FAQs

Dry ice blasting is a non-abrasive, eco-friendly cleaning method that uses solid CO2 pellets (dry ice) as the cleaning medium. When these pellets make contact with a surface, they sublimate, turning from solid to gas, and effectively remove contaminants without causing damage or generating secondary waste.

At Ice Blast Co., we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dry ice blasting services tailored to meet the unique needs of each project. We are one of the leading dry ice blasting service providers in Australia specialising in the automotive sector. Ice Blast Co. stands out from our industry peers due to several key factors:

• The latest cutting-edge equipment and facilities: We use state-of-the-art American-made Coldjet equipment and a custom-designed and built dry ice blasting booth to ensure the best possible results for our clients.
• Skilled Technicians: Our team is composed of highly skilled and trained professionals who excel in carefully developed dry ice blasting techniques.
• Automotive Expertise: Our in-depth knowledge of the automotive industry allows us to address specific needs and challenges effectively.
• Exceptional Customer Service: We prioritize clear communication and transparent processes with no hidden costs to maintain strong relationships with our clients, ensuring a seamless experience.

Cheap and poorly made equipment especially in the hands of an inexperienced operator can be a recipe for disaster. Our skilled technicians carefully assess each project to determine the appropriate blasting pressure and techniques to ensure the best possible results without causing damage.

Compared to traditional cleaning methods, dry ice blasting offers several advantages, including:

• Non-abrasive, non-toxic, and non-conductive
• No water or chemicals are used, reducing waste generation
• No damage to the underlying surface
• Reduced downtime, as equipment can often be cleaned in place without disassembly
• Environmentally friendly
• Provides long-term cost savings

Dry ice blasting is a versatile cleaning method suitable for various vehicles, motorcycles, components, heavy machinery, forklifts etc. If you're unsure whether dry ice blasting is right for your specific application, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Whilst it is difficult to give exact pricing on such works, we have an approximate pricing guideline below to allow you to factor it into your restoration budget.These costs below can vary slightly upward or downward once we can see the car on our hoist and better understand the time required to do a thorough job. 

We can also do individual components such as but not limited to, complete engines, gearboxes, diffs, brakes, engine bay or interior plastics and trims, wheels, suspension components and much much more. 

Our estimated full-car underbody pricing is as follows:

• Small Car:       3,000 + GST
• Medium Car:   3,500 + GST
• Large Car:       4,000 + GST
• 4WD/SUV: Please contact us for a custom quote

• Add top of engine bay to any package above for an additional $750

Yes, we have certified and qualified spray painters on staff who can professionally repaint affected driveline components back to it's OEM finish if required.

This service will be quoted per job once blasting is complete and we can see the results of the previous corrosion that has been removed.

Approximate full-car underbody coating pricing is as follows:

• Small Car:       1850 + GST*
• Medium Car:   2000 + GST*
• Large Car:       2350 + GST*
• 4WD/SUV:       2500 + GST*
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We will degrease, wash and dry the underbody prior to coating included in the above.

* The above pricing is for new/low km vehicles. For older, high km's, offroad vehicles that require dry ice blasting to prepare the surface, we will discuss that cost separate to the coating. 

Yes, underbody coatings are discounted by 20% when paired with dry ice blasting.

Our process is a multi-layer approach which combines opposing thermal media to attain the best result. It is a 3-5 day process for most cars, and we prefer to have the car for a week.
We have a secure holding facility for cars in transit, so you can rest assured that it is in the best hands for its entire stay.

We take a vast array of professional hi res before and after photos. We will also note any pre-existing damage or areas of concern in high-res imagery for your records. Anything that is of an urgent nature will be texted to your phone for your reference and discussion with us if need be.