Vapor Blasting Weber Carb

[@vprtech]

Arnold, it's amazing to me that you seem to be the only one showing the correct way to finish parts in a wet blaster. Some of the other "popular" videos of vendors who hype up their product showing how "easy" it is, just take the dirty corroded part, a little vapor blasting, and voila ! NO!!! it does not work that way people ! Even when you look at those other videos, you can see the poor finish and staining. As you have pointed out, whether you are wet or dry blasting, de-oxidize and clean the part first, then finish with the glass bead peening process. It has to be a two step process if you want the proper bead-blasted finish. Of course you can just "crank it up" and blast the $@#% out of your parts, but then they will look hammered and dull. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge on this topic.

[@ArnoldsDesign]

Thank you for your comments. What you said is exactly right.

[@Ronniegodfrey67]

Ive had Brad vapor blast parts for my 1986 CR250 and they turned out fantastic... I highly recommend his services!!

[@ArnoldsDesign]

Thanks, Ronnie. I hope your bike project is going well.

[@Ronniegodfrey67]

It is indeed Brad... Sending more parts out this week.

[@ArnoldsDesign]

Sounds great. I'll let you know when they get here.

[@villalji]

Interesting video, I have a pair of Solex 40 carbs, and I’m going to try a different path: clean and de-oxidize, then soda blast, then ultrasonic cleaning to remove the soda. That way I do not need to be concerned about media getting in the carbs.

[@stephengomes977]

Are you using glass or ceramic beads in the vapor blaster? Also could you have blasted everything in the vapor blaster, saving you a step with blasting it dry? The carbs and parts look great, also enjoyed the plating videos - easy to understand and apply the process. I just saw your Bead Blasting Tips for Long Bead Life and Best Finish video - answered my questions! Thanks for posting these informative videos.

[@tom2877]

Nice job

[@sulimandc3467]

Good work

[@shopmcustom]

Excelente trabajo Brad, la cálida de su trabajo es increíble. AAA

[@ArnoldsDesign]

Muchas gracias, Javier! Es bueno saber de usted.

[@VitosFix]

This is awesome! I wanna do this sometime!

[@VitosFix]

This is pretty awesome!

[@ArnoldsDesign]

Thanks

[@thinkerdoit]

Great video thanks! What is vapor blasting, a form of dustless blasting? Also - as you sandblast the carb body, (they look nice) how long will they last before corrosion sets back in? i.e. what measures do you take in restoration to replace the original corrosion protection the factory uses?

[@ArnoldsDesign]

Yes, it's dustless. The finish will last years if the part is not exposed to harsh conditions.

[@bubba22987]

Nice demonstration! What media are you vapor blasting with? Mine NEVER looks that shiny.

[@carlosconchar]

Es sorprendente el resultado, ¿que abrasivo usas en vapor blasting?

[@ArnoldsDesign]

Uso cuentas de vidrio

[@bittainment5995]

What do you mix (mild cleaning agents) in vapour blasting cabinet of water and glass beads slurry to improve the finish.

[@alessandrograssi7457]

Hi, it seems like you removed the plugs for vapor blasting. Is that correct? Thanks

[@ArnoldsDesign]

Typically, yes. It's very low pressure with smooth media. I do put foam in the bores though.

[@familyurias1938]

Would you work on others carbs?

[@ArnoldsDesign]

Yes, I've also blasted Solex, Kiehin, Mikuni, Amal, Bing.

[@carmadham]

how much did you charge?

[@ArnoldsDesign]

I don't recall for the plating. It's been a while ago. Plating is not something I normally advertise as a service. I do it now and then if a customer gets in a bind, and only then if there are only a small amount of parts to be done. I charge $75 for a carb like this.

[@njccmd2009]

what machine do u use to vapor blast

[@ArnoldsDesign]

Mine was designed and built here.

[@njccmd2009]

Did you create a video when u made the machine

[@ArnoldsDesign]

I built the machine before my youtube days, unfortunately. I am, however, working on plans to sell so others can build a similar machine.

[@njccmd2009]

Will be waiting

[@jatodeareia6199]

Legal

[@familyurias1938]

I have 36 dual dellortos? $

[@ArnoldsDesign]

Yes, I've blasted delortos too, and probably a few others I can't recall now.