Rust removal
Laser rust removal in Berlin and Brandenburg
For workshops, metalworkers, classic car owners and property owners. We remove rust and old coatings without taking off any base metal.
from €390workshop batch up to 4 h, incl. VAT · Businesses: workshop batch €330, half day on site €520 excl. VAT
Free 30 × 30 cm test patch – no result, no invoice.
We are taking enquiries now. On-site work starts in January 2027.
We remove rust, old paint and deposits from steel, cast iron, aluminium and galvanised parts with a pulsed laser – on site in Berlin and Brandenburg or as a batch in your workshop. No grit, no chemicals, no loss of base metal. A workshop batch of up to 4 hours costs €390 including VAT.
When blasting is too rough and sanding too slow
A railing with scrollwork, a motorcycle frame, a casting with threads: after blasting there is grit in every crevice, and thin sheet metal warps. Sanding cannot reach the corners. Paint stripper leaves residue that has to come off again before painting.
A laser lifts rust and old paint and stops at the metal. Threads, edges and stampings stay as they are. Galvanised parts keep their zinc layer, and aluminium is not attacked.
One honest limitation: where rust has already eaten into the metal, it leaves pitting. The laser exposes the pits; it cannot fill them.
The laser at work
Footage from our trainingWhich materials we de-rust
Suitable surfaces
- Steel and cast iron – very good, even under several coats of paint
- Galvanised parts – paint and primer off, the zinc layer stays
- Aluminium – oxide and deposits, without attacking the metal
- Stainless steel – heat tint, limescale, adhesive residue
- Chrome, brass, tin – cleaning without removing material
With limits, or not at all
- Thin sheet metal – with adjusted settings so it does not warp
- Powder coating – comes off fast; adhesive residue needs a second pass
- Bitumen and underbody sealant – the laser does not remove these
- Pitting – gets clean, but stays visible
What rust removal costs
Included: travel within Berlin (zone 1), extraction, dust disposal. With old paint we assume lead – the filter is then disposed of as hazardous waste at no extra charge.
| Workshop batch, up to 4 hours | €390 incl. VAT |
| Half day on site, up to 4 hours | €590 incl. VAT |
| Full day on site, up to 8 hours | €1,090 incl. VAT |
| Businesses: workshop batch | €330 excl. VAT |
| Businesses: half / full day (zone 1) | €520 / €890 excl. VAT |
How the job runs
Photo
A photo of the parts, their size and number.
Fixed price
Within 24 hours on working days.
Date
On your site or as a batch in your workshop.
Cleaning
Fencing, laser, extraction.
Handover
The parts are bare metal. Prime them soon to avoid flash rust.
Limits – and when we say no
- We do not take on large areas of heavy rust on structural steel. Blasting is faster and cheaper there.
- We cannot deliver cleanliness grade Sa 2½ or Sa 3 to DIN EN ISO 8501-1. Those grades are defined for blasting, and a laser does not create a surface profile.
- Holes and pitting remain. The laser cleans; it does not replace material.
- We do not clean plastic parts. Plastic residue on metal, however, comes off well.
Laser compared with other methods
| Method | Surface | Residue | Suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser (pulsed) | not attacked with the right settings; test needed | only dust in the filter | detail, lettering, carvings, metal, small and medium areas |
| Sandblasting | removes surface material, washes out joints | spent grit and dust | large steel areas, surface profile before painting |
| Chemical cleaners | can react with binders; ghosting with graffiti | contaminated waste water | large areas with even dirt |
| Dry ice | gentle; on rust removes only the surface bloom | the dirt that came off | machinery, moulds, wood |
| Pressure washing | risky on façades from about 80 bar; soaks insulation | 300–600 l of water an hour | robust surfaces without insulation |
Figures from technical literature and manufacturer data, rounded. Costs in Germany vary widely by job.
Safety on site
We work with a class 4 laser. That is why we fence off the work zone with tape and a warning sign and only fire the laser when nobody else is inside. Anyone in the zone wears laser safety goggles. Dust is extracted right at the laser head. With old paint we assume lead: we wear respiratory protection, and the used filter goes to a licensed waste contractor. The site stays clean for you, your tenants and passers-by.
Frequently asked questions
Will paint hold on a lasered surface?
The surface is clean but smoother than after blasting. For many paint systems that is enough. If your painter needs a surface profile, we clarify this first – then blasting is often the better choice.
Does thin sheet metal warp?
Not with the right settings. On thin sheet we use shorter pulses and more spacing between passes so the metal does not heat up.
What about old lead paint?
The laser releases the lead as dust. We extract it at the head, wear respiratory protection and dispose of the filter as hazardous waste.
How fast is it?
Light rust goes quickly. Thick paint needs several passes. Only a test on the part gives a reliable figure – after that we quote a fixed price.
Do you come to the workshop?
Yes. A batch of up to 4 hours in your workshop costs €390 incl. VAT, or €330 excl. VAT for businesses. You need a socket and a space we can fence off.
Does the laser remove underbody sealant?
No. The laser does not reliably remove bitumen or thick underbody coatings, so we turn those jobs down.
Enquiry
One photo is enough for a fixed price
This is what a test patch looks like: 30 × 30 cm, framed with masking tape, the old condition right next to it. It is where you decide whether we carry on.
You receive the fixed price
Within 24 hours. If something is missing, we ask one specific question.
We clean a test patch
30 × 30 cm on your object. If the result does not convince you, you pay nothing.
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