High Country Blasting

clean any surface. This process is eco-friendly, using 100% recycled glass. It is safer for the environment than blasting with sand because it eliminates the silica dust plume. Our blaster can remove any coating from any material very quickly! Our Media Blasting machine is versatile and can be used with other types of media ranging from very soft particles, such as soda, to very hard particles, such as garnet. The media used is determined by the type of surface being prepared. Blasting is safe on any surface including steel, wood, aluminum, fiberglass, concrete, tile, stone, and many more! Using water creates less friction and heat to minimize the warping of sheet metal. Media Blasting creates a surface ready for any paint to be applied. Leave your project where it is and we will come to you! Or, you can bring your project to us and let us help you achieve your goals! What is it used for? Automotive Uses
Perfect for restoring all types of automobiles, including classic cars, RV's, heavy machinery, trucks, trailers, and much more! The High Country Blasting process removes paint, rust, body filler, and powder coating, leaving a clean, paint ready surface! Commercial & Industrial Uses
High Country Blasting can restore your commercial and municipal buildings, fleet vehicles (ie: snow plows), heavy equipment, trailers, truck beds, and more! Great for cleaning concrete, graffiti removal, and parking stripe removal! We can also remove mortar from equipment and concrete forms and mixers! Residential Uses
We offer restoration and resurfacing of many household projects, including: driveway and sidewalk cleaning, iron fence restoration, patio furniture refinishing, wood stove restoration, exterior paint removal, swimming pool restoration, and many more! Stone Engraving
We can help you create a design and we will blast it into stone. Use your favorite rock or we can provide options and bring a stone to you! FAQ

What is Media Blasting? Media Blasting is the fastest, safest, most cost effective surface preparation tool there is! Our Blaster uses an abrasive media to prepare any surface. What Types of Abrasive Does It Use? Our Blasting machine is versatile and can be used with many types of media, ranging from very soft particles, such as soda, to very hard particles, such as garnet. We prefer to use 100% recycled, crushed bottle glass because it's environmentally friendly, clean, and cost effective. Since Water is Sometimes Being Used, Won't This Process Rust Metal? We include a rust inhibitor to our blast pot in order to prevent flash rusting for up to 72 hours. It is recommended that the prepared surface be primed within 72 hours of being blasted. Is Media Blasting Messy? Since our Blaster can be used with water mixed into the media, the media will settle to the ground beneath whatever product is being blasted. The easiest way to clean up the used media is to put plastic beneath the work area before blasting, then roll up the plastic after blasting is complete. Can the Media Blaster Cause Warping like Sandblasting Can? Warping occurs when the metal heats up due to friction from dry, abrasive material, like sand. Our Blaster will not cause warping to any metal because the use of water cuts down on the amount of heat and friction produced during blasting. Can I Use My Own Rock/Stone For My Address Marker? We are always happy to come and check out your current stone for blasting. Some stones work better than others because sometimes stones may chip or flake when under the pressure of our Blaster. We want you to have a clear image on your stone, so we want to be sure we use the right kind of rock. Can you provide a stone for blasting? We have a variety of stones and boulders that you can choose from. We can send you pictures or you can come and see them in person and choose what will work best for you. We can also custom order stones if you are looking for something specific. Can you create a design for my stone? If you have an idea in mind, we can create a blastable image for your stone. How Much Does Blasting Cost? Blasting prices vary based on the size of your project. We are happy to come and give you a FREE estimate and hear how we can help bring your ideas to life. Is Our Project Too Small or Too Large for Blasting? There is no project too small or too large for blasting! We can help you meet your project needs, no matter the size. About the Owner

Clint Byrd was born and raised in Boone, North Carolina. Being a High Country local, Clint has a great appreciation for the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and wouldn't want to live anywhere else! Clint has built a career for himself in the snow-making industry over the past 15 years. He is looking forward to bringing the cutting edge technology of High Country Blasting to Boone and the surrounding areas. In his free time, Clint enjoys spending time outdoors, boating at Watauga lake, summer cookouts, competitive shooting, and spending time with his wife, Lauren, and their three children, Lila, Jake, & Audrey....and his black lab and sidekick, Simon!