Dry ice cleaning and rust treatment for vehicles
Dirty chassis, rusty underbody, engine covered in grease: dry ice cleaning takes the metal back to bare without abrasion, water or solvents. We then treat the rust it uncovers, whether your vehicle is an everyday car, a van, a truck or a classic.
Before / after dry ice cleaning
Truck brake caliper: grease, brake dust and deposits removed down to bare metal, without removing the surrounding parts.
Our latest vehicle projects
Cars, trucks, classic vehicles: a few jobs our team has carried out recently.
Ford: a rusty chassis, cleaned and then protected
Underbody covered in mud, with chassis rails, front subframe and spare wheel attacked by rust. Dry ice cleaning, sanding of heavily rusted areas, rust converter and then a finishing coat of paint.
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Truck underbody
Grease, mud and deposits removed from under the vehicle, with no water: parts are clean and dry for inspection and maintenance.
Car underbody on a lift
Chassis, wheel arches and suspension parts cleaned without heavy disassembly, to reveal the true condition of the metal.
Rusty chassis? We clean it and treat it
Rust often hides under mud and grease. Dry ice cleaning reveals it without damaging sound metal, and the treatment is then adapted to what we find.
Dry ice
CleaningDry ice at −78.5 °C removes mud, grease and deposits, with no water or chemicals.
Sanding
PreparationHeavily rusted areas are sanded to remove loose rust.
Converter
TreatmentThe product reacts with the remaining rust, turns it black and stops it from spreading.
Black paint
FinishA topcoat completes the protection and restores a uniform appearance.
On the Ford’s floor pan: cleaned metal, converter applied (blue before it reacts), then the finishing paint.
Read the full article →Deep cleaning that respects the metal
Zero abrasion on metal
Unlike sandblasting, which strips material away, dry ice does not scratch or alter dimensions. Parts keep their original condition.
No water, no new corrosion
No water is left trapped in box sections, welds or chassis rails, as it is with a pressure washer. The metal is dry and can be treated straight away.
The true condition of the metal
Once the deposits are removed, you can see exactly where your chassis stands and decide on repairs with full knowledge.
Original details preserved
Mouldings, markings, factory stamps, chassis numbers: everything is preserved, a major advantage for classic vehicles.
Safe for weakened materials
Rubber, seals, plastics and coatings are spared. No chemicals attack materials weakened by age.
Ready for treatment or restoration
Surfaces are clean and dry, ready for rust treatment, primers and repainting.
What we clean on your vehicle
Chassis & underbody
Full cleaning of the chassis, rails, cross members and underbody: mud, grease and surface rust removed without damaging the metal.
Engine bay
Engine, block, cylinder head, manifolds and engine bay components. The true condition of the parts shows before diagnosis or repair.
Removed mechanical parts
Gearbox, axle, brakes, suspension: precision cleaning before inspection, machining or reassembly.
Body underside
Underside, wheel arches and areas where dirt builds up, with no risk to panels weakened by corrosion or age.
Casings & aluminium parts
Casings, carburettors, covers and chrome parts regain their original colour without being scratched.
Wheels, rims & brackets
Steel rims, spare wheels, brackets and mountings: cleaned, then treated against rust if needed.
Every vehicle, from daily drivers to classics
Cars & SUVs
Everyday vehicles, after a salty winter, before a sale or to stop rust.
4x4s & off-roaders
Chassis exposed to mud, salt and road debris.
Vans & light commercials
Company vehicles and fleets, with reduced downtime.
Trucks & machinery
Lorries, trailers, tractors and construction equipment.
Motorhomes & caravans
Often-neglected chassis and undersides, before the season or winter storage.
Motorcycles
Motorcycles, scooters and mopeds: frames, engines and parts.
Classic vehicles
Classic cars and historic sports cars, all makes and eras.
Military vehicles
Jeeps, half-tracks, trucks and historic machinery.
Vehicle cleaning and rust treatment
Free quote within 6h
Send us a few photos of your vehicle’s underside and the areas to be treated. An Icetec expert will reply with a suitable solution, with no obligation.