Steel & fabrications
Strip compatible paint systems from structural steel, frames, gates, components and fabricated items before recoating.
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Mobile coating removal
Paint & Coating Removal
Mobile abrasive blasting for removing compatible paint, rust and coating systems from suitable metal, masonry, timber and specialist surfaces before restoration, repair or refinishing.
Applications
Where this service fits.
“Sandblasting” is the familiar search term, but modern surface preparation is broader than one abrasive or one pressure setting. The method should be selected around the material, coating, access and finish required.
Masonry coatings
Assess masonry paint and surface coatings on brick or stone where abrasive removal may be suitable.
Chassis & components
Remove paint and corrosion from robust vehicle parts, frames and chassis where the substrate can tolerate the process.
Painted beams
Selected paint, stain and surface layers can sometimes be removed from beams and structural timber using a controlled approach.
Heavy coatings
Preparation of suitable machinery, plant and industrial components where coating removal is part of the maintenance scope.
Assessment first
If the coating is unknown, photographs and project history help decide whether blasting, testing or another method should come first.
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More than stripping paint
The substrate decides the method.
“Paint removal” can mean very different things depending on what sits underneath. Heavy steel can tolerate a very different process from soft brick, thin vehicle panels, timber or GRP.
The aim is not simply to remove the coating as fast as possible. The correct process should leave a surface suitable for the next stage, whether that is repainting, inspection, repair or restoration.
Old or unknown coatings
Some older coatings may contain lead or other hazardous substances. If there is any reason to suspect a hazardous coating, it should be identified and the removal method, containment and waste controls planned accordingly.
Some older coatings may contain lead or other hazardous substances. If there is any reason to suspect a hazardous coating, it should be identified and the removal method, containment and waste controls planned accordingly.
What we assess
Plan the preparation around the end result.
Good surface preparation starts by understanding what the surface is, what needs removing and what has to happen afterwards.
- Substrate material and thickness
- Coating type and number of layers
- Rust, corrosion or contamination beneath the coating
- Required surface profile for the next finish
- Dust, waste and surrounding-property controls
Quote information
Photos first
For the fastest initial assessment, send the postcode, approximate dimensions, overall photographs and close-ups of the coating or surface condition. Include the finish you want afterwards if you know it.
How it works
From enquiry to prepared surface.
The quote process is designed to qualify the job early, reduce unnecessary site visits and identify any risks or limitations before work is booked.
Send photos
Show the complete item or area and close-ups of the coating, damage and exposed substrate if visible.
Identify risks
We consider substrate sensitivity, coating type, access and whether testing or pre-cleaning is needed.
Agree finish
The required outcome is established: bare substrate, coating-ready profile, restoration finish or inspection access.
Strip & prepare
The surface is prepared with a process selected around the material and end use.
Operating area
Southern England
& South Wales
OXIDE targets mobile paint and coating removal projects across Southern England and South Wales, with longer-distance commercial or specialist work considered where the job size makes travel practical.
Check Your ProjectSouth WestCornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and surrounding areas.
South CentralHampshire, Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.
South EastSurrey, West Sussex, East Sussex and suitable projects across the wider South East.
South WalesPembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Cardiff, Newport and surrounding areas.
Common questions
Paint & Coating Removal FAQs.
Can abrasive blasting remove multiple layers of paint?
Often, yes, but performance depends on the coating chemistry, thickness, adhesion and the substrate underneath. Very heavy or rubberised coatings can need additional preparation.
Can you remove paint from brick and stone?
Potentially. Masonry is more sensitive than heavy steel, so the surface condition and mortar need assessing before deciding whether abrasive removal is appropriate.
Can you remove powder coating?
Abrasive blasting is commonly used to remove many durable coatings from suitable metal, although the exact method depends on the coating and component.
What about lead paint?
Suspected lead or other hazardous coatings should be identified before work so appropriate controls, containment and waste handling can be planned.
Will blasting leave metal ready for paint?
It can produce a clean keyed surface, but the exact cleanliness and profile required should be agreed with the coating system or specification before preparation starts.
Do you need to see the job before quoting?
Clear photos, dimensions and a postcode are usually the best first step. Some projects will still need a site inspection or test area before the final method is confirmed.
Got paint that needs to come off?
Send photos showing the whole item plus close-ups of the coating and substrate. Include the postcode, approximate size and what finish you want afterwards.