Results &
field shots
Before-and-after results, process photography, and site snapshots from recent deployments across the continental United States.
Laser ablation process
Laser coating removal in action — paint and rust ablated from steel surface with no abrasive media
Trailer restoration
Full trailer paint and rust removal — mobile laser system on-site, vehicle & fleet application
Heritage Restoration · Cast Iron
H.E. Shacklock Orion — Heritage Cast Iron Restoration
An H.E. Shacklock Ltd Orion No.1 cast iron coal range — a genuine New Zealand heritage piece — restored using laser ablation followed by high-temperature paint. Decades of heavy surface rust had almost completely obscured the original foundry details: the ornate arch panels, grate bars, and the iconic ‘H.E. SHACKLOCK LTD — ORION’ casting. Laser ablation stripped the rust back to bare metal, revealing every detail intact. High-temperature paint was then applied to the prepared surface, producing the finished result shown. The brass tap was left untouched throughout.
Why Laser?
- —Chemical-free rust removal safe on porous antique cast iron
- —Abrasive-free — no risk of damaging ornate foundry casting detail
- —Removes decades of rust without touching brass fittings
- —Reveals original lettering and decorative panels ready for coating
- —Laser-prepared surface provides ideal adhesion for high-temperature paint
- —Safe on collectable and heritage pieces of any age
Note: final finish shown is high-temperature paint applied post-laser preparation.
Trailer bed rust and old coating removal — laser cleaned back to bare metal
Before — heavy rust and oxidisation
After — stripped to bare metal in profile
Trailer paint and rust removal
Before — layered paint over surface rust
During — laser ablation in progress
Closeup of laser ablation — controlled beam removes coating layer by layer without touching the substrate beneath
Laser beam on corroded steel — selective removal of rust and old paint with no abrasive media
Full-power laser system in operation on structural steel — clean surface result with no sandblasting waste
Job site
sequences
Trailer restoration — full paint and rust removal
Before treatment — surface rust under layered paint
Laser system positioned on trailer panel
Ablation in progress — old paint lifting cleanly
Mid-treatment — bare metal emerging through paint layers
Near completion — clean substrate across panel
Treated surface — ready for primer and new coating
On-site deployment — surface coating removal
Job site setup and laser system deployment
Operator working on surface preparation
Mid-treatment — coating removal in progress
Treated surface — clean result achieved
Multi-surface treatment — laser ablation sequence
Surface condition before laser treatment
Laser system positioned and running
Closeup of ablation — coating lifting from substrate
Progressive treatment across the surface area
Final result — clean prepared surface
Restoration
Projects
Decking & Timber
Large Hardwood Deck — Full Restoration
Large commercial hardwood deck cleaned, sanded, and oiled. Timber grain fully restored across platform and steps. Ready for another decade of use.
Roofing
Hip Roof — New Corrugated Iron Installation
Full hip roof replacement with new corrugated steel. Clean valley and hip detail, new flashing at all junctions. Built to last.
Roofing
Corrugated Iron Roof — Full Replacement
Aged corrugated iron roof stripped back and replaced with new Zincalume corrugated iron. New ridgecap, flashing, and fasteners throughout.
Roofing
Conservatory Flat Roof — Rust Treatment & Recoating
Conservatory lean-to flat roof with heavy surface rust. Prepared, rust treated, and recoated with white protective membrane. Fully watertight on completion.
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