Vapour blasting cleans aluminium, cast iron and alloy parts with a mixture of water and fine glass beads sprayed under pressure. The result is a satin finish close to ex-factory, without attacking the metal. Our workshop in Nazelles-Négron, near Tours, uses it on the mechanical parts of Alfa Romeos and classic Italian cars.
Parts we treat
- Weber, Dell'Orto and Solex carburettors.
- Cam covers, sumps, inlet manifolds.
- Gearbox and rear axle casings.
- Brake calipers, brackets and miscellaneous aluminium parts.
Why vapour blasting rather than sandblasting?
- Deep cleaning, right into corners and threads.
- A smooth satin finish that stays clean longer.
- No material removed: sealing faces and dimensions are preserved.
As part of a full rebuild
Vapour blasting goes hand in hand with our engine, gearbox and carburettor rebuilds: parts are dismantled, cleaned, checked and reassembled with new gaskets. You can also send us parts on their own.
Frequently asked questions
Do the parts need dismantling first?
Yes, parts must be dismantled and drained; we can do this if the car is in the workshop.
Related parts in our shop
Carburettors, flanges and fuel system parts to refit after cleaning (GT Bertone sections; other models are in the Parts menu).