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Using custom-engineered PLASTI-GRIT®, the following video shows blasting with Plastic Media for quick & efficient removal of paint and Bondo from a 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL. Plastic abrasive media offers superb paint stripping without damaging the metal substrate. Once the old layers of paint and Bondo have been cleaned, this 190SL will be prepped for restoration and brand new paint. American Dry Stripping in Milford, Connecticut expertly remove paint from collector cars, such as this ’61 Mercedes. Plastic abrasives offer excellent paint stripping advantages on cars, trucks, airplanes, trains, helicopters and landing gear. On softer substrates, such as aluminum, fiberglass and composites, plastic […]

Walnut shell blasting statue of Avery Alexander: The Monumental Task Committee of New Orleans, LA recently restored the statue of Avery Alexander called, “The Crusader.”

Removing paint from a 1954 Corvette using PLASTI-GRIT®. Paint removal from the Corvette’s fiberglass body requires careful handling of its delicate surface. Air pressure, media type, media size and distance are all important variables in achieving best results. This video highlights expert blasting by American Dry Stripping with PLASTI-GRIT®. One of the best features of plastic media blasting is its ability to do an excellent job removing paint from soft substrates, such as fiberglass, composites or aluminum. With careful calibrations of blast parameters, the Corvette will have all of the paint removed, making it ready for restoration and new paint.

Abrasive Blasting quickly removes rust and oxidation from this metal horse sculpture, by Marcia Spivak. Media Blasting by American Dry Stripping efficiently prepares the steel surface for new paint during restoration. With each unique application, selecting the best media type and size are most important to achieve desired results. For this metal sculpture, the goals included eliminating the accumulated surface oxidation while leaving the surface in the best condition to be painted. The sculpture is expertly blasted and restored. For more information on blasting media, contact us at (800) 262-7763.

Corn Cob blasting is used in log home interior restoration is to quickly and efficiently remove old stain and water damage. The video features an interview with an industry expert who speaks about the advantages of Corn Cob for restoring wood. Corn Cob is a preferred media type for log home blasting and preparing surfaces for restoration and new stain.