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Category: Paint and coatings removal

News (7)

Vapor Abrasive Blasting Unit Made to Travel

Working under the premise that a smaller device can be more practical for some surface preparation jobs, Minneapolis-based Graco has unveiled the latest product in its line of vapor abrasive...

Dutch Workers at Risk from Paint Toxin

Nearly 600 job seekers may have been exposed to a carcinogen found in old paint in one city’s back-to-work program, according to media sources in the Netherlands.

Paint Stripper CEO Admits to Bribery

OKLAHOMA CITY--Visits to strip joints, a $2,600 football helmet, and thousands of dollars in cash were just some of the gratuities that a manufacturer of depaint products spread around to wi...

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Blogs (5)

Blast It Fast: Factors that Contribute to Sandblasting Speed

by Patrick Harmon

As a contractor, the speed at which you can prep a surface or remove contaminants can...

Our Industry’s Aversion to Risk: Nothing Is Risk-Free

by Warren Brand

I was 18 and SCUBA diving off a pristine, white, sandy beach in the Red Sea. My dive-...

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Daily Quiz (9)

What method was used to remove more recent coatings and reveal the original finish in the living room of a major historic residence in New England?

True or false: EPA has recently proposed to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing and distribution in commerce of the paint strippers methylene chloride and N-methylpyrrolidone.

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Weekly Poll (2)

The U.S. EPA is weighing its next move on dangerous chemical paint strippers. What should that move be?

What is the owner’s obligation to inform a contractor about lead or other hazardous material in a coating to be removed or disturbed?

Problem Solving Forum (16)

What is best media to use to remove aged epoxy coal tar from a steel tank before re-lining?

What is the best method for removing fluorescent orange spray graffiti from a brick wall?

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Articles (9)

Standards Used for Partial Coating Removal During Maintenance Painting

from JPCL, July 2017 ; by J. Peter Ault, P.E., PCS and Eric Shoyer, Elzly Technology Corporation

Partial surface preparation is a cost-saving concept with merit and demonstrated succ...

Power tool cleaning

from JPCL, February 2014

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Events (6)

Free Webinar: Removing Coatings from Masonry Substrates

May 15, 2013

Webinar: Spot Repair vs. Full Coating Removal

November 16, 2011

SSPC Training - Lead Paint Removal Refresher (C5)

October 29, 2010

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Video Learning Center (8)

Application: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The PaintSquare Pro Video Series: A collection of technical presentations hosted by PaintSquare.com in cooperation with SSPC

A collection of archived webinars hosted by PaintSquare.com focused on coatings application.

Coatings Technology: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The PaintSquare Pro Video Series: A collection of technical presentations hosted by PaintSquare.com in cooperation with SSPC

A collection of archived webinars hosted by PaintSquare.com focused on coatings technology and their applications.

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FISCHER Expands Corrosion Product Line

Rounding out Fischer’s extensive line of products for measuring protective coatings in the corrosion industry is the new ultrasonic wall thickness gauge UMP series.

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Graco EcoQuip 2: Experience the Difference

While others claim their equipment is the same, none of them compare to Graco’s EcoQuip 2™ Vapor Abrasive® blasting line. Visit graco.com/ecoquip to learn more.

NLB Sure Shroud: Greater Protection and Flexibility

NLB’s Sure Shroud’s lighter weight and flexibility reduces operator fatigue and offers unmatched protection against high pressure hose ruptures. 10k to 40k psi rated.