Automotive dry ice blaster in Illinois

[SS427]

Originally Posted by GrumpyJeff

I've been quoted locally here in South Eastern PA at $240 HR and a 8 Hr minimum.

Damn! If I could find someone within about 3 hours of me for that amount of money I would be booking the date! I love where I live but unless you need cattle feed or corn seeds you are pretty much out of luck finding it nearby. I got spoiled living in Mpls for 41 years.

[1967Z28]

Anybody have an idea how long it takes to have a car blasted if it has been undercoated? Easily done in a day?

[Steve Shauger]

Level One Restoration has a forum dedicated to his Dry Ice Blasting services.

I attached a link to his forum. He has many examples of his work on cars including members. He is busy but always willing to answer questions so post some in his forum. The before and after pics will answer many questions.



https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=172083

[Motorhead848]

I’ve had Gary at level one do two cars for me, one had some incredibly thick undercoat. Looked great when done. He also did the seats. They looked new. Other car was an east coast Chevelle and it came out great. I highly recommend his services.

[SS427]

Here are the specs. That $2778 price includes delivery and pickup but I need to confirm if that is from United Rental or to my shop as they are only 15 miles away and stated $644 shipping charges as they have to get the blaster from another source. Also, this does NOT include the cost of dry ice and God only knows where I can find that and the cost as I have not researched that part of it yet.

https://www.unitedrentals.com/market...ry-ice-blaster


This can also be very dangerous to a DIY especially if performing within an enclosed shop as I am due to massive CO2 exposure not too mention the temperature of the dry ice itself with regards to handling it. A full fresh air supplied respirator suit 'should' be worn which I do not have. I can open the shop door for fresh air but it is February after all.

Based on what I am finding so far I think it will be easier, safer and likely costing about the same, to just bring the car to someone who does it professionally.

[Lynn]

Debating whether to have my 57 dry ice blasted. It was dealer undercoated.

As I mentioned once before, some nimrod painted the firewall black with a rattle can. Starting to flake off. I hit it with compressed air in a couple of places and more flaked off.

Will dry ice blasting take it down to the original paint?
Sorry for the hijack Rick.

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by Lynn

Debating whether to have my 57 dry ice blasted. It was dealer undercoated.

As I mentioned once before, some nimrod painted the firewall black with a rattle can. Starting to flake off. I hit it with compressed air in a couple of places and more flaked off.

Will dry ice blasting take it down to the original paint?
Sorry for the hijack Rick.

Have you tried a pressure washer ? The force of the water will be more effective on knocking the loose paint off than just air. You could do this with a siphon gun too and a pail of warm water for it to blast with the air.

[Lynn]

Figured I would try that when I have the engine out. Won't be any time soon.