The automotive industry demands precision, safety, and speed — and that’s exactly where Terrafend delivers. Our water-based fluids, paired with purpose-designed machines, are already trusted across OEM and Tier 1 facilities, replacing harmful solvents, heated caustics, and energy-intensive processes like pyrolysis.
From spray gun cleaning and component degreasing to jig stripping, our integrated solutions are built to handle the toughest challenges. By reducing VOCs, cutting cleaning times, and improving workplace safety, Terrafend helps manufacturers boost efficiency while meeting strict sustainability targets. Whether it’s maintaining high-quality finishes or streamlining maintenance between shifts, our fluids and machines work together to keep automotive operations cleaner, leaner, and future-ready.
Reduction in VOC emissions from ending solvent cleaning.
Reduction in VOC emissions from ending solvent cleaning.
“ One of the things I really enjoy about working with the Terrafend team is the communication and excellent customer service. We speak on a weekly basis and use data to drive our decisions on how to continue optimizing our processes and service levels. ”
– Matthew Malley, Waste Operations and Compliance Lead, JLR
We provide advanced solvent and caustic replacement chemistries and mechanical cleaning machines to global automotive OEMs. Here are three examples of how our technology can support your operations:
Paint Gun CleaningOur smart chemical and mechanical spray gun cleaning technology is designed to replace cleaning solvent and waterborne gun cleaners from OEM sites and are available on service contracts or via direct purchase models.
Workshop CleanersOur range of smart parts washing tanks and powerful water-based cleaning chemistries replace traditional caustic and solvent tanks from industrial settings and are available on service contracts or via direct purchase models.
Jigs, Skids, & GridsOur innovative paint overspray technology is designed to remove wet and cured coatings from metal and plastic surfaces at ambient temperature and is designed to replace processes like pyrolysis and fluidized bed cleaning systems from OEM sites.
We’re already partnering with some of the world’s largest coatings manufacturers — helping them break free from outdated cleaning practices and adopt smarter, safer, more sustainable solutions.
Are you looking for a partner that can help you transform cleaning processes and meet your sustainability objectives? Terrafend has deep experience in designing high-impact solutions for manufacturers. Our Ambimization® specialists are ready to help find your ideal solution. Fill out the form to request a conversation.
