasted and they look beautiful and feel silky smooth. My Buell swingarm is currently at his shop.

The cabinet:

Example with left side vaporblasted, right side untouched.

**joeswamp** · 06-29-12, 09:39 PM

Wow, I'd never heard of this before. Check out this amazing thread with the before and after pictures:

http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=66416

The gold star motor is pretty incredible, it appears to be fresh out of the foundry.

**Dmitry** · 06-30-12, 05:38 AM

Hi guys, I'm Dmitry!

Got the idea from the Mods & Rockers Pete (JockeyJournal link above) was looking to have some work done however he stopped doing a while go this and that's why I got a machine, to my knowledge there is no one in New England offering this service.

I can go on about wonders and benefits of this process but I think he already did a good job describing it, can tell you one thing for sure, I's NOT Snake Oil, nothing can duplicate the result, not soda, not dry glass bead. There are limitations to this process, prep work required, etc.

I'm leaving on a week long road trip in few minutes, will be checking in from the road so if anyone has any questions I will answer them when I get a chance

**whynot** · 06-30-12, 05:42 AM

John, Dmitry,

Thanks -- I'll measure up the cases and be in touch. In the meantime, I'm heading out for a ride ... and a swim ... before it gets too darned hot!

**Dmitry** · 06-30-12, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by whynot

John, Dmitry,

Thanks -- I'll measure up the cases and be in touch. In the meantime, I'm heading out for a ride ... and a swim ... before it gets too darned hot!

No need to measure, I have a 3'x3' door,3'x4' inside dimnesions, can fit a small block Chevy in it

**whynot** · 06-30-12, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Dmitry

No need to measure, I have a 3'x3' door,3'x4' inside dimensions, can fit a small block Chevy in it

Sounds great.

**kineteks** · 07-02-12, 01:16 PM

Dmitry, let us know when you're back in town! I wish I'd known about this earlier :-(

john

**Dmitry** · 07-05-12, 09:04 AM

still on the road, back next week. You are all welcome to stop in my shop in Pawtucket anytime and check out this beast

the cabinet with my Hawk frame in it

Vespa Engine half done

here's a VFR400 fork tube, left side done with same glass bead media as the right side but left side was done dry and right side was Vapor Blasted

**number9** · 10-07-12, 07:37 PM

I've never had anything blasted before. Should I go for soda or vapor? This is the instrument cluster on my '69 El Camino. Well, not mine, but this is what it looks like. It's thick, lime-green plastic:

Dmitry, what would it cost to blast something like that? I'm down in Providence for work pretty often so I'm sure I could swing by and say hi.

**Dmitry** · 10-08-12, 04:22 PM

Plastic is a tough call, bring it by and we will see what can be done. Had done a plastic brake reservoir and it looks better, but still not factory finish

**Dmitry** · 10-08-12, 04:27 PM

more pics of some NSR parts

cylinder half blasted

Note the shadow straight down, no trick lighting

head half done

silencers

before

one half done, other finished

**number9** · 10-08-12, 07:32 PM

Can't believe those silencer pics are real! That is incredible. You could sell them on eBay as "New In Box"

**Dmitry** · 01-07-13, 04:23 PM

trying to get all the "before and after" pics in the same place

https://picasaweb.google.com/1162134...eat=directlink

It's time to get your projects rolling, spring is just around the corner....

**Dmitry** · 01-07-13, 04:26 PM

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