You'll Flip When you see this Suzuki Samurai Dry Ice Detailed!

Its so fun to see what is in the hearts and minds of auto collectors and enthusiasts. Recently, Haggerty (car media juggernaut) published a top 10 list of collectible Japanese cars under $25K.

https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/hagerty-insider/10-popular-japanese-classics-under-25k/

As a kid from the 80's and 90's this list is full of fun stuff from our youth, and as you'd expect there are naturally, Nissan Z cars, the simple but fun CRX Si and Marty McFly's Toyota 4X4 of course. But one little creature caught my eye, the diminutive, go anywhere Suzuki Samurai.

As it happens, the same week this article was published, we, in partnership with Dryce (www.drycenation.com), were commissioned to Dry Ice Clean a nice low mileage 1988 Samurai. Our client is reliving their youth and as an avid collector, wants his Samurai to be one of the best around. The cool thing about these little trucks is they are coated in cosmoline from the factory, just like a BMW or Porsche. That means if the cosoline is still there, the finishes underneath are like brand new.

This particular truck wasn't perfect, but probably shows just the right amount of patina after we've gotten it cleaned up. Check out the before and after.

Just remember, all cars are collector cars, so one man's Samurai might be another man's Speedster! All we know is hopping in and turning the key opens up wave of emotions and usually another great day behind the wheel, regardless of what car or truck you are driving!

We look forward to your next project, small, big, cheap or expensive we want to be part of your car's story.

The Ultimate Dry Ice Cleaning

Thirty years ago, preserving or restoring a collector car required complete disassembly, prep of each part, and reassembly back to like new spec. The cars were simple, and the components primitive and plentiful.

Fast forward to today, the complexity and lack of replacement parts create an entirely new challenge. The 70's, 80's and 90's era cars collectors are chasing today utilize complex electromechanical systems that require a completely new approach. Plastic materials, delicate computer modules and special coatings from these eras will not survive the harsh chemicals and cleaning methods used in the past, not to mention the current desire to preserve these artifacts instead of taking them apart risking witness marks and/or damage in the process. How will we clean, preserve, and protect these collectibles?

Fortunately, preservation technology and innovation advanced to solve this problem. Dry Ice cleaning offers a way to clean complex automotive surfaces and parts, no disassembly required. A highly trained Dry Ice professional (Dryce®) will remove years of grime from the underbody, engine bay, jambs, external body trim, and interior without disturbing the original factory build or finishes. Often mistaken as a form of abrasive blasting, a properly equipped Dryce® system and trained operator will not harm the finish, gloss or factory build in the cleaning process. In fact, in many cases a Dryce® service can rejuvenate and restore the original look. Utilizing the best methods, along with proven systems and equipment, the Dryce® team will deliver an exceptional and previously unobtainable result.

Unlike traditional pressure washing or steam detailing, the Dryce® process is 100% waterless and dry. The Dryce® process will not introduce moisture into sensitive metal parts and/or electronic parts that may rust or corrode later. In many cases, vehicles produced within the last 20 years have labels warning that pressure washers cannot be used in the engine bays due to risk of damaging sensitive parts.

Ready to preserve your collector car? Check out www.R20Motorsports.com for more information

R20 Motorsports is a Founding Member and Dryce Master Certified location of the Dryce network of Dry Ice Cleaning companies. Dryce is a community lead organization dedicated to the perfection of Automotive Dry Ice Cleaning.

R20 Motorsports: www.R20Motorsports.com

Ice Blaster from ICS: https://www.obsessedgarage.com/products/ics-ic-410-s-plus-dry-ice-cleaning-system?_pos=1&_psq=ics-410&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Compressor from Kaeser Compressor: https://us.kaeser.com/products-and-solutions/rotary-screw-compressors/direct-drive/

Tools from Sonic Tools: https://sonictoolsusa.com

Supplies from:

The Rag Company: https://theragcompany.com.
Obsessed Garage: https://www.obsessedgarage.com/

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