Corrosion protection
Dry Ice Prepared Corrosion Protection
Protection from moisture, road salt and time. Every system we apply is built on a dry ice blasted foundation.
Built on dry ice blasting
Corrosion is a moisture problem
Steel corrodes when water and oxygen reach it. Road salt speeds the process up. Damp storage, coastal air and winter use do the rest. The areas most at risk are the ones you rarely see: underbodies, chassis, arches, sills and cavities.
Effective protection keeps moisture away from the metal. That only works when the metal is clean and dry to begin with, so every job starts with dry ice blasting. Solid CO₂ removes contamination without water, abrasion or chemicals, and each pellet sublimes on impact without a trace.
From there, we match the protection system to the car.
The causes
What drives corrosion on a car
Understanding the cause shapes the recommendation.
Road salt
Winter salt accelerates corrosion and collects in seams, arches and box sections, where it keeps working long after the season ends.
Trapped moisture
Water held against the metal by mud, failing coatings or poorly applied underseal. The most common cause we see.
Coastal air and storage
Salt-laden air and damp garages put cars at risk even when they are barely driven.
The process
How we protect a vehicle
Every vehicle is assessed individually. This is not a car wash and not a valet service.
- 01
Assess the risk
How the car is used, where it is stored and how long you plan to keep it.
- 02
Dry ice preparation
Underbody, chassis and arches cleaned back to clean, dry metal.
- 03
Inspect
True condition established. Repair arranged where needed before protection goes on.
- 04
Protect and maintain
The right system applied, with an inspection interval recorded.
Corrosion protection
Four systems, one foundation
Protection applied to bare, contaminant-free metal bonds harder and lasts longer than the same product laid over road film. We hold four systems in-house and recommend by vehicle, storage and goal, rather than leading with one product.
Lanoguard Clear
Short-term protection, reapplied annually. Suited to vehicles in active use or stored outdoors.
2 yearsBilt Hamber Dynax-UB
Wax-based protection. The pragmatic choice for daily-use classics and weekend cars.
Around 5 yearsDinitrol Full System
A professional preservation system, applied as part of a full programme, with annual inspection and maintenance.
Longest-lastingCeramic Underbody Coating
The long-term option for high-value vehicles, maintained by annual inspection.
Each system has a recommended maintenance interval. We record yours and, with your permission, remind you when it is due, much like an MOT. Protection periods are maintenance intervals, not warranties.
Vehicles we work on
The cars that come to us
We also serve concours entrants, pre-sale auction preparation and classic vehicle traders preparing stock. Anything where the owner cares enough about long-term preservation to do it properly.
Getting your vehicle to us
Two ways to bring your vehicle to us
The work happens at our dedicated commercial unit: Unit 1C, Guildford Road Industrial Estate, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4QZ. How your vehicle gets here is your call.
Drive it yourself
Bring the car to us
Book a slot and bring your vehicle to our West Cornwall workshop. A courtesy Porsche 996 Cabriolet is available to qualifying clients for the duration of the work, subject to availability.
Concierge collection
We come to you
Your vehicle collected from your door by our trusted dedicated car transport partner, anywhere in the UK, and delivered back once the work is complete. Quoted with your assessment.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which corrosion protection system is best?
There is no single best system. It depends on the car, how it is used, where it is stored and how long you plan to keep it. We recommend after assessing the vehicle.
Does corrosion protection come with a warranty?
Protection periods are maintenance intervals, not warranties. Each system lasts longest when it is inspected and maintained as recommended.
My car is garaged. Does it still need protection?
Dry storage helps a great deal, but cars still bring moisture and salt in from use, and garages are not always dry. Protection is still worthwhile, particularly on classics.
Do you protect vehicles kept near the coast?
Yes. Coastal air is a real factor for cars in Cornwall and across the South West, and we take it into account in our recommendation.
Related services
One method, every stage of the job
Car Rust Proofing & Protection
Dry ice preparation followed by the right protection system.
View serviceUnderbody Rust Protection & Treatment
Floor pans, sills, arches and crossmembers, cleaned and protected.
View serviceChassis Rust Protection & Treatment
Structural protection, built on a dry ice blasted chassis.
View serviceCeramic Underbody Protection
Hard, clear, long-term protection for cars on show.
View serviceGet in touch
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