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Old 08-08-2018 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by catterwaller
CO2 blasting is media blasting just like glass beads or aluminum oxide. The biggest difference is the CO2 evaporates away. It is often used on large airplanes to remove paint instead of chemicals. The low temperature does help in removing the paint. I'm not so sure about grease and oil residue. The point is, I would be careful about blasting the old wiring.
Yeah, that is why I said it would possibly destroy the insulation of the wires... Leaving exposed copper strands...
 
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Old 08-09-2018 | 02:15 PM
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Grease, oil, dirt will not "evaporate".....they will be on the floor, just like after any type of blast cleaning. The only thing gone will be the CO2. Thermal shock is something to consider, also, as this stuff will be colder than -100F when it hits. And if you use it in a closed garage.....it will kill you.
Soap & water & elbow grease are old school, but still quite effective. 8-)
 
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