Surface Prep & CleaningSurface cleaning

Any time a hard surface, such as asphalt, concrete or metal needs to have a coating applied, the surface must first be cleaned and prepared.  High pressure waterblasting or water jetting is one method to prepare a surface.  A high pressure water shotgun can be used to remove rust, old coatings, product residue, or damaged concrete before re-pouring or to provide a profile for new coatings to adhere better to a surface.  Paint booth cleaning 

  • Airports - preferred method of removing tire rubber, oils, and line striping from airfields.
  • Automotive facilities:  removing paint and coating build up on carriers, conveyors, grating, and related machinery at paint facilities.
  • Marine applications:  removing marine growth and paint from private ships, commercial vessels, and military frigates before new layers of friction-reducing and protective coatings are applied. 
Industry   Surface Prep/Cleaning  Application  Minimum Pressure (PSI)  Maximum Pressure (PSI)  
Airport  Removal of polymerized & hardened rubber on airport runways
Removal of striping on approach, parking apron, taxiway
Removal of oil, grease, hydraulic fluids, other machine lubricants		 15000
20000
5000		 40000
40000
40000
Automotive  Removal of paint from carriers and conveyors
Removal of paint from floor grates
Removal of residual fumes and paint from duct work
Removal of residual paint from plant machinery		 10000
10000
10000
10000		 40000
40000
40000
40000
Marine  Cleaning barnacles, marine growth, and loose paint from ship hulls
Prepping ship hull for recoat by obtaining a near white metal surface
Removing non-skid from ship deck
Removing loose paint and cleaning substructure		 15000
30000
30000
15000		 40000
40000
30000
40000

Note – contact Jetstream of Houston for more detailed information about recommended pressure ranges and always follow manufacturers safety instructions