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Paint Stripping
Strip old paint and coatings without damaging what's underneath
Get a Free BidLaser paint stripping ablates paint and coatings off a surface using controlled laser energy, one layer at a time.
Because different coatings absorb laser energy differently than the material underneath, the process can often be tuned to lift paint without significantly affecting the substrate beneath it.
Why laser cleaning for this
No chemical stripper fumes or hazardous waste to dispose of
No media-blasting dust to contain or clean up
Can target multiple layers of old coatings one at a time
Works cleanly around edges, hardware, and fine detail
Common uses
- Machinery and equipment being refinished
- Structural steel being prepped for repainting
- Signage and fixtures
- Playground equipment
- Railings and fencing
- Industrial tanks and vessels (with proper safety precautions)
How it works
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Identify the coating type and how many layers are present.
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Calibrate the laser settings for that specific coating and substrate.
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Pass over the surface, removing paint layer by layer.
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Inspect for full removal down to bare substrate, ready for repainting or the next step.
Frequently asked questions
Can it remove multiple layers of old paint?
Yes — the process works layer by layer, which is useful on parts that have been repainted multiple times over the years.
Does this work on hazardous coatings like old lead paint?
Laser removal can reduce the mess associated with stripping old coatings, but any known hazardous coating still requires proper safety handling and disposal regardless of the removal method — let us know upfront if that's a possibility so it can be handled correctly.
Will it damage the metal or wood underneath?
The laser is tuned to target the coating rather than the substrate, but softer substrates like wood need a more careful, lower-intensity approach than steel does.
Is it faster than sandblasting?
It depends on the size of the job and the number of coating layers. Send photos through our quote form and we'll give you a time estimate along with the bid.
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