Start A Vapor Blasting Side Business???

[@mathewporkola7243]

That's a really generous thing you've done, crunching the numbers. I've started and run a couple businesses of my own and profit/loss is what keeps you in business. Good man.

[@tobyh3681]

Yes, please make service vids as well. Great content. 👍

[@HTMR]

Download spreadsheet: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/vaporblastbizroi DIY vapor blaster plans: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/diy-vapor-blaster-plans HTMR Blast gun - howtomotorcyclerepair.com/product-category/blast-gun/

[@axisvaporhoningindustries4312]

Keep in mind the size of parts you want to do Harbor Freight cabinet great for smaller parts if you want to bigger the SBC 990 would be a great cabinet for larger projects

[@JohnDoesGarage]

I'm planning on retiring in a few years and I've been thinking about getting set up to do vapor honing just to keep busy and make a little extra cash doing something that is relatively easy. I'm not as young as I used to be. I don't want to start a labor intensive business then not be physically capable of doing it.

[@IchibanMoto]

I could totally see this taking off. Its such an awesome finish, more local shops should offer it.

[@nicksanchez530]

Thank you for taking the time to do this!

[@hassleoffa]

Great Video man. So many people don't get into details.

[@JMc.D]

I am exploring starting this business myself. The nearest to me is 150 miles away. I have the free use of a commercial unit located in the biggest commercial hub outside of our capital city. It is close to my house. I work shift work and have at least 3 if not 4 days off per week. I am confident I will have enough business to keep me busy for a couple of days a week which will be a big income boost for me.

[@HTMR]

Start with a small investment in equipment and see if the works comes in, you can always scale up.

[@nathancollins238]

Would like to hear more about your side of things 👍🏼 Always a pleasure Matt, thanks. Nate

[@macmcmillen6282]

Thanks very much. This was very helpful. I'd like to also learn about starting up and running a motorcycle repair and/or restoration business out of my garage/shop. Just my 2-cents. Thanks again!

[@jimmypopp2695]

Mac, I am trying to do the same thing. I am a chemical engineer that was injured at work and was out of work for almost a year. I am trying to start a customization and repair motorcycle shop near Philadelphia. How is your enterprise going?

[@florret2003]

Great stuff Matthew! Not too may vapor blasting services around here in central Florida either. I looked because I needed some work done on a cylinder and head off an S90 I'm restoring. Keep up the good video work. BTW, you could pass for my son's twin.

[@willcountypowersports6338]

Sweet video and I definitely like the business aspect of it. I’m just 35 minutes south of Chicago If you were ever selling it I would buy it. We opened our shop about a year ago

[@HTMR]

I'm just north of Ohare. I don't sell machines, just have plans so you can build one yourself. Not many people do this in this area, or at least they don't advertise well.

[@jamesmarshall8274]

Thanks

[@redrush40]

MatthewMCRepair Do you work from home in a suburban area? If so, did you have to get special zoning for your business? Do you have people coming in and out? Do you have issue with neighbors and the air compressor noise?

[@erikeggenbakstad]

Thank you! Thinking about starting a business like this myself 👍

[@revivemotorcycles]

Thank you so much. I want to Use a silent compressor but no one Says it will Work even tho it has working load of 10cfm or I can upgrade to 15cfm for Double price. Any chance silent compressors have a chance 3hp vs 4hp I’m gonna buy your nozzle as its game Changer

[@HTMR]

Have a link to the compressor you want to use?

[@alexatkinson611]

great video matthew, just purchased a vixen 1215 vapour blaster to start up on the side in new zealand, looking forward to seeing what they can do!

[@HTMR]

Nice machine! What compressor?

[@alexatkinson611]

@@HTMR I have a 10hp 41cfm compressor but will be looking into a 40-50cfm rotary screw compressor down the track

[@HTMR]

@@alexatkinson611 nice

[@836dmar]

So how did this work out for you? Did you start doing this as a side hustle?

[@wobblysauce]

I found you by Repair/maintenance... stayed for the rest.

[@tjhemrick]

I'm surprised no one commented on the hourly rate on the spread sheet. Do people really pay $80/hr for Vapor Blasting or is that a rough guess? What do you all think is a fair price to charge? What would you pay/have you paid to have it done?

[@HTMR]

That is about the going rate. Otherwise, you aren't making any money.

[@MrFredsAdventures]

Does anyone do this as a stand-alone business? I'm thinking of doing this out of my home garage but trying to see if there is enough demand. There are no "Vapor Blasters" in my area that I can find.

[@HTMR]

Yes, not sure if they do it full time or part time though.

[@JMc.D]

I’m thinking of doing this part time as well. I think it will be a good side income.

[@pjwarez]

You really didn't discuss WHY people need to form an LLC!! In this day of "I'm going to sue your A** just because I can", you had better have an LLC formed and assets of the business listed! But you at least mentioned it, so kudos for that.

[@edisonsanchez1337]

Hi Matt, do you think it's a good idea to make your own media using a bottle crushing home made machine?, can't find the glass bead or other media in Ecuador South America

[@HTMR]

Crushed glass will leave a completely different finish than glass bead.

[@edisonsanchez1337]

Hi Matt, thanks for your attention, the size of the machine is standard, if I can't find glass bead, what can replace it?

[@HTMR]

@@edisonsanchez1337 Please email me, I can share some sources that may be available to you.

[@BMotoWA]

Nobody is doing this in my area and I am thinking of doing it as a side business.

[@zimba599]

Thank you Matt, very useful. Appreciate it! Regards Eivind

[@markuscwatson]

Cool. Thanks man.

[@jimmypopp2695]

Awesome video. I am just a poor bloke who is tryig to start a motorcycle custom building business as well as repair and this vapor blasting might just be a way to break even or even make a bit to live off while I get other stuff up and running.I am so psyched. thank you!! Are you near philadelphia?? just asking

[@HTMR]

I'm in Chicago. Good luck on your business venture!

[@TomvdHeuvel]

Sounds good, but you need a lot of parts to be blasting for 5 hours a week. Great Idea though, i like the entrepreneural spirit. Greetings from Holland.

[@EBSCC]

$80 an hour shop rate, 1 hour minimum. Find 5 customers a week paying minimum, not 5 hours of work.

[@jothain]

@@EBSCC but there lies that problem what I think he tried to tell. For simple job it's way too expensive to pay that 80 dollars. Like who would pay that price for ie. ultrasonic cleaner to clean carbs? I don't think anyone. To back this up, I own ultrasonic cleaner and I've done few carbs for people I know with deal "give me something and I'll clean them" I've generally been payed about 20-30 euros for 4 carbs. So no one for sure would pay something like 70 euros for set of carbs cleaning.

[@raywebber4322]

Would be more interested in the operation,set up and how to with the machine. (Uses,and part's cleanable and part's to not use this machine) even a before and after or even the entire process of cleaning a part. The build of the machine, Where to get one?

[@HTMR]

Build it yourself: gumroad.com/l/vaporblasterplans

[@rmcp5118]

What is your source for blast media?

[@HTMR]

Depends on what type of media I want to use. I have a couple of sources.

[@rmcp5118]

@@HTMR Thanks for the reply. I mostly use glass bead media and also have some aluminum 220 grit for coating removal. I have been buying from VHT which is where I got my machine. I have been doing this on the side but plan to ramp up a bit here in East Ok Arkansas area, advertising and all that. I have have thought about a second machine but didn't want to pay what I did for this first one. I had already sub to your channel and saw this video and thought it was very interesting. Setting up my own second machine may be the way to go.

[@HTMR]

@@rmcp5118 Shoot me an email www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/

[@edisonsanchez1337]

Hi Matt, great info and inspiring, I am planning on a vapor blasting side business on Ecuador South America, which brand of blaster would you recommend me?, You know, well made, service, spare parts, I will be buying a mediun to heavy duty capacity American made machine,,, have being looking at the Vapor Honing Tecnologies, hope you can help, thanks

[@HTMR]

Consider building one yourself. How big of a cabinet do you need?

[@mattmcpheeters2456]

Nice, had to subscribe with a name like that

[@pacopetepnw3434]

bought you a beer for this vid.

[@HTMR]

Thanks so much for the beers!

[@redrush40]

MatthewMCRepair I’m at the point where I’m choosing a compressor size. I’m thinking about the 5hp vertical Polar Air for $1620. If you were in my shoes, would you go the extra mile and get the Polar Air 7.5hp? I’m looking to use your plans, and blast parts average 12 inches long. (No more than estimated 10-12 mins at a time. My question is what is your duty cycle, that your 5hp Polar Air kicks on.

[@HTMR]

I currently have the polar air 5 horsepower pump and I wish I had the seven and a half.

[@redrush40]

MatthewMCRepair That bad huh?!

[@HTMR]

@@redrush40 No, it works fine with my gun at 16cfm at 60psi. However it works that much better with a 25cfm gun. Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6Cpn2Npab6nepI