Automotive Dry Ice Cleaning. Chassis, Engine, Suspension

Automotive Dry Ice Cleaning & Restoration

Discover if Automotive Dry Ice Cleaning is Right for You:

What is Dry ice Cleaning?

Automotive dry ice cleaning (also know as dry ice blasting) is the eco friendly, and totally safe, alternative to old methods of cleaning such as sand blasting. Our state of the art equipment uses C02 dry ice pellets to clean years of dirt and undercoating off your prized collector car or daily driver.

Our automotive dry ice cleaning method is non-abrasive, non-conductive, non-toxic, non-flammable and safe on all surfaces!

Give us a call or email to learn more.

Chassis Restoration

If you’ve ever tried to clean the undercarriage of your car you know how daunting the task can be and usually the results are far from perfect, until now. Our chassis restoration process will clean every inch of your vehicle giving you that freshly restored look in a matter of hours.

Entire Chassis dry ice cleaning starting at $2,000.

Engine Bay Restoration

Our system allows us to completely clean the engine bay of your car to a showroom like condition without having to remove a single bolt or hose.

It’s the perfect final touch before listing your vehicle for sale. Having a clean presentation will help you sell quickly and most importantly, net you thousands of additional dollars.

Our automotive dry ice cleaning provides us the ability to remove even the toughest dirt making your engine and transmission look new again without days of painstaking labor.

Engine and Transmission dry ice cleaning starting at $700.

Our services

We are Charlotte, North Carolina’s premier automotive dry ice cleaning experts. We focus on preservation over restoration and specialize on high end imports and collectible classic cars.

Inner wheel openings
Suspension/steering
Electrical components
Interior cleaning
Rubber restoration
Molded plastic
New Undercoating applications

If it’s on your car, we can clean it safely with expert/ like-new results!

We specialize in high-end collectibles:

Dry Ice Porsche
Dry Ice Ferrari
Dry Ice Audi
Dry Ice McLaren
Select American makes/models

Dry Ice + Undercoating

Have a vehicle with a rusty chassis or want to protect your new car purchase before rust scale builds? Merritt MoCo combines the use of dry ice blasting plus our undercoating solution that will neutralize the surface and prevent rust progression. This is a proven technology and process that is fast, effective and provides an attractive finished result. We offer undercoating services on all makes, models as well as large scale commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.

Automotive Dry Ice Cleaning

We provide full service automotive Dry Ice Blasting to North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia. We proudly and exclusively use Cold Jet dry ice products and solutions to ensure our clients receive the highest quality when having their investment treated.

Our state of the art dry ice equipment is specifically designed to allow us the ability to clean the surface of your collectible without the use of water, chemicals, disassembly or damage to the surface.

Centrally located in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
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Dealership Dry Ice Cleaning Services

Are you a dealership looking for a better way to clean or detail your inventory? We provide a volume based dry ice cleaning service for dealerships that saves you time, money and provides a better presentation than your current methods.

Our automotive dry ice cleaning equipment is fully mobile and can detail up to 20 vehicles per day. Our system requires no water, does not use chemicals and is ready to photograph within seconds of cleaning. Save time, money and conserve resources by switching to Merritt Motor Co dry ice cleaning.

We offer a fixed cost service level agreement for dealerships that allows you to budget your expenses and schedule when you want dry ice cleaning services rendered.

Recent Reviews

Dave ★★★★★ a month ago

Brought my '84 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL to Merritt Motors Company for dry ice blasting to restore engine bay. The experience by far exceeded expectations. This is a highly specialized shop located … read more in the race corridor just outside Charlotte, and their use of advanced cryogenic cleaning tech is amazing.
Process involves shooting frozen CO₂ particles at high velocity to remove built-up grime, oil, and residue. Unlike traditional cleaning methods, it's completely non-abrasive - leaves no secondary waste. It’s ideal for classic cars like mine where preservation of original components and finishes is critical.
Technician Mark carried out the two-hour procedure with great precision, taking care to protect electrical systems, hoses, and vintage surfaces. I was able to observe the entire process, and the result was remarkable—the engine bay now looks factory-clean without any signs of harsh chemical or mechanical wear.
Merritt Motors Company demonstrates a rare combination of technical capability, respect for automotive history, and professionalism. I would strongly recommend them to any classic car owner looking for high-quality, detail-oriented service.
Steve B ★★★★★ 5 months ago

Had my 2021 Toyota 4Runner dry ice blasted and the undercarriage ceramic coated and they did an outstanding job. I am extremely pleased and would certainly recommend them. Not cheap, but outstanding … read more quality result.
James McKane ★★★★★ 3 months ago

Jared and his associates Dry Iced Cleaned my 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet last April. The quality of the work was transformational and resulted in an undercarriage that matched the outstanding … read more condition of the rest of the vehicle.
Jared also provided indispensable advice on marketing my car as I prepared it for sale.
Car enthusiasts are fortunate to have a shop like this in North Carolina.
Lori A ★★★★★ 10 months ago

I have a 82 Camaro survivor that was undercoated at purchase. I was embarrassed to open the hood. Jared is a car guy and completely understood what a delicate project this was. The results are beyond … read more my expectations. I would absolutely recommend Merritt Motor co and Jared to anyone looking for dry ice blasting . He restored my engine compartment to factory! Just amazing.
Dan LaRusso ★★★★★ 5 months ago

Merritt Motors did an amazing job with the dry ice cleaning and coating. Great communication and explanation of service. Highly recommended for preventing classics and late models! Will be a repeat … read more customer.
David Hagey ★★★★★ a year ago

Experience with Merritt Motor Co was top notch. Working with Jared was a pleasure. They do amazing work and I was impressed by the innovative solutions (dry ice cleaning) and quality of service. … read more I purchased a vehicle with protective paint on the underbody which I wanted removed. Jared took the time to address my unique requests, providing recommendations to ensure I would be delighted with results while also being economical with approach. Highly recommend Merritt Motors to all car aficionados, friends, or anyone looking to improve or maintain the quality and value of their vehicle.
Kasey Harris ★★★★★ a year ago

I recently had my 1966 C10 cleaned using dry ice blasting, and I can't recommend it enough! The process was not only eco-friendly but also incredibly effective. The technicians were professional … read more and knowledgeable, explaining how the dry ice removes dirt and grime without damaging surfaces.
The results were impressive—my engine bay looked brand new, and even those hard-to-reach areas on the frame and undercarriage were spotless. Plus, there was no mess left behind, which was a huge bonus. I appreciated that it’s a non-toxic method, making it safe for both my car and the environment.
Merritt Motor Co. Also coated all the clean metal with a really high end black coating from Dintrol that makes all the other products on the market look cheap. The surface is clean and the coating is hard and durable.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I’ll definitely be using dry ice cleaning with Merrit Motor Co. for my car preservation in the future!
Bill Allerton ★★★★★ a year ago

The best experience from start to finish ! Communication with Jared was constant from start to finish. The finished product exceeded my expectations . Jared has top notch equipment to do the job … read more correctly but also he is and expert and has a drive for perfection.
Stu Williams ★★★★★ a year ago

Called a couple of places ended up driving my car from Florida up to Kannapolis to get the job done. I had horribly fouled up PPF. Nothing was getting it off. Someone else suggested Dry Ice Blasting. … read more These are the only people that replyed to my inquiries. Took me right in and did an outstanding job nonstop until it was finished. I can't speak highly enough; if you got difficult PPF or another difficult problem you should give them a call ASAP!
William J ★★★★★ a year ago

Knowledgeable, thorough, informative, and outstanding are just a few of the words I would use to describe the experience at Merritt. I brought my 914-6 in for undercarriage clean and the 54 years … read more of road and track grime melted away, and then coating application really exceeded my expectations as well. First class.
David Funderburk ★★★★★ a year ago

After watching the Youtube video of Jared explaining in detail, his dry icing and undercoating options that were available, I was convinced and comfortable that Merritt Motor Co. was my best choice … read more for my 63 Impala. I thought that I was making things a little more difficult, by dropping the Impala off with no engine, trans or brakes, but that was not the case at all. They took care of that car like it was their own. Keeping me updated throughout, as he said he would. The actual results were quite spectacular. The detail that was performed, looks body off quality. To say the least, I am very pleased with the professionalism and quality of service that I received. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!
Jim Kelly ★★★★★ a year ago

Saw a video of a Pantera getting C02 blasted and said that is what my TR-250 (that has been off the road since I removed the engine in 1978) needed. Found the company website, sent a few photos and … read more was very excited to hear that the process could remove all the undercoating that had been applied to my car when it was new.
Brought the car to Jared in my enclosed trailer. Left the trailer at their facility and they unloaded, processed and reloaded the car into my trailer. Unbelievable. The engine compartment looks better then when I bought the car in 1970. It's ready for bodywork and paint. Thank again for doing a great job!!!