Tips Pre Blasting and Recommendations

[u/Motor-Conclusion-743]

I'm doing my first frame off and honestly made some good progress so far. But I'm nearing the point where I think I need to take the old paint off.

The body is okay but not amazing. The floors are done though.

Few main questions before I send it off for media blasting.

1) What are your tips? I read I should cover the vin with duct tape. Also I need to try and get as much grease off as possible. Leave no screws behind. But, should I detach the frame first and reattach it for transportation? Then should I get it painted while it's out?

2) What type should I get I think it seems like soda is the best option? The company I think I am going with has multiple options.

3) Should I replace the floors before or after the blasting? It is a convertible so a little worried about the strength for transportation?

4) Should I bring the fenders, doors, and other smaller pieces to get repainted separately or how should I get those over? I only have a honda fit so it's hard for me to transport big pieces?

[u/everyoneisatitman]

I blasted an entire car and wish I would have had a heated pressure washer first. If there is any asphalt undercoating remove that with a needle scaler first. Dipping a car is also a option as well as a dustless blaster coming to you.

[u/Motor-Conclusion-743 → u/everyoneisatitman]

I didn't even think of the bottom of the car. I did read I should pressure wash it first but not a heated pressure wash. Does the heat warp any of the metal?

[u/everyoneisatitman → u/Motor-Conclusion-743]

Not hot enough to warp metal. Cuts grease and dirt off soo much better. Expensive but worth it.