Laser Cleaning?

[Tarquintar]

There's a number of Laser Cleaning videos on TikTok and the like showing coatings being magically removed from wooden bannisters etc.,

Laser cleaning isn't new, but the latest gadgets are a fraction of the price, starting at less than £100 but only available on Alibaba and other unknown overseas sites.
Do they work and is so why aren't the big name retailers like Screwfix selling them?

 

[opps]

Having looked into this a while ago. I get the impression that the person using it needs to understand what they are removing and which frequency/power rating they need to use. I get the impression that they are not DIY products. I would not recommend one at £100 given that professional UK sourced ones are £4k and upwards.

If you do decide to get one, please let us know how you get on.

 

[Tarquintar]

It does all seem a bit too good to be true and as I'm not in the market to spend £4k it's still a wire brush and paint remover for me!

PS: I note that Laser Cleaners can be hired but the fact that training is offered for inexperienced users suggests they are not for your average DIYer?