Motorhome Dry Ice Blasting
Dry ice blasting and chassis protection for motorhomes. Chassis, extensions, steps and running gear cleaned without water or chemicals, accessible surface corrosion treated, then protected for use and storage.
- 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
Motorhome
A home on a commercial chassis
Most motorhomes are built on light commercial chassis, such as the Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, Citroën Relay, Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit and Iveco Daily, often with a specialist low-frame chassis behind the cab. They are heavy, they stand for long periods, and many spend the winter outdoors.
Underneath, that means road salt and moisture held against chassis rails, extensions, spring hangers and steps, along with tank mountings and fixings that are rarely looked at. Dry ice blasting removes it without water or chemicals, so nothing is driven into seams, fittings or the habitation area, and the chassis is left as a clean, sound surface ready for protection.
Motorhomes we work on
- Fiat Ducato based
- Peugeot Boxer and Citroën Relay based
- Mercedes Sprinter based
- Ford Transit based
- Iveco Daily based
- Coachbuilt and A-class
- Panel van conversions
- Classic motorhomes
Chassis protection
Chassis protection for your motorhome
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 motorhome needs attention
Every motorhome is assessed individually before work begins. The process is then set around the surface, the contamination and the condition of the vehicle in front of us.
Chassis rails and extensions
Cab chassis, low-frame sections and rear extensions cleaned back. Accessible surface corrosion is treated, leaving a clean, sound surface for protection.
Steps, arches and cab floor
Entry steps, wheel arches and the underside of the cab floor cleaned of compacted dirt and salt that holds moisture.
Tank mountings and fixings
Water and waste tank mountings, brackets and fixings cleaned so their condition can be checked before protection.
Suspension and brakes
Springs, dampers, axles and brakes cleaned in place, with nothing abrasive near bushes, boots or seals.
Also available: engine bay, drivetrain and gearbox, exhaust systems, and underseal and bitumen removal. See every automotive service
The method
Why dry ice suits a motorhome
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 vehicle | 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 motorhome 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 vehicle 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 vehicle 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 vehicle to us
Two ways to bring your motorhome to Hayle
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.
Bring it to us
Book a slot and bring your vehicle 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 vehicle once the work is complete. Collection is quoted with your assessment.
Questions
Motorhome dry ice blasting questions
Can you take a large motorhome?
Tell us the make, length and height when you get in touch, and we will confirm access and arrangements before anything is booked.
When is the best time to protect a motorhome?
Before it goes into winter storage is ideal. Protection applied to a clean, sound surface in the autumn keeps salt and moisture away from the chassis while the vehicle is standing.
Can you protect my motorhome 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 motorhome 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 motorhome
Tell us about the vehicle 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
