Soda blast VS Vapor Blast

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Could i please get people's opinions as to what is the better option. I am wanting to start cleaning engine, frame eg on my 06 CR250. I don't wont chrome look just factory look.

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Nial_Darragh 8/27/2018 12:26am
8/27/2018 12:26am
I have a vapor blasting machine , it’s all down to what media you use for finish I recommend 200/300 grade

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kb228 8/27/2018 3:10am
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Soda blasting leaves a rough finish. Vapor blasting leaves a shinier cleaner finish. I tried soda blasting on the engine cases on a yz250 i restored. Worked well but since then i have everything vapor blasted. I wouldnt even recommend or consider soda anymore for dirtbike engines.
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RyanLester761 8/27/2018 2:23pm
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Soda blasting leaves a dry look. I suggest vapor blasting if you can afford the set-up... or send it out to have done.
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bbtr_736 8/27/2018 6:14pm
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Nial_Darragh wrote:
I have a vapor blasting machine , it’s all down to what media you use for finish I recommend 200/300 grade [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/08/27/283270/s1200_9420D142_F5DC_437A_86BC_A454016C6221.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/08/27/283271/s1200_795ADED7_3E92_435A_BE7F_CE34344325D2.jpg[/img]
I have a vapor blasting machine , it’s all down to what media you use for finish I recommend 200/300 grade

Those parts look amazing. Could i ask what setup do you have? Expensive?
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Nial_Darragh 8/28/2018 12:06am
8/28/2018 12:06am
Nial_Darragh wrote:
I have a vapor blasting machine , it’s all down to what media you use for finish I recommend 200/300 grade [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/08/27/283270/s1200_9420D142_F5DC_437A_86BC_A454016C6221.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/08/27/283271/s1200_795ADED7_3E92_435A_BE7F_CE34344325D2.jpg[/img]
I have a vapor blasting machine , it’s all down to what media you use for finish I recommend 200/300 grade

bbtr_736 wrote:
Those parts look amazing. Could i ask what setup do you have? Expensive?
It’s called vapormate cost 5500£ plus compressor was 3000£
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sandman768 8/28/2018 4:48am
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No doubt vapor blast comes out better, but you can get different grades of soda and with a 50.00$ soda blaster & an air compressor, get some very good results. I try to perform as many task as possible on my builds, using outside vendors can sometimes really bog a build down....
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bbtr_736 8/28/2018 5:22pm
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sandman768 wrote:
No doubt vapor blast comes out better, but you can get different grades of soda and with a 50.00$ soda blaster & an air compressor, get...
No doubt vapor blast comes out better, but you can get different grades of soda and with a 50.00$ soda blaster & an air compressor, get some very good results. I try to perform as many task as possible on my builds, using outside vendors can sometimes really bog a build down....
Could i ask what you setup is? Very interested. I like the idea of vapor but i have same opinion i like to do as much as i can.
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sandman768 8/28/2018 5:36pm
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Company in US called Harbour Freight, they sell the soda blast kit, all you need is air compressor & soda...

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