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Old 09-26-2014 | 04:17 PM
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sandblasting my car, but have no idea what to get sand wise, or where to get it.
Old 09-27-2014 | 07:38 AM
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you can get aluminum oxide abrasive at Harbor Freight, for one.
Old 09-27-2014 | 11:54 AM
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they should have it at lowes or home depot . that's where I used to get it
Old 09-27-2014 | 05:58 PM
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ok, ill check those places out. thanks
Old 09-27-2014 | 06:04 PM
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if you wanna come visit grand forks Bc we have unguarded slag piles. super aggressive **** though lol. people used to slide down the piles till they started falling off the sleds and scraping their asses to the bone.
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With sand be sure to wear a respirator. Silica poisoning is no joke.

With lava ash you don't need to wear anything but gloves, goggles, and dust mask.

Not sure what aluminum oxide needs for protection.
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black beauty is what I use, 100 better than sand!



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