Just yesterday we talked about the full details of the exterior and interior of the old Buick Reatta (see related link module below) and today we have another very interesting video coming from the world of detailing. However, this time, we want to show you a different technology – the so-called dry ice cleaning which is used for the suspension and engine components under the hood.
What makes this video even more special is the fact that it features a very special vehicle. This is a rare Dodge Viper GTS with only 997 miles on the odometer. Low mileage means it is in near pristine condition but is missing the last glossy finish and the owner took it to a detailer shop. Experts provide paint correction, interior cleaning and wheel polish. But before that, the process begins with dry ice cleaning.
Based on ScienceLive, dry ice cleaning – also known as dry ice blasting – is a process in which CO2 pellets are used to remove surface contaminants without the use of any “chemicals, abrasives, high temperatures, or steam”. Once they touch the surface, the solid pellets sublimate directly, leaving no solid residue after blasting. Depending on the size of the pellets and the pressure at which they are blasted, this technique can also be used to clean surfaces or remove paint.
After the dry ice cleaning, the Viper GTS received a number of other, more traditional cleaning operations. Even after an exterior wash, the supercar looks almost like new, but that’s not enough for the owner who commissioned the detailer to do a full paint correction process. It is a lengthy process that includes clay and machine polishing with different chemicals to give the paint a deep shine.
The final procedure on the exterior was wheel polish for the Viper chrome alloy. This operation is performed completely by hand and includes tire dressing at the end for a glossy finish to the wheels. A quick final check of the paint and the team ready to get in the car for a wash and interior detailing.
