So Icy Services

BRRR.

Bespoke · Restore · Refurbish · Reimagine

Mobile dry ice detailing and restoration for collector, exotic, and concours-grade vehicles. Non-abrasive. Solvent-free. Eco-Friendly. Surgical. We come to you. We reimagine everything.

Restoring vehicles for
Porsche Collectors ❄
Ferrari Owners ❄
JDM Enthusiasts ❄
Vintage Specialists ❄
Auction Houses ❄
Concours Entrants ❄
— The Mantra

Four acts. One discipline.

BRRR.

Every restoration is governed by four principles. Skip one and the work isn't ours. The mantra is the standard.

01 / 04No two alike
B

Bespoke

Every vehicle is scoped, photographed, and quoted as a unique restoration. No fixed packages disguised as custom work.

02 / 04Sublimate, lift, vanish
R

Restore

CO₂ pellets sublimate on contact, lifting decades of grime, oil, and contamination without disturbing the surface beneath.

03 / 04By hand, every time
R

Refurbish

Hand-finishing of every component. Trim conditioned. Wiring reseated. Surfaces returned to their factory specification.

04 / 04The standard, set
R

Reimagine

A vehicle leaves not as it was — but as it was meant to be. A baseline restored. A future preserved.

The Science

What dry ice actually does.

Dry ice blasting uses solid CO₂ pellets accelerated by compressed air to clean surfaces with zero moisture, zero chemicals, and zero abrasive media. The moment a pellet contacts a surface, it sublimates — converting instantly from solid to gas — expanding up to 800 times in volume. That rapid expansion creates a micro-shockwave that fractures and lifts contaminants cleanly away from the underlying surface.

Unlike pressure washing, which forces water into wiring harnesses and sensor housings, or solvent cleaning, which strips factory finishes and leaves chemical residue in seams, dry ice leaves nothing behind. The CO₂ dissipates harmlessly into the air. What remains is the original surface — bare, preserved, and untouched.

This is why dry ice is the only cleaning method trusted for aerospace components, electrical equipment, and concours-grade restoration. It removes without disturbing. It cleans without compromising.

How It Works
600 ft/s

Accelerated by compressed air, dry ice moves at supersonic speeds through the nozzle

−109°F

A thermodynamic shock breaks the bond between the surface and the contaminant

800X Sublimation

Dry ice sublimates on collision — causing micro CO₂ explosions that lift contamination away

No Residue

Dry ice leaves a clean surface with no secondary waste, no water, no residue

Method Comparison

Why we use
no other method.

Conventional cleaning methods all leave something behind — water in electronics, chemical residue in seams, abrasive media in suspension. Dry ice removes contamination without removing anything else.

Method
H₂O
Chem
Abrasive
Outcome
Dry Ice (CO₂)
No water · No chemicals · No residue
Pressure Washing
Forces water into electronics
Solvent Degreasing
Strips finish, attacks plating
Soda Blasting
Embeds media, abrasive damage
Sand/Walnut Blast
Permanent abrasion to soft metals
— 02 / Services

Five depths of restoration.

Every vehicle arrives with a different history. Every restoration is scoped to match it — from a maintenance refresh to a full concours-grade transformation.

TIER 01

The Refresh

Engine Bay Refresh

Depth1/5
Investment
$300 – $450
Duration
1–2 hrs
Best For

Light maintenance · newer vehicles · individual parts treatment

Surface dry ice cleaning
Dust, light dirt, grime removal
Safe wiring & component treatment
TIER 02Popular

The Deep Clean

Engine Bay Deep Clean

Depth2/5
Investment
$450 – $700
Duration
2–3 hrs
Best For

Moderate buildup · older engines

Full-depth dry ice cleaning
Grease & oil residue removal
Tight crevice treatment
TIER 03

The Reveal

Engine Bay + Wheel Wells

Depth3/5
Investment
$700 – $1,000
Duration
3–4 hrs
Best For

Visible transformation · resale prep

Everything in Deep Clean
Full wheel well restoration
Road grime & mud removal
TIER 04

The Foundation

Undercarriage Treatment

Depth4/5
Investment
$1,200 – $2,000
Duration
4–6+ hrs
Best For

Heavily used · pre-sale · off-road

Complete undercarriage
Grease, tar, oil removal
Frame & exhaust reconditioning
TIER 05Flagship

The Concours

Full System Restoration

Depth5/5
Investment
$2,000 – $3,500+
Duration
Full / Multi-day
Best For

Collectors · auction prep · flagship

Engine bay deep restoration
Full wheel well treatment
Complete undercarriage
Showroom-grade hand detail
Fleet & DealerSubscription

Concours-grade care
on a recurring schedule.

Designed for dealerships, collection managers, and fleet operators who require consistent, documented restoration across multiple vehicles. Lock in priority scheduling, reduced per-vehicle rates, and a dedicated point of contact — so your inventory is always auction-ready.

Priority
Scheduling
First access to open slots each week, guaranteed.
Reduced
Per-vehicle rate
Volume pricing applied across all tiers in your plan.
Full
Documentation
Every vehicle logged and photographed for your records.
Plan Tiers
Essentials
2–4 vehicles / month
$2,000/mo
per car
Growth Popular
5–10 vehicles / month
$1,800/mo
per car
Flagship Fleet
10+ vehicles / month
Custom

Month-to-month · no long-term contracts required

— Specialty Add-Ons
Undercoating Protection
Post-clean protective undercoating applied to preserve and seal the restored undercarriage from future corrosion and road debris.
$300
Add-on
Travel Outside Service Area
We'll come to you beyond Greater Los Angeles County. Flat travel fee added to any tier, no minimums or mileage calculations.
+$50
Add-on
Quick Interior Refresh
A focused interior detail covering surfaces, trim, and upholstery. Dust, light grime, and odors addressed — leaving the cabin clean and presentable without a full detail commitment.
$100
Add-on

Add-ons are quoted and confirmed at inspection · stackable with any tier

— 04 / Process

Five stages.
Zero compromise.

01

Inspection

A meticulous walkthrough. We document condition, identify problem areas, and define the scope.

02

Preparation

Sensitive electronics and components are isolated. Every cable and surface is accounted for.

03

Treatment

CO₂ pellets sublimate on contact, lifting contamination without solvents or abrasion.

04

Detail

Hand-finishing of every surface. Trim conditioned. Components reseated.

05

Reveal

A controlled handoff. Every restored surface walked, documented, returned.

"Every vehicle here is treated as if it's headed to Pebble Beach next weekend. That's not marketing. That's how we work."
Nick Trotochaud · Founder
— 07 / Testimony

What collectors
say after.

"
★★★★★

They restored a 964 engine bay I thought was beyond saving. Factory paint markings still visible underneath thirty years of road grime. Surgical work.

Vehicle
1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 4
M. Reyes
Porsche Collector
Beverly Hills
"
★★★★★

Brought a Skyline back from a barn-find condition before auction. Sold $40K above estimate. The undercarriage photos are what closed it.

Vehicle
1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec
D. Tanaka
JDM Specialist
Torrance
"
★★★★★

I have used four detailers in LA. So Icy is the only one I let near my Daytona. The only one.

Vehicle
1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
A. Whitfield
Private Collector
Bel Air
— 08 / Inquiries

Common questions.

No. CO₂ pellets sublimate — convert directly from solid to gas — on impact. There is no water, no abrasive media, and no chemical residue. The process is approved by aerospace, semiconductor, and concours restoration applications precisely because it cannot damage sensitive surfaces or components when executed correctly.

Tier 1 sessions complete in 1–2 hours. Tier 5 flagship restorations may require a full day or be split across multiple days depending on contamination level and vehicle size. We provide an exact timeline at the inspection stage.

Yes. Every restoration is performed mobile — at your home, garage, storage facility, or dealership. We bring a self-contained generator, compressor, and dry ice supply. Your vehicle never leaves your custody.

Yes. Pre-auction and pre-sale preparation is one of our most common engagements. We coordinate with auction houses including Bring a Trailer, RM Sotheby's, Gooding & Company, and Mecum.

— 09 / Reserve

Request a
consultation.

Tell us about your vehicle. We respond within one business day with availability and a tailored estimate.

Reservation Form
Tell us about your vehicle

Response within one business day · All inquiries confidential

Your vehicle deserves
more than a wash.

Reservations are limited. We accept a small number of restorations each week to maintain the standard our work is built on.