Automotive · Dry ice blasting · West Cornwall
Precision dry ice blasting for cars
Non-abrasive decontamination and preservation for high-value, performance, classic and specialist vehicles. No grit. No moisture. No chemicals.
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The cleanest surface a restorer will ever see
Surface preparation defines every restoration outcome. Paint, plating, weld inspection, corrosion treatment, recommissioning: every stage that follows depends on what lies beneath the contamination, and on how cleanly it is revealed.
Most cleaning methods damage the very thing they are meant to expose. Abrasives wear original metal. Solvents leave residue. Water drives moisture into seams and cavities that take years to dry. Dry ice blasting does none of these things when it is applied correctly, by people who understand the substrate underneath.
Solid CO₂ pellets are accelerated at the surface. On contact each pellet sublimes, lifting oil, grease and contamination away without ever touching the metal beneath. Nothing abrasive. Nothing introduced. Nothing left behind.
Our equipment
Built around some of the best dry ice blasting equipment in the industry
Much of the dry ice work done on vehicles relies on small handheld kit and underpowered compressors, which introduce moisture and contamination into the very process meant to remove them. As the job runs on, pressure drops and the finish suffers.
We built Sublime around something steadier. Professional-grade compressors hold constant airflow at the same pressure from the first minute to the last, so the clean at the end of a long day matches the start. Our blasting machines give the technician precise control over particle size, flow rate and pressure: gentle enough for a delicate painted panel, firm enough for heavy underbody contamination, adjusted as the work moves across the vehicle.
We assess every car individually, then set the equipment around the substrate, the contamination and the condition in front of us. The kit is the foundation. The judgement is what makes it work.
Services
Every service, one method
Every service uses the same dry ice CO₂ process. No abrasives. No moisture. No chemicals. From Porsche 911s and Jaguar E-Types to Land Rover Defenders and modern performance cars, every vehicle is assessed individually.
Underbody & Chassis
Full underbody, chassis members, wheel arches and suspension. Years of compacted contamination, salt and bitumen residue removed. Aged underseal fractured cleanly by thermal shock, with no grinding and no damage to original metal or factory seams. Every surface left ready for inspection or protection.
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine bay, gearbox, propshaft, differentials and exhaust system. Oil contamination and heat-bonded carbon lifted without water or solvents. Non-conductive throughout, so wiring, sensors and connectors stay protected and original casting condition is exposed for accurate inspection.
Presentation & Interior
Door jambs, shut lines, sill channels, pillar bases, seat runners and boot floors. The areas conventional detailing cannot reach and concours judges always examine, cleaned without moisture risk to trim, wiring or original finishes.
Corrosion protection
A clean substrate deserves the right protection
Protection applied to bare, contaminant-free metal bonds harder and lasts longer than the same product laid over road film and surface deposits. 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.
Bilt Hamber Dynax-UB
Wax-based protection. The pragmatic choice for daily-use classics and weekend cars.
Dinitrol Full System
A professional preservation system, applied as part of a full programme.
Ceramic Underbody Coating
The long-term option for high-value vehicles being preserved for the next decade.
Each system has a recommended maintenance interval. We record yours and, with your permission, remind you when it is due, much like an MOT.
Getting your vehicle to us
Two ways to reach the workshop
West Cornwall is where the work happens. How your vehicle gets here is your call.
Drive it yourself
Bring the car to us
Book a slot and bring your vehicle to the workshop. Make the journey part of it, then leave the car with us and let the work begin.
Concierge collection
We come to you
Prefer not to make the trip? We collect your vehicle from anywhere in the UK and return it to you on completion. A flat collection fee plus per-mile travel, quoted with your assessment.
While we work
Leave your car, take a classic Porsche
Drive your vehicle to us and the keys to a classic Porsche are yours for the duration of the work. Make a few days of it across Cornwall, with your accommodation arranged, and bring it back when the work is done.
Offered to qualifying clients and subject to availability. Confirmed as part of your vehicle assessment.
Vehicles we work on
The cars that come to us
We also prepare vehicles for concours, pre-sale auction and the trade. If the car matters enough to preserve it properly, it belongs here.
Discuss your vehicle
Every vehicle is different: substrate, contamination, services, protection. The first conversation is where we understand the work, the goal and whether we are the right fit. We do not publish flat rates, but we will get a real number to you, usually within 24 hours. Get in touch.
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