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title: "Case Study: Strip Powder Coating from Wheels | Dustless Blasting®"
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##### CASE STUDY

# Remove failing powder coating from wheels.

## The Project

#### Strip failing powder coating from wheels.

Our mobile Dustless Blasting machines are also capable of dry blasting, which may be necessary when the weather is freezing or below freezing.

Note the snow on the ground — the contractor chose to blast dry in these conditions.

## Project Details

- **Equipment: **DB800 Mobile XL
- **Air Compressor:** 185 CFM
- **Blast Method:** Dry Blasting
- **Abrasive:** 40/70 Crushed Glass
- **Pressure:** 80 PSI
- **Blast ****Time:** 1 Hour
- **Nozzle:** SLV #5

## Up Your Profits

Remember — as a contractor offering a premium service, you can upcharge when necessary.

This contractor was able to charge 50% more than he usually does, because the customer wanted a rush job.

> "I charged [the customer] $75 a rim. **They wanted them done ASAP, so they got the ASAP price**.

## Job Profitability

##### Expenses

4 Bags of Media: $40  
2 Gallons Diesel: $6

##### Billed to Customer

$300

##### Total Profit

$254 in 1 hour

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**Jim D.**  
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