Vapor blasting (also known as wet blasting) offers numerous benefits for surface preparation across various industries and practices. Compared to dry blasting which generates dust and airborne particles, vapor blasting uses water in its mixture which provides benefits such as reduced dust and cleaner surfaces.

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