Soda blasting in Erpeldange
Soda blasting sprays sodium bicarbonate to strip paint, grease and dirt. This gentle method does not damage delicate surfaces: classic bodywork, wheel rims, mechanical parts.
How does soda blasting work?
Bicarbonate of soda is blasted onto the surface with compressed air. It is softer than sand and removes paint, grease and dirt without eating into the metal. That is why it is used for delicate parts and classic car bodies.
Stripping exposes the original surface, so you see the real condition of the metal before a repair or a new paint job.
How a soda blasting job works
Send us photos of the car or the part on WhatsApp.
We give you a first opinion.
Together we set an appointment at the garage.
Soda blasting or sandblasting: what’s the difference?
Traditional sandblasting fires a hard abrasive, such as sand or corundum. It strips quickly, but it also attacks the metal and can heat up and warp thin sheet metal.
Bicarbonate of soda is much softer than metal. It removes paint, grease and dirt without eating into the surface and without heating it. That is why soda blasting is suitable for delicate parts and classic car bodies.
Which projects is soda blasting for?
- Classic car restoration: strip the body back to bare metal before repair and painting.
- Wheel rims: remove old paint and ingrained dirt before repainting.
- Mechanical parts: clean a casing, an engine block or a cylinder head before inspection or reassembly.
Not sure whether your part is suitable? Send a photo on WhatsApp at +352 621 373 272 and we will tell you.
After stripping: protect the metal
A stripped surface is bare metal. In contact with air and moisture, it oxidises quickly. So plan the next step from the start: primer, repair or paint. Bicarbonate residue rinses off with water before painting.
For a car, our workshop can then repair and repaint the bodywork: see mechanical and body repairs.
Soda blasting in Erpeldange, Luxembourg
Our workshop is in Erpeldange-sur-Sûre, between Ettelbruck and Diekirch, easy to reach from anywhere in the north of Luxembourg. Whether it is a single part or a complete car, we arrange an appointment at the garage together.
Questions about soda blasting
Does soda blasting damage the metal?
No. Bicarbonate of soda is softer than metal: it removes paint, grease and dirt without eating into the surface. That is what sets it apart from sandblasting.
How much does soda blasting cost?
It depends on the size of the part and the layers to be removed. Send photos on WhatsApp at +352 621 373 272 and you will get a first opinion.
Does the part need treating after stripping?
Yes. Bare metal must be protected quickly with primer or paint, otherwise it oxidises.
Can wheel rims be soda blasted?
Yes, wheel rims are among the parts we soda blast, along with classic car bodies and mechanical parts.