Vapour Blasting & Wet Blasting for Metal Components

Vapour blasting uses water, fine media and air for a controlled clean finish.

Vapour blasting, also called wet blasting or aqua blasting, mixes water, fine abrasive media and compressed air inside a controlled blasting cabinet. The water cushions the abrasive action, helps control dust and produces a consistent satin finish on metal parts.

For owners, restorers and workshops, the point is simple: clean parts properly without the aggressive impact associated with many dry blasting jobs. That makes vapour blasting especially useful for aluminium engine cases, carburettor bodies, cylinder heads, gearbox casings, manifolds, brake calipers and restoration castings.

We're a Lincolnshire workshop and every job starts with your photos. Send photos so we can assess material, size, corrosion, paint, contamination, preparation requirements, price and turnaround before any work is booked. Parts must arrive fully stripped and ready to blast, with anything fine media could affect removed; we do not provide masking.

Send clear photos before visiting.

1. Photograph the whole part Include all sides and scale where possible.
2. Show problem areas Close-ups of corrosion, paint, grease, damage or delicate surfaces help quote accurately.
3. Confirm size and material Approximate dimensions and known material save back-and-forth.
4. Wait for assessment we confirm the process, price guidance and whether appointment drop-off or agreed post-in is appropriate.

Three common names for the controlled wet blasting process.

Customers use the terms Vapour blasting, Wet blasting and Aqua blasting for the process that combines water, fine abrasive media and compressed air. We assess the component and required finish rather than the wording used in the enquiry.

The process is commonly considered for aluminium engine cases, carburettor bodies, cylinder heads, gearbox casings, manifolds, brake components and restoration castings.

Help us assess the part accurately.

• Part type and approximate dimensions.
• Material, if known.
• Paint, corrosion, grease or contamination.
• Threads, faces or areas that need protecting.
• Quantity and required turnaround.

Clean, even results for restoration, engineering and trade parts.

Vapour blasting is chosen when the finish matters and the component needs a controlled process rather than a harsh dry blast.

Gentler on aluminium

Good for many aluminium castings, engine cases, covers and carburettor bodies where the aim is a clean satin finish.

Reduced dry-blast impact

The water in the process cushions the abrasive action and helps reduce the risk of aggressive surface damage on parts.

Workshop quote control

Every job is assessed from photos so price, prep, turnaround and the process are clear before work starts. Please send parts fully stripped and ready to blast, as we don't mask.

Parts we blast

Use these guides if you already know what you need cleaned, or send photos if you are not sure.

Choosing between wet and dry abrasive blasting.

Vapour or wet blasting is commonly chosen for aluminium and restoration castings where a controlled satin finish is required. Dry abrasive blasting is a separate process, better suited to heavy stripping of rust, corrosion, paint and scale on a wide range of metal parts.

If your part is painted, heavily corroded, greasy, delicate, assembled or threaded, mention that when sending photos. Prep time and complexity affect quote and turnaround.

Assessment comes first.

• Material and condition.
• Size and whether it fits the equipment.
• Threads, faces, internal passages or delicate areas that could mean the part can't be blasted safely.
• Quantity, deadline and trade-repeat needs.

We do not invent fixed prices from a keyword. A firm quote comes after photos and job assessment.