WTB Blasting Soda???

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  • tkent02
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    • Jan 2006
    • 35571
    • Near South Park

    #1

    WTB Blasting Soda???

    Don't feel like spending $50 for a huge bag to keep steping around forever, just need a little bit.

    Any ideas?

    Does Washing soda work or anything like that?
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  • SVSooke

    #2
    Washing soda works great,grittier than the stuff used for baking.Just be sure to sieve it before use.

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    • Wallowgreen
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      • Sep 2007
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      #3
      Ping Rob (azr) I believe he's used washing and baking soda on his restorations, think he recommends Arm & Hammer....
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      • cowboyup3371
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        #4
        I used the arm and hammer 5lb bag which was okay but not great
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        • tkent02
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          #5
          5 lb bag of which? Why wasn't it great?
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          • cowboyup3371
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            • Apr 2010
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            #6
            The arm and hammer baking soda and I just didn't think it got everything as I still had a lot of picking and scraping in the hard to reach areas
            Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

            1981 GS550T - My First
            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
            and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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            • tkent02
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              #7
              I'm thinking maybe the actual blasting media might be coarser, or harder or something? I used washing soda once, it worked but not real well. Maybe the blasting stuff is better.
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              • cowboyup3371
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                #8
                Tom I have a thread out there about my attempt but am on the phone in town and can't look for it right now
                Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                1981 GS550T - My First
                1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                • Guest

                  #9
                  I went to the local farm supply store and bought a bag of Sodium Bicarb, same as baking soda but a little coarser. They use it as a mineral substitute for dairy cows.

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                  • Guest

                    #10
                    My soda blast guy, who does it for a living is using Arm & Hammer. He tells me it comes in different grits for different applications.

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