BlastIT™ : Access to Advanced Surface Preparation

Posted 07/03/2025

Source: VIXEN Surface Treatments

D.O.D Access: Deploy or Do It Yourself – Structured Around Choice

When it comes to vehicle restoration, refinishing, or deep cleaning, surface preparation is critical. Removing rust, stripping paint, and cleaning components properly requires more than just tools—it requires the right environment and equipment.

BlastIT™ operates within the Ramp‘n’Bay™ Host and access model, enabling members to carry out or deploy professional-grade surface treatment processes inside equipped Host workshop environments.

Rather than sourcing multiple providers or working with limited setups, members gain direct access to blasting capability where the infrastructure already exists.

Do You Require Surface Preparation Access?

Across the network, many vehicle owners reach a stage where blasting becomes essential—whether restoring components, preparing surfaces for paint, or extending the lifespan of parts.

The challenge is consistent:

• Limited access to proper blasting equipment

• Lack of suitable environments for safe operation

• Difficulty coordinating multiple specialist processes

BlastIT™ addresses this by making surface treatment capability accessible within Host sites, allowing work to be carried out correctly, efficiently, and in sequence.

What Type of Blasting Processes Are Typically Used?

Different materials and finishes require different approaches. Within the access network, the most utilised methods include:

• Sandblasting – for removing heavy corrosion and coatings

• Aqua Blasting (Vapour Blasting) – for cleaning and restoring delicate metal finishes

• Ice Blasting – for residue-free cleaning of sensitive components

• Soda Blasting – for controlled paint removal without surface damage

Each method is applied based on the component, condition, and required finish, all supported by the correct equipment within Host environments.

BlastIT™ Within the Host Network

BlastIT™ is not confined to a single location—it is a deplorable capability within the Host network, allowing multiple surface treatment methods to be accessed through participating sites.

This enables:

• Consolidation of multiple processes in one accessible location

• Reduced dependency on external providers

• Efficient workflow for restoration and preparation tasks

For members, it means moving from inspection or light work (via Pit-Stop access) into deeper preparation stages without breaking the workflow.

Access or Deploy – Defined by the Job Requirement

BlastIT™ is structured to give members control over how work is carried out within the system:

• Direct Access (DIY Use) – Use blasting equipment within a Host site, where appropriate, with the correct setup and safety conditions

• Pro Deployment via Bid2Fix™ – Engage a qualified Pro Member™ to carry out the work within the same environment

This ensures that both approaches—self-directed or professional—operate within a controlled, equipment-ready workspace, not improvised conditions.

The Role of BlastIT™ in Surface Preparation

As restoration and refinishing demands increase, access to proper preparation methods becomes essential—not optional.

BlastIT™ ensures that members can carry out or commission surface treatment work within the right infrastructure, maintaining quality and consistency.

For Host sites, this also drives:

• Increased utilisation of specialist equipment

• Additional earning potential from access and process deployment

• Integration of surface prep into wider vehicle workflows

Ready to Prepare Your Components Properly?

With BlastIT™, surface preparation is no longer limited by location or equipment—it’s accessible through the Ramp‘n’Bay™ Host network, ready when your project demands it.

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