Dry Ice cleaning anyone?

[spork2367]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

This is interesting and never heard of dry ice cleaning. It is a lot faster than the method I am going to try.

I watched a live demonstration at a DIY box store here in Japan using a steamer and will buy a version of the McCullough steamer the guy uses in this video. I have a lot of other household uses for it besides cleaning all areas of my cars and motorcycle.

https://youtu.be/FUGMDov3hXc


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Interesting... "How To Clean Your Engine Safely Without Water"

Step one: Spray liquid cleaner (mostly water) all over.
Step two: Spray steam (exclusively water) all over soap.
Step three: Use a brush to try to loosen dirt from every nook and cranny.
Step four: Wipe off leaving soap residue on everything...

Not sure I'm sold on that. Plus, that brushing and wiping is TEDIOUS!


I've seen dry ice blasting in use at Bell Helicopter in their gear box refurb facility. We also sent out crank cases to look at both dry ice and wet ice blasting as a replacement for our walnut shell blasting to reduce FOD.

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by mpiecyk

Info. on dry ice cleaning in Illinois.
The Last Detail
Tom Snellbach 847 689 8822 (Owner)
The quote I received April of 2021 $250.00 per hour plus material.

Hi Mike--
I've know Tom for probably 30 years. He has done paint work on a 90 Porsche C4 for me and has helped a couple friends sell their older sports cars. I didn't know he did the dry ice work but I am glad that he does. At least I know him to be a good guy and straight shooter. When we have local car shows, he usually displays a half dozen cars he has for sale at them. The main question I would have is how long does it really take to do, say the entire undercarriage, wheels and engine compartment. Could add up to quite a bit. --Bob

[spork2367]

Originally Posted by WARP TEN

Hi Mike--
I've know Tom for probably 30 years. He has done paint work on a 90 Porsche C4 for me and has helped a couple friends sell their older sports cars. I didn't know he did the dry ice work but I am glad that he does. At least I know him to be a good guy and straight shooter. When we have local car shows, he usually displays a half dozen cars he has for sale at them. The main question I would have is how long does it really take to do, say the entire undercarriage, wheels and engine compartment. Could add up to quite a bit. --Bob

Based on how long the blasting time takes...a while. On top of that, it will not do anything but push around oil and liquids. It also will not remove tar or things of that nature. In conjunction with other cleaners I can see it being a good tool to get general road dirt/grim out of hard to reach areas.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by spork2367

Interesting... "How To Clean Your Engine Safely Without Water"



Step one: Spray liquid cleaner (mostly water) all over.

Step two: Spray steam (exclusively water) all over soap.

Step three: Use a brush to try to loosen dirt from every nook and cranny.

Step four: Wipe off leaving soap residue on everything...



Not sure I'm sold on that. Plus, that brushing and wiping is TEDIOUS!





I've seen dry ice blasting in use at Bell Helicopter in their gear box refurb facility. We also sent out crank cases to look at both dry ice and wet ice blasting as a replacement for our walnut shell blasting to reduce FOD.

Different strokes for different folks. Fortunately I bought a very clean Z, but the video was for the idea and use of the steamer. The live demo I saw was no soap and just steam and wipe. I do not need dry ice blasting, but I like the idea and have no clue how to get it done in Japan anyway. Besides, I like tedious and do not mind; it is my therapy. [emoji38]


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[mpiecyk]

Hi Bob,
Good to hear from you, all I can say regarding Tom's work comes from the Tri-Power boys they had a few cars detailed from Tom last year and the finish product was outstanding.
Mike P.

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by mpiecyk

Hi Bob,
Good to hear from you, all I can say regarding Tom's work comes from the Tri-Power boys they had a few cars detailed from Tom last year and the finish product was outstanding.
Mike P.

Glad to hear it. --Bob