Abstract: A method for removing a layer area of a component in which the component is firstly treated in at least one salt bath, and then, in a further method step, treated at least once in an acid bath. The method can include adding sodium oxide to a salt bath as an oxygen donor treating the component with a salt bath wherein the salt bath is selected from the group consisting of: sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide and treating the component with an acid bath wherein the acid bath is selected from the group consisting of: nitric acid and phosphoric acid.

Abstract: Prior art methods for removing a layer area of a component (stripping) lead to poor results since a removal, for example, ensues in a nonuniform manner. In addition, these prior art methods are time intensive. An inventive method for removing a layer area of a component consists of firstly treating the layer areas to be removed with a salt solution and then with acid, whereby in an intermediate or final step, the component is treated with a complexing agent.