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Case study • Aluminium engine cover

BMW E36 timing chain cover cleaned after welding work

BMW timing chain cover cleaned after recent welding work for a factory-fresh finish.

The part

The starting point

The BMW E36 timing chain cover was already in reasonable condition compared with some parts VMC sees, but it had recent welding work and the client wanted it cleaned properly.

The process

What VMC did

VMC vapour blasted the cover to tidy up the surface after the welding work and bring the finish back to a cleaner, more even appearance.

The result

Automotive aluminium engine component cleaning

The result was described in the source video as smooth, shiny and looking like it had come straight out of the factory. This is a strong example for aluminium engine covers and repair-prep work.

Source: public VMC TikTok post, 2025-09-26. This case study uses only details stated in VMC's own caption/transcript.

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