McLaren Dry Ice Blasting
Dry ice blasting and chassis protection for McLaren road cars. Non-abrasive, completely dry cleaning suited to carbon and aluminium construction, then protection matched to how the car is used.
- Method
- Dry ice (CO₂) blasting
- Areas
- Underbody, chassis, engine bay, components
- Chassis protection
- Lanoguard, Bilt Hamber, Dinitrol, IGL Aegis
- Workshop
- Guildford Road Industrial Estate, Hayle, TR27 4QZ
- Collection
- Arranged UK-wide
McLaren
Built around carbon fibre. Cleaned accordingly
Every modern McLaren is built around a carbon fibre tub, with aluminium front and rear structures, a mid-mounted engine and cooling packaged tightly into the sides of the car. It is engineering that rewards care and punishes shortcuts.
Pressure washing drives water into connectors and seams. Abrasive methods have no place near carbon or bonded aluminium. Dry ice blasting removes road film, brake dust and heat-bonded residue with neither problem: non-abrasive, non-conductive and completely dry.
McLaren models we work on
- 12C
- 650S and 675LT
- 570S and 600LT
- 720S and 750S
- GT and GTS
- Artura
- P1 and Senna
Chassis protection
Chassis protection for your McLaren
Protection applied to a clean, sound surface bonds better and lasts longer than the same product laid over road film and old underseal. Accessible surface corrosion is treated first. We hold four systems in-house and recommend by vehicle, storage and use, rather than leading with one product.
Lanoguard Clear
Lanolin-based protection with an annual top-up recommended, ideally before winter. Suited to vehicles in regular use or stored outdoors.
Bilt Hamber Dynax-UB
Wax-based protection, typically lasting 1 to 2 years before a top-up in high-wear areas. A pragmatic, proven choice for regular use.
Dinitrol Full System
Multi-year protection applied as part of a full programme, with a free inspection at 12 months. We are working towards Dinitrol approval.
IGL Aegis
Long-term protection for high-value vehicles being kept for years to come, with an annual inspection for the first 3 years.
Each system has a recommended maintenance interval. We record yours and, with your permission, remind you when it is due.
What we clean
Where a McLaren needs attention
Every McLaren is assessed individually before work begins. The process is then set around the surface, the contamination and the condition of the car in front of us.
Engine bay and turbo shielding
Oil mist and heat-bonded deposits removed from the engine, turbo heat shielding and ancillaries. Nothing introduced into connectors or sensors.
Side radiators and intakes
Side-mounted radiators and intakes collect road debris. Accessible faces and ducts cleaned dry, with the process adjusted for delicate cores.
Underfloor and diffuser
Underfloor panels, diffuser and arch liners cleaned of road film and debris, with controlled pressure for composite and painted surfaces. Accessible surface corrosion on fixings and brackets is treated before protection.
Suspension and brakes
Wishbones, uprights, dampers and calipers cleaned in place. Brake dust lifted without solvents or abrasion.
Also available: wheel arches, underseal and bitumen removal, drivetrain and gearbox, exhaust systems, concours interior preparation and boot compartments. See every automotive service
The method
Why dry ice suits a McLaren
Solid CO₂ pellets are accelerated by compressed air onto the surface. On impact, each pellet sublimes, turning straight from solid to gas, and the thermal shock lifts contamination away from the surface. Nothing is left behind.
The difference is control. Pressure, pellet size, flow and nozzle are all adjustable, so the same process can clean a painted panel without marking it or strip years of compacted underbody deposits. Dry ice is also non-conductive, so it's safe to use around wiring, sensors and connectors.
| Method | On the car | Afterwards |
|---|---|---|
| Steam or pressure washing | Introduces moisture | Water left in seams, box sections and electrics |
| Media blasting | Abrasive, with hazardous fallout | Grit to contain; rubber and seals need protecting |
| Chemical degreasing | Leaves residue | A waste stream to dispose of |
| Dry ice blasting | Dry and non-abrasive | Clean, dry, sound surface. Nothing left behind |
How it works
From first call to collection
Assessment
Tell us about your McLaren and the work you are considering. We call you back and give you a real quote, usually within 24 hours.
Drop-off or collection
Bring the car to our Hayle unit, or we can arrange collection from your door anywhere in the UK.
Configuration
Pressure, pellet size and flow are set for each surface: painted, bare, composite or heavily contaminated.
Cleaning
Contamination removed dry, in place, without abrasion. Left as a clean, sound surface, ready for inspection.
Chassis protection
Accessible surface corrosion treated, then the protection system you have chosen applied. We record the maintenance interval.
Return
Your car is ready to collect, or returned to your door.
Our equipment
Not all dry ice blasting is equal
Kaeser and Boge compressors, Tundra air dryers and dry ice energy blasting machines. Constant airflow at the same pressure from the first minute to the last, with precise control over pellet size, flow and pressure. Our Hayle unit is built around proper air management and industrial-grade kit throughout. The kit is the foundation. The judgement is what makes it work.
Getting your car to us
Two ways to bring your McLaren to Hayle
The work happens at our dedicated commercial unit: Unit 1C, Guildford Road Industrial Estate, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4QZ. How your car gets here is your call.
Bring it to us
Book a slot and bring your car to our West Cornwall workshop. Make the journey part of it, then leave it with us and let the work begin.
We come to you
Prefer not to make the trip? We can arrange collection from your door, anywhere in the UK, and return your car once the work is complete. Collection is quoted with your assessment.
Questions
McLaren dry ice blasting questions
Is dry ice blasting safe on a carbon fibre tub?
Yes, when configured correctly. The process is non-abrasive and completely dry, so it cleans composite surfaces without wearing them. We assess each surface and set pressure, pellet size and flow before work begins.
Why not use a pressure washer?
Pressurised water finds its way into connectors, seams and bearings, and takes time to dry from tightly packaged areas. Dry ice leaves nothing behind. Surfaces are clean and dry the moment the work is done.
Can you protect my McLaren after cleaning?
Yes. Protection applied to a clean, sound surface bonds better and lasts longer. We hold four systems in-house: Lanoguard, Bilt Hamber Dynax-UB, the full Dinitrol system and IGL Aegis, and recommend by vehicle, storage and use.
Will it remove rust?
Dry ice removes loose rust and contamination, so we can see exactly what's there. We then treat accessible surface corrosion before protection. Anything more serious we'll flag at assessment.
Do I need to bring my McLaren to Cornwall?
No. You can drive it to our Hayle unit, or we can arrange collection from your door anywhere in the UK and return it when the work is complete.
We also work on
Other vehicles we work on
Get in touch
Talk to us about your McLaren
Tell us about the car and the work you are considering. We will call you back to talk it through and give you a real quote.
- A real quote, usually within 24 hours
- No obligation
- Collection arranged UK-wide
