FAQ

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ABRASIVE BLASTING ADVICE

Want to know more about our blasting techniques and services—what they are or which to choose? Then read on. The experienced team at Auswide Blast Cleaning Services can answer all your queries. If you still have a question we haven't covered below, then give us a call; we'll be happy to help. We work throughout Cairns and Far North Queensland.

  • Which blasting method should I use?

    Well, that depends on a number of factors, including the component being cleaned, the contaminate and the desired outcome. Do you want to clean the item or are you preparing it for painting or another type of finish? Contact our helpful team and we will assess your requirements and offer you our recommendations.

  • What is soda blasting?

    Soda blasting is a non-hazardous and green technology that uses compressed air and coarse sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). The compressed air blasts the baking soda mixture onto just about any surface. The effect strips paint, grease, oil, or any other contaminant without damaging the substrate. Energy is released when the compressed air propels the soda particles onto a surface, which removes contaminants while leaving the substrate unaltered. Soda Blasting is non-toxic, non-hazardous, environmentally friendly and water-soluble.

  • Can soda blasting damage the surface it is being used on?

    With soda blasting there is no worry of harm or distortion to any stone, metal, alloys, glass, plastic, rubbers, or composite materials, to name a few. Because the process doesn't generate heat, there is no chance of corrosion or warping. It may, however, leave a film of sodium bicarbonate which can easily be wiped away.

  • Will blasting cause warping, pitting or corrosion to my car panels?

    Dry ice and soda blasting do not generate heat so neither process will cause corrosion, pitting or warping. With more aggressive blasting techniques like dry sandblasting there is a risk of this happening.

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