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Dry Ice Blasting · Northampton

Dry Ice Blasting Northampton

Non-abrasive dry ice blasting for engine bays, underbodies and components. No water, no chemicals, no residue left behind.

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Want to know if dry ice blasting suits your job? Get in touch and we'll talk you through it.

What is dry ice blasting?

Dry ice blasting (also called CO2 blasting) uses pellets of solid carbon dioxide fired at a surface under air pressure. On impact, the pellets sublimate straight from solid to gas, lifting away oil, grease and grime without leaving any secondary residue, media or moisture behind.

Because there's no abrasive grit and no water involved, it's a gentler way to clean sensitive areas of a vehicle that traditional methods can damage or simply can't reach, particularly around wiring, sensors, seals and delicate trim.

It's become a popular choice for engine bay cleaning, underbody and chassis work, and restoration projects where preserving the original surface matters as much as getting it clean.

Get in touch with details of your vehicle and what needs cleaning, and we'll confirm it's a good fit.

Traditional Cleaning
Water and chemicals, risk of trapped moisture
vs
Dry Ice Blasting
Completely dry process, no residue left behind

How we deliver dry ice blasting

Depending on the job, dry ice blasting can be carried out in our workshop or, for larger or fixed items, on-site. We'll recommend the right option once we know what needs doing.

Worth knowing: dry ice blasting suits the vast majority of engine, underbody and component cleaning jobs. If your particular job needs a different approach, we'll tell you honestly rather than push ahead regardless.

Get in touch with details of your vehicle and the job you have in mind, and we'll confirm the best way to carry it out.

Not sure if dry ice blasting is right for your job?

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Why choose dry ice blasting

Because there's no abrasive media and no water involved, dry ice blasting is considerably gentler on paint, rubber seals, wiring and delicate trim than degreasing or pressure washing. The process leaves no secondary residue behind either, since the CO2 pellets sublimate into gas the moment they make contact.

It's precise too. We can target a specific area, such as an underseal section or a single component, without affecting anything around it, and because there's often no need to fully strip a part down first, some jobs mean less time off the road than you'd expect.

Particularly well suited to restoration and preservation work, where keeping the original surface and finish intact matters as much as getting it clean.

Traditional cleaning vs dry ice blasting

Pressure washing and degreasing get the job done, but they bring water, chemicals and abrasion into places on a car that don't always cope well with them.

Traditional Cleaning

Water & chemicalsUsed throughout
Risk to wiring & sealsHigher
Residue left behindOften

Dry Ice Blasting

Water & chemicalsNone
Risk to wiring & sealsMinimal
Residue left behindNone, sublimates on contact

Get in touch with what needs cleaning and we'll talk you through whether dry ice blasting is the right fit.

What we can clean

Dry ice blasting suits a wide range of jobs. Here's where it's most commonly used.

Engine & underbody

✓Engine bays: oil, grease and road grime lifted away without soaking wiring or sensors.
✓Underbody & chassis: grime and old coatings removed from awkward, hard-to-reach areas.

Parts, trim & interior

✓Underseal removal: brittle or failing underseal stripped back cleanly.
✓Parts & components: engines, gearboxes and other parts cleaned ahead of a rebuild or inspection.
✓Interior cleaning: trim and hard surfaces refreshed without soaking fabrics.

Whatever the job, get in touch with your vehicle details and what needs cleaning, and we'll confirm it's a good fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is dry ice blasting?

It's a cleaning method that uses solid CO2 pellets fired under pressure. They sublimate on contact, lifting away dirt and residue without water, chemicals or abrasive grit.

Will it damage my paintwork, rubber or wiring?

No. Because there's no abrasive media and no moisture involved, it's considered safe for paint, seals, rubber components and electrical connectors when carried out correctly.

What parts of my car can you clean this way?

Commonly the engine bay, underbody and chassis, individual parts and components, and interior trim. Get in touch with details of your vehicle and we'll confirm what's possible.

Can it remove old underseal?

Yes, dry ice blasting is an effective way to strip back brittle or failing underseal ahead of an inspection or re-coating.

Do you use any water or chemicals in the process?

No, the process is completely dry. The CO2 pellets sublimate into gas on impact, so there's nothing left to rinse away or dispose of.

How much does dry ice blasting cost?

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote based on your vehicle and what needs cleaning.

Want to see what dry ice blasting can do for your car?

Get a free, no-obligation quote. Call us or book online and we'll take it from there.

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