Soda Blasting with REGULAR Baking Soda - Cheap Harbor Freight Blaster - Cleaning Rusty Trailer Hubs

Cleaning rusty trailer hubs using regular off the shelf baking soda. The gravity blaster is from Harbor Freight and under $20. The trailer had been sitting for over 20-years and the hubs were starting to rust. The soda cleaned the hubs well and knocked off most of the surface rust, well enough for a coat of rust proof paint.

[@Ozarkwild]

My newest soda blasting video HERE kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3Xan5ywfptkrtU

[@sotm6078]

Ass, that's a Kodiak Breakfast commercial|!!!

[@Ozarkwild]

@@sotm6078 Not sure how that happened. I updated the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3Xan5ywfptkrtU

[@kevinmcgannon1630]

How many PSI do u set ur compressor to?

[@kelleysimonds5945]

How many CFM? Looks like a lot.

[@ericparedes6948]

With an operating pressure of 90-150 PSI with a recommended CFM of 7-12@@kevinmcgannon1630

[@THEVEETS]

Soda is great it allso cures the metal preventing rust i did both my corvette frames and all metal ....I learned that when i did a frame with regular sand and when i left it for the next day it all ready had rust on it again with soda no rust formed . Stuff is great give it a try

[@jgelien21]

Thank you for the comment. I need to use this on my 59’ Apache.

[@rkan2]

I guess the soda doesn't have any rust particled and as it isn't as heavy it won't penetrate in to the metal. However if you live anywhere just a bit humid, the steel will rust either way...

[@HotRodReverend]

I don’t know that I have ever seen soda blasting used to remove rust and scale… but your results show why. However, it did so much better than what I have always been told.

[@Ozarkwild]

Soda is not an ideal blast media for rust, but for light rust it works well enough for what I needed. All I wanted to do was knock off the loose rust so the hubs would hold paint. Good enough for me. Thanks for watching

[@gergemall]

Astonishing

[@fishonkayakadventure]

unless you can clearly see raw metal, it's not really removing all of the surface contaminates

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

​@@fishonkayakadventuredoesn't need to if you seal it properly after!

[@jefferyeverly9431]

Just come across this in my "feed" to watch LOL,.I have had one on my shelf in shop "just have it when I need it".......well after watching your vid went shop grab it and some soda...work pretty well on few things I tried it on very impressed..................work great on aluminum Looks new....did few things I made for my Harley and well came out great threw some primer on THANKS FOR SHARING God bless Jeff

[@wondersteven]

Probably too late for the poster, but I bought a portable spray tanning tent off of Amazon (just noticed they have portable paint booths that might be better). Takes about 1 minute to set up and 4 minutes to take down. Fits in a 3"x 20" bag when not using. Captures about +80% of that expensive baking soda (at 50 bucks for a 50lb bag where I live.) After I am done blasting, I shake all the baking soda onto the floor of the tent and then when I have everything out of the tent, I roll it over to collect all of the baking soda. Next is a shop vac that has all of the dirt cleaned out of it. I suck up the baking soda with it, even vacuuming what spilled out of the tent onto the drive while blasting. I then empty the contents of the vacuum through a sand blasting sifter into a 5 gal. bucket. Ready to use again. Hope this helps. Thanks for you video.

[@michaelfawver3436]

WOW!! I never thought about using baking soda.

[@dingznthingz]

I have a blast cabinet with glass media as an abrasive. I also have this handheld blaster like the one you are using. I heard about sada blasters but have never used baking soda. I did not realize you can blast with baking soda. Next time you are at Harbor Freight, buy one of those media blasting hoods. They are fastened to a hard hat and work great along with the use of a good respirator they also sell. That cheap paper respirator is not a good choice when blasting.

[@maebrown7275]

Thanx for vid, I got same gun.Harbor Freight is my place to shop for tools bro, it’s my sacs fifth avenue bro .

[@Unknown-pc9yq]

This might work great to clean a pool with built up calcium. It will mess with the pH a bit but that's easy to fix. Clearing out a bunch of old sand is not!

[@aceroadholder2185]

Soda blasting works a treat on Aluminum. It will make cast Aluminum look like new and won't damage anodized finishes. You can clean a bank of motorcycle carburetors without taking the assembly apart. The advantage of soda is it will dissolve in water and wash away unlike glass or silicon abrasives.

[@leerussel2033]

Thanks good advice

[@PxssyGalore]

Does it work on corroded aluminum vehicle rims? I know acid is supposed to clean aluminum well but who wants to work with that stuff?

[@jaymortensen642]

I just cleaned the inside of a couple rims with a product called M-Shine I put it on with a sponge then light scrubbed with scotch Brite and let it sit about 15 minutes washed it off and it took all but the very heavy pitting, I bought it from ChemX they also have a nice spray on wipe off polish called awesome sauce it goes on easy and doesnt streak.@@PxssyGalore

[@DeathMond.]

​@@PxssyGaloretry walnut shells or corn cob pieces, used for polishing brass shells cases, in reloading

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

​@@PxssyGalorecorrosion isn't really going to "clean up" especially on wheels since most aluminum wheels (any that will corrode) is piss poor cast and that's putting it lightly! You'll need to attack it with a course abrasive, fill it with TIG or body work it with filter then paint. Acid is NOT a good idea to rid corrosion, it is a good cleaner when applied correctly (especially if brake pad replacement was very neglected when the metal dust embeds itself onto the wheel. If left for too long it can and will eat through the finish and expedite corrosion tenfold!

[@peterbarlow8912]

You must have a large compressor for that to be effective.

[@markhubanks3715]

I have used Harbor Freight soda blaster on a Vintage Travel Trailer and it worked great. It took sometime because I didn't have a big enough air compressor but the soda blaster worked fine. No damage to the aluminum and I removed at least two layers of heavy thick old paint. It just takes sometime if you have several layers of paint like I had.

[@Eduardo-vv6lm]

I have a 30 gallon 8.6 cfm donyou think is enough to clean some rust of my car frame

[@regd.2263]

Well done great job i didn't expect you to do two rear hubs and a half on one full on one fill of baking soda.

[@Blakelikesfood]

Explanation: Not good at sandblasting, but extremely well at rust/dirt blasting to clean parts while keeping the original finish intact. I use sugar, it'll eat up all the crude in the wheel wells, all over the coilovers...yet not hurt the rubber coating, paint, zinc coatings on hardware.

[@angieshaw8877]

...then there is the electrolysis method using a commercial grade vinegar solution...ideal for antique cast iron/steel auto parts detached from vehicle under detailed restoration shown in this interesting video...then there is a primer rust converter follow-up made from a formula of fish oil/military green primer...then match final paint color to O.E.M specs

[@angieshaw8877]

...Henry Ford said in the earlier days of the Model T: "[You can have any color you want as long as it is black...]" LOL ...yes, meant to say that "military primer" is Zinc Chromate, and "Wally-World Mart" stocks it in the self-contained spray cans. I also have had life-long issues and wear OSHA- approved PPE...and there is also the powder coating method requiring a professional paint booth/ experienced technician

[@angieshaw8877]

LDS/retired A.S.E. Technician

[@Natej3ds]

​@@angieshaw8877LDS?

[@BigBlueDog8]

Cleans carburator parts really well.

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

Though I've never smoked I've had lifelong lung issues with asthma and bronchitis. Sand even in a sandblasting cabinet with leaks you cannot see can cause sever lung damage to everyone called Silicosis, so I have been looking for safer alternatives such as walnut and baking soda like this so thanks. You still must wear proper PPE to avoid breathing in all blasting and the toxic material it's removing and making airborne.

[@ft-hz2mk]

not everything is about you, if you had bothered to read the title its soda blasting, not sand. there is no sodacosis because any inhaled will disolve in the mucus and be expelled naturally. dont be so egocentric its not all about you

[@Osdol]

Yes; good reminders & valuable points here for anyone who values their health! It can be easy to forget or ignore what seems benign. Young people especially take note: abuses to the body can add up overtime. So smart to do the simple preventions now and save on possible long term suffering. Naturally, factors will likely increase or decrease overall risks (ambient fresh air flow, duration and frequency of exposure to hazardous particulates, person’s health predisposition). With all factors being equal, it seems baking soda is healthier than the silica in sand. But great advice to consider the material you are removing and blowing into your space.

[@gregallen9065]

@@ft-hz2mk show us on the dolly where his comment hurt you? Not everything is about you either....prolly some little mouthy punk who thinks he is a tough guy...... you go there keyboard warrior.....safe behind your keypad...... thanks for the laugh boy

[@Kevinhobbytime]

@@ft-hz2mkyou should have read the original comment before being so self righteous. Original poster said “this is a good alternative to sand because of his lung problems and he expressed thanks for the idea”. Reading comprehension, because not everything is about you! You’re a narcissist.

[@Monkeybizness707]

​@@Kevinhobbytimeway to mansplain... J/k

[@jayp1755]

I use to put brake rotor grinding dust in there and it makes your parts look like new.

[@DanEBoyd]

Excellent idea! And that also means that it might just be worth it to make some sort of reclamation system here, and reuse the baking soda along with the crap which was abraded from the drums.

[@frankligas2249]

Thanks for the video. Note: Alternatives are: Borax powder, Sugar, Water Softener Salt, Sand, Powedered Cement, and Chainsaw Shavings.

[@zyxnix]

I didn't even know I needed this!

[@jgs3456]

I found US Minerals Black Diamond Blasting Abrasive 50 lb Red - 3060 for $9.99 beating the retail price of baking soda at $1.00 per pound at a Target store.

[@jefflilyea4669]

Soda doesn't take the rust off as good as sand, but it won't etch glass or chrome. I had to completely redo the surface of a Corvette that was soda blasted by the customer.

[@jaytee6565]

So gratifying to watch. How long would each box of soda last you? Was it enough for an entire hub?

[@Ozarkwild]

Thank you. It took about 2 small boxes per hub. About 50 cent per box, so a $1 per hub.

[@arkrainflood]

wondering if you blasted the hub while at the bottom of a garbage can, perhaps the baking soda could be recovered for later use.

[@Ozarkwild]

Or maybe using a large tub? Might be able to recover some, most is lost to the wind from my experience

[@Kevinhobbytime]

Many times the baking soda is blasted and smashed into such a fine powder its no good to reuse. It starts out granular like sugar or salt but smaller and ends up like baby powder. You would only create a dust cannon with reused baking soda. Like drywall dust, good for nothing.

[@danielbackley9301]

@@Kevinhobbytime 35 years ago I worked in a machine shop did lots of blasting . No matter what the blast medium used it all becomes power eventually its just a matter of how much use you get out of it.

[@Kevinhobbytime]

@@danielbackley9301 right, but using glass or baking soda turns to powder much faster than walnut or aluminum oxide. Ive never been able to reuse any baking soda media, not even once, its pretty much dust the first time its used.

[@eventhorizon1855]

What a difference, money well spent🤑 And low impact for sheet metal🙂

[@johnnyohanian4237]

Don’t forget the added benefits of curing your engine of indigestion and removing unpleasant orders

[@CaddyJim]

What size air compressor were you using, & you should have ended the video with before & after pics but good vid

[@Dennis_J._Aitken]

I would have run that baking soda through a flour sifter getting the lumps out FIRST so that there isn't any chance of clogging!

[@MikeyMack303]

That seems to work very well. Thank you for sharing that with us!

[@stevezielonko1386]

I've used walnut shells through mine. Works well enough but the hopper runs out fairly quickly.

[@donaldbell9102]

Check for damage and killing your garden grass. Build yourself a big box for spraying in. Also can catch your medium and use again. Can use again, but will weaker.

[@Wesley-w7z]

Corn meal work great too

[@fettlebodge9325]

And the size/capacity of the air compressor?

[@zakaroonetwork777]

That Looks Perfect. Ready for paint.

[@thomasbailey9820]

I think it would work better as a polisher/ Finisher. These needed harsher stripping first.

[@angieshaw8877]

Soda blasting diecast aluminum may not necessarily be effective if intergranular corrosion has occured...may experiment on this with automotive bell housings... Thank you for your demonstration...we are also Harbor Freight patrons on a fixed income budget...but my hubby has aircraft standards experience about dissimilar metal corrosion

[@markc3884]

What psi you have the compressor at ? Cool vid

[@wayno23]

Good question I'd like to know too. I'm guessing at least 110psi.

[@jeremymcauliff8485]

Could not tell from the shot early in the video. What PSI and CFM does this blaster require?

[@Ozarkwild]

90 at minimum on this gun, I was running around 120 in the video

[@jeremymcauliff8485]

Thanks for the reply. Guessing my compressor will not deliver enough cfm. Mine will do 5.2 scfm at 40 psi and 4.0 scfm at 90 psi.

[@Ozarkwild]

@@jeremymcauliff8485 Yeah that particular blast gun is hungry, around 7.0 cfm. It has a flow control, you could prob close it up a bit and reduce is the air demand a bit, but media won't be as strong.

[@mac4678]

While you are blasting, the footage is sped up. So how long did it actually take you to do just one hub?

[@dj6769]

I like the results and much cheaper than glass beads or steel shot👍

[@garethgoodchild2643]

Great video. Just wondering how much soda was used for the one drum and what air pressure you were using?

[@mic88ed]

Nice, great work, looks new.

[@jims2286]

I would sand blast cast iron and steel only soda bast aluminum and pot metals or very delicate sheet metal parts

[@angieshaw8877]

Full restoration should dictate new bearings which usually come with matched lapped races...lug nut studs should be chased with appropriate pitch die-threader...alternative thourough rust removal is the vinegar/electrolysis soak...THEN neutralize with baking soda...powder-coating is more permanent rust proofing from returning...paint will errode over time...yes, for budget-minded is a good way for a temporary quick fix for a resale trailer...antique hubs deserve the best longer term value- added treatment

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

How much compressed air do you need? I mean pressure and cfm? I have old 5 slot aluminum wheels I need to clean and buff, this looks like a good first step!

[@Ozarkwild]

Need enough to keep the pressure up. Mine is a 40 gallon I think. I shoot at 90 to 150 psi. Anything below 90 and it’s too weak

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

@@Ozarkwild thanks

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

@@Ozarkwild I just got the 5hp, 60 gal Sanborn compressor, I bought used, hooked up recently, that should provide enough air??!!

[@Ozarkwild]

@@bobsbarnworkshop I think so, just try and keep pressure over 100psi for best results. Basically if you are removing the paint or cleaning and if it is working for you, don't worry about the pressure.

[@Subgunman]

Might want to add an air dryer in the line to keep out excess moisture which can form in the air compressor tank.

[@DragonEyeOfficial]

Sup man! Can you tell me the approx grit of soda basting? I mean regular sand blast is like 240grit. Someome tell me Soda blasting is alot alot smoother, thx!

[@Ozarkwild]

I'm really not sure man. I used regular household backing soda for the test.

[@JasonTaylor1]

the interwebs say roughly 3000 grit polish

[@industrialgearheads8730]

Awesome. Just one question? Will the baking soda damage the blaster gun in any way. ?

[@Ozarkwild]

No, not at all. Maybe hours of use could wear the tip a bit but not damage it

[@industrialgearheads8730]

Thanks

[@cdcox]

I have a few Raptor Liner bed liner spray guns that a very similar to this. The barrel isn’t as tapered as the one in the video. Think I’ll experiment a little.

[@mfree80286]

Washing soda might work a little better, it's coarser grained and a little more aggressive chemically against grease (for washing parts later).

[@gergemall]

Very interesting and creative.

[@lykaojalao2733]

I plan to redo my trailer deck and was thinking about taking care of the rust on the trailer frame then primer it before install the new deck. I saw a sand blaster and it needs a big compressor…the cost of the blaster and the big compressor don’t warrant the motivation as I will only use one time only. If the blaster you are using can take care of the rust…I am excited. I am an amateur so the frame doesn’t have to be perfect…just needs to take the most critical part off. Hope I can get your input. Thanks

[@robbiegunkel2356]

This blaster will work for you needs a 20 gallon compressor and use sand to get rid of rust. The hubs in this video are still filthy and paint would peel if you paint them. You want clean metal and that's a Grey color not black.

[@dantheman4168]

Hey bud, you can rent compressors at most construction rental yards. That my negate a large portion of the overall cost. Good luck and stay motivated.

[@francieroura5931]

But for using soda. Do you have to have a compressor with high psi…? Thanks

[@zakaroonetwork777]

Does the Baking Soda decompose into the ground much later? How long until you don’t see white residue anymore?

[@gman100]

I'm wondering how soda blasting might work on old interior fabric seats in car/truck, also vinyl interior doors, dash carpet etc...nice side fx might be clean and odoriffic!

[@tortron]

You probably just want to use a brush on a drill and a steam or carpet cleaner head. Mine was really gross and full of lawnmower oil, so I took everything out and waterblasted it

[@ericparedes6948]

What is the compressor pressure in psi on the airgun?

[@ericparedes6948]

With an operating pressure of 90-150 PSI with a recommended CFM of 7-12

[@Dubble_Bubble40]

Where was this video when I was hand scuffing my daughter's Civic grill that I was repainting!

[@wayno23]

What psi please ?

[@Ozarkwild]

90 will work. I run up to 120 when compressor is caught up

[@wayno23]

@Ozarkwild ok cool thanks.

[@jeffa847]

@@Ozarkwild For small parts what do you think is the minimum air compressor CFM without spending 90% of your time waiting for the air compressor to refill?

[@wannwarriors]

How many boxes of soda did it take to do one brake drum?

[@GeneralChangFromDanang]

What would you guesstimate for an effective distance? I'm thinking I might try one of these on a fiberglass shop ceiling that's covered in diesel soot, but hoping I won't have to do it in half inch strips lol.

[@ariantaria2065]

What pressure did you set it up to do this work?

[@Ozarkwild]

I run around 120psi

[@SeanGunz]

@Ozarkwild thank you. I'm going to try this on my jeep doors

[@CymbalsOnly]

@@SeanGunz did you try it on your Jeep doors? I’ve got the same project to refurbish some 1/2 doors, and am considering using this for that.

[@wallyallyn5473]

OCD taking over you got to have it in the right spot

[@TheTinglishLanguage]

WILL IT REMOVE PAINT OLD PAINT?

[@Ozarkwild]

Regular house hold soda will remove some types of paint, but will take a lot of material. It's better for cleaning and light rust. Blasting soda will remove paint, no issue.

[@rommelalba4904]

Would the baking soda works for removing paint?

[@richardwomack9196]

Soda work well to protect a delicate substrate, but just doesn't have the needed abrasion for this kind of job.

[@heavynv]

Thank you human

[@MrBostjanVidmar]

How many baking soda do you need for that?

[@jerryp2433]

The asshole at my workplace locked up the shop blasting cabinet so ill have to try this. Thanks.

[@wayneobryant4248]

I would love to see you build a Lazy Susan table so that when you did that stuff you could do it easier and faster because you don’t have to stop to keep the thing spinning That’s my two cents I appreciate your videos I’m glad I subscribed keep putting out great content thank you we know Bryant Merced California

[@Ozarkwild]

I like that idea. Thanks for watching!

[@Anarchist_Penguin]

skip to 3:10

[@mike.valdez3225]

I only use baking soda on fibers glass.So no damage to it!

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Great job.

[@jerrytalley802]

It’s like it polishes the metal while removing the rust, need to give it a try. Years ago, did some sand blasting and OMG, it gets on everything, in everything, down to your butt crack, soda just blows away, environmentally friendly too, lol

[@how_to_hallagon1]

I've heard of soda blasting but never seen it done till now. How do you adjust your compressor and what size compressor do you use?

[@f.avilla6383]

thanks for the awesome video! what is the reliability of the sprayer? does it get clogged or break easy?

[@Ozarkwild]

Very reliable sprayer. Doesn’t clog as long as the media is clean and lump free

[@josephpacheco7508]

How many psi were you running here?

[@sinnedwgarazu]

@Ozarkwild How many tims u refill soda, to make this element?

[@pw8190]

What kind of psi do you set on the gun?

[@nimster64]

What size compressor did you use? I have a small pancake one will that work

[@khancross]

How much soda used to clean these parts?

[@2wheelslife617]

What psi did you use?

[@williamtea9662]

What blaster is this? Name some top choices.

[@thomasheer825]

See,s a very expensive abrasive material to be employing there guy. Myself I would save the soda for very fine work and heavier abrasives for cleaning rust. Have several types of abrasives for my blasting cabinet, simply dump the abrasive back into a container and cover it up. Then simply dump in the appropriate media for the job at hand. Dry air is very important when sand blasting, no matter the media employed.

[@jerryp2433]

This is good for people who don't want to poison their yard with silica.

[@wrstew1272]

@@jerryp2433- what does baking soda do to the ph in the lawn? Especially in heavy applications on a limited area?

[@samdoe5087]

@@jerryp2433 POISON? Silica is just sand, the stuff they make glass out of. There aren't many things more inert that glass, unless you breathe it in. Sand is regularly used by professional greenskeepers to smooth out golf courses.

[@jerryp2433]

@@samdoe5087 if you have kids playing in the lawn.

[@arthur1920]

Doesn't it start to flash rush even on the first side as you start to blast the other side. It's that quick right?

[@Ozarkwild]

The soda actually prevents short term rust

[@otpyrcralphpierre1742]

I wonder if anyone has tried to use Diatomaceous Earth as a blasting media?

[@marosrokyta8292]

Abd compressor? How many liters per minute?

[@mickeyrhodes2152]

Didn't see this question, will it remove faded and peeling original paint from a metal dashboard, let's say for instance from a 55 Chevy? Thanks

[@Ozarkwild]

It might. See this video I did of an old Coleman camp stove. It removed the paint. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3Xan5ywfptkrtUsi=vvU7EU553qRcEiAb

[@demonspeedracer]

What’s the compressor CFM/psi ???

[@stevenfugate2408]

How big of a compressor do you need

[@garyflythe1362]

But you're using something all natural the mess will not be the problem outdoors like sand

[@w124mercedes7]

I would have used some of the sand from your yard. It would have worked better. Soda is best used for carburetors and aluminum

[@BillyJ10]

I flip houses, I'm going to try this on lumber which has mold on it

[@BailOfTheVeil]

Chlorinating Liquid is pretty cool for mold too

[@binks4385]

What were the compressor settings please? I have a 3hp, 14cfm, 90 litre, 150psi compressor…..suitable?

[@Ozarkwild]

Yes.. that’s about my same specs. I start out at 150 psi and stop if I drop below 90 psi. My compressor recovers quickly so I average around 100 to 120 psi while blasting

[@robindean9542]

I would use sand, it's much better and faster.

[@omarfongvillarreal1721]

GOOD VIDEO FRIEND. BEST REGARDS

[@Ozarkwild]

Thanks and thanks for watching Friend

[@DocHoliday-to6kp]

Seems that might work well for rust in a motorcycle gas tank.. Thanks for the tip.

[@FixItYerself]

looks good

[@leaferris6314]

How big of an aircompressor did you have to use

[@Ozarkwild]

30 gallon, PSI ranges from minimum 90 to 150 max

[@laserfalcon]

Why does it turn the metal black?

[@Ozarkwild]

B/c in this video, the soda is not removing all the rust down to bare metal, rather knocking off the loose rust, and sort of cleaning the under lying rust. Good enough to paint. But not removing all the rust

[@laserfalcon]

@@Ozarkwild maybe best to spray Extend rust converter on before painting? Its the spray that converts rust to a black coating .

[@joegivens9487]

Just use sand??

[@tRRickedOut]

What size compressor are you using. I see alot of people have issues getting these to work but I think they are trying to use these cheap pancake compressors with small tanks and low CFM.

[@Ozarkwild]

My compressor is a 30 gallon, 155psi max. I run the blast gun around 130 to 150psi. It's an oil filled twin cylinder, so very fast recovery and I can keep over 100psi while blasting

[@tRRickedOut]

@@Ozarkwild sweet. Thanks for the reply.

[@kevindavis3369]

@@Ozarkwild what cfm is your compressor? I’m just trying to get paint off my kitchen cabinets

[@dontibbitts9490]

I would not go above 120 psi.. it's a 20 dollar gun made out of plastic.

[@tRRickedOut]

@dontibbitts9490 you would use the air regulator to control that though

[@jamesbroderick9106]

Ground Walnut shells

[@juliosandoval8244]

I'd be happy with that.ive heard walnuts n glass does the best no metal chipping