V***r blasting is also referred to as liquid honing, or wet blasting. It is quite popular for motorcycle and automotive restoration. The process uses water, micro beads, mild cleaning agents, and air. These components are mixed into a slurry and propelled at high speed toward the surface of a metal part, such as aluminum, brass, as well as mild steel. It seals the surface, resulting in cosmetic en
hancement and imparts a micro finish that helps it resist further staining and oxidation. The water component of the slurry provides a hydraulic cushioning effect to soften the microbead's impact on the metal's surface. Working together, they provide a gentle, and somewhat time consuming process that peens the metal surface and leaves a bright lustrous satin finish. Finishes vary from alloy to alloy and manufacturer to manufacturer, but all are good. Aluminum castings in particular are well suited to this. Parts should be disassembled. Only the things you want v***r blasted should be included. All moving parts, such as seals, bolts, gears, shafts, valves, rockers, ball/roller bearings, keepers, floats, jets, etc, should be removed. I can't v***r blast engine parts until they are removed. Abrasive hides behind these items and causes problems during processing, and reassembly. To avoid additional cleaning fees, please have parts at least reasonably clean when they arrive, i.e. I can take care of light oil, and carbon. If you do need me to do heavy cleaning, I charge by the hour. To avoid additional cleaning costs, remove silicone and case sealant. V***r blasting will not remove this. It requires manual removal, and can add a lot of time to the process. Methylene chloride based paint st*****rs will soften it, but it still requires hand work. If you don't mind having interior sealant remaining afterward, let me know, and I will blast over and around it. It won't be seen after assembly. If the part is corroded to the point where it is badly pitted, keep in mind that these pits will not disappear during v***r blasting. In fact, it will most likely make them more prominent, especially on a large smooth surface. On a rough surface with a lot of facets or intersections, though, you can probably get away with it. The part needing v***r blasted needs to be able to fit in my blasting cabinet. If you think you have a larger piece, let me know the dimensions of the part and I will check to see if it fits in my cabinet. Fittment is usually NOT a problem. How much does it cost! I charge by the hour. I want the best quality work and finish for your part. Let me know what you need to be v***r blasted and I can get you a quote. Payment can be made via invoice, cash, Venmo or Paypal.
