Blasting

Professional blasting services including both dry blasting and vapour blasting, designed to remove corrosion, coatings and contamination while preparing metal surfaces for restoration or finishing.

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Two automotive exhaust headers, one metallic and shiny, the other has been blasted giving it a texture for painting, white background.

What blasting is

Blasting is a surface preparation process used to remove rust, paint, corrosion and contamination from metal components. Different blasting methods are used depending on the material, the condition of the part and the finish required. At AL’S Blast & Paint Shop we commonly use both dry blasting and vapour blasting to achieve the most appropriate result for each project.

Common applications

  • Removing corrosion and old coatings

  • Preparing surfaces for powder coating or paint

  • Cleaning fabricated metal components

  • Restoring automotive and engineering parts

Dry blasting

Used where stronger surface preparation is required.

  • Removing heavy corrosion

  • Stripping paint and coatings

  • Preparing steel components

  • Creating a surface profile for coatings

Comparison of two carburetor parts, one old and rusty on the left, and new and shiny on the right, placed on a black work surface in a workshop. Showing the difference blasting can make.

Key benefits

  • Effective corrosion removal

  • Improves coating adhesion

  • Restores metal surfaces

  • Suitable for a wide range of components

Two metallic carburetors comparing a before and after of a blasting process.

Dry blasting vs Vapour blasting

Different blasting techniques are used depending on the type of material and the finish required. Dry blasting is typically used for stronger surface preparation and coating removal, while vapour blasting is often preferred for restoring delicate or detailed components.

Vapour blasting

Used where a cleaner and more refined finish is required.

  • Restoring aluminium components

  • Cleaning engine parts

  • Detail restoration work

  • Producing a smoother finish

Disassembled metal engine part on a perforated metal work surface with a white hose.
A metal pyramid-shaped object shown before and after restoration. The 'before' side is rusty and weathered, while the 'after' side is clean and polished with a copper finish.
Comparison of two vintage carburetors, one clean and shiny, the other rusty and dirty, placed on a white surface showing a before and after of vapour blasting.
Two mechanical carburetors with aluminum bodies and metal nozzles on a white circular surface showing a before and after vapour blasting process.
Two motorcycle carburetors, one old and dirty on the left, and one new and clean on the right, placed on a white surface before and after of vapor blasting and cleaning work.
Two metal engine cylinder heads placed on a white surface with a workshop background showing restoration work with a before and after showing the vapor work.
Comparison of a new and used motorcycle steering head bearing. The new bearing is shiny and clean, while the used bearing is dirty and rusted.
Two metal carburetor components placed on a white circular table. one old and one fresh.
An automotive engine part, possibly an intake manifold, on a metal work surface with a flexible hose nearby.

Looking for blasting services?

Send photos and details of your parts and we can advise whether dry blasting or vapour blasting would be most suitable.

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