Vapor Honing Setup Harbor Freight 40 lb Sand Blast Cabinet Mods with Complete Parts List

Details on my wet blasting system including a complete parts list, sources, and current costs.
Compressor
www.northerntool.com/shop/too... 949.99+tax
Compressor Hoses and Fittings
www.harborfreight.com/12-in-x... 29.99+tax
www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-1-... 3.97+tax
Air Regulator, Fittings, and Control
www.harborfreight.com/125-psi... 22.99+tax
www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-1-... 2.52+tax might need 3
www.eastwood.com/eastwood-bla... 69.99+tax
The Budget Blast Cabinet and Sealant
www.harborfreight.com/40-lb-c... 189.99+tax
www.homedepot.com/p/GE-Advanc... 6.57+tax
Updated Vapor Blast Gun + Hardware Kit I'm currently using - amzn.to/3MtRSTQ
Flexilla Hose For Blast Gun Connections - www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
If you want to 3D print your own then choose these two following links below -
New V3 Vapor Blast Gun STL file - victor-bared.myshopify.com/pr...
V3 Blast Gun Hardware Kit - amzn.to/3H22hF4
eBay blast gun that I no longer use -
www.ebay.com/itm/Boron-Carbid...
Water Pump, Fittings, and Hose
www.homedepot.com/p/The-Home-... 3.49+tax
www.ebay.com/itm/132314015745... 95.89+tax
www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-4-o... 7.70+tax
www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte... 1.44+tax
www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte... 2.42+tax
www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte... 1.44+tax will need 2
www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-3-... 2.82+tax will need 4
www.homedepot.com/p/Homewerks... 4.98+tax
www.homedepot.com/p/Swan-5-8-... 7.97+tax
www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-... 8.74+tax will need 2
Other videos of Mods I've made after this original video:
Air control pedal - • DIY Vapor Blaster / Ho...
Quick-change trim mod - • Harbor Freight quick c...
One-piece plate glass, 3M film, shelf mod, door seal, and vacuum ports - • Easy to do Harbor Frei...
LED lighting - • Harbor Freight vapor b...
Glove ring adaptors - • Harbor Freight DIY Vap...

[@nevillevandermerwe7748]

One of the best videos ever. You actually show everything with complete details. Not just "talking" about mystery items that are never shown. Thank you Boss.

[@vbared]

Hello Neville, thank you for commenting and I'm so glad you found some valuable information for your viewing time. I encourage you to build one if you work with your hands and enjoy repairing things. Nothing more satisfying than taking out a nasty greasing part and making it brand new.

[@73tpiz]

Agreed. Great video.

[@vwpier]

@@vbared what is the ratio MEDIA/Water in your bucket.

[@vbared]

@@vwpier Hi Pierre, 3-3 1/2 cup of media and fill up the 5 gallon bucket to about 3/4 full with water and that's assuming your media pump is inside the same 5 gallon bucket. There is no need to get too scientific with it. Best of luck with your project!

[@coreyluka9124]

You probably dont give a shit but does anyone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I would love any tips you can offer me

[@bradsmith1046]

Thank you for this clear, concise and efficient approach to vapor blaster fabrication. I've seen many on the web but your approach is right on the money in terms of cost and performance delivery. A special thank you for your detailed parts listing, a huge time saver for those of us that just want to get up and running ASAP!

[@vbared]

Hello Brad, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Hit me up if you have any questions or need troubleshooting help. Best of luck with your build!

[@johnnyofast5924]

Really appreciate the time you took, detailed and the right speed, Awesome setup, awesome video, I'll be giving it an attempt, have a small cabinet on the way. Thank you.

[@vbared]

Hello John, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value in this video. Let me know if you have any questions during your setup. Best of luck with your project!

[@xinixxagnix201]

One of the most satisfied things there is in life, sand & vapor blasting, great video Victor!

[@vbared]

Hello Xinix, Thank you for commenting and you kind words. I couldn't agree with you more. Nothing better than making nasty dirty things brand new and spotless. Best of luck with your projects!

[@jasonhull5712]

I am so blown away by this. The video is by far the best, most descriptive, no nonsense detailed explanation I've ever seen. And the quality is top shelf. Thank you for being so informative. I'm seeing a business opportunity here in just washing other people's parts. This same method but on a much larger scale. I want to do entire engine blocks and manifolds and accessory brackets. Thanks for the video my friend.

[@vbared]

Hello Jason, Thanks for commenting and your kind words. There are so many different things this can be used for, etching glass, etching logos into metal instead of stickers or paint. I'm sure a successful parts cleaning and polishing business is in your near future. Best of luck to you in your new endeavor.

[@curlybrownk9]

I love the simplicity of your set up. This l can tell, is a less is more type of thing. I've watched many builds that have complicated and later on problematic gadgets. The pump and bucket setup is the most straight foward, plus l like your quick coupler idea(definitly in my build), this makes media changes a breeze. I can see having 3 or 4 buckets with different types of pumps and media, quick changing them in and out, or to more than one cabinit. Your set up easily converts back to dry, quite easily if one would want to also. I like it!😁

[@vbared]

Hello Curlybrownk9, Thank you for commenting! The multiple bucket idea is awesome and if you really get into it I can see another cabinet in your future. Before I built mine I watched all kinds of videos that were pretty vague, trying to sell me plans or way more complicated and expensive. Best of luck with your build!

[@keithnoneya]

Now this is how a cabinet upgrade video should be made, has all the links and every word for tips is gold and useful. Dude you are awesome. I've been looking at video after video all were useful, but yours was the BEST on Vapor blasting. As an active KZbin Creator myself I want to say, "Thanks", for taking time to produce and share your information. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@vbared]

Hello Keith, thank you for commenting and the kind words. Like yourself it was a real challenge for me to build my own simple system on a budget with the information that was available without paying for someone's plans. Best of luck with your build and don't hesitate to ask questions. I review comments daily and enjoy the interactions. Cheers!

[@hornesbee]

Amazing !! This is what KZbin is great for...People sharing ideas and being creative. Thank you ! I have a HF blasting cabinet, and I'm converting it to this...

[@vbared]

Hello Jimmy-K, Thank you for commenting and kindness. Wet media blasting is awesome! No more needing to have squeaky clean part before blasting like in a dry system, no dust, or the risk of warping thin parts from heat build up. I can't say enough about it. Best of luck with your build!

[@K2DO]

outstanding video , the part you cleaned looks brand new i've never thought vapor blaster works that well , thanks for sharing Mate !

[@vbared]

Thank you K2DO for commenting. I was blown away when I first started seeing videos on vapor blasting but thought that most of the setups were way more complicated than they needed to be. You don't need electronic valves, complicated plumbing, unnecessary bulkhead and air fittings. It's best to focus those extra funds on the air compressor. Let me know if you have any questions should you decide to build one. I'll gladly share what I've learned. Cheers

[@K2DO]

@@vbared I really appreciate the time and effort you've spent explaining how things works, with a great video detail, i will give it a try and thanks again , i also liked the idea of the clamping jig you did it was simple but very effective thumbs up !

[@driftingcom]

vapor blasting is amazing, used some glass beads and it took of carbon with little effort

[@marcelriemens1155]

Very nicely done sir! This is exactly what I’m going to build. Thank you for the video!

[@vbared]

Hello Marcel, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

[@dondorfman3951]

Not sure if others mention but this remote reservoir design and evacuating the cabinet with the vacuum provides a clean viewing area. I am very impressed. Also the small required abrasive amount is also a hit. Commercial units have the sump in the base of the unit and have to use an air knife or wipers to keep vision of the part. Great job

[@vbared]

Hello Don, Thank you for commenting and words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. I still get a good amount of secondary splash on the glass as I'm working but all I do to clear it is lift off the air pedal and just let the slurry flow reflect off my glove at the glass to clear things up enough to continue. Best of luck with your projects!

[@Scummy_shovel]

I just wanted to come back and say thank you. Thank you very much. I have watched this video several times over the last year and slowly bought up my parts. Earlier this week we got snow and sub freezing weather. Took me a full day to get everything sorted. Mostly just running the line to make everything clean and tidy. My setup is almost exactly like yours except the air compressor and I already had a really nice one. I got my air pedal from McMaster car. What an awesome setup. McMaster car also sells rubber I used for my bottom shoot to get the media in the bucket cleaner. I ended up moving my vacuum to the back and updating my light in the cabinet and also redone the way that window holds the glass. Idk how they expect you to have arms long enough to hold those screws and get the nuts on lol. But anyways thank you for this video. This thing is a game changer for my shop.

[@vbared]

Hi buddy, Thank you for the kind comments. I'm glad you found value in the videos for your viewing time. Great job getting started on the build. Yeah, it seems that you either need to an octopus or have a helper for some of the fastening points. Send some pictures of your setup when completed I'd love to see your improvements [e-mail]

[@TrevorAvrett]

Thank you Victor for this! This is exactly what I’m looking for! Love The results I’ve seen with my media blaster, but what I’ve seen with vapor blasting just far exceeds what I’ve been able to do with baking soda. hope to get this conversion up and running soon!

[@vbared]

Hello Trevor, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I agree vapor blasting is amazing if you are working with softer metals. The ability to clean and polish without the worry of clogs associated with dry blasting is awesome. Best of luck with your mods!

[@noel7404]

The best I have seen yet thanks I am going to build myself one tomorrow I have a sand blasting cabinet all ready I am going to get anougher one tomorrow for wet vapour blasting thank you 👌

[@vbared]

Hello Noel, Thank you for your kind comment. Wet media blasting is one of the coolest processes I ever used for removing contaminants and polishing. You will be blown away at the results from your DIY system. Best of luck with your build!

[@eighthof8]

Very nice setup. Thank you for showing it to us with the great detail.

[@vbared]

Hello eightof8, Thank you commenting and kindness. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Much of the information when I was learning seemed incomplete or more complicated than it needed to be. My goal was to put together a budget system capable of producing pro results. Best of luck with your projects!

[@Magic_Mike1127]

Wow! Really awesome video, thank you so much! You explained everything so good, i had a question about hot water but you already answered in previous comments, new subscriber man, thank you again,

[@vbared]

Hello Miguel, Thank you for subscribing and commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. The goal was to build a simple inexpensive vapor honing setup that would give the same results as the big expensive commercial machines for a small business or hobby mechanic. I post videos as new projects come up or new inexpensive additions to the setup that make it better. Best of luck with your build!

[@jimmypopp2695]

one of the best videos on this subject!

[@vbared]

Hi Jimmy Poop, thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your system!

[@sooldt6591]

Thanks for showing this setup. Another project to do in near future. Have a nice day. SoOldt.

[@vbared]

Hello So Oldt, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value in the video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

[@johnsmathers4836]

Great video right to the point. Great descriptions of the setup. Thank you well done. I will be setting mine up like this next week.

[@vbared]

Hi John, Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad that you found value in this video for your viewing time. This basic system performs as well for its size as commercial units. Best of luck with your build!

[@koltworkshop]

This is an absolutely wonderful video, thank you so much for all the details you have shown. Thumbs up and subscribed to your channel!👍👍👍

[@vbared]

Hello friend, Thank you for commenting and encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build, it's a blast to use, pun intended :)

[@koltworkshop]

@@vbared Hello friend. Thank you, I am interested in building the same device for myself, and from your video, I got a lot of information I needed. Good luck with your new projects. Greetings from Ukraine!

[@Creator_Nater]

Thank you for sharing your innovation, and experience.

[@vbared]

Hello Creator_ Nater, Thank you for commenting. It's my pleasure, I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build :)

[@williammorgan5125]

Really detailed setup!!!..that makes me want to set me one up for parts cleaning...thx a million bro

[@vbared]

Hello William, Thank you for the kind comment. Yeah, man, put one together. It's awesome getting parts to look better than OEM. Check out how I was able to restore my Brembo brakes using it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5ellJaDnduFeKs

[@pagebutler9891]

Very clear and informative presentation sur. Impressive video and machine.

[@vbared]

Hello friend, Thank you for commenting and encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

[@lj6278]

Great video, I like the rubber tube on the legs for vibration, sweet set-up Victor.

[@vbared]

Hello L J, Thank you for commenting and kind words. Great catch on noticing the split hose sections under the legs. I need to come up with a good way to fasten them so they don't fall off when I move the cabinet. Best of luck with your build!

[@lj6278]

@@vbared I added 8 in of square tubing to bring the cabinet up to my height and locking casters to move it. I got some good tips from your video. thanks

[@Vikingman2024]

Wonderful and very well done video! Thanks very much Victor!

[@vbared]

Hello William, Thank you for your kindness. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

[@r.arabian3056]

Impressive video. Complete walk through and demo. Rock star!

[@vbared]

Hello R. Arabian, Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

[@TinkerPrepper]

Awesome video! Thanx for sharing 👍

[@vbared]

JustAnAverageJoe, I'm glad you found value in this video. Let me know if you have any questions about it.

[@carlmuoio216]

Great video breaking it down and easy to understand

[@vbared]

Hello Carl, Thank you for the kind comment. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

[@dsw_kat2693]

Thanks for putting this together, much appreciated.

[@vbared]

Hello Kyle, Thanks again, most of what I found on KZbin when building mine seemed way more complicated and expensive than it needed to be. A large enough compressor is really the only roadblock for many. Once you have it the rest doesn't cost much, the results and uses are amazing. Cheers!

[@dsw_kat2693]

@@vbared i have an 80 gallon IR, i think it's the same as yours actually. I only had a 30 before and not nearly enough air.

[@vbared]

@@dsw_kat2693 You're good to go then. I started off in a similar way with a 2hp 20 gallon SpeedAire. Pressure drops where almost immediate. You're gonna have a good time making parts look better than new.

[@jorgemercatali9547]

You made a perfect video , super clear!!!! Very usefull, many thanks!!!

[@vbared]

Good morning, Jorge, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

[@EquineRepro101]

great video, very informative explained in detail well executed 👍

[@vbared]

Hello EquineRepro101, Thank you for commenting and encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build.

[@creativespark1539]

Hi this is the best video On this topic great detail and very well explained thanks for shareing Busy building my vapou blaster And would want to keep it simple

[@creativespark1539]

Well done

[@vbared]

Hello Creative Spark, Thank you for commenting and your kind words. I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time. Cheers!

[@geraldsnyder6514]

Awesome video, thanks for the inspiration!

[@vbared]

Hello Gerald, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build.

[@clintpullman5734]

Man I need to build that. Great detail on the instructions!

[@vbared]

Hello Clint, Thank you for commenting and kindness. Vapor blasting is amazing and being able to get results like systems costing 10s of thousands for under $2000 (including the compressor) is the icing on the cake. Best of luck with your build!

[@Keith12001]

Brilliant video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@vbared]

Hello Keith, Thank you for your encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build.

[@markhooper2]

Great video, very informative. All anyone would need.

[@vbared]

Hello Mark, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Let me know should you have an question! Best of luck with your build!

[@2nickles647]

Saved for future builds. ❤

[@vbared]

Hi Nick, I'm glad you found value in this video. I hope it helps motivate you to build one. The vapor blasting process is amazing. Best of luck with your build.

[@sherardhubbert7575]

Awesome video! Thanks for the information! Gonna convert my unit now!

[@vbared]

Hello Sherard, Thank you for commenting and kindness. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your conversion, let me know if you have any questions.

[@sherardhubbert7575]

@@vbared Will do thank you!

[@sherardhubbert7575]

​@@vbaredHi, I eventually converted my cabinet to vapor blast following your video. It's working but it isn't really any better than the original dry blasting. I'm trying to figure out what I'm missing or what I've done wrong. I noticed you used glass bead. I think I have black aluminum oxide 70 grit but it's not really cleaning my parts as well as I had hoped. Was ok when using dry. I'm also using 80 gallon compressor, and pressure for blasting is regulated at about 75 psi. It's a 1.0hp sump pump with about 75gpm. I have the check valve on the air line too. Do you have any ideas what might be wrong with my setup?

[@vbared]

@@sherardhubbert7575 Hello Sherard, Please provide me with some more information about what types of materials you are cleaning? Vapor blasting's strength is the decontamination and polishing of soft metals. It can do coating and rust removal in a pinch but dry sandblasting is way more efficient for that type of work.

[@soullessone_edc6226]

This is such awesome information thank you so much

[@vbared]

Hello Soullessone_edc, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

[@implanecrazy]

Great video, Many thanks for making it

[@vbared]

Thank you, implanecrazy, I appreciate you very much. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build.

[@romulolugo4096]

Excelente explicación para hacer mi propia máquina tenía ciertas dudas pero me las aclaraste por completo gracias 👏

[@vbared]

Gracias amigo (:

[@dgmenace73]

Great design and video! Thanks so much! I'm wanting to make one now...lol. You mentioned the spashing out the bottom....when you said that my first thought was would a small size kayak skirt???...basically a waterproof material with a drawstring on both ends to go around bucket with hose hanging out (even could come out the other end) of skirt. I also thought about a downspout adapter & 8-10" downspout connected to bottom of box and diverted down in bucket. Idk how if either would be any better. I'm sure it's great just like it is! I like the way you explained why you were changing things, the problems & solutions, etc. Thanks again!

[@vbared]

Hello Dennis, Thank you for commenting, kindness and sharing your splash solution. I was going to design and 3D print a chute that empties out next to the pump but the kayak skirt is a great idea. Being able to restore soft metals back to new is awesome. I've etched glass with it as well. Let me know how it works for you after you build one.

[@andymck6323]

Good Demo thanks for sharing

[@vbared]

Hello Andy, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

[@nixflipside4167]

awesome video !!! more power !!!

[@vbared]

Hi Nix Flipside, Thank you for commenting and kindness. Yeah, if I had a big budget I would have purchased this compressor. eatoncompressor.com/product/7-5hp-quiet-air-compressor-single-phase-80-gallon-vertical/

[@BalthazarL]

Thanks for a great video!

[@vbared]

Hello Balthazar, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. If you have any other questions please let me know.

[@jeandeverchin8774]

Magnifique bon travail.

[@vbared]

Merci d'avoir commenté, ami, je suis heureux que vous ayez trouvé une valeur pour votre temps de visionnage.

[@mikeb6431]

Excellent video! New subscriber.

[@vbared]

Hello Mike B, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. Best of luck with your build!

[@johnkoury1116]

I agree with everyone that this is one of the greatest videos ever. With only 3.3K subscribers ( i am a new subscriber) and you get 100,000 views. That is awesome!!

[@vbared]

Hello John, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm so glad you found value for your viewing time. Building one of these systems was extremely rewarding for me and so useful. Best of luck with your build!

[@johnkoury1116]

@@vbared And you even get back to your commenters!! WOW you are a great guy! Your video seriously gave me the inspiration to start building my cabinet. I found an old sandblaster cabinet on Craig's list a couple years ago but ended up using it the way it was. I then bought most of the necessary parts to build a vapor honing cabinet but then got run over by an F350 while riding my Harley. It has been over a year to get back to walking and the blood clots are almost gone. During this time I found an old Porsche 914 GT6 factory race car as well as an Allis chalmers 1967 garden tractor. I plan on starting a youtube channel to follow the restoration of these vintage items. I have wanted one of those 914's ever since my mom told me about hers and I restored a Kharmann Ghia which is about the same thing...I found a 100 year old lathe that needs some work but everything will come into play to get the work done. I am sure I will be contacting you to maybe do a collab or something. I am in PA and I am guessing you are in the midwest. Thank you for getting back to me and sorry for the novel I wrote .

[@vbared]

@@johnkoury1116 Hi John, No need to apologize. I'm glad to hear your progressing to a full recovery. Restoration work is extremely rewarding both the final product and more so in the journey. The 914 and classic mower sound like super cool projects to work on. Give me call [phone] when you're ready to ask questions or contact me through the KZbin comments. I enjoy learning and sharing information with other like minded people. Praying for your full recovery.

[@evaberg7548]

Very good video ,thank you

[@vbared]

Hello Eva, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

[@hipez1192]

Great Job!!!!

[@vbared]

Thanks again Jorge, Let me know if you need me to elaborate on anything.

[@renehuizinga3630]

great video, thanks a lot !

[@vbared]

Hello Rene, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

[@krisdevlin4151]

Brilliant video. I'm in the UK and wanting to build this exact same unit as simple and straightforward. Some other videos are more complex and lot more expensive to build. It would just be for use in my shed for motorbike parts. Pump seems to be stumbling block here in the UK

[@vbared]

Hello Kris, Thank you for commenting. You're going to love how awesome all your parts will look. I found this supplier in the UK. Search for a dirty water pump and pick one that will fit into a 5 gallon bucket. There are many in the link below that look similar to what I'm using. www.machinemart.co.uk/categories/?search=Dirty%20Water%20Pump Best of luck with your build!

[@krisdevlin4151]

@@vbared Hi Victor, sorry for late reply. I have just bought this exact pump this morning, a blast cabonet and all hoses fittings required to build an exact copy of your unit. Loving the results you are getting and really hope I can emulate them on my motorcycle restoration. Could you give a bit more info on the sheeting on the door please. I'm sure I'll have loads of questions when everything arrives 🤣🤣. If you don't mind helping me out my email address is [e-mail] 👍🏻

[@anonimous2451]

Liked, Subscribed and THANK YOU !!!!

[@vbared]

Thank you brother, This DIY setup will create miracles for your cycles renovations.

[@TuvozAmerica_AsuaVozAmerica]

Muy buen trabajo, siempre a la vanguardia, excelente video explicativo. Muchas gracias por compartir tu video un gran saludo desde la costa norte del estado de Sao Paulo Brasil.

[@vbared]

Hola Tu Voz América, ¡Saludos desde Texas, Estados Unidos! Gracias por comentar y amabilidad. Me alegra que hayas encontrado valor en este video para tu tiempo de visualización. Uno de mis objetivos es viajar al extranjero Brasil está en mi lista de países para visitar. ¡Mucha suerte con tu proyecto!

[@TuvozAmerica_AsuaVozAmerica]

@@vbared Im living on Ilhabela SP, its a very good place, welcome. Thanks you.

[@chadwalker50]

Great videos!! Full of great information, I'm close to testing mine out, but after watching this video, I'm going make a few changes. The top light is so simple and easy, way better then what I did. What size is your nozzle opening? Thanks again.

[@vbared]

Hi Chad, thank you for commenting. I'm using an 8mm tip. You're going to love using the vapor blasting system. Hit me up if you have further questions. Best of luck with your build.

[@bisaiah9797]

Excellent video

[@vbared]

Thank you B Isaiah, for your comment. I'm glad you were able to extract some value from the video for viewing time. Cheers!

[@bisaiah9797]

@@vbared ..You got a sub Victor. I'm building a large Vapor blast cabinet at the moment. Still in early stages. Question about the gun you are using. Do you know what Jet size you have and also the CFM on your compressor?. Thanks.

[@vbared]

Hi B Isaiah, Sorry for taking so long to reply. Thank you for commenting. I'm using an 8mm nozzle @ 50 PSI 18 CFM for polish and flowing extra fine glass bead media at about 79 liters per minute. If I'm polishing a small part the extra fine media works well for me. On Large parts (to avoid uneven polish) I'll use a two step process of 80 grit glass bead followed by the the extra fine. Hope I answered your question. Cheers!

[@bisaiah9797]

@@vbared ..Yes it does. Many thanks for the info. Peace.

[@Mr10usdad]

Thanks for taking the time to post this video! How much do you think a system like you made would run?

[@vbared]

Hi Mr10usdad, At the time of recording the system minus the compressor was just under $400. The video description should have the links to the parts I used to get the current prices.

[@fj55tyrant]

Thank you !!

[@vbared]

Thank you, HuffRanger, for commenting. Please let me know if you need me to elaborate on anything.

[@outdoorzone]

Excellent demo and thanks for being very thorough!!! You got me interested now!!! Been holding off on buying the HF blast cabinet....I just wasn’t impressed but your system looks great!! How does it do with heavy rust removal?? 🙏

[@vbared]

Hello Outdoorzone, thank you for commenting. I did a rusty cast iron refinishing video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGbRmKqJmr2ibZo What worked best for me to remove heavy rust was to use 36 grit garnet. It's about the size of coarse salt and very sharp edges (caution it will scratch the viewing glass if not protected with some kind of film). It will take some time if blasting at 60 psi which is the limit of my compressor without having to wait for it to recover. Blasting the garnet at 90 PSI is faster but more taxing on the compressor. If you are using a compressor with a bigger pump and larger tank you may not need to stop to give the compressor time to recover. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build.

[@outdoorzone]

@@vbared Ok that’s sounds good!! I have the same AC as you but it’s the 80 gallon version. Thanks for advice! I will check out your rust video!!!

[@robh3267]

Victor thanks for such useful content, are you able to re-use the media several times, is there a way to filter out the contaminates from the media and how often do you change out the water in the bucket ?

[@vbared]

Hi Rob, thank you for commenting. Yes, the glass bead media can be used over and over again so long as you aren't blasting over 60 psi with it. The glass bead will shatter about 60 psi lose mass and develop sharp edges reducing speed and luster. Cleaning it out is simple, oil will float to the top of the water. Oil absorbing pads can be used to trap it. Most of the other bits of debris will be lighter than the glass beads and can be carefully poured out. Walmart has some inexpensive plastic shoe bins with lids that I keep my used media in. I briefly went over cleaning out the media in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gonSeJZsbNmoe80 Let me know if you have any other questions. Best of luck with your projects!

[@charliebelmonte7921]

Great information 👍 Do you have a link for the pump you are using? I have a small pump laying around that is 26 GPM. Not sure if it will be efficient enough to get the job done. I'm trying to source the parts before I start my build. Once again, thank you for taking the time to document your setup. Awesome job my man. Keep the videos coming please 😁

[@vbared]

Hi Charlie, Thank you for commenting and encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Below is the exact pump I use for comparison. It flows just under 72 gallons per minute at a head height of 8 meters. I recently had to replace the pump due to rust on the drive shaft. Make sure no to leave the pump in water when not in use. This what I believe caused it to rust so badly. Best of luck with your build. www.ebay.com/itm/132314015745?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338718717&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

[@SouthernSpeedVideos]

Another banger! I'm def gonna look into this was already planning to build a cabinet for dry blasting (to prep turbo hot parts before cerakoting) but vapor blasting will leave a much nicer finish on tranny cases and engine covers than dry glass bead. Btw, did you ever live in Winston Park? I used to have a neighbor with an Evo and he was into autoX.

[@vbared]

You're gonna love the wet blast system. Using extra fine glass bead media leaves a nice smooth to the touch finish on the softer metals unlike the rough surface that dry blasting leaves behind. The refinished cases are going to look better than when they were new. You're going to be blown away. If you are planning to strip a lot of powder coatings or rust then I would use a dry system. I grew up near The Falls shopping center.

[@echotoday]

Excellent video sir. I appreciate your effort but the parts list especially. I plan on building a vapor hone cabinet this summer. Wondering if you’ve discovered anything you’d possibly have done differently since your initial build? Thanks again.

[@vbared]

Hello Echotoday, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I updated the parts list and added the related videos at the bottom of the description. Check the descriptions of each for the part links. If you have any questions about the build feel free to contact me by phone [phone] Best of luck with your build!

[@jerrysgaragethemoneypit2028]

I have modified my Harbor Freight blast cabinet to remove the syphon tube. I also use glass beads and on occasion soda. I am planning to modify the cabinet for vapor honing. Just was thinking hot water pressure washers vs cold water and the hot water seems to do better. Thanks for your videos.

[@vbared]

Hi Jerry, If you are coming from a dry blast system then wet blasting will be awesome for you. With the dry setup you have to worry about degreasing before sand blasting to keep your media from clumping and disrupting the flow. In a wet setup the media travels along with the water, accelerated by the air at the nozzle tip to scrape away contaminants and polish. The water aids in flushing away the residue. You won't have any issues with grease, carbon, or anything else. If your production rate is too slow just use a larger media. On coating removal I use aluminum oxide or garnet. The sharp edge profile leaves a similar surface to dry blasting but without the hassle of having to degrease first. Cheers!

[@smithoriginal4140]

Nice video man, vapor Honing is amazing! How much would you say you got in total in your set up not including your air compressor?

[@vbared]

Hello Smith Original, Thank you for commenting. It's truly incredible what can be accomplished with this process. If I remember correctly under $500. The description has the itemized costs at the time I made the video. Run down the list and add everything up less the compressor. This DIY cabinet is a work in progress. I think there are 5-6 additional things I've upgraded in later videos. Those extras may have added another $200, maybe. The 10k+ cost of a commercial setup didn't make sense to me for occasional use. The same commercial results can be achieved with this budget setup. Best of luck with your projects!

[@iliasmagnier3248]

Thank you for the video

[@vbared]

Hello Ilias MAGNIER, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

[@iliasmagnier3248]

@@vbared do you think a pump that has a debit of 11500 L/h will be enough ? In comparison your has a debit of 16500 L/h

[@vbared]

@@iliasmagnier3248 Good morning, During my experimentation stage I was using a dishwasher pump that flowed about 55 liters per minute. It kind of worked but didn't agitate the media enough and took more air pressure to accelerate the slurry because the pump pressure was so low. I don't have experience with a pump that flows 11000 liters per hour but my guess would be that it should work just fine. Make sure that the pump you choose is not a grinding pump because those will break the glass beads. Best of luck with your build!

[@iliasmagnier3248]

@@vbared thank you SO MUCH for your detailed answer !👍

[@vbared]

@@iliasmagnier3248 Anytime, my friend.

[@clydecare]

Is like to do this. Great work.

[@vbared]

Hello Clydecare, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time and have confidence you can put together your own system. Hit me up with any questions. Best of luck with your build.

[@jerrysgaragethemoneypit2028]

Awesome

[@vbared]

Hi Jerry, thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

[@jheissjr]

Great work! Where did you find the white plastic on the door in Homedepot?

[@vbared]

Hello EE101, Thank you for commenting and your kind words. It's standard vinyl flooring that Home Depot will cut for you. It's sold by the foot x 12ft long. Any color will work. but the light colors will reflect more light to improve visibility when blasting. www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMaster-Limestone-Slab-Beige-Stone-Residential-Vinyl-Sheet-Flooring-12ft-Wide-x-Cut-to-Length-C6730284C534G14/300866858 Best of luck with your projects!

[@CB7504ever]

thank you

[@vbared]

Hello Andreas, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

[@TheRolfano]

Hi Victor like the simplicity of your set up! This makes me want to convert as its not intimidating at all. I would line to know how many CFM’s does that IR compressor put out? Also have you thought of a way to add a (foot) switch to the pump and possibly the air? Lastly are you seeing any flash rust on any parts and if so what do you do about it? Cheers

[@vbared]

Hello TheRolfano, thank you for commenting. My head was also spinning when I first thought about building my own. There is so much incomplete, complicated, and expensive ways that I came across to build one that I had to put this video out there. Rust will be an issue when working with non stainless steel or iron. What I did when working with the cast iron pan was after each step of blasting I would towel dry it, blow it with compressed air, and finally heat gun the parts to stop most of the flash rust. If your plan is to paint the part I would go ahead and primer it. If it's a cast iron pan rub it with shortening, on tools you can spray them with WD40 and quick wipe. These are the specs for my compressor: Ingersoll Rand SS5L5, 5 HP, Single-Stage Comp, 60 Gal, Vertical, 135 PSI, 18.1 CFM, 1-Phase 230V Best of luck with your projects!

[@asyrafhashim3735]

@@vbared how Mate. For preventing a flash rust after the wet blast. U can mix your media slurry with Rust " inhibitor ".

[@vbared]

@@asyrafhashim3735 Hello Asyraf, Thank you for commenting. Using a rust inhibitor with the slurry is genius. Is there a particular brand inhibitor you recommend? Best of luck with your projects!

[@edisonsanchez1337]

Nice, I see you don't have a need of a windshield wiper, great video

[@vbared]

Thank you for commenting, Edison, my goal was to keep it simple and low cost. I also use RainX on the glass inside so the water beads.

[@sharpmotovideo9584]

Nice video. Watched it a few times. Already put the cabinet together and going to buy the SS 5 compressor. I'm going to clean aluminum motocross parts. Do you recommend a better air gun? And what medium should I use at what ratio? I'm excited about all of this. .. thanks in advance,. Daniel

[@vbared]

Hello Daniel, Thank you for commenting! If you are following my setup and have your pump all set to go an inside the 5 gallon bucket then fill it 3/4 full of water and use 3 to 3 1/2 cups of media. Use 170-325 US Sieve (extra-fine) glass bead media for smaller parts around 4 inches cubed in size. When working with larger parts to avoid a blotchy finish it's best to use a 2 step approach. The first being 80 grit glass bead then switch the media to the extra-fine for the final finish. This is what's worked best for me. I only have experience with my first nozzle that has an 8mm tip. Check out AmouryEnterprises channel he goes into great detail with the nozzles. kzbin.infovideos Best of luck with your build!

[@sharpmotovideo9584]

@@vbared I'm at lowes looking at wire. I can't find anything on what I need for the sl5 compressor. What guage wire and what amp breaker do I need? Thanks.

[@sharkbyte2681]

Freaking genius sir thank you

[@vbared]

Hello Shark Byte, Thank you for commenting and kind words. When looking for the information to build my own everything seemed fragmented. Putting all of the elements together has been a community effort. Best of luck with your build!

[@sharkbyte2681]

@@vbared hats off to you sir for giving partial genius credit to the community. Gotta love it when you get great things when worked together! I stand corrected Freaking genius community. Lol Thank you once again

[@vbared]

@@sharkbyte2681 If you run into any questions, just ask. It's all a bit confusing until you assemble one, then you'll see it's fairly simple.

[@germanalbertomarmolejo141]

Dear Victor, congratulations on this excellent video, I learned a lot. Is it possible to reuse ground glass several times? How can I separate the glass from the impurities that I have removed from the materials that I have subjected to the process? How many cubic feet per minute of air is required? How environmentally friendly is this method? I will be looking forward to your kind cooperation.

[@vbared]

Hello German, Thank you for commenting and words of encouragement. Yes, the glass beads will last for several cleanings so long as blast pressure is below 60psi. I blast at 50psi to conserve air a keep the glass beads from shattering. My Ingersoll Rand has a 60 gallon tank and running the SS5 pump can produces 18 cfm at 50 psi. If you use a harder material like garnet you can blast between 60-100psi but will deplete the air supply faster. The blast media can be be refreshed to a point by emptying it out into a smaller container filled with water wait a few minutes for the blast media to settle to the bottom and pour out the dirty water. Oil will float to the top and can be absorbed using oil an absorbing mat to be disposed of responsibly. In my opinion wet blasting is more environmentally friendly than other methods since there is no need to disolve oil using chemicals. Best of luck with your build!

[@trevcessna1723]

Hey Victor excellent explanation of how you hooked this all up. I was just about to set mine up with the metering valve etc. for dry blasting, but this with no dust, is amazing and has changed my direction. Does this set up work with the gun that comes with the cabinet?, I have the Canadian equivalent "Power Fist" from Princess Auto. Thanks so much!

[@vbared]

Hi Trev, Thanks again for commenting and kindness. Unfortunately, the included gun doesn't have the correct entry angle to properly work with vapor blasting. I've been using a 3D printed vapor blast gun that I designed for over a year now. I have a physical kit available on Amazon in the US and the digital version on my Shopify store for anyone that can't get the premade kit. All you need to do if Amazon won't ship one to you is find a local 3D printer and have them print one for you. Check out my video linked below for more details. Purchase links are in the video description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoi6hWqFaNerrbc

[@trevcessna1723]

Thanks so much, I’ll check it out! Trev.

[@kr5289]

May be hard to believe but I did this for a company I worked for 30 years ago but we called it soda blasting because we used baking soda and on a much larger scale. our pump was mounted on a trailer, and we used 10,000 psi. with the blast gun that rested on your shoulder.

[@vbared]

Hi K R, thank you for commenting. These home versions of the commercial machines are amazing. I was able to refinish my four Brembo calipers to new condition. To have them sent out for reconditioning would have cost thousands. Wow, 10k PSI, I bet the baking soda would remove just about anything with that amount of force.

[@fredio54]

Tio, superb video. Gracias. This is a master class in doing this on a budget and very thoughtful and detailed at the same time. Only one question, why 60psi when others say lower the better? Speed? Or surface finish? Or does surface finish suffer in the pursuit of speed?

[@fredio54]

Ha ha, my wife (from Madrid, España) tells me that adressing someone as tio is low class local Spanish slang. Perdoneme. :-)

[@vbared]

Hello Fredio54, Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. The type of material being vapor blasted, media type, and air compressor performance is what will determine the blast pressure. Glass beads shatter above 65psi so blasting at 60 PSI is about the max I would recommend. What I've found is that blasting anywhere between 50-60 PSI produces excellent results. 50 PSI conserves more air at the expense of some speed. 60 PSI is the fastest but depletes the air supply faster. If you run a compressor that can pump air at a rate of 20cfm or higher then you can blast at 60 PSI without having to wait for it to recover. The 60 gallon Ingersoll Rand SS5 compressor I use can flow 18.1 CFM at 90 PSI so can only blast at 60 PSI for about 30 minutes before having to wait for it to recover. When blasting at 50 PSI I don't have to wait because the compressor can fill the tank and shut down while I'm blasting. A 2-step method that gives the best results for soft metals like aluminum, brass, and copper.. Start with 80 grit glass beads to decontaminate and then switch to 170-325 US sieve (aka extra fine) glass beads for the final polish.

[@vbared]

Hello, no worries, I'm a Cuban Lebanese American. Tio is the Cuban word we use that means uncle.

[@fredio54]

@@vbared thanks for all the extra detail, much appreciated! I think my 3 cylinder compressor is about 12 CFM. I ran it continously with the regulator wide open wastefully dry blasting with 100-250 micron garnet outside, and the best it could do was 30psi. Next time I'll run it at 50-60 and stop when it drops under that. I have an extra tank inline from the compressor and a large ID retractable hose which flows well so I can dump my stored air fast and refill reasonably quickly, but fairly stable slow changing pressure. 30psi was still removing material, I only stopped and noticed when I ran out :-) for day to day tasks like dusting off or tyre top ups I dont turn it on often, the tank holds enough for a typical month and does not leak, isolated from the compressor which does slowly bleed down.

[@vbared]

@@fredio54 That's great the extra capacity will surely benefit your setup.

[@jayhaizer5123]

Hey victor what micron and type of media are you using for this type of finish ? .... it looks amazing

[@vbared]

Hello Jay, Thank you for commenting and kind words. Below is the list of media that I use and when I use them. I mainly use two types of media garnet and glass bead. Three grits is all you need to get 90% of things done, 36 grit garnet (for stripping), 80 grit glass bead (stage one polish), and 170-325 US sieve glass bead (aka extra fine glass bead media) for the final polish. The 100 grit glass bead can be skipped unless that's the finish you're after. 36 Grit Garnet - www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Garnet-Blast-Media-402F56 80 Grit Glass Bead - www.harborfreight.com/50-lb-glass-bead-80-grit-abrasive-media-61874.html 170-325 US Sieve (aka Extra Fine Glass Bead Media) -www.grainger.com/product/BALLOTINI-Glass-Beads-Blast-Media-6ZC13 Best of luck with your build!

[@marcoriverti3583]

great video !!! one question ... will the glass spheres break the pump turbine?

[@vbared]

Hello Marco, thank you for commenting. The dirty water pumps are designed to pump water out muddy water from ditches. I haven't had any problems using it with the glass beads (various grits) and 36 grit garnet which has sharp edges and looks like very coarse coffee grinds. Only time will tell but so far so good. Best of luck with your projects!

[@marcoriverti3583]

@@vbared great !! .. you have given me great news! Greetings from Villa La Angostura Argentina

[@user-jy9qi1ki4k]

Hi Victor, I really like this and thinking about making own. I have few questions for you; how often do you use this? Where did you get your pump an gun? And do you like them any suggestions on choosing those items? If this turns out well for me I will be using this a lot so would really like components to last awhile. Do not mind spending a bit but would also like to save money if possible. Any suggestions you have would be very helpful thanks.

[@vbared]

Hello friend, I'm a hobby mechanic so I'm not using the vapor blast system on a regular basis. A couple of years ago I was doing a lot of restoration work on my EVO 8, Toyota Yaris, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and a friend's Miata and that's how I was able to tweak the setup to improve performance and reduce fatigue. We moved about a year ago and the vapor blast cabinet was recently set back up to soda blast some Prius rims. I would encourage you to watch all the vapor blast videos to see each improvements. The links to all the parts are in this video's description. I designed my own vapor blast gun to improve blast performance, reduce weight, nozzle tip cost, better manage the gun hoses and simplify connectivity. Let me know if you have any questions. Best of luck with your build!

[@ryandrant2927]

Great video very informative. I've done exactly the same setup as you, I've run into a issue though the media doesn't seem to agitation very well. I'm using 11000 watt pump. Any diffent ideas to remedy this

[@vbared]

Hi Ryan, thank you for commenting. Please take a picture of your pump setup outside of the media container so I can see how your plumbing looks and past a link in your reply.

[@ryandrant2927]

@@vbared thanks for replying will do in morning. Its 23:45 here in the UK lol

[@kuladeeluxe]

Does the vaccum end up with media in it?? I'm converting my cabinet to vapor hopefully. Good video.

[@vbared]

Hello friend, Thank you for commenting and encouragement. Yes, some of the media will end up in the vacuum. Adding a long smooth chimney or running a separator can help recover the lost media and return it to the reservoir. amzn.to/49LeiM6

[@5519nando]

Great video . The compression should be strong or I can use 1.5hp

[@vbared]

Hello friend, you might be able to use a 1.5hp compressor but you'll need to go with a smaller nozzle. The smaller the nozzle the longer it will take to clean parts. Another thing that will happen is you'll need to wait for the compressor to recharge the tank. When I started vapor blasting I tried using a small compressor but it was frustrating since the pressure dropped off after a minute of blasting. The big compressor shown in my video maintains 50 psi and can recharge the tank at the same time so I don't have to stop. Check out Matthew's video. He does a test using different nozzle sizes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6Cpn2Npab6nepI Best of luck with your projects!

[@ricklonetti9587]

Awesome video! I currently have a harbour freight cabinet, with a bunch of mods, drop down bottom inside, dust deputy, etc. I currently use a Porter Cable 80 gallon 7hp compressor 175psi with 17.3 scfm at 100psi. Will this water pump work for that do you know? I use a foot operated SKAT BLAST S25 gun with a medium ceramic tip. Thanks!

[@vbared]

Hi Rick, thank you for commenting. The media pump in this video has been working great for me. I'm sure it will work fine with other nozzles. I'm running an 8mm tip. Your compressor has an awesome flow rate at 100 psi. You shouldn't have any are issues. Best of luck!

[@ricklonetti9587]

Thanks Victor!

[@user-wd3pv1dv3n]

Hi VB, great video. Just wondering if you ever thought about re-assembling the cabinet using pop rivets instead of bolts/ nuts, at least on the main joints of cabinet & hopper below. It would provide a smoother finish both inside & out. Obviously use silicone sealant and secure with rivet…? Any thoughts? Thanks, Rob

[@vbared]

Hi Robert, Thank you for commenting and rivet suggestion. That's sounds like an awesome solution to get rid of the protruding screws. The only place where you might want to keep the screws are areas that would support the mesh base if you decide to cut it down to gain some height inside the cabinet. Best of luck with your build!

[@user-wd3pv1dv3n]

@@vbared thanks very much Victor. 😄

[@richardblanchard2743]

I have been watching your videos and they are really good. Can you tell me what advantage there is to wet blasting over dry blasting?

[@vbared]

Hello Richard, Thank you for commenting. and encouraging words. Your question is a great one. Originally I was going to use a dry blast system. In my opinion having both would be ideal since exposing untreated steel and iron to water results in flash rust. I went wet to not have to deal with degreasing parts prior to sand blasting, concerns with dust or chemical inhalation, and worries about warping thin metals due to heat build up. In a wet setup I can take a nasty greasy part, clean, remove oxidation, and polish all at once. Thin parts don't heat up and warp because the water keeps the temperature in check. Blasting pressure is between 30 - 60 psi. These are the main reasons for me to start of with a wet system. It really depends on the work. Powder coat stripping can be done in a wet system but a dry setup would make shorter work of it. If I was to use a dry system it would be for stripping coatings and rust for everything else I would go wet. Best of luck with your projects

[@richardblanchard2743]

@@vbared Great information! I have got to build one now for greasy car parts that I am always having to use degreaser on. I wonder what kind of pump will last the longest pumping the slurry. I assume yours is a centrifugal pump, it looks like a sump pump. Thanks for your fast reply.

[@T0tenkampf]

The ductless blasting guys told me that wet works better on powdercoating because it doesnt heat up the PC and make it a gummy sticky mess...is that your experience?

[@vbared]

@@T0tenkampf Hello ApexSun, Thank you for commenting. I don't have any personal experience with a dry system but have seen many videos on dry systems used in removing powder coatings. Sand blasting usually is done just under 100 psi. Wet blasting is 50-60 psi and the water further softens the impact. Powder coat is super tough and weakening it by marinating parts in aircraft stripper for 24 hours and using 36 grit garnet on it worked best for me.

[@Micscience]

I was curious if a Husky 60 Gallon 11.5 cfm @90PSI would be decent enough to run a vapor blasting system just for the house when I want to clean some dirt bike parts?

[@vbared]

Hello Micscience, Thank you for commenting. I would give it a try if that's what you have. A smaller nozzle tip like 6mm will ease the CFM demands. If the compressor doesn't stop running while your blasting you could simply give it a few minutes to catch up before continuing. Best of luck with your projects!

[@user-sg5fe8wq7w]

Большо спасибо тебе друг. Твоё видео лучшее. Жаль я плохо понимаю язык. 👍

[@vbared]

Здравствуйте Станислав Сидорчук, С Новым Годом из Техаса! Спасибо за комментарии и добрые слова. Видео и изображения упрощают общение на разных языках. Удачи тебе, мой друг.

[@user-sg5fe8wq7w]

@@vbared И тебя с новым годом. 🤝

[@DavidLee-yt9vv]

Great vid. Could you add the info on the Tacoma upgrade you used for the air intake/exhaust ports to your parts list. Thanks

[@vbared]

Hi David, I'll create a more detailed video on that part soon.

[@naimgaragechannel3391]

@@vbared👌

[@chadwalker50]

Not sure if posted this, but what brand of media do you use? Thanks.

[@vbared]

Hi Chad, thank you for commenting. My current source for blast media is: www.grainger.com/search/abrasives/abrasive-blasting/abrasive-blasting-media?tv_optin=true&searchQuery=blast+media&searchBar=true&suggestConfigId=1 Glass beads for cleaning and polishing, garnet and aluminum oxide for stripping rust, paint, and powder coats. Let me know if you need more detail.

[@edsonalves5952]

Good night. Do you use glass microsphere or sand along with the water?

[@vbared]

Hello Edson, Thank you for commenting. I've settled the following material types and grits. Stripping rust and paint: 36 grit garnet - www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Garnet-Blast-Media-402F56 80 grit garnet - www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Garnet-Blast-Media-402F54 Removing oxidation and surface contaminants: 80 grit glass bead - www.harborfreight.com/50-lb-glass-bead-80-grit-abrasive-media-61874.html Final stage polish: 170 - 325 US sieve (aka extra-fine glass bead) - www.grainger.com/product/BALLOTINI-Glass-Beads-Blast-Media-6ZC13 Best of luck with your projects!

[@user-zx7tg4ph5r]

Hi Victor, I'm still trying to figure out why you selected a high volume pump? 4500 GPH or thereabouts seems like overkill since your only pumping upwards of no more than 3 feet and reducing the output flow from 1 1/2" or thereabouts to 5/8" hose? what would be the disadvantage of using a low volume pump say under 1000 GPH?

[@vbared]

Hello G RP, thank you for commenting. I'm sure you can use a smaller pump. The first pump in my system was a repurposed dishwasher pump that I picked up for $40. The problem I had with it was the media agitation. Playing around with media agitation hose position helped. The current pump I have in the system moves so much water that it's almost like a blender. So long as the media hose is in the bucket its position doesn't matter. The cost of my pump was also pretty low at under $70 shipped. Work with what's available in your market, stay within budget, and have fun playing around with your system. Best of luck with your build. Cheers!

[@user-zx7tg4ph5r]

@@vbared So as long as the pump I'm using will agitate the slurry enough and provide adequate flow to the gun I should be alright. Thanks again for the quick reply.Cheers! to you!

[@axlsavage]

Hi there, I heard you mention a Tacoma kit? Maybe Im hearing it wrong. I dont see a link for that. Thanks for the great vid!

[@vbared]

Hello Axl, Thank you for commenting and kindness. They used to have an eBay store but it looks like they are no longer maintaining it (linked at the bottom). They had a bunch of metal parts, metering valves, foot pedals and sandblast gun. If you're planning on vapor blasting consider the kit I put together and have been using for the last year. amzn.to/3NflgiD Check out my video of it in action restoring a set of Brembo calipers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5ellJaDnduFeKs www.ebay.com/str/tacomacompany?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=JFICCHeNR7O&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@chadwalker50]

Hello, do you have any good suggestions on how to keep parts from flash rusting after vapor blasting, and something that will not effect the appearance to much? Thank you.

[@vbared]

Hi Chad, Thank you for commenting. I would blow the part off with compressed air and spray it with WD-40 give it a wipe to remove any flash rust that may have started. What type of part are you working with?

[@janeblogs324]

Phosphoric acid to prevent flash rusting

[@GREGSGUNSONLINE]

have you tried using a few drops of jet dry in the water to cut down on the mist cloud?

[@vbared]

Hello GREGSGUNSONLINE, Thank you for commenting and the Jet Dry idea. I haven't tried adding anything to the water other than blast media. The mist usually gets taken care of by the vacuum but being able to see with all the water splash can be challenging. I've found that applying RainX to the inside over the 3M paint protective clear vinyl film, as well as Rain X anti-fog on the outside part of the glass, clears things up while I'm breathing on it. Both of these help to maximize visibility. The trouble with the Harbor Freight cabinet is the glass angle since it was designed for dry blasting. An angle more like 75 degrees would allow water to run off quickly making the Rain X more effective. I can't complain too much it gets the job done for a hobby mechanic like myself. A commercial setting would benefit from a cabinet designed for wet blasting. All the internals work perfectly. The weakest link to the system is the cabinet.

[@wayneosullivan1549]

Hi Victor very nice pice of equipment one question I have in mind don’t under stand that valve on the top of the compressor you talked about ? Sorry for 🤪 can you explain it a bit more and do you need it 👍🇬🇧

[@vbared]

Hello Wayne, Thank you for commenting. Check out this airflow chart I made for you. Let me know if something is unclear. drive.google.com/file/d/1N8XHOAfTOg2Rt_NgPMzbZxnwVhXghlLX/view?usp=sharing Cheers!

[@wayneosullivan1549]

Hi victor think I got it don’t know why to can’t put a package together of all the parts you need to modify and make a small profit 😁🇬🇧 Wayne 👍

[@beachboardfan9544]

Also I have that same compressor, how do you keep it from over heating? Mine runs super hot when I try to use it for blasting.

[@vbared]

Hello Beach&BoardFan, I point a big fan down at compressor fins. The tank is going to be hot just because of the squeezing air action.

[@beachboardfan9544]

@@vbared Damn I do the same. My pump gets super hot. I've resorted to putting some copper plates on it and using a 36" shop fan to cool it.

[@chatty9856]

CFMS. BUDDY. THATS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW.

[@vbared]

Hello Chatty, thank you for commenting. 18.1 CFM at 90 psi is what's rated for the Ingersoll Rand SS5L5 Single Stage Air Compressor. I haven't measured it myself at the blast cabinet to see what the number is after all the plumbing while blasting. I'll have to produce a video to include that test. Best of luck with your projects!

[@Pavel_Engines]

How long did the actual cleaning process take? Was the basting portion of the video sped up? Based on the video time, it took about 2 minutes to do it. Is this accurate time or did you speed up the video? If sped up, how long is the actual cleaning time?

[@vbared]

Hello Pavel, Thank you for commenting. The cleaning part of the video is sped up 2X it took about 5 minutes at normal speed. Small aluminum parts that fit in the palm of you hand don't take long at all about 5 minutes. Large parts like a vehicle valve cover can take hours to clean and polish. On large parts using 80 grit glass beads first to cut through the corrosion and then followed by 170-325 US sieve (aka extra fine glass beads) for the final polish gets you professional results. The parts come out looking brand new. Coating removals take much longer. I have a video on restoring 4 Brembo calipers to showroom new condition took about a week. first few days was just removing the old powder coat. Best of luck with your projects!