Car sandblasting is the secret to the best foundation for your resto project
We started this business to rescue old cars and love being part of car restorations.
Car sandblasting is one of the most common jobs we are asked to do. Cars from the 1930’s to the 1990’s, from Aussie and American muscle cars to small European and British town cars. We have blasted a lot of different shapes and sizes of vehicles in many different conditions.
Car restoration can initially seem daunting because of the rust or the unknown, but no more!
We provide a service that makes this part of a project fun and exciting.
- Are you putting off your project because you can’t get started?
- Over the years, it just sits there and gets worse.
- Started grinding and sanding, and now it feels like a massive job ahead of you.
What if all you had to do was call us?
We can solve one of the biggest problems in just one day.
We come to you!
What sandblasting your car can do for you
Whether it be in a driveway, factory, backyard or paddock. We can bring our services to the job and complete them without transportation. All done with minimal disruption and dust. Now you have time to get it to the next stage.
Our goal is to save you precious time, headspace, hard-earned money, and physical effort.
Sometimes it is not just removing the obvious when we blast. Car sandblasting will reveal issues that were not previously visible. We also reveal sections of a car to be in better condition than first feared. It is all about getting the parts of the can back to a solid foundation.
Our removal specialities include:
- Paint and rust
- Body deadener
- Body fillers (Bog)
We can apply this technique to just about any vehicle, truck, tractor or any other type of workhorse. Even if it is a rusty old heap under a pile of weeds, what we can do and how quickly we do it will amaze you.
Car Sandblasting is our thing
Heritage and vintage cars are becoming rarer because of one common factor. RUST!
If you have one sitting idle somewhere, don’t let it get worse.
Give us a call, and we will help you bring it back to life.
We take pride in our work. Your project is unique to you, and we feel privileged to be part of it.
And not just the vehicle body and chassis. We can entirely strip and restore the following:
- Wheels
- Axles, suspension and other running gear
- Car panels, doors, tailgates and other parts that have been removed from a car shell
Getting a car ready for sandblasting
Preparing a car for sandblasting is an essential step in a car restoration project. Whether you’re looking to make minor touch-ups or embark on a comprehensive strip-down and rebuild, we’ve got you covered.
Our expertise spans from conducting targeted spot blasts in problematic areas to performing complete shell blasts. We understand that every project is unique, and you have the flexibility to choose the extent of sandblasting required.
Whether it’s a few specific components or the entire vehicle, we are equipped to handle your needs with precision and efficiency.
Rolling shell
Perfect for blasting an engine bay, body panels and most of the car down to the sill panels.
We are happy to blast vehicles that are still ‘rolling’ however the underside of the car are usually difficult to reach. We prioritise safety above all else, and we’re more than happy to discuss potential solutions for accessing these areas.
Rest assured, we will explore the best options to ensure a safe and thorough sandblasting process for your vehicle.can discuss options with you about accessing these areas however safety is our first priority.
Rotisserie resto - Achieving the Best Results with Car Sandblasting
We understand the importance of thorough and comprehensive car restoration. That’s why we recommend the use of a rotisserie for not just the sandblasting stage but for the project as a whole. We are such fans of a car rotisserie that we wrote an article about it, check out the benefits of using a car rotisserie.
Car sandblasted, now what?
Applying a coat of primer to freshly blasted metal surfaces as soon as possible is recommended.
During and after the blast process, we use a water additive that prevents flash rusting of wet blasted iron and steel surfaces. The treated water effectively removes salts, including chlorides, sulphates, phosphates, nitrates, etc. and other contaminants, including oil, grease, and blast residues.
Removing these impurities inhibits rust from forming on the surface for several hours to several weeks depending on the conditions. Any untreated water, be it rain or spray from nearby washdown etc., will result in flash rust. Even handling the metal without clean gloves will transfer the salts from your skin to the metal and cause rust to form.
When dry, the surface is clean and ready for paint. Break out the metal primer and seal that gorgeous steel. But which one to use?
We wrote a page discussing using etch primer and epoxy primer for car restoration projects. In our experience and when talking with all our clients to date, we recommend using an epoxy primer where possible. There are many reasons to consider, so head to our metal primer guide and look.
So no matter what it is, rusting away, or how bad you think the rust is.
Contact us now, and we will give you a quote to start your next car restoration project.