WHAT WE DO

Autoblast are the automotive rustproofing,  sandblasting, rust removal and recoating specialists in Auckland. Autoblast have been sandblasting and rust proofing vehicles for over 16 years. We’re keen to keep your car protected from rust or remove the rust to extend its life. Whether its underbody rust, a restoration project or some automotive or machinery parts you want brought back to life, you’ve arrived at the right place. We make old things new.

Free Quotes and Good Kiwi Customer Service

If you aren’t sure what the best course of action is for your project, we’re happy to offer free advice and a sandblasting or rustproofing quote. We’ve got sixteen years experience in Sandblasting / media blasting and have seen and rustproof treated almost every type of vehicle in that time. Give us a call today to start
protecting and maintaining your vehicles life.

Sandblasting and Rust Removal

For rust removal, media blasting is the best possible course of action. All rust and paint is eliminated, leaving clean white metal on which to start fresh. You can follow that up with underbody galvanising, to give lifetime protection to your chassis. The zinc/alu metal spray coating is also the ideal surface for epoxy priming and top coating. For recreational or work
vehicles that come into contact with corrosive liquids like salt or lime or water treatment gases, a final underbody wax coating followed by a rust killing cavity wax offer the ultimate protection against rust.

  • Vehicle chassis
  • Automotive parts
  • Magwheels
  • Heavy machinery
  • Structural steel
  • Almost any metallic objects

Rust Proofing your new vehicle

Rustproofing your new car, ute, 4×4 or campervan is extremely important for long term protectionagainst New Zealand’s, corrosive environment. The AutoLAST Hybrid Rust proofing system will seal and protect your car from the corrosive effects of salt air, water and moisture. This is the best way to
protect your new asset and extend your vehicle life. Find out more about Rustproofing and our unique AutoLAST hybrid rustproofing system. This system has been carefully developed over the 16 years we have been repairing vehicles exposed to New Zealand’s harsh corrosive conditions.

Campervan and Caravans

The vehicles that are perhaps most prone to early corrosion in New Zealand are Motorhomes and Caravans. Because they typically are not used for 6 months of the year, they don’t warm up and dry out every day. A salty sea breeze and a damp vehicle structure combine to produce the worst possible environment for these expensive assets. Autoblast is expert at stripping the rust off Motorhomes and Caravans and have the right coating combination options to suit your vehicle. Because of the unusually corrosive environment that most Campers and Caravans are exposed to, it is well worth having the AutoLAST hybrid rust proofing system applied as soon as you take delivery of your New Camper or Caravan. This system will provide a massive extension to the longevity of your vehicle, reducing the huge rust repair bills that inevitably accompany Motorhomes and Caravans used near the corrosive New Zealand coastline.

  • Vehicle chassis
  • Automotive parts
  • Magwheels
  • Heavy machinery
  • Structural steel
  • Almost any metallic objects

Galvanising

Our zinc-aluminum arc-metal spray technique is a highly effective and proven method of sacrificial galvanic corrosion prevention for iron and steel. This system can be added to most blasting and coating processes. Arc-Metal spray is well known in industrial circles and can provide the maximum possible service life when used in close proximity with the sea. It is commonly used on oil rigs, wharfs and the like. There is no better coating system.

Epoxy Coating

A variety of epoxy coating systems are available to suit your application. We are very familiar with Lechler, Resene, PPG, Glasurite and Velspar epoxy systems. Epoxy paint provides the best and most professional coating system available. They are well known for their durability. Epoxys work by using a chemical mix of liquid components to create a tough, durable solvent resistant hard wearing finish with high bond strength. Most of our
coating systems will actually etch into the metal substrate providing a super durable finish. In the case of vehicle shells it is worth finding out what coating system your car painter will be using. This will help us to match an epoxy primer to suit.

Vehicle compliance and WOF

We are very experienced with vehicle entry certification requirements and work daily with NZTA Registered Repair Certifiers. If your car has been noted or failed a WOF because of underbody rust, come and visit us in Glenfield, Auckland, for expert advice and a quote. Call us today.

Restoration – Classic Car Specialists

Have a restoration project? We are the best people to speak too. Everyone at Autoblast loves being part of the process in helping you to restore your vintage or classic car. We’ve been the first port of call for lots of New Zealand’s best classic car and hot rod projects. Check out our Facebook Page for pictures of some of the projects we have been involved in. Also check out the vehicle restorations page with more detail about our steps to restoring your classic car.

The experts you can trust

Autoblast is one of the leading Auckland rust repair and rust proofing specialists. Get in contact today to see just how easy it is to extend your vehicles life.