Paint Residue / Coating Failure laser cleaning visualization showing process effects
Ikmanda Roswati
Ikmanda RoswatiPh.D.Indonesia
Ultrafast Laser Physics and Material Interactions
Published
Jan 6, 2026

Paint Residue / Coating Failure

Paint-residue contamination arises from degraded coatings on surfaces. This contamination, it forms unique irregular patterns, like patchy layers from uneven paint application and environmental weathering. Formation occurs through adhesion of pigments and binders, creating thick, non-uniform deposits that resist initial breakdown.

Removal challenges emerge in laser cleaning. Residue exhibits strong bonding to substrates, thus demands precise energy pulses to avoid substrate damage. On metallic materials, it shows thermal stability and charring tendency, complicating clean detachment. For polymeric surfaces, behavior differs; residue peels in flakes but leaves adhesive traces. Treatment applies laser ablation, and surface already exhibits reduced roughness, though traces still persist in crevices. Analysis confirms these patterns, so adjustment of parameters enhances efficiency.

Yi-Chun Lin, Ph.D., Taiwan

Paint Residue / Coating Failure 500-1000x surface magnification

Microscopic surface analysis and contamination details

Before Treatment

Surface shows contamination from paint residue / coating failure affecting material appearance and properties.

After Treatment

Post-cleaning reveals restored surface with paint residue / coating failure successfully removed through precise laser ablation.

Produced Compounds

Hazardous compounds produced during laser cleaning

Affected Materials

Materials where this contaminant commonly appears

Paint Residue / Coating Failure Dataset

Download Paint Residue / Coating Failure properties, specifications, and parameters in machine-readable formats
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