Laser Paint Removal
in Switzerland.
We remove paint and coatings with a pulsed fibre laser. Laser paint removal works without contact, without sandblasting and without chemical strippers. The substrate stays intact to the micron, the old coating evaporates. Mobile across Switzerland, from workshop to site.
- Mobile across Switzerland
- Reply within 24 h
- No chemicals, no sandblasting
Before and after: laser paint removal in action
Drag the slider from left to right. On the left the original painted surface, on the right the same surface after laser paint removal. No abrasive on the floor, no solvents, no sanding marks in the base material.
What is laser paint removal
and how does it work?
Laser paint removal is a physical cleaning process. We aim a focused laser beam at the painted surface, the light is absorbed by the paint and converted into heat. The coating reaches its vaporisation point in microseconds and lifts off as fine vapour. The metal or wood underneath stays cool.
Unlike sandblasting, we do not remove substrate material. The beam only works where paint is present. Once the layer is gone, the bare surface reflects the light and the process stops by itself. That makes laser paint removal ideal for thin sheet metal, body panels and fine wood profiles where abrasive media would do damage.
The whole process zone stays clean. An integrated extraction system pulls dust and vapour straight at the focal point and feeds them through a filter into a collection container. Nothing falls on the floor, nothing drifts into the environment, nothing lands on neighbouring parts. Removing paint with a laser means a defined result instead of a polluted work area.
Why laser paint removal beats sandblasting and chemicals
Substrate safe
The material underneath is not removed. Sheet thickness, profile edge and weld seam stay the same. On body panels and thin steel, that is a decisive point.
No chemicals
No strippers, no solvents, no hazardous waste paperwork. The old paint leaves the shop as compact dust in the filter, not as drums of contaminated liquid.
Clean workspace
No abrasive grit, no sand pile, no masking of neighbouring parts. Laser paint removal can run in the middle of a working shop without disturbing other stations.
Selective
We remove only what should go. Markings, weld seams, original areas and details can be skipped on purpose, without masking tape or shielding.
Repeatable
Set parameters give the same result every time on the same coating. That matters for production parts, restoration work and warranty rework.
Mobile
The system fits in a standard van. A normal 230 V or 400 V socket is enough to run it. We come to the part, not the other way around.
Where we remove paint
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Wooden doors and windowsStrip layers off joinery without scorching the wood.
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Body panels and vehicle partsRemove coatings from panels, the metal stays true.
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Steel beams and structuresClean beams and structures without blasting media.
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Industrial machines before overhaulPrep machines for overhaul right where they stand.
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Heritage and restorationReversible, gentle removal for protected pieces.
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Tools and fixturesClear paint and residue from tools and fixtures.
Suitable surfaces
and coatings
| Material | Suitability | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Steel, S235 and S355 | Very good | Powder coatings, 2K paints and old protective coats come off completely. Bare steel remains, ready to weld. |
| Stainless steel 1.4301 and 1.4404 | Very good | Paint and markings lift off, the surface keeps its grain and brush direction without losing gloss. |
| Aluminium | Good | Paint and anodising residue can be removed in a controlled way without warping the sheet or fully destroying the anodic layer. |
| Wood, soft and hard | Good | Stain, varnish and paint vaporise, the grain stays visible. Very gentle on hard oak, on soft pine with adapted pulse energy. |
| Paint, powder, epoxy | Limited | All organic coatings vaporise cleanly. Thick layers are removed in several passes without stressing the substrate. |
| Natural stone and brick | Very good | Coatings and graffiti come off, the stone keeps its texture and colour. No sandblast effect that opens the surface skin. |
| Cast iron, GG25 and GGG40 | Very good | Old protective coats and rust patches come off in one go, the casting keeps its shape and dimensions. |
How your job runs
Photos and brief
You send photos of the parts, dimensions and paint type. We check if laser paint removal is the right method for your case and reply within 24 hours.
Quote and date
You get a written quote with a fixed price or a clear hourly rate, plus travel and on-site duration. The date is confirmed within a few working days.
On-site setup
We bring the laser, a generator if needed, the extraction unit and safety screens. Set-up usually takes under one hour, then we start on a test patch.
Treatment and check
Layer by layer we remove the paint, check the surface under raking light and adjust parameters when the substrate or coating changes.
Sign-off and invoice
You inspect the surface, we clear the work area, empty the filter and issue the invoice with a record of on-site hours.
Mobile laser paint removal on location
Our system is portable. Laser unit, controller, extraction and cables fit in a standard van. We come to you, to the workshop, the storage hall, the construction site or the restorer's studio. A normal 230 V or 400 V socket is enough to run it.
Generators are available for sites without power. We work across Switzerland: Zurich, Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Lugano and every canton in between. Travel is billed per kilometre or per flat-rate trip, depending on distance and job size.
What does laser paint removal cost?
The price depends on surface area, coating thickness and access. The examples below show the typical range. A firm quote follows after we have seen the photos or after a short site visit. We work on a fixed price per job or with a clear hourly rate, your choice.
| Example | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small parts, 5 to 10 pieces tools, fittings, small components | CHF 50 - 150 |
| Body panel, around 1 m² doors, hoods, fenders | CHF 100 - 250 |
| Steel beam from 1 m depending on location and coating thickness | CHF 35 - 100/m |
What customers want to know before the first
job
Ready for a clean,
paint-free surface?
Send us photos of the parts, a short description and the site location. We come back within 24 hours with a first assessment and a proposed date. You see whether laser paint removal suits your project before anything is final.