Industry Insights.
Technical guides and planning considerations for abrasive blasting and surface preparation.
Jobsite Connectivity for Field Crews: A Practical Backup Plan
Plan field-crew connectivity: estimate upload needs, test coverage at real sites, build an independent backup, read hotspot terms, and keep records offline.
How to Sandblast a Classic Car Frame Without Destroying It
Media, nozzle pressure, and panel-warping controls for stripping a classic car frame to bare metal, plus profile checks, flash rust timing, and safety.
Coal Slag vs. Crushed Glass vs. Garnet for Heavy Equipment
Compare coal slag, crushed glass, garnet, and steel grit for heavy equipment: published profile data, silica and beryllium rules, masking, and disposal.
Restoring Historic Brick and Stone Without Blowing Out the Mortar
Clean historic brick and stone using the gentlest effective method: NPS guidance, water and chemical options, graffiti poultices, silica and lead rules.
Soda Blasting Boat Hulls: Remove Bottom Paint, Save Gelcoat
How soda blasting strips antifouling from fiberglass without cutting gelcoat, how it compares with other methods, and what to do before repainting.
Log Home Stain Removal with Corn Cob and Walnut Shell Media
Strip old log home stain with corn cob or walnut shell media: method comparison, pressure starting points, wood inspection, and when to refinish.
Industrial Tank Blast Cleaning: SSPC Grades and Surface Profile
SSPC/NACE cleanliness grades for tank linings, how surface profile is measured under ASTM D4417, salt and dew point checks, and confined-space rules.