Vapour Blasting Service

Industrial Cleaning Services

Gentle yet effective wet blasting for superior surface finishing and component restoration

What is Vapour Blasting?

Vapour blasting, also known as wet blasting or aqua blasting, is a process that combines water, fine abrasive media, and compressed air to clean and finish metal surfaces. Unlike traditional dry blasting, the water in vapour blasting acts as a cushion, resulting in a gentler cleaning action that produces a smooth, uniform satin finish.

The process works by mixing abrasive media with water to create a slurry, which is then propelled onto the component's surface. The water prevents heat buildup, eliminates dust, and ensures the abrasive media doesn't embed in the surface. This makes vapour blasting ideal for delicate components and applications where a high-quality surface finish is required.

Vapour blasting is particularly popular in the restoration industry, especially for classic cars and motorcycles, as it can bring aged aluminum and other metal parts back to their original appearance. It removes light corrosion, oxidation, and old finishes while maintaining the component's dimensions and integrity.

Our industrial vapour blasting equipment can handle components of various sizes, from small precision parts to larger assemblies. The process leaves a clean, aesthetically pleasing finish that's ready for coating or assembly, or beautiful enough to leave as-is.

Difference between vapour and media blasting

Key Benefits

Creates uniform satin finish on all surfaces.
Gentle process suitable for delicate components.
No heat buildup or warping.
Removes light corrosion and oxidation.
Leaves no embedded media or contamination.
Ideal for cosmetic restoration.

Perfect For

Classic car components.
Aluminum parts and castings.
Motorcycle parts.
Marine components.
Aerospace components.
Precision machined parts.

Vapour Blasting vs Dry Blasting

Vapour Blasting

Creates smooth, uniform satin finish.
No heat buildup or warping.
Dust-free, cleaner process.
Gentler on delicate parts.
No embedded media.

Dry Blasting

•More aggressive surface profile.
•Can cause heat and warping.
•Creates significant dust
•Harsher on sensitive components.
•Risk of media embedding.

Restoration & Finishing Excellence

Vapour blasting has become the method of choice for professional restoration workshops and high-end manufacturing. The process produces a finish quality that's difficult to achieve through other methods, making components look factory-fresh.

For aluminum parts in particular, vapour blasting creates that distinctive, attractive satin finish that's associated with quality engineering. The process removes surface imperfections and oxidation while preserving the underlying metal, resulting in components that look as good as new.

Whether you're restoring vintage machinery, refurbishing aerospace components, or preparing parts for high-quality finishing, our vapour blasting service delivers consistent, professional results that meet the highest standards.