In-Facility Industrial Laser Cleaning Services
Cowboy Painting Co. provides in-facility industrial laser cleaning for projects that require controlled conditions, precision surface preparation, and full integration with coating and finishing workflows. Our 10,000 sq ft facility in Middletown, Delaware supports laser cleaning, surface preparation, and painting for aerospace, military, maritime, and industrial components that are impractical or inefficient to process in the field. We can accommodate oversized equipment, large assemblies, marine components, and aircraft parts — if it can be trailered, it can fit inside.
Why In-Facility Laser Cleaning Matters
In-facility laser cleaning provides a level of control that simply isn’t possible outdoors or at active job sites. Temperature and humidity are managed to prevent flash rusting, ensure consistent surface conditions, and support proper coating adhesion and curing. These controlled conditions are often required to meet coating manufacturer specifications and MIL-SPEC standards. By removing weather, wind, moisture, and contamination from the equation, we deliver cleaner, more repeatable results on critical components and high-value assets.
What We Laser Clean In-Facility
Our facility is designed to handle large, complex, and precision-critical projects that cannot be effectively cleaned in the field. This includes industrial machinery, engines, motors, aerospace and military components, marine structures, tooling, frames, and assemblies with threads, fasteners, internal passages, and sensitive features. Laser cleaning allows us to remove rust, paint, and coatings without damaging underlying materials, threads, gauges, or internal components — work that would require extensive disassembly, masking, or risk of damage using abrasive blasting.
Facility Laser Cleaning vs Mobile Laser Cleaning
When In-Facility Laser Cleaning Is the Better Choice
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Components require tight cleanliness control
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Multiple processes are needed (clean → prep → coat)
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Media or dust cannot be tolerated
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Precision surfaces, threads, seals, or internals are present
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Weather, access, or site restrictions limit field work
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Parts benefit from inspection and quality control before coating
When Mobile Laser Cleaning Makes Sense
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Large fixed equipment
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Infrastructure or installed systems
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Site-restricted blasting environments
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Projects where transport is impractical
Laser Cleaning Integrated With Surface Prep & Coatings
A major advantage of in-facility laser cleaning is the ability to integrate directly with surface preparation and coating operations. Laser-cleaned surfaces are ideal for high-performance coatings due to their cleanliness, repeatability, and lack of embedded media.
Projects processed in our facility can move directly from laser cleaning into:
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Final surface prep
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Masking and inspection
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This reduces handling, turnaround time, and the risk of surface contamination between steps.
Materials We Work On
Our in-facility laser cleaning services support a wide range of materials, including:
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Carbon steel
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Stainless steel
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Aluminum
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Cast iron
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Tool steel
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Molds
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Titanium
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Inconel
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Copper
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Brass
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Bronze
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Nickel alloys
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Galvanized steel
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Painted or coated metal parts
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Rusted or corroded metal
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Wood surfaces
Can’t find your material listed? Contact Us— if it exists, we can clean it.
Project Examples (In-Facility Laser Cleaning)
Our in-facility laser cleaning projects include aerospace components, military hardware, industrial machinery, engines, tooling, and marine parts processed under controlled conditions to ensure optimal surface quality and coating performance.
CH-47 Helicopter Parts – Laser Paint & Coating Removal
We performed precision laser cleaning on CH-47 helicopter components and aluminum panels. Our media-free process safely removes paint, rust, and corrosion while preserving the integrity of each part. This in-shop and mobile service is ideal for aerospace components that require exacting standards.
Fiberglass Boat Hull – Laser Gel Coat & Coating Removal
This fiberglass boat hull was laser cleaned to remove a failing gel coat and deteriorated topcoat without damaging the underlying fiberglass substrate. Using controlled, non-abrasive laser energy, we stripped the surface down to clean fiberglass, creating an ideal foundation for repainting and long-term coating adhesion.
Military Steel Cockpit Stand – Laser Surface Preparation & Repaint
A military steel cockpit stand was laser stripped using laser surface preparation for painting to remove epoxy coating and rust without damaging the underlying steel. This media-free laser cleaning process provided precise, controlled surface preparation prior to recoating.
The frame was then repainted and finished with painted decals in our coating facility, ensuring proper adhesion, durability, and a uniform finish suitable for continued military use.
​View before-and-after results of our laser paint & coating removal projects on aerospace, maritime, and industrial equipment Explore full project gallery
Schedule In-Facility Laser Cleaning
Need precise paint and coating removal? Contact us today to see how laser cleaning can replace traditional chemical or abrasive methods.