Porsche Dry Ice Blasting
Dry ice blasting and chassis protection for air-cooled, transaxle, water-cooled and SUV Porsches. Underbody, chassis, engine bay and components cleaned without abrasion, then protected with the right system for how the car is used and stored.
- 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
Porsche
Engineered to be driven. Cleaned to be kept
Porsches are built to be used, and the best of them are. That use leaves a record underneath: road film in the front luggage compartment seams, oil mist across the engine tinware, compacted dirt behind arch liners and around suspension pick-up points. On an air-cooled 911, often decades of it.
Dry ice blasting removes that record without adding anything to the car. No water to find its way into seams or electrics. No grit to lodge in the cooling fan housing. No solvents on rubber or original finishes. It's left as a clean, sound surface, ready for honest inspection or long-term protection.
Chassis protection
Chassis protection for your Porsche
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.
Porsche by era
Models and typical work by era
Every era has its own weak points. These are the areas we look at first.
Air-cooled
- Models
- 356 and Speedster, 912, 911 (1964 to 1989), Carrera RS 2.7, 930 Turbo, 964, 993, 914
- Typical work
- Engine tinware, heat exchangers, oil lines, torsion bar tubes, IRS, battery boxes, floor pans and heater channels, and careful removal of old underseal
Transaxle
- Models
- 924, 944, 968, 928
- Typical work
- Transaxle and torque tube, rear IRS suspension and front crossmember
Water-cooled
- Models
- 996, 997, 991, 992, Boxster and Cayman
- GT and RS
- GT3, GT3 RS, GT2 RS, Carrera GT
- Typical work
- Front radiators that fill with leaves and corrode, coolant pipes, rear subframe and undertrays
SUV
- Models
- Cayenne and Macan
- Typical work
- Undertrays, arch liners, suspension and brakes, cleaned and protected for year-round use
What we clean
Where a Porsche collects contamination
Every Porsche 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 and cooling tinware
On air-cooled cars, oil mist and road dirt bake onto the engine tinware, fan housing and heat exchangers. Removed in place, without moisture and without risk to wiring or ignition components.
Luggage compartment and chassis legs
Seams, the spare wheel well and the front chassis legs hold debris and moisture. Cleaned back to the original finish so the condition of the metal can be properly assessed.
Underbody and arches
Road film, aged underseal and compacted dirt lifted from floor pans, sills and arch liners. Accessible surface corrosion is treated, leaving a clean, sound surface for protection.
Suspension and brakes
Trailing arms, subframes, hubs and calipers cleaned in place. Nothing abrasive near bushes, boots or seals.
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 Porsche
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 Porsche 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 Porsche 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
Porsche dry ice blasting questions
Is dry ice blasting safe on an air-cooled 911?
Yes. The process is non-abrasive and completely dry, and dry ice is non-conductive, so it's safe to use around ignition components, wiring and sensors. We set pressure, pellet size and flow around the condition of your car before any work begins.
Will it remove old underseal from a classic Porsche?
Aged underseal and bitumen fracture under thermal shock and lift away, leaving a clean, sound surface. No grinding, no grit and no abrasive damage to original metalwork or factory seams. Where underseal is sound and well bonded, we will tell you whether removing it is the right call.
Can you protect my Porsche 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 Porsche 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 Porsche
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
