- Portland, OR
- Vancouver, WA
Portland's Trusted Sandblasting
& Surface Prep Crew
Rust removal, paint stripping & powder coat prep — done right. Fast turnaround, guaranteed adhesion, no mess left behind.
Industries & Clients We Serve Every Week
Sound Familiar?
Why DIY Surface Prep Keeps Letting You Down
Most coating failures aren't the coating's fault. They're a surface prep problem. Here's what we hear every week:
“You spent all weekend grinding”
Wire wheels and angle grinders miss rust pockets, weld seams, and tight corners. You get tired. The rust doesn't.
“The powder coat failed — again”
Your coating shop won't warranty work unless the surface is properly prepped. Peeling and blistering after six months is expensive frustration.
“Prep takes longer than the build”
Surface preparation shouldn't eat your entire project timeline. There's a faster, more thorough way.
“You can't get into tight corners”
Tube notches, box sections, chassis rails — these are exactly where rust hides and where grinders can't reach. Media blasting gets everywhere.
If any of this sounds like your last project, there's a better way.
The Solution
Professional Media Blasting That Gets It Right the First Time
We don't grind, we don't sand, and we don't cut corners. SandblastingPDX uses industrial media blasting to strip your metal down to a clean, profiled surface — faster and more thoroughly than any hand method.
Heavy rust, failing paint, poor adhesion profile — coating will fail within months
Bare metal, SSPC surface profile — ready for primer or powder coat, guaranteed adhesion
Rust & Scale Removal
We blast rust, mill scale, and corrosion down to bare, bright metal — the right way. Whether it's a car frame, trailer hitch, or farm equipment, we leave nothing behind.
- Bare metal in hours, not days
- Reaches blind spots no grinder can touch
- Eliminates hidden rust pockets
- Extends the life of your metal by decades
Paint & Coating Removal
Old paint, epoxy, undercoating, Bondo — we strip it all without warping thin sheet metal. We choose the right media for the job: soda, glass bead, or aluminum oxide.
- No heat distortion or warping
- Gentle enough for classic car panels
- Removes multiple coating layers in one pass
- Surface ready for primer immediately
Powder Coat Prep
Poor surface prep is the #1 reason powder coating fails. We deliver a clean, profiled surface that gives powder coating maximum bite — meeting SSPC-SP6 and SP10 standards.
- Maximum adhesion — coatings that last
- SSPC-SP6 / SP10 surface profile available
- Works with any coating shop in the Portland metro
Customer Reviews
What Portland Metalworkers Say About Us
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what real customers from across the metro area have shared.
“Brought in my '69 Camaro subframe expecting it to take a week. They had it done in two days — bare metal, perfect profile. My powder coater said it was the best-prepped frame he'd ever seen come through.”
Mike T.
Happy Valley, OR
“We use SandblastingPDX for all our shop's prep work now. Fast turnaround, fair pricing, and they actually understand what SSPC standards mean. Saves us hours every week.”
Derek R.
Vancouver, WA
“Called them on a Monday, frame was done by Wednesday. The price was exactly what they quoted — no surprises. I've already sent three friends their way.”
Sarah K.
Beaverton, OR
Features & Benefits
Why Shops & Builders Choose SandblastingPDX
We lead with what you get — not just what we do.
Your Coating Will Never Fail Because of Prep Again
We deliver SSPC-SP6 and SP10 surface profiles — the industry standard for maximum coating adhesion.
Save Days of Labor on Every Project
Media blasting removes rust, paint, and coatings in a fraction of the time grinding takes — with better results.
No Part Too Big, No Corner Too Tight
Our blast cabinet handles everything from small brackets to full car frames and large structural parts. No job too big or too tight.
Eco-Friendly Options Available
We offer soda blasting, walnut shell, corn cob, and glass bead media for jobs where aluminum oxide isn't appropriate.
How It Works
Three Steps to Bare Metal
We keep it simple. No complicated process, no runaround — just fast, professional results.
Step 01
Get Your Free Estimate
Call, text, or fill out our form. Send a few photos and describe the job. We respond same-day and give you a straight quote — no runaround.
Step 02
Drop It Off
Our shop is easy to find in Portland. Drop off your part, frame, or equipment — we'll take it from there.
Step 03
Back to You Fast — Ready to Coat
Most small to medium jobs are done in 1–3 business days. Parts come back clean, profiled, and ready for primer or powder coat. No scale, no rust, no excuses.
Ready to get started?
Most estimates are turned around within a few hours during business days.
Common Questions
Answers Before You Call
We get these questions a lot. Here's the straight answer to each one.
Not when done right. We match the media type and pressure to your material. Soda blasting is ideal for thin panels and classic car sheetmetal — it's gentle enough to strip paint without altering the profile of the metal. We've never warped a panel we were hired to strip.
Most small to medium jobs — a car frame, a set of control arms, a gate or fence panel — run $150–$500. Larger industrial pieces are quoted on-site. We give you a straight quote upfront, no surprise charges when you pick up.
Most jobs are turned around in 1–3 business days. During busy season (spring through fall) we recommend scheduling a week out. We'll always give you an honest turnaround time when you get your estimate.
Traditional sandblasting uses silica sand, which has been largely replaced with safer media. We use aluminum oxide, glass bead, soda, walnut shell, and other engineered abrasives chosen specifically for each job — better results, no silica dust hazard.
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Ready to Get It Done Right?
Stop Fighting Rust.
Get Your Free Quote.
We'll give you an honest quote, a fast turnaround, and surfaces your coating shop will actually thank you for. Serving Portland, Vancouver WA, and the Pacific Northwest.