Case Studies & Guides
Real before-and-after dry ice blasting, rust treatment and underbody preservation projects on classic, performance and prestige vehicles – plus plain-English guides on keeping a car sound.
Case studies
Recent before-and-after projects on classic, performance and prestige vehicles – cleaned with dry ice blasting, rust-treated and protected for the long term. Where there's a full write-up, click through for the story, photos and video.
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (1967)
Heavy corrosion taken back to bare, treatable metal, then stabilised and sealed for the long term – documented with before-and-after photos and the full project video.
Land Rover Defender 90
A hard-working classic 4x4 given a full underbody preservation programme – dry ice cleaned, rust-treated and sealed with durable protection, documented before and after.
Volkswagen T2 Camper
A classic camper dry ice cleaned back to original paint, with hidden corrosion cut out and welded, treated and sealed with durable black protection and cavity wax – documented throughout.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (964)
A well-kept 964 preserved at the right time – dry ice cleaned, inspected with the wheels and liners off, then sealed with Bilt Hamber Dynax UC clear protection and cavity wax, documented before and after.
Aston Martin Vanquish V12 S
A targeted rear subframe corrosion treatment on a 2015 Vanquish V12 S – dry ice blasted, rust-treated, epoxy-sealed and protected with clear Bilt Hamber Dynax UC wax and cavity wax, as a cost-effective alternative to subframe replacement.
Guides & articles
Practical, plain-English guides on what actually keeps a car sound – how rust starts, what can and cannot be reversed, and how proper treatment and protection work.
What Is Dry Ice Blasting? An Automotive Guide
A plain-English guide to what dry ice blasting is, what it does to a car, whether it is worth it, what it can and cannot remove, whether it damages paint, and where it fits in underbody preservation.
Can Dry Ice Blasting Remove Rust?
The honest answer for car owners: what dry ice blasting can and cannot remove, surface rust vs deeper corrosion vs rot, what happens once rust is exposed, and when rust treatment, laser cleaning or repair is needed.
How Does Dry Ice Blasting Work on Cars?
How dry ice blasting actually works on car underbodies, wheel arches and engine bays – what it removes, whether it damages paint, how it compares with pressure washing, and where it fits in preservation.
Car Rust Treatment & Prevention
What causes corrosion, whether rust can really be stopped, when dry ice blasting helps, and how professional underbody protection actually works.
When to Use Dry Ice Blasting During a Vehicle Restoration
The five key stages where dry ice blasting helps in a restoration: before work begins, after dismantling, before paint or protection, after restoration, and during long-term maintenance – plus when it is not the right method.
Can Dry Ice Blasting Be Used on Car Interiors?
An honest guide to where dry ice cleaning helps inside a car – hard surfaces, stripped cabins, seat runners and restoration areas – and where normal upholstery, leather and carpet detailing is the better route.
Dry Ice Blasting vs Pressure Washing, Steam Cleaning & Sandblasting
How dry ice blasting compares with pressure washing, steam cleaning, sandblasting and laser cleaning for car underbodies, engine bays, rust, underseal, cost and safety – and which method suits which job.
Is Dry Ice Blasting Safe for Cars?
An honest safety guide for car owners: is dry ice blasting safe for the vehicle and for people? Covers paint, parts, PPE, CO2, ventilation, cold burns, the disadvantages and when to avoid it.
Where our customers come from
The cars on this page come from owners across the country. Customers travel to our Oxfordshire workshop from the Cotswolds, London and across the UK, with most vehicles treated at the workshop and collection and delivery available by arrangement.
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