Media Blasting / Surface Prep
Garnet media blasting for surface prep and restoration — the clean, consistent foundation a lasting powder coat depends on.
Sandblasting
Paint Stripping in Sarasota & Bradenton, FL
Blast-based removal of old paint and coatings from metal — no chemical dips, back to sound bare metal.
$2.50/minStarting at, standalone7 business daysStandard turnaroundFree estimateOn every job2-year warrantyWorkmanshipRush up to +35%Subject to capacity
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Clean Removal Without Chemicals
Garnet blasting strips paint and coatings uniformly, including multiple layers, without harsh chemical baths. It's the right first step before refinishing or re-coating.
0hand-offs between shops — prep and masking are ours
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Straight Into a Fresh Finish
Because we strip and coat in-house, your part goes from bare metal to a new powder-coated finish without sitting around collecting flash rust between shops.
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Good Candidates
- Peeling or flaking painted metal
- Restoration parts
- Previously powder-coated parts being redone
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Pricing & Turnaround
$2.50/min starting at, standalone
Starting at $2.50 per minute; free estimate.
7 business days
7 business days, with rush available for up to +35%.
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Rust Removal
Blast-based rust and corrosion removal for metal restoration — back to sound metal, ready to coat.
Powder Coating
Automotive, marine, architectural & industrial powder coating. Matte, satin, gloss & texture finishes in RAL colors. Garnet-blasted prep, 7-day turnaround. Free estimate: (941) 253-3465.
Masking
High-temp masking keeps threads, bores and machined faces bare, and enables two-tone finishes. In-house with your powder coating. Call (941) 253-3465.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you strip old paint off metal?
Yes — garnet blasting removes paint and coatings back to bare, sound metal.
Do you use chemical strippers?
No — we blast, which avoids chemical baths and handles multiple layers evenly.
How much does stripping cost?
Starting at $2.50 per minute, with a free estimate.
Can you strip and then coat?
Yes — we do both in-house, so parts don't flash-rust between steps.
Will blasting warp thin panels?
We manage media and pressure carefully; let us assess thin panels before stripping.
Get Your Paint Stripping Coated
7 business days standard turnaround, a 2-year workmanship warranty, and free local pickup and delivery.