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They have 60 total and I do 1-2 a month. Each truck takes about 8 hours and they also have me do large dumpsters that take about 20 hours." **-Fred M., contractor** ## The opportunity Your local trash service has numerous opportunities for blasting. From trucks to dumpsters to other heavy-duty equipment, you can turn one gig into a steady stream of revenue. ## Project details - Equipment: DB500® Mobile - Blasting type: Wet blasting  - Abrasive: Coal slag - Pressure: 100 PSI - Blast time: 8 hours per truck - Total trucks in fleet: 60 - **Potential revenue: $86,400+**   ## Pro tip For a job like this, I like to use the fan tip. The fan tip will spread out the media a bit and allow you to cover more area.   ** ** What difference does the nozzle make on a blasting job? 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