Who can sandblast a tool box?

[BlownPony306]

I have an aluminum tool box for my truck that I am going to coat with bed liner. Before I do I want to get it sand blasted. Does anyone have the capability to do this?

Chris

[FiFdYnUtZ]

I do but I hate doing it...what you looking to spend getting it blasted? Keep in mind blasting on aluminum like that could possibly warp it if using standard silica sand..

[BlownPony306]

Would it be better to hand sand it? I have a little power sander I could use on it. Was just trying to get even coverage. Or some other chemical?

[FiFdYnUtZ]

I would sand it with a DA (6in dual action sander) with 80 grit or 180 and hand sand all the tight areas and grooves...maybe even throw down a coat of etch primer before the bedliner...but that's not totally necessary

[BlownPony306]

I was planning on using self etching primer before I coated it. There really isnt any corrosion areas. I just wanted to make sure it was as clean as possible. I don't have a DA sander but I do have a little B&D Mouse sander. Think something like that would work or should I stick to the DA?