Tips to Soda Blast Plastic Without Causing Damage

If you're looking for a way to strip paint or grime without melting your parts, you should probably soda blast plastic instead of using harsher abrasives. It's one of those techniques that sounds a bit weird until you see it in action. Most people are used to the idea of sandblasting, which is basically hitting a surface with tiny rocks until the paint gives up. But when you're dealing with something as sensitive as plastic, sand is basically a death sentence. It's too hot, too sharp, and way too aggressive. ...

February 27, 2026 · 7 min · Nicoleta Contreras