What is Soda Blasting?
Soda Blasting is a revolutionary process; in which, Sodium Bicarbonate (baking
soda) is used to clean or de-paint any surface. Soda blasting is similar to sand
blasting, yet has the significant advantage of removing surface coatings without
causing harm to the substrate or environment. Simply put, soda blasting will not
damage surfaces being blasted such as: thin metal panels, aluminum, stainless,
fiberglass, glass, plastic, wood, stone, concrete, brick, and countless other
surfaces.
Soda Blast Process
Soda blasting uses specially designed blast pots and compressed air to propel
the sodium bicarbonate onto the surface that is being blasted. As the soda comes
in contact with the contaminant on the surface, the sodium bicarbonate particles
explode. The energy released by the tiny explosions disrupts the contaminated
surface leaving the substrate unaffected. This means no warping, bending,
pitting, or scaring of the metal substrates.
There is no need to pre-wash or mask the surface, cutting the time and cost by
1/3 from other conventional methods of paint removal. In ideal blasting
conditions the sodium bicarbonate acts as a rust inhibitor, allowing time to
pass before the surface must be painted, unlike sand blasting where the surface
must immediately be painted. When it is time to paint, simply rinse the sodium
bicarbonate off with soap and water. Soda blasting eliminates the use of toxic
chemicals, destructive abrasives, and the risks involved in chemical dipping,
making the end results unbeatable.