The messiest job ever!

[j-f]

I had the great idea to sandblast my bay window at home.
So, I borrow a diesel air compressor from my uncle and a sandblaster from a friend.

I expected a huge mess, but it was beyond expectations... 
I have now a true surfer van 

[johnl]

Surfs up....................   

[rick m]

Did mine at home too but out in my large driveway.  Definitely was a mess. I made sure I closed my garage doors before the blasting started.

Rick M

[Fritter]

I blasted my '64's entire body in my friends very large rural backyard.  I created a small beach. 

[j-f]

I blasted it also outside in the driveway of our trucks park. Luckily this is a gravel driveway.

Neighbor still didn't come complaining 

It doesn't work as quickly as a thought. Compressor blow air like hell, but the blaster is a hobby type. The bus had been painted 3 times. Original paint come out quickly but the last layer is a thick paint and they used a bondo style primer. I will blast the inside, door jambs and I will did the flat large exterior surfaces with bristle discs.

[hotrodsurplus]

It always sounds like a good idea until you do it! 

Make sure you ALWAYS use a painter's-style respirator when working with true sand, even when working outside. A dust mask will not protect you. Silicosis is permanent and painful.