Rust proofing, prepared with dry ice
Dry Ice Prepared Car Rust Proofing
Professional rust proofing, built on a dry ice blasted foundation. Clean, dry metal first. The right protection system second.
Built on dry ice blasting
Rust proofing is only as good as the surface beneath it
Most rust proofing fails at the preparation stage. Wax and underseal applied over road film, old coatings and trapped moisture simply seal the problem in.
We start with dry ice blasting. Solid CO₂ lifts contamination and failing coatings without abrasion, without water and without chemicals. Each pellet sublimes on impact and leaves nothing behind, so the protection goes onto clean, dry metal.
Then we choose the system. Four options held in-house, matched to how the car is used, where it is stored and how long you intend to keep it.
Preparation
Why we prepare with dry ice
Preparation decides how long protection lasts. Dry ice blasting is the most controlled preparation method we know of.
Better adhesion
Protection applied to bare, contaminant-free metal bonds harder and lasts longer than the same product laid over road film.
No trapped moisture
Pressure washing drives water into seams and box sections, then the coating seals it in. Dry ice introduces no moisture at all.
A proper inspection
Clean metal shows the true condition of the car. Corrosion is found and dealt with before it is covered, not after.
The process
From clean metal to protected car
Every vehicle is assessed individually. This is not a car wash and not a valet service.
- 01
Assess
Vehicle, use, storage and goals discussed. Scope agreed before any work starts.
- 02
Dry ice preparation
Underbody, chassis and arches dry ice blasted back to clean, dry metal.
- 03
Inspect
Findings discussed with you. Anything that needs repair is dealt with before protection goes on.
- 04
Protect
The chosen system applied thoroughly to underbody, chassis and cavities where the system includes them.
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
How long does rust proofing last?
It depends on the system and how the car is used. Lanoguard Clear is typically reapplied annually. Dynax-UB around two years. A Dinitrol full system around five years, with annual inspection and maintenance. Ceramic underbody coating is our longest-lasting option, maintained by annual inspection. These are maintenance intervals, not warranties.
Is rust proofing worth doing on a newer car?
Factory protection is a starting point. Treating the car while the metal is still sound is the most effective time to do it. We assess each car and only recommend what it needs.
Do you remove the existing underseal?
Not by default. A standard dry ice clean generally preserves sound factory underseal. Where coatings have failed, full removal is a separate service, quoted separately.
Can you rust proof a car with existing corrosion?
Surface corrosion is assessed once the vehicle is clean. Where metal needs repair, we tell you before any protection goes on. Covering active corrosion is not something we do.
Related services
One method, every stage of the job
Underbody 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 serviceDinitrol Treatment & Rust Protection
The full Dinitrol system, underbody and cavities.
View serviceUnderseal Removal
Failing underseal removed by thermal shock, without grit.
View serviceGet in touch
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