Soda Blasting

Soda blasting is a gentle, non-toxic, and effective cleaning method for delicate, historic, and specialty surfaces. Perfect for restoration, automotive, and industrial applications.

Automotive & Transportation

  • Car bodies (paint removal without warping panels)
  • Engine compartments
  • Aluminum and alloy parts
  • Chrome parts (won’t scratch)
  • Wheels and rims
  • Undercarriages and frames (light rust, undercoating)
  • Motorcycle frames and parts
  • Boat hulls (gel coat safe)
  • RV and trailer exteriors

Industrial & Manufacturing

  • Electrical motors and housings (non-conductive media)
  • Machine parts and casings
  • Production tooling
  • Weld prep and cleaning
  • Engine blocks and parts
  • Printing presses (ink and grease removal)
  • Pumps, compressors, and turbines

Food & Beverage / Medical

  • Stainless steel tanks and equipment (sanitary-safe)
  • Conveyor systems
  • Food processing lines (USDA-approved media)
  • Brewery equipment
  • Commercial kitchens (degreasing without chemicals)
  • Medical equipment prep (non-toxic, low abrasion)

Residential / Restoration

  • Mold and mildew removal (kills spores, doesn’t spread them)
  • Fire and smoke damage (cleans soot, neutralizes odor)
  • Log homes (paint or stain stripping)
  • Interior brick walls and fireplaces
  • Decks and fences (paint/stain removal)
  • Wood furniture (gently strips finish without gouging)
  • Wood beams and joists (post-fire or mold)
  • Graffiti removal (on softer or delicate surfaces)

Historic Preservation

  • Historic brick and stone (removes pollutants and paint without damage)
  • Antique fixtures and decor (soft stripping)
  • Monuments and statues
  • Delicate masonry and cast iron

Marine & Aerospace

  • Fiberglass surfaces (non-destructive cleaning)
  • Boat props, engines, and components
  • Aircraft aluminum and composite surfaces (coating or soot removal)
  • Avionics casings (non-conductive)

Construction / General Cleanup

  • Paint removal (from wood, metal, masonry)
  • Concrete form cleanup
  • HVAC duct cleaning (interior surfaces)
  • Graffiti on soft or painted surfaces
  • Caulk and sealant removal (without marring surfaces)

Environmental & Hazardous Materials

  • Lead paint removal (EPA RRP-friendly method)
  • Asbestos adhesive removal (with HEPA and containment)
  • PCB residue cleanup (after equipment removal)

Materials That Can Be Safely Cleaned

  • Aluminum
  • Copper and brass
  • Stainless steel
  • Wood (hard and soft)
  • Fiberglass
  • Brick and mortar
  • Glass (low pressure)
  • Plastic and PVC

Cautions / Not Recommended For

  • Oil-heavy surfaces (soda dissolves in oil and clumps)
  • Situations requiring full paint anchor profile (soda is too gentle)
  • Enclosed spaces without ventilation (dusty unless wet method used)
  • Surfaces needing high-impact media like sand or steel grit