Any recommendations for sand/media blasting some cast iron garden furniture

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#317419 14-Oct-2024 09:19

Got some furniture in desperate need to a good clean up and I'm wondering if anyone has used a professional service in Auckland recently.

Cast Iron table + 2 chairs loosing its paint and some good bits of rust that need sorting. Otherwise in excellent condition so I'd like to try and restore them properly.

The set looks very similar to the link below so I want to keep an eye on costs

https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/fraser-country-outdoor-bistro-table-and-chairs-set-of-2-black/38918508

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#3297107 14-Oct-2024 09:22

Do you have an air compressor already? If so you can get an attachment for it fairly cheaply. Otherwise you can get a standalone unit for about $100, but considering a replacement set is $270 you might not want to spend that much.
https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ozito-23kg-portable-sandblaster_p0323878

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#3297109 14-Oct-2024 09:34

Andib:

Do you have an air compressor already? If so you can get an attachment for it fairly cheaply. Otherwise you can get a standalone unit for about $100, but considering a replacement set is $270 you might not want to spend that much.
https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ozito-23kg-portable-sandblaster_p0323878

Thanks for the tip, but sadly I don't have a suitable air compressor.

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#3297111 14-Oct-2024 09:37

Everyone should have an air compressor!

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#3297113 14-Oct-2024 09:40

Andib:

Do you have an air compressor already? If so you can get an attachment for it fairly cheaply. Otherwise you can get a standalone unit for about $100, but considering a replacement set is $270 you might not want to spend that much.
https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ozito-23kg-portable-sandblaster_p0323878

Interesting. Anyone have any experience with sand blasting? Is it expensive on media and how bad is the mess? Do you just blast away on your back lawn, or in a shed and vacuum up afterwards?