Sunex SUNSX8200 Surface Blaster Kit. Opinions?

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I was intrigued by Sladek15's post showing the results of using a Snap On "Crud Thug" to clean the underside of his Dodge truck cab.
After some research I found Sunex makes a similar tool in a kit form coming in around $260+/-. I personally can't justify Snap On's cost for my one time use.
My interest is mainly in cleaning the underside and trunk area of my '70 Cutlass. The eraser wheel would be moot in my case.

Anyone ever used the Sunex version?
The reviews were mostly positive but I'd sure like to hear from the SPI group.
 
I had a Snap on Crud Thug and didn't really like it. It worked ok but not like I thought it would. Hideously expensive too. Ended up trading it back to the Snap On guy for something else.

Honestly some good coarse wire wheel brushes and a cordless drill will do about the same, for a lot less money. Especially if you don't have a lot of rust.
 
Well, I have had a reasonably good experience with mine. I think it's good for cars that have super thick rubber undercoating. Mercedes used to have their entire underbodies coated with it. Wire wheels made a big mess of that stuff. I'm not sure Crud Thug would do what to want on your Cutlass. I tend to think a pro media blasting job would be better.
 
Thanks Chris and Crash. (sounds like a morning radio team, lol)
Looks like you probably saved me some money and I appreciate it.
There's pretty much 0 undercoating in the car with the exception of the wheelhouses and it's dry and brittle. The underbody is classic GM satin/flat black. I really don't want to bring the mess of blasting into my shop. Although,,,,,,, the body will go on a rotisserie after I finish the firewall and rear pan area and could move it outside, hmmm.
I'll figure something out
 
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If you use a propane torch in addition with coarse (but not super stiff) wire wheel brushes on your drill, it will help remove paint and crud a lot faster. Go over a section with the torch (just looking to burn the paint/crud, don't need to get the metal really hot) and then follow up with the wire brushes. Still slow compared to media blasting but using the torch speeds it up some.
 
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