About Swindon Vapour Blasting

About Swindon Vapour Blasting

How it all started

You might wonder how a French polisher ended up restoring engines.
It began with my own Suzuki GS850G. I wanted a full restoration — stripping everything down, refinishing the frame, and rebuilding the bike for an “as new” look.

I sent the main engine parts away for vapour blasting, but when they came back, I was disappointed. The finish was matt, the detail was poor, and the quality wasn’t up to my standards.

As a French polisher and furniture restorer, I’ve always worked with precision and attention to detail. Rather than accept second best, I decided to do it myself.

From polishing to blasting

I invested in a vapour blasting cabinet and began restoring my own components. The results were exactly what I had been looking for — clean, crisp, and finished to a high standard.

Now, I’m proud to offer that same level of care and quality to others who want their engine components restored. Alongside blasting, I can also repaint engines in heat-proof paint to match the original factory finish.

Why Choose Swindon Vapour Blasting?

  • High-quality, professional finish

  • Careful attention to detail

  • Safe process that preserves parts

  • Heat-proof paint finishing available

  • Passionate about classic restorations

The Vapour Blasting Process

Step 1 – Preparation

The part is dismantled into individual components. If painted, I strip it back to bare aluminium before blasting, ensuring a clean base to work from.

Step 2 – Protecting key areas

Oil-ways and ports are carefully sealed to stop media from building up where it shouldn’t.

Step 3 – Blasting

The right abrasive medium is chosen to achieve the best finish without damaging the surface. The part goes into the vapour blasting cabinet, where a high-pressure mix of water and media is directed at the surface.

Step 4 – Finishing

Using precision control, I make sure every surface — even the hard-to-reach areas — is cleaned and restored to the highest possible standard.