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These parts can be thinner and require a more delicate touch. On the rest of the car, he blasted more thoroughly, to a near-white metal finish. ## Job Details - **Equipment:** DB500 Mobile XL - **Air Compressor:** 185 CFM - **Blasting Method:** Dry blasting - **Abrasive:** 20 grit glass - **Pressure:** 90 PSI - **Blast time:** 3.5 hours - **Nozzle:** SLV #5 - **Metal Finish:** Near white metal on body, commercial blast on hood and doors - **Cleanup:** Swept spent media into gravel lot ## Equipment The DB500 Mobile XL has two spacious toolboxes and plenty of deck space to bring along your abrasive, hoses, and accessories. 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That's the most important thing on blasting. > ***— Kent P, Hava Blast* ## Why is Dustless Blasting perfect for automotive restoration? ** #### Anchor Profile Get superior coating adhesion by creating an anchor profile. ** #### One Step Remove paint, rust, body filler, powder coating, and chrome in one step. ** #### Primer-Ready Leave a clean, primer ready surface when you use [Rust Inhibitor](https://www-dustlessblasting-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/en/products/rust-inhibitor?hsLang=en) to prevent flash rust. ![paint stripping from automotive door](https://www.dustlessblasting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Features%20and%20Benefits%20-%20Blast%20Pots%20thumb%203.jpg?width=1920&name=Features%20and%20Benefits%20-%20Blast%20Pots%20thumb%203.jpg "paint stripping from automotive door") ** I do inside and bottoms of bodies dry, also frames. 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