Sandblasting a Trailer for Paint - Diesel Forum

Doakster · 04-02-2008, 08:28 PM

How much on average should it cost to have a 24ft gooseneck sand blasted so I can repaint it myself?

MrJimi · 04-02-2008, 08:33 PM

I would suggest that you call the shops around you for prices, You don't have anything in your profile

Doakster · 04-02-2008, 09:02 PM

The trailer is a basic gooseneck 20ft neck 4ft dove tail. I was just looking for a general idea of what people might think it would cost.

NickKent · 04-03-2008, 06:52 AM

$1000-$1500

Hook'em Horns! · 04-03-2008, 07:06 AM

Looks like a rental of a portable unit might be in your future.

Doakster · 04-03-2008, 08:28 AM

I agree with the rental

amb2958 · 04-03-2008, 10:32 AM

I'd find someone who does this on the side at an equipment dealer. In my area there are a few of these guys and they would probably charge 800-1000 to do it.

JESSE 1 · 04-03-2008, 12:16 PM

I had my 28' gooseneck sandblasted last summer. $650 to sandblast inside and outside. I had already removed the floor.

Doakster · 04-04-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JESSE 1

I had my 28' gooseneck sandblasted last summer. $650 to sandblast inside and outside. I had already removed the floor.

Thats' pretty much the price range I was looking for, I'll be removing the deck and any wiring so I would imagine that would cut the cost pretty well.

Blk88GT · 04-04-2008, 03:40 PM

Wow, you guys pay a lot. Going rate here would be about 400 dollars, but you can sometimes catch the mobile guys finishing up a job somewhere and they'll get you in for under 200 on a Friday afternoon.

Doakster · 04-05-2008, 09:48 AM

Wow big price ranges here, I'll have to do some shopping around, or rent a blasting unit myself.

WhiteGardens · 04-05-2008, 10:50 AM

Renting the unit isn't too bad. Depends on size, ect. Don't buy the sand from the rental place though, it's usually alot more expensive. The sand depends on the type of finish you want. If you want to do it fast, get the heavier stuff. If your looking for a smooth finish then go with lighter silica sand. Get enough though, if you run out, you can't reuse it. If you have any left over, you can take it back.

gamudslinger88 · 04-11-2008, 08:55 PM

Doakster, where do you live. I work at a railcar repair company and we blast railcars daily, I may be able to get it done cheap if you are willing to bring it to us one weekend.