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Can Ice Blast strip paint?

April 26, 2017blast Ice paint Strip

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Can Ice Blast strip paint?

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Yes and no. Ice blast uses the energy released upon impact to overcome a coating’s cohesive bond. If this “bond” cannot be overcome then ice blast will not be effective without the use of a softener. Conditions which affect the strip rate can include the blast pressure used, the thickness of the coating, substrate profile, adhesion strength, and age of the coating. Ice blast has been effective in removing paint coatings from a variety of substrates without substrate damage, however the strip rate will vary greatly.