💧 Glass Bead Vapour Honing – High‑Quality Wet Blasting & Surface Refinishing

Glass bead vapour honing (also known as vapour blasting or wet blasting) is a premium surface finishing process that delivers a smooth, satin‑like finish while gently cleaning and restoring metal components. Using a controlled mixture of water, fine glass beads, and compressed air, vapour honing provides superior surface refinement compared to traditional dry blasting, making it ideal for high‑value and precision‑engineered parts.

⭐ Benefits of Glass Bead Vapour Honing

  • Smooth, Satin Finish Produces a clean, uniform, non‑aggressive finish perfect for cosmetic and functional applications.
  • Gentle on Precision Components The water‑cushioned process reduces heat and friction, preventing distortion, pitting, or material removal.
  • Exceptional Cleaning Performance Removes oxidation, staining, machining marks, and light corrosion without damaging the base material.
  • Dust‑Free & Environmentally Friendly The wet blasting method eliminates airborne dust and uses recyclable media for a cleaner, safer process.
  • Ideal for Aluminium, Stainless Steel & Non‑Ferrous Metals Enhances appearance without embedding abrasive particles or altering critical tolerances.

⚙ Common Applications

Glass bead vapour honing is widely used across:

  • Automotive and motorcycle restoration
  • Aerospace and engineering components
  • Aluminium engine casings and housings
  • Stainless steel parts and tooling
  • Precision‑machined components
  • Moulds, dies, and high‑value metal parts

đŸ§Ș How the Vapour Honing Process Works

The process combines water and fine glass bead media into a pressurised slurry. This slurry is propelled onto the component’s surface, where the water cushions the impact of the beads, creating a controlled, non‑aggressive cleaning and polishing action. The result is a bright, consistent, and refined finish that restores and enhances the appearance of metal parts without removing material.

 

PPC Anodising also offer services, including Hard Anodising, Anodic Dying, Chemical Brightening and PTFE.

Before vapour hone After vapour hone
Rusty sample of work After vapour hone