Metal Shop Guide

7 shops · City of Hamilton

Sandblasting and rust removal in Hamilton

Strip rust and paint in the shop or on site. One mobile blaster's minimum job is $900.

  • 7shops listed
  • 1list a certification
  • 2take small jobs

7 shops

Absolute Blast

Mount Hope 2 km

  • Sandblasting

Mobile sandblasting and wet abrasive blasting for commercial, industrial and marine surface preparation, paint removal and rust remediation.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
No small jobsComes to you
Since 2004 View shop
  • Sandblasting

Mobile and in shop sandblasting, soda blasting and dry ice cleaning for automotive restorers, industrial equipment and commercial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
1 services View shop

Greco Bros. Manufacturing

Stoney Creek 11 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +6

Custom welding, structural steel fabrication, pressure vessels, piping and heavy equipment repairs for industrial customers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Hanco 150 burning table250 ton Pearson brake press+6
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1975 View shop

Carpenter Die Casting

Stoney Creek 14 km

  • Casting and foundry
  • Tool and die
  • Machining
  • +1

Aluminum and zinc die casting, tooling and machining for automotive, aerospace, marine and other manufacturers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
High Pressure Die Cast MachinesTrim Presses+2
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1946 View shop

RBSD Custom Coatings

Hamilton 11 km

  • Powder coating
  • Industrial painting
  • Sandblasting

Powder coating, ceramic coating and blasting for automotive, industrial and household parts.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 2003 View shop
  • Powder coating
  • Sandblasting

Powder coating and sandblasting for commercial, industrial and residential customers, with surface preparation and curing performed in house.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
blasting cabinetbatch ovens+2
Jobs
Takes small jobs
2 services View shop

Peregrine Metal Finishing

Stoney Creek 14 km

  • Anodizing and plating
  • Sandblasting

Provides plating, stainless steel passivation, black oxide coating, shot peening, and sandblasting for automotive, aerospace, and oil and gas customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
shot peen machine
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 2016 View shop

Before you call

Sandblasting: the short version

Blasting sand, soda, glass or dry ice at metal to strip rust, paint and grime.

When you need it

  • Rusty frames, trailers and car parts
  • Old paint before powder coating
  • Tanks, steel and equipment on site
  • Delicate parts that can't take grit

What to send the shop

  • Photos of the part and the rust or paint
  • Part size, or the area in square feet
  • What finish comes next: paint, powder or plating
  • For mobile work: the address and access

Typical lead time

2 to 3 days typical turnaround at one Stoney Creek finisher.

Prices

What it costs

Each figure links to where it was posted. Your quote depends on the job.

WhatPosted priceSource
Mobile sandblasting job minimum, Mount Hope$900Absolute Blast

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Which media suits my metal: sand, glass, soda or dry ice?

  2. Q2

    Do you prime right after, so it doesn't flash rust?

  3. Q3

    Is there a minimum charge?

Questions

Sandblasting FAQ

Can a blaster come to me?

Yes. One Mount Hope company blasts on site for commercial, industrial and marine jobs. Its minimum job is $900.

What if sand is too harsh?

Ask for soda or dry ice. An Ancaster shop offers both, as well as sandblasting.

How fast is shop blasting?

One Stoney Creek finisher quotes a typical 2 to 3 day turnaround.

Can the same shop paint or coat after?

Often. Some Hamilton shops blast and powder coat under one roof. Profiles show both services.

Good to know

  • Bare steel rusts fast. Plan the coating before you blast.
  • Lead paint needs special handling. Say if the paint is old.

Need sandblasting done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Hamilton shops that do it.