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Ok...spreading my wings a bit more. Can you rent a soda blaster or does the EPA have strict rules as to where the can be used?

I was looking at this type of blaster:

http://www.sodablastersales.com/index-1.html

I don't know about renting a SODA blaster but I do know you can rent a sand blaster. I would not recommend blasting with soda unless you just want to knock off paint and not rust. From the looks of your Nash you need to blast rust and soda is a little limp for that job. These old cars/trucks have thick sheetmetal and are ok for sandblasting if the person doing it knows what he is doing.

The rules about where you can blast are more by your local zoning laws than by the EPA. The EPA just says how you are supposed to dispose of the leftovers.

I wouldn't use soda to start with. You will experience paint adhesion problems. Plus it won't remove the rust to your satisfaction.

I'd have to agree........
You would be wasting time and money with a soda blaster.
A cheap little sand blaster can be used to great effect with many types of different media, and can be hired short term for each job.
Better than buying new!
Just make sue you use the right media, and check which way the wind is blowing before starting.......keeps the neighbours happy!