Washing your 4x4 vehicle 10 Tips
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- Washing your 4x4 vehicle 10 Tips, this video came about due to multiple requests. I have been asked 'how do you get all the mud off each week?' & 'how do you wash the salt water off the vehicle'?
Well here are my top 10 tips which I use each time I clean my Landcruiser.
INOX 3 how I use it: I spray everything else apart from the following; grease points, brakes, moving parts of the suspension (i still spay the none moving parts), ball joins etc. Easier to say not to spray moving parts where it can interfere with grease and oils.
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Tips coming from an experienced detailer...
You can pressure wash your engine bay if everything in there is genuine fitting. If there are lots of after market modifications then you will have to gauge how good is the insulation on after market stuff.
Also I will not keep the engine running, it can potentionaly damage electronic stuff such as coils and Ecu if moisture manages to get in. If you are washing at home leave the hood open and avoid starting for next hour allowing it to dry. You can also try blow drying afterwards.
Just remember to keep the nozel 2-3 feet away while using a pressure washer. A standard 110 bar pressure washer is safe to use on most automotive surfaces from 1 feet distance.
Rinse your engine/underbody well before applying degreaser, do not use tyre shinner on a dirty tyre it would make it look ugly later on. Purchase water based tyre shinners, oil based ones are greasy and will attract lots of dust.
Never use brush on your car/truck.. if you know what you are doing you should not need to do so! Use 2 soapy washmitts instead.
I would recommend a strong citrus based shampoo for wash, moderately strong degreaser to get rid of mud, iron x for decontamination and on such a large vehicle I would suggest a spray-on wax and wipe, or spray on paint sealant.
Step 1: If you went in mud dont bother because even if you clean it untill it looks spotless it will still fall on your face when you are working on it for the next 10 years
Tru Dat!
Haha this is soo true
like desert sand... can never get that out!
So true mate so true
E.DUNN oh my god clay is the worst with that!
Standing outside this morning having a smoke and inspecting my upper control arms, moved my way down to the bashplate under bullbar and found a huge chuck of dried mud that weighed as much as a bowling ball, jabbed it a few times with a stick to brake it out piece by piece, always find no matter how thorough a clean there is always a stowaway hanging in there somewhere 😂
place your garden sprinkler under your rig after a trip to clean your undercarriage works mint
+Brayden Mackay never thought of that before
+Brayden Mackay, I totally agree, makes cleaning the under carriage a breeze!
+Brayden Mackay We do that too
+Brayden Mackay +1 awesome tip :)
Its worked for me many times
Great idea mate, I'll give it a go
Been off-roading for several years and this is the first time I've even heard about cleaning out the chassis. GREAT TIP. Will start adding that to my routine. Great video
Proud American mate going into salty waters lots cover the underside with old engine oil
+bruce 130013 Fish oil would be a better idea mate
@@laytonkirschke4991 I've seen in Canada they put used motor oil filtered down into an air sprayer and spray the underside and chassis.
A car wash north of the river in Perth told me not to wash my dirty 4WD there again. I asked him if I should wash a clean car there.
+ER Offroad haha what a jerk
hahahha
hahaha epic response, they have signs up at all the car washes around here "No Mud Trucks Aloud" Im going to remember this next time i catch flack over it.
ER Offroad lol damn
Ian McGee "allowed"
Excellent video, great tip regarding chassis washing, and the care needed not to blast the protection off, it amazing how many people do not believe a pressure washer can remove paint or under seal. Hopefully this will educate them!
Thanks for the reviews and suggestions!
How about one also discussing basic tools you should always have with you, and tool kits to take with you when out bush for several days/weeks, spares ti take. Cheers!
Hi Ronny
Over many years I have found if you spray my radiator and exhaust pipes with any of the cooking sprays before you go on a trip it helps in stopping the grass getting stuck under the 4x4 and in the radiator, I have used it for some 30 years and it works. the 2nd trick I use is any of the fabric stain removers they are great for getting rid of grease and oil and you can use them on your hands in the bush they are great to get your hands clean and don't knock your hands about.
great video. With dealing with this clay we have in Alberta, a sprinkler left under the rig for a few hours works wonders on stuck on mud.
good tips Ronny - especially the flushing out of the frame rails so salt doesn't eat out the frame from the inside.
One comment about the engine bay - I find engine degreaser to be too harsh and may strip lettering/printing, and maybe even the protectant off of the aluminum parts. I find regular sudsy car wash soap or dish soap to work well (assuming your engine bay isn't covered in grease/oil). Start with a cool engine and generously splash soapy water in the engine bay. Use a sponge and soft brush to break the dust and mud loose and rinse with cool water. Repeat if needed. Then start the engine and let it run for 30 minutes or more to drive the water out of all the nooks and crannies (maybe go for a drive). Once the engine bay is dry (or mostly dry) I generously spray armorall over everything in the engine bay which helps make the next wash go faster and easier (helps prevent dirt and dust from sticking).
awesome idea for a video mate. Keep it up. I never tire of watching your movies.
Hey Ronny, I will give you a great tip since you're traveling always with your 4x4. Try spraying your tire (tyre) with "303 Aerospace protectant" or any external or internal rubber also your wind shield wiper, rubber hose, fan belt etc. It will extend the life of your tire to almost double. It's proven and had been tested by many including in the States and myself. Good luck mate!
Cheers mate I’ll look into it 👍
No worries! Just remember spray entire tyre don't wipe let it soak and dry. I've done mine at least every six months. Cheers Mate...
Expensive but worth. Some rv places in Canada recommend it
Great video Ronny! I like going back to refresh on some of the older tips videos!
Awesome video. I'm just getting into 4x4 and I get great tips off your channel thanks mate. I did ask you once in a post to make a video about this stuff and you replied and said it was in the pipeline so thanks for getting it done.
Hows the 4x4 experience been goinf
I can't stress this enough with tip 7, do NOT spray degreaser in the engine bay if the motor is remotely warm. I used the exact same supercheap degreaser in this video to remove some oil from a leaky tappet cover gasket when the spray ignited setting fire to the engine bay. Luckily I was able to put out the fire with a bucket of water near by but not after melting plastic wires for the CAS which I had to repair. I had used degreaser near hot exhaust manifolds previously without any issues, but after my incident I have been way more cautious.
There a some decreases that are supposed to be used on hot engines. I only use those.
I have seen this happen when being sprayed on a turbo that had not cooled down. Same brand too. Definitely wait for it to cool down
Definitely make sure the degreaser you use is non flammable, my go to is Purple Power, but I'm in the US so I'm not sure if anyone else has access to it
Great info mate. Washing is often overlooked and rarely gotten right.
Nice job! Love the truck! Keep on keeping off road!
good video Ronny, my dads been using the high pressure hose on the engine bay of his TD42 patrol for 15 years and its never had any problems apart from the power steering belt slipping for the first few corners.
You do a very good job, at explaining things Ronny thanks ,from WA
looking forward to your next trip, love your videos keep it up.
Thanks for the great video. I'v never thought about the hose in the frame rail to wash out the salt. The one thing I would add, is to make sure the car wash allows muddy vehicles. I have been kicked out of a car wash before due to my truck being to dirty / muddy. It's a long story and I didn't see the small sign, but needles to say the owner was NOT happy.
This was a awesome video! Iv lived in Karratha WA for 25 years a trust me all the little advice you get can go alone way. So cheers mate p.s love all your videos mate keep it up. 🤙🏽
Very well done brother, in Pakistan we use Diesel too right after the wash at the bottom, and also use air to dry up the engine asap once washed. Awesome to see your detailed information and that's how i keep my Jeep too. More Power bro!
Thank you bro!... I've seen many videos from you and you have prepped me and CONFIRMED my instincts about off-road IQ.... Keep them coming! 👍😘 LOL
I'm a gear guy who just bought my first 4x4 (2000 Ford F150 with a 5.4 V8 freshly rebuilt). I first my undercarriage with wd40 and just scrub my engine bay with brushes and rags. Thanks a bunch for the input. I work on gravel roads a lot and surface rust is supposedly common up here.
New subscriber here! Thank you for your time in providing these awesome tips for caring 4x4 vehicles. This will be very useful to me. Keep up the great job.
Really good tips. Big thank you from Texas.
Thanks for the great video Ronny.
You have given some good advice here, mate. Cheers!
Great vid ! I learned alot. Thanks for your time.
Very good tip! Thanks I'll keep it in mind next time I wash my truck 👍
I use simple green on my mountain bike and now my new 4x4.
Thanks for the tips.
JUKEBOXX1990 simple green eats aluminum please be careful
I've always wondered how on earth is that trUck so clean! got a lot ot of this video, thanks!
Hi Ronnie.... Thanks heaps for your tips and expertise... Your the man.... R.
Great tips Ronny !! Thank you
Great video thanks Ronny, cheers
This is great. Thanks mate. Good tips for this newbie
I buy the 4ltr Inox bottles and decant it into a spray bottle. I find its cheaper and easier to work with (although I tend to use more as it goes on a lot thicker and quicker). I'm a huge fan of your work Ronny, keep it up.
+wilcrew101 thanks mate, I started doing the same and seem to use a lot more too...
Good advice Ron, going to clean my rig in the morning,
Good Video, as all i have seen from you.
Greets from Germany
Great tips here, especially in the engine bay. Just a bit worried about the cost going through the cans of innox.
Having mud is a like a badge of honour!
Nice vehicle, thank you for sharing your tips.
I'm a part time car detailer and work in a workshop as well and we always high pressure wash engines down just stand back and don't focus on one spot
Done it for years & never had an issue. Like you said, not to close & keep it moving. Take the car for a drive after to dry it out. Seals on modern cars are pretty good these days. Just use common sense.
@@hartzland7658 I guess the point is one day the seals aren't going to be so good so yeah, you may not get away with high pressure cleaning in the engine bay without issues forever.
Chassis rinse is a must do, great tip as I have seen the result of corroded chassis first hand
Thanks Ronny very useful tips
I love your video! thank you so much 👍
I would recommend washing engine bay with a cold engine, period. Massive heat from engine and Hosing with cold water on several occasions in the past on customers cars, Hairline cracks on engine heads belts slipping off causing unessesary injury, electrics not liking water. I (Personally) wash engine bay cold and dry it with my HIGH pressure air hose from my compressor. everything Else 10/10 Cheers Ronny.
Yeah I agree there. I’d normally have the engine off and at the very worst a warm engine. Definitely not a hot engine. Cold is better.
Just watch out not to blast water into seals with your compressor, I'd start drying it from a distance first. I've seen people blow water into electronic connections and seals with high pressure.
Yep, I run a detailing business and have never cleaned an engine/bay with it hot and running as my mechanic said the sudden change in temp and crack and damage sensors. I usually spray Wd40 on the exposed electrics first. I've washed engines with a pressure washer for years without issues, just don't have a very aggressive tip on the wand and don't hold the tip too close, basically common sense. I find a pressure washer is more efficient than a garden hose as it cleans better, without flooding the whole engine bay with water. If it's just dirt/mud you can use CT18 'truck wash' in a garden sprayer, then pressure wash and blow out water after. '
Cool tips, thanks Ron.
Excellent videos, good job 😃
now this was really useful. thank you.
Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for advices me about engine bay 👍☺️
excellent video Ronny, the short, simple intro is a much better improvement compared to other videos ie. no need to welcome subscribers or mention first time viewers etc. mentioning 4 wheeling western Australia website is good enough. to sum up good video keep things short and simple , excellent video!
Kick arse video Ronny! 🤘
Great video 👌 Some other tricks to prevent corrosion: After washing car let it dry thoroughly...then, using a paint gun w/compressor spray a light coat of used engine oil underneath. With dry weather it'll form a protective layer that does wonders. Another trick is to remove plugs in sills and other places, blow air to remove debris and once every 2 years spray used engine oil inside...also inside chassis, roof pillars, inside doors (after removing door panels)...usually rust starts inside out from condensation. It's a common technique used in tropical humid areas of Ecuador and that's how I have kept my 30yr old Daihatsu Rocky rustproof.
Great tips.
Thank you.
This is very good man! Thanks
Hey Ronny Just a thought, I used to use the Inox on my 4wd but after using it on my jet ski and talking to others found it weakens rubber and can cause rubber to crack have stopped using Inox. Now using Marine grade Lannox and have found it to be much better for 4wd and jet ski. Just a thought. Still love the videos mate.. Thanks
8:04 pure bliss to my ears😊
The radiator will need flushing between air con condenser and front grille. I end up with a fair amount in there if going proper mudding. Also it's a good idea to pull the wheels and brakes off to get all the gunk out of the pads and sliders.
Proper mudding 😂😂😂
Tip # 11 - Salt Removal …. When removing ocean water or ocean sand (w/ salt in it),… or salt on the road (when snowing). When spraying underneath at the DIY car wash,.. LEAVE the soap on the underneath portions. Your never going to get it all fully out of the places like the frame rails & crevices, and leaving the soap on helps prevent rust from whatever you miss flushing.
Tip # 12 - Rubber, fiberglass etc,.. never use those wheel dressings etc,.. always use 303 spray. Those other spray take the moisture out as it dries. Only 303 and 100% pure silicone really work. 303 is expensive enough ( but worth it ), while 100% silicone is 🥜 nutty expensive. Cheers.
Great tips. Cheers mate!
Ronny your a bloody legend! 👍
I was considering spraying the tread on my spare a couple of days ago and then today coincidently after what I'd just written to you I discovered I had a slow puncture and had to put the spare on. Glad I didn't spray it!
Fantastic video man 🤙
thats interesting in cleaning the engine bay. ive never been told this and the inox is a great idea
good stuff the Enox I use it on my rc boats as well and rc monster trucks.
Great tips thank you!
Hey Mr. Ronny, I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for posting them. I live in the US, and I recently bought a 1989 Toyota pickup 4x4 dlx single cab 2.3l gas pickup truck. I am just getting into four-wheeling now and I was wondering, for mild off-road outings, what gear and equipment should I save up and get for my truck? It already has undercarriage skid plates and 31in all terrain tires on it. Thanks!
Cheers mate - some great tips
Great tips. Thanks.
Great tip's mate , 👍
Great tips on washing a rig. We just got a Fxj80,s so we're looking for all the info we can.
Regarding cleaning up after salt water there is a product called 'saltaway' which I use on the jetski, also a detergent based cleaner ( used on mine and farm machinery ) that you spray on and hose off.The result in using these products every time the ski is used ( I know its not an off roader ) is the engine looks like brand new, and the use of Inox is definitely a no no, use Lanox instead.
I dont hose down a jet ski engine until I can place my hand on the head. So not sure about running the engine while washing.
It just shows that not all advice from Ronny is right, but I like his work .
Great video!!
Good videos. Have always used diy carwashes (I just call them carwash, cause I don't know any other), and you gave really good tips. The only thing I would add, be careful with your skin, cuz I once shredded a big line of skin from my arm by rushing and not being careful. I enjoyed the vid.
Great advice!!! Cheers
Here in Alabama we have really thick clay, I sometimes have to go underneath with a screwdriver and pry it off it's like concrete.
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I've always been afraid of washing my engine myself... I live in California and my SUV doesn't get too muddy but my 4Runner sure does need it... Hopefully I can find a good degreaser... thanks for the video..
Good videos and advice
I prefer "Fluidfilm" for preserving and care. It works fine in rust prevention, smells nice and is all natural.
Thanks again Ronnie. I've only been 4WDing for a year and a half (I'm a late bloomer!) Since starting Rhino Wash has become my friend. Thanks for your tips and I'll have to find some Inox 3. Are you going to be at the 4WD Show in November?
thank you for detail video
Great work
Great tips. Coukd you give a a guide on underbody rust protection for older vehicles. Thanks
Just a heads up, GETSOME lube also works just as good as INOX. (Though, its mainly found in the U.S.A)
great info thanks so much
The Teflon spray is definitely a helpful tool but you should probably mention to not spray it on your brakes. Nice video.
Good tips, some I use already but some I don't and should. I figured INOX3 was an Aussie thing, but looks like it's here in the states as well, I've just never seen it. Sounds a lot like some stuff I have called Fluid Film, only it doesn't make a foamy mess like fluid film does.
Superb job! I have been having mine professionally detailed since finding some rusted through parts. What antenna is that on your front bumper? Looks like an auto tunable, HAM? Callsign?
good tips brother!
I just stick a garden sprinkler under my JK for a few hours after I've hit the carwash and gotten the large stuff out.
The neighbours arnt too happy though when he road is full of mud hahaha.
Awesome video and tips. I didnt know about INOX but I will most certainly give it a go!
Keep up the good work
Great video keep it up
If you have been playing in Salt water, find a freshwater river that's floats good, and park the car I it for a couple of hours. That does wonders for keeping rust away...
Way to pollute the river...
Inox will affect some rubbers keep that in mind... Using CRC808 which is a silicone spray will help with mud and dust not sticking.
Good points. Thanks.
Great video. I never would have known some of these tips otherwise.
I’ve been using “Simple Green” to clean my taco engine, I use even less pressure than in video, basically simulate rain...5 years still looks new
Damian Grouse +1 for Simple Green available at any Bunnings. Then 303 protectant on any rubber or plastic.
Top tip, Meguiars APC used as a snow foam works an absolute treat on mud prior to a pressure wash (You will need to re-wax the car after)