MELBOURNE · VIC

Full-Vehicle Restoration in Melbourne

A complete dry ice clean of the engine, underbody, body cavities and interior — restoration-grade. Serving Melbourne CBD, St Kilda, Richmond, Footscray and surrounds.

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Service

Full-Vehicle Restoration

Typical price

$1,200 – $3,500

Typical duration

2–5 days

Service area

80km radius

Melbourne, VIC

Full-Vehicle Restoration for Melbourne customers

A proper restoration starts with a clean vehicle — but old paint, decades of road tar, perished underseal and engine-bay grease can hide rust, weld failures and original markings you need to see. Sandblasting strips too aggressively; chemical strippers run into cavities; pressure-washing soaks insulation and electrics. Dry ice blasting takes a tired chassis back to a presentable, inspection-ready surface in days instead of weeks — without the abrasive damage that complicates a quality respray.

For customers across Melbourne — from Melbourne CBD, St Kilda, Richmond to Footscray — we operate as the Victoria arm of the wider Dry Ice Blasters network. Melbourne is one of our strongest markets. The city has a deep classic-car restoration scene, major food and pharma manufacturing, and one of Australia’s biggest freight corridors. We service the metro and out to Geelong, Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley and Dandenong.

Benefits

Why Melbourne customers pick dry ice for full-vehicle restoration

Whole-vehicle in one media

Engine, underbody, cavities, body shell — all cleaned with the same non-abrasive process.

Preserves original markings

VIN stamps, build tags, factory paint codes and assembly markings stay legible.

Inspection-ready surface

Reveal crack lines, weld defects and rust early — before you’ve committed paint and labour to them.

Faster than chemical stripping

A full-vehicle clean is typically 2–4 days vs weeks for chemical or media stripping.

Process

How a full-vehicle restoration job runs in Melbourne

1

Documentation

We photograph every panel, marking and tag — your record before any work starts.
2

Engine, bay, underbody

Phased blast across the major zones, with masking of period-correct decals and sensitive parts.
3

Cavities & interior shell

Door cavities, boot wells, scuttle and firewall — areas a normal detailer can’t reach.
4

Hand-finish & protect

Final hand-detail of show surfaces; cavity wax / chassis protectant applied on request.

Pricing

Full-Vehicle Restoration pricing in Melbourne

Final pricing depends on condition, scope and travel. Melbourne metro is in our zero-surcharge service zone.

Premium tier

$1,200 – $3,500

Full vehicle restoration, concours preparation, multi-day classics work.

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Mobile service across Melbourne CBD, St Kilda, Richmond and surrounds
Public liability $20m + insurance certificates available
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Full-Vehicle Restoration Melbourne — FAQs

Can you clean a body-off rotisserie?

Yes — and this is where dry ice really shines. A rotisserie clean takes 1–2 days and gives you a paint-ready surface without sandblasting damage.

Will it strip old paint?

At higher pressures we can break poorly-adhered topcoat, but we don’t aggressively strip primers or sound paint. We tune pressure to your spec.

Do you work with restoration shops?

Yes. We’re used to working in-bay alongside metalworkers, paint shops and trim specialists. We can quote per-stage.

How does this compare to chemical stripping?

Chemical strippers are aggressive and produce hazardous waste. Dry ice is non-toxic, non-abrasive, and lets you stop at the surface you want — not strip everything to bare metal.

Do you cover Melbourne CBD and St Kilda?

Yes — both are within our Melbourne service area. We cover a 80km radius from the Melbourne hub at no travel surcharge.

What's the lead time for full-vehicle restoration in Melbourne?

Our typical Melbourne lead time for full-vehicle restoration is 3–7 business days. Restoration and insurance work can usually be expedited within 24–72 hours.

What does full-vehicle restoration cost in Melbourne?

Full-Vehicle Restoration jobs in Melbourne typically run between $1,200 and $3,500 ex-GST depending on condition and access. Use the calculator for a postcode-specific estimate.