Dry ice blasting chassis and engine bay

[shauwn]

Howzit gents, i saw a couple of threads and detailing videos on dry ice blasting, anybody done this and whats the outcome / opinion ?

 

[PaKiMoNSTeR]

Not on actual cars but I have seen this used on moulds/tooling before. The ice sublimates as it makes impact and only leaves a wet surface behind so there is no real residue apart from the water. Its used on sensitive steel surfaces so the abrasion is low, but not sure how it would affect plastic and the softer items in the engine bay.

It's also not cheap so perhaps get some info from the companies before going this route. There are companies locally that do this such as Dry Ice International so perhaps give them a ring.

 

[FiRi@Rennzport]

Big foot detailing in Melrose makes use for this method for engine bays as well undercarriage, it’s insane and works damn well, but comes at a heavy price.


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[TurboLlew]

There is no replacement for this kind of undercarriage restoration (it really goes beyond most cleaning). One of the few pro grade things that is financially totally out of reach for my private detailing collection LOL

 

[Br3n-23]

any idea what something like this will cost?

 

[shauwn]

well from UK forums it runs about 900 pounds!!!

 

[Br3n-23]

Just Got a quote from Big Foot - Pricing Starts @ R5500 Ex vat

 

[shauwn]

Just Got a quote from Big Foot - Pricing Starts @ R5500 Ex vat

Thats not bad at all, is that for chassis and engine?

 

[Br3n-23]

Hi Brendon

Thank you for getting in touch.
Dry Ice cleaning starts at R5500 ex vat
Price may increase if we require more dry ice..consumption depends on how dirty the undercarriage is

Regards,

 

[Br3n-23]

Thats not bad at all, is that for chassis and engine?

So ill assume only the underside. Engine etc will be extra costs. Its not cheap but from the youtube videos ive seen it looks worth it

 

[shauwn]

So ill assume only the underside. Engine etc will be extra costs. Its not cheap but from the youtube videos ive seen it looks worth it

if its for both under and engine then is kak cheap...but still its worth it if you look at the videos makes the car look factory!!!.. i saw one where they did it on a porche hell it looked brand new they actually did the interior of that car..took like 60 hours!!!!