Vehicle underbodies commonly suffer from:

• Heavy contamination from road grime, oil, and polythene-based underseal or factory coatings
• Hidden corrosion beneath coatings and dirt
• Time-consuming and abrasive traditional cleaning methods
• Risk of damaging original finishes, fasteners, and factory markings

The dealer needed a process that could reveal the true condition of the underside, preserve originality where possible, and deliver a finish suitable for both resale and long-term ownership.

Dry ice blasting was selected as the ideal method for non-abrasive underside cleaning. The process safely removes:

• Polythene-based underseal and road contamination
• Oil, grease, and accumulated debris
• Loose corrosion products

Because dry ice sublimates on impact, cleaning is completed without moisture or secondary waste, making it ideal for detailed automotive work.

Vehicles are transported to our specialist workshop, where we carry out:

• Full dry ice cleaning of the vehicle underside
• Targeted corrosion remediation where required
• Treatment of affected areas to halt further corrosion
• Application of protective coatings to preserve the underside finish

This approach exposes problem areas clearly, allowing informed decisions on remediation while maintaining factory details and originality.

The dealer maintains a continuous workflow, with vehicles rotated through our workshop:

• We usually have one of their vehicles on-site at all times
• As one vehicle is completed, it is returned and replaced with the next
• Work includes both sales preparation vehicles and customer-owned cars sold by the dealer as an added-value service

This model ensures consistent turnaround times and predictable scheduling.

The partnership has delivered strong commercial and technical outcomes:

• Dramatically cleaner, inspection-ready underbodies
• Clear visibility of corrosion and structural condition
• Improved presentation and increased vehicle sale value
• Extended longevity through professional corrosion protection
• No damage to original components or finishes
• A seamless extension of the dealer’s own service offering

Dry ice blasting and underside restoration have become a core part of the dealer’s sales and aftersales proposition, enabling them to offer a premium, specialist service without investing in in-house facilities.

• Non-abrasive and safe for classic and performance vehicles
• Removes coatings and contamination without moisture
• Preserves factory markings and originality
• Ideal for inspection, restoration, and preservation
• Clean, controlled process suitable for workshop environments

Through an ongoing partnership, this specialist car dealer is able to offer high-end underside cleaning, corrosion remediation, and protection as part of both vehicle sales and customer services. Dry ice blasting provides the precision, care, and repeatability required for high-value vehicles, making it an essential tool in modern automotive preservation.