Paint Removal in Abilene, TX — Down to Bare Metal
Peeling paint, failed coatings, ten layers of old brush jobs — chemicals are slow and messy, grinding is slower. Blasting strips paint down to bare metal fast, evenly, and leaves a surface profile that new paint actually bonds to. Can Be Done Mobile Blasting is an owner-operated mobile blasting service based in Abilene, Texas. We bring the rig to you — driveway, shop, ranch, or job site — and strip it where it sits.
What we strip paint from
- Trailers: full repaints start here — car haulers, stock trailers, dump trailers.
- Vehicles: classic cars, truck frames, chassis — old paint, primer, body filler edges.
- Heavy equipment: dozers, loaders, tractors, oilfield equipment.
- Tanks: propane tanks, water tanks, steel vessels.
- Farm & ranch: gates, feeders, implements, barn steel.
- Concrete & masonry: paint spills, graffiti, failed coatings (including epoxy spills).
- Industrial: structural steel, plant equipment, maintenance repaints.
Why blasting beats chemicals and grinding
Chemical strippers are slow, toxic to deal with, and leave residue that can fight your new coating. Grinding leaves an uneven surface and misses pits and corners. Blasting takes every layer off uniformly — including the edges and crevices grinders can't reach — and leaves an anchor pattern primer grips mechanically. That's the difference between paint that lasts and paint that peels in two years.
A real job: epoxy spill on concrete
A customer spilled epoxy on their concrete and needed it gone — not a failed coating job, just a spill that had to come off. We blasted it clean without tearing up the concrete underneath. That's the control blasting gives you: aggressive enough to remove the coating, dialed back enough to protect the surface.
Dry blasting or dustless
We default to dry blasting — faster, no slurry. When the job needs dust control, we run wet/dustless on our Dustless Blasting DB350XS. We'll recommend honestly based on your job.
How it works
- Call or text (325) 704-0027 — tell us what's coated and where it sits. Photos help.
- We come to you — no hauling, no teardown marathons.
- We strip it clean — and prime and paint too, if you want it finished.
Frequently asked questions
How much does paint removal cost?
Depends on size and layers. One real number: a ~20-foot car hauler, full blast + prime + paint, runs about $1,000 all-in. Send photos to (325) 704-0027 for a straight quote.
Can you remove paint without damaging the surface underneath?
Yes — that's the core skill. We match media and pressure to the job: aggressive on heavy steel, gentle on sheet metal, classic car panels, and concrete.
Do you remove paint from concrete?
Yes — paint spills, graffiti, failed coatings, epoxy. We strip coatings off concrete without gouging it.
Will you prime and paint after stripping?
Yes. Blast-only or blast + prime + paint — your call. Most customers doing a full restoration want it finished, so it leaves ready to work.
Do you strip lead paint?
No — we're not certified for lead-paint abatement and won't take on lead jobs. If the coating might contain lead, get it tested first.
How far do you travel?
Based in Abilene, working all over West Texas, and statewide when the scope justifies the trip.
Serving Texas
Abilene · Sweetwater · Snyder · Big Spring · Brownwood · Ballinger · San Angelo · Midland · Odessa · Anson · Clyde — and statewide for the right job. Can Be Done Mobile Blasting, LLC · 209 S Danville Dr C119, Abilene, TX 79601 · (325) 704-0027.