Media Blasting / Surface Prep
Garnet media blasting for surface prep and restoration — the clean, consistent foundation a lasting powder coat depends on.
Sandblasting
Sandblasting & Media Blasting in Sarasota, FL
Garnet-media blasting that strips rust, old coatings and contaminants back to sound metal — as prep for a lasting powder coat, or as a standalone restoration service.
4.7 Google rating(15 reviews)
~4,000 jobs per year
2-year workmanship warranty
7 business days standard turnaround
The Basics
Prep That Determines Whether a Coating Lasts
Adhesion starts with the surface. Blasting creates a clean, consistent profile so powder bonds and holds. It's why roughly 90% of our parts are blasted before coating — and why we take blasting seriously as its own craft.
Information Gain
Garnet Media Only — Cleaner and Safer
We blast with garnet exclusively. It's low-dust, low-odor, environmentally friendly and safer for our team than the black-slag media many shops use, which throws dark grit everywhere. The payoff for you is a cleaner, more uniform surface profile and a better-bonded finish.
The Basics
What We Blast
- Surface prep before powder coating
- Rust and corrosion removal
- Paint and coating stripping to bare metal
- Restoration of peeling or flaking parts
The Basics
What We Don't Do
We don't offer graffiti removal (a mobile, large-scale service) — we're a metal-finishing shop focused on prep and restoration.
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Pricing & Lead Time
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone sandblasting | Starting at $2.50/min | Garnet media only. Free estimate on every job. |
| Standard turnaround | 7 business days | Rush available for up to +35%. |
| Local pickup & delivery | Free | To and from client commercial locations. |
| Job-site delivery beyond the local area | $125 per trip | Up to a 50-mile radius. |
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Paint Stripping
Blast-based removal of old paint and coatings from metal — no chemical dips, back to sound bare metal.
Rust Removal
Blast-based rust and corrosion removal for metal restoration — back to sound metal, ready to coat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you use garnet instead of other media?
Garnet is low-dust, low-odor, eco-friendly and safer for our team, and it produces a clean, consistent surface profile for better adhesion.
Can you sandblast without powder coating after?
Yes — we take standalone blasting and restoration jobs, not just prep.
How much does sandblasting cost?
Standalone sandblasting starts at $2.50 per minute, with a free estimate on your specific parts.
Do you remove rust and old paint?
Yes — we strip rust, scale and old coatings back to sound, bare metal.
Is blasting safe for thinner metal?
We control media and pressure for the part; let us evaluate thin or delicate pieces before blasting.
Do you do graffiti removal?
No — that's a large-scale mobile service outside our metal-finishing focus.
How long does it take?
Blasting fits our standard 7-business-day workflow; standalone jobs are quoted by scope.
Sandblasting in Sarasota & Bradenton
7 business days standard turnaround, a 2-year workmanship warranty, and free local pickup and delivery.