A sandblasting cabinet allows mechanics to clean parts without making a mess. The cabinet has glass viewing windows and built-in gloves. Pressurized media like glass beads or walnut shells blast rust off rusty brackets and intake manifolds. The media falls to the bottom to be reused.
Choosing the right media is critical. Glass beads clean rust without removing metal. Walnut shells are softer, perfect for cleaning carbon off delicate aluminum heads. Hard steel grit is reserved for heavy rust on thick iron frames.