Bead Blasting

[III Percenter]

Was referred over here from The Firing Line Forums, was curious if anyone in the Washington County, OR area have bead blasting equipment? I was looking to take the finish off of the frame and slide of a American Tactical GSG 1911 .22 - it was beat to hell when I bought it so I had to sand down some gouges and such, now I just need to remove the finish so I can get it Cerakoted.

Appreciate it!

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[FarmerTed1971]

Usually the coating vendor will have the machinery.

Try Jake at Twisted Firearms.

 

[Straight Shooter]

No need to waste money on beading it as Cerakote requires it to be blasted with 100-120 grit aluminum oxide. It's expensive media so I would not expect many people other than certified Cerakote applicators to use it. Check the NIC Cerakote applicator locator to find the Certified applicator nearest you.

 

[NWCustomFirearms]

I have a bead blaster. Haven't put aluminum grit in it yet though.

 

[Mezzovex]

I would suggest glass bead on a gun. Aluminum oxide would be way to rough on it.

 

[Straight Shooter]

One thing we found out right away is aluminum oxide eats ceramic blast gun tips. Had to buck up to $50 carbide nozzles.

He is prepping for Cerakote. Glass beads will burnish the surface and Cerakote will just scratch right off. 100-120 grit aluminum oxide is the surface profile required for Cerakote. I am a factory trained applicator.

 

[MDunham]

Straight Shooter beat me to it. We are located in Vancouver if you make it up that way. We have the equipment and are also certified applicators.