In April 2025, John Griffith, one of our experienced team members at APEX Waterjetting Global, answered a call that no municipality wants to make. A city paint truck had suffered a system failure while driving through town. By the time the driver noticed, an estimated 175 to 200 gallons (660 to 750 liters) of yellow traffic paint had poured out—coating a main road and spreading through a busy intersection.
The mess was extensive. Public safety and city appearance were at stake. The municipality needed fast, reliable help—and they called APEX.
Within days, we mobilized. The city rented our StripeX 7000T trailer-mounted UHP waterblasting system along with the Stripe Blaster Cart HR, our ride-behind precision removal tool. An APEX Product Specialist, Joe Pollard, arrived on site early Monday morning, and the team got right to work.
Even after spending time getting familiar with the equipment and letting multiple team members test the Stripe Blaster Cart firsthand, the job was completed in just over a day—far ahead of the three-day rental schedule.
The results? Clean pavement, a reassured maintenance department, and a firsthand look at the power and precision of APEX’s stripe removal system.
But don’t just take our word for it—here’s what the city’s team had to say:
- “We already have a Line Driver that works with your system.”
- “We can load the Stripe Blaster Cart, Line Driver, and hoses on our mowing trailer… no need to buy another one.”
- “Wow! That really does vacuum up the water and paint well!”
- “We can use this in all those small and hard-to-reach areas… places we normally have to grind out.”
What started as a roadside emergency became a demonstration of efficiency, versatility, and innovation.
For cities, contractors, and airports looking to eliminate, clean or prep road markings, restore runway friction (remove runway rubber), or clean up unexpected messes, the APEX solution is simple.
Ready to see what APEX can do for you? Let’s talk. Call 1-866-273-9109.