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Market yourself as the "green alternative" and target log homes in need of refinishing. Then, convert those that think Sikkens is the best thing for log homes and sell them the alternative ie., non-film building paints. Better yet, farm out the refinishing to someone else. Typically log homes are built in clusters, at least that is the case around here. Get to know what the capabilities are and sell, sell, sell. Big advantage to blasting is you get a uniform finish when done. No blotching due to color variations from old paint remaining. Second plus is environmentally safe and non toxic. Only thing you need to do is remove the old bits and pieces of paint from the site. Farm that out too if you want. I see the next generation moving into my area and they love the logs. They understand that they will have some maintenance on the exterior but they have no idea how much work it takes to keep these things looking good. Your rig is portable so take your show on the road. Find an area with little compitition. Float a trial ballon by putting an ad in the paper. Try and find a log centre that is used by the community, maybe the community centre or chamber of commerce. Do that and you have a reference people can easily go to to see your work. The town council will love you if you can push the environmental angle.

 

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Have a look at this video. Abrasive removal using dry ice depends alot on the equipment and it is less forgiving than sand or soda. More to it than just throwing sand into a pressure pot. I would go to a store and compare their systems to the one you are looking at. Each system will have limitations, kind of like buying a MIG welder. Some will weld only at 3/16" thick plate but others will do 1" thick plate.