Sand-Blasting (2000-2004): Sand-Blasting

All corrosion products on the panel must be removed before painting. Sand-blasting is a very effective method of doing this, particularly for deep rust damage.

Sand blasting involves spraying aluminum oxide at a very high pressure on the damaged area resulting in a clean panel surface.

The advantage of blasting is that inaccessible places can be cleaned and a soft transition from the panel to the paint is obtained. Sanded surfaces also provide a good base for applying tin filler as well as paint.

Volvo stock a complete set of equipment needed for sand-blasting (998 6410-0), with a variety of nozzles.

1 Standard	9986415-9
2 Universal	9986416-7
3 Grooved attachment	9986417-5
4 Rim attachment	9986418-3
6 Horizontal flange attachment	9986420-9
7 Brush nozzle with internal angle	9986422-5
8 Brush nozzle with external angle	9986423-3
9 Brush nozzle with inside rectangular notch	9986424-1
10 Straight brush nozzle	9986426-6

Spot blaster 

The pistol has 7 revolving suction nozzles which have been developed in conjunction with experienced vehicle painters. These various nozzles are airtight in all the difficult corners and edges of the vehicle. The suction nozzles are made of special rubber which can tolerate long periods of blasting. They prevent dust and dirt from being blown around the premises and protect the paintwork around the damaged area at the same time.

It is important to remove the rust by sand-blasting only, as the vehicle's original paintwork is always stronger than paint repairs.