What beads for bead blasting a frame??

[tide2085]

I am getting ready to bead blast my 400ex frame and i need to know what bead compound to get to do it?? can anyone help me out??

[Pappy]

Beadblasting parts to be pc'd is usually not a method we recommend. We use a 80 grit media to achieve the desired stripping and profile on most parts.

If you have a blast cabinet, you can buy some 80 grit aluminum oxide or Black Beauty which is a slag based media. Sand willw ork as well but it is a mess if its damp and will usually require a cleaning process after its used on parts.

[tide2085]

Thanks going to get some black beauty right now!!