Soda Blasting is an environmentally-friendly, chemical-free, cleaning process using specially formulated granules of bicarbonate of soda and controlled amounts of compressed air. This soda blasting pistol from Laser Tools (part number 7137) works with a workshop compressed air supply and gives impressive results with no damage to the substrate.

Soda is a very soft abrasive and soda blast cleaning is non-destructive as the soda particles shatter upon impact providing a thorough cleaning action that leaves a harmless and safe water-soluble residue.

There are numerous applications: it is ideal for engine components, it cleans, degreases and removes carbon deposits effectively, and is completely More >

Burton Power reckons that this is the most efficient dry sump system currently available. It is suitable for YB Cosworth (N/A and turbo) and SOHC Pinto engines from clubman level up to serious full race.

The kit includes: a smooth cast aluminium sump pan with a sealing O-ring to the block face, mounting bosses for a crank sensor bracket, twin filtered scavenge pick-ups and an integral baffle assembly.

The sump also contains various external mounting points, which make it possible to use a custom-made cradle to mount the four-wheel drive difference. while clearance is provided for the driveshaft. The pump mounts on More >

Blizzard Snow Foam is a touchless pre-wash offered by vehicle care brand Power Maxed as part of its valeting range.

The Snow Foam product is a surface cleaner, a product used in the pre-wash stage of the valeting process to remove large chunks of dirt, grit and other contaminants from the surface prior to getting a little more ‘hands-on’. If these contaminants remained on the surface, micro-scratches and swirls could appear on the paintwork after a hands-on wash.

Power Maxed’s Blizzard Snow Foam is designed to be diluted 33:1, give or take depending on water hardness, and applied through a foam lance, More >

Locking vice-grip pliers are always useful but sometimes you just need a little bit extra persuasion, especially with rusty and corroded parts. These new locking pliers from Laser tools (part number 7005) have a slide-hammer built in. What a difference this makes!

The tool is a high-quality and very robust set of vice-grip pliers, which is connected to a useful length slide hammer (370mm). It offers all the advantages of both tools, the versatility and gripping power of the vice-grip pliers, added to the power and control of a slide hammer.

You will find this a tremendously useful tool in the workshop. More >

New from Sealey Tools is these Lock-On™ Combination Spanner Set – part number AK63921.

It’s suitable for daily professional use and features specially-machined flutes in the walls of the ring-end, which enable use on up to 85 per cent rounded fasteners.  They are made from drop-forged, Chrome Vanadium steel, which is hardened and tempered and gives huge corrosion resistance.

The 15° offset ring-ends keep knuckles clear of obstructions while the 35° angled offset open end allows for improved access.

For further details or to view Sealey’s range visit www.sealey.co.uk or alternatively call their customer service department on 01284 757 500 ENDS.