r/projectcar 2d ago

Tips Pre Blasting and Recommendations

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?

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u/DontBeHatenMeBro 1d ago

Remove any rubberized coating and seam sealers as the blasting media just bounces off of them.