Upstate NY Walnut Blasting

GrizzNazzty · 03-30-2015, 02:26 PM

I am thinking about renting a media blaster from Bavauto to do my valves, wondering if anyone else would be interested and want to split the cost.

Looks like the rental would be $261.97 shipped, and then $29 per bag of walnut media. Rental is for 21 days

Has anyone ever completed the valve blasting DIY before? It would be sweet to have some guidance for my first time doing this.

LYCANtreo · 04-01-2015, 10:09 AM

Where upstate are you located? If your not to far from the city I will be more than happy to help with the rental cost. I must say I have never done it before.

GrizzNazzty · 04-01-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LYCANtreo

Where upstate are you located? If your not to far from the city I will be more than happy to help with the rental cost. I must say I have never done it before.

I live near Rochester. I found someone local with the media blaster, I am working with him on completing the kit.

Snertz · 04-01-2015, 11:39 AM

Don't bother renting, you can buy the whole setup for $250 shipped.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Tool-Int...363227&vxp=mtr

Just need an air compressor and vacuum.

LYCANtreo · 04-01-2015, 11:42 AM

Yeah, your way up there. If only you where closer lol.... good luck!

LYCANtreo · 04-01-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Snertz

Don't bother renting, you can buy the whole setup for $250 shipped.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Tool-Int...363227&vxp=mtr

Just need an air compressor and vacuum.

Hey Snertz,
I was wondering if you know anyone offering walnut blasting at a reasonable rate?

GrizzNazzty · 04-01-2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LYCANtreo

Hey Snertz,
I was wondering if you know anyone offering walnut blasting at a reasonable rate?

Nothing better than getting a nut blast for the cost of materials.... looking at under $100 now that I found a local n54 guy with a majority of the kit!!!

LYCANtreo · 04-01-2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GrizzNazzty

Nothing better than getting a nut blast for the cost of materials.... looking at under $100 now that I found a local n54 guy with a majority of the kit!!!

Yeah your right about that, I just wish you guys were a lot closer to NYC!

edisapimp · 04-03-2015, 07:49 AM

Think of all the walnuts that had to die in order for your intake valves to be clean.

PA135i · 04-05-2015, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GrizzNazzty

Nothing better than getting a nut blast for the cost of materials.... looking at under $100 now that I found a local n54 guy with a majority of the kit!!!

Normally a "nut blast" would have a different meaning.

I live near philly and an Indy shop here will do it for $500. Seems reasonable considering it is only needed every 50K.

GrizzNazzty · 04-11-2015, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by edisapimp

"Think of all the walnuts that had to die in order for your intake valves to be clean."

Yolo

GrizzNazzty · 04-11-2015, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PA135i

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Originally Posted by GrizzNazzty

Nothing better than getting a nut blast for the cost of materials.... looking at under $100 now that I found a local n54 guy with a majority of the kit!!!

Normally a "nut blast" would have a different meaning.

I live near philly and an Indy shop here will do it for $500. Seems reasonable considering it is only needed every 50K.

They charge $600 at my local shop, the kit is literally worth the investment... Under half the price and you can make money by performing the service for other cars to pay the equipment costs off

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