Love your content Steve. I’m ‘one of those’ who does enjoy a proper detailing session (and I do wash the roof, every time). Tips, for what it’s worth. 1. Get yourself a proper snow foam cannon (Autobrite Direct, no affiliation - that Karcher one you’re using is bobbins), and use a good snow foam (Bilt Hamber, no affiliation). Let the snow foam dwell for a few mins then rinse it off before you contact wash. This will 80% clean the van before you put mitt to paint (preventing swirls). 2. Do the wheels first. Yours are like mine, fiddly and a pain in the ‘arris - get that job done and then enjoy the rest of the process. 3. I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to this stuff, but use a 3 bucket method - Wash, Rinse and Wheels buckets, with grit guards in each. Wash is for suds, Rinse is to clean your mitt off before you go back into the wash bucket and Wheels is for, well, no need to explain that one, but this will be your muckiest bucket at the end of every wash. Using this method you should end up with your Wash bucket being pretty much pristine when you empty it down the drain. I could go on, but I’ll end up boring people. Love cleaning m’van, Buddhist Zen time. Keep up the good work pal. Subscribed and watched all your content.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such a detailed tip!!!

5:21, Out comes the wife, “Why you cleaning the bloody van again Steve, there’s still jobs in the house that need doing” Steve ignores her and carry’s on, a man after my own heart 😂

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 She def didn’t ask me for a spare mit to help out…. But I did get all my jobs done in the end 😂😂🤙

If I were you Steve I would allow the pre-wash to dwell and rinse this off with the pressure wash before making contact and using the wash mit. That way you're removing as much grime and grit off the van first before making contact, and reducing the risk of swirls and hazing

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌Thanks Craig! Really appreciate the advice and tips 👍👍😎

Love your wife not being overly impressed - ‘not another bloody video Steve!’ LOL!

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣. She didn’t realise I was making one until now 😂😂😂🤙

'Van's lookin' good in great shape Steve. 'Good tips here. :)

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙏thank you buddy!! It’s was nice to make a new vid and bring some light entertainment to your avg Tuesday night 🤙😎

Hi Steve! Another great video! I am also guilty of leaving out the roof... 😜

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jens 🙌 Thanks buddy! Glad I’m not the only one 🤣👍

Hi there. Just seen this video - did one like this myself😂Thanks for the tip on turning the mirrors! 👍😀

@SteveField

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome. 👍 Will be filming a new detailing video very soon with an experienced detailer 😎

@campervanhygge

Жыл бұрын

@@SteveField Thanks, will look forward to seeing that.

A video which involves a trick transporter and detailing. Doesn’t get any better than that. Good work.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙏Thanks buddy. Top comment🤙😎

Naughty naughty, 2 bucket clean to do the job right, great van great video

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌👍👍

Nice work 👍👍

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌Thanks buddy.

As if that van couldn't get any cooler 😎, when you slam it from your phone next level 😎🤙🤙. Great video

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙏thanks buddy😎🤙

Made me laugh at the roof reference.I was only jesting.Truth be told,I’ve only just given mine the once yearly going over.😉 I’ve always thought your van is a very fine example and have always enjoyed watching your videos.Keep em coming Steve.On a parting note.I noticed it was a kid free area.I let mine help once.Lost count how many times the sponge was picked off the floor.I Could’ve cried.😂

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣👍had to pop that in the video ha ha🤣🤣…. 🙏thank you for the kind comments on the van👍👍. I always look to see what the kids are doing and if they look engrossed b4 I fill a bucket that way we all stay calm 😂😂😂

Great work Steve! We need to hook you up with some juicy detail products! Also once you have snow foamed, leave to dwell for a couple minutes then rinse it off to remove most of the surface grime, then use your soap 👍🏻

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌Cheers Paul. I really appreciate the tips. Couple of people have said that that I need to foam pause then rinse but then still hand wash. I did think at one point the foam was intended to be a contact free wash when it first came on the scene. Like yourself I dont let the van go long between washes so there’s not usually to much build up. Would love to try out some juicy stuff 👌👌

Hello,you could cut a section of a car sponge for your tyres or a brush from carscope.great work.

@SteveField

Жыл бұрын

Great idea 👍👍

Hi Steve I'm a fellow Vdubber and a valetor, a few tips for you. Jet wash the whole van first to get rid of loose dirt, snowfoam then leave to dwell then Jetwash off this gets rid of any last bits of dirt before you even touch the van with a wash mit. This prevents anything scratching the van.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌thanks mark! Thank you for sharing these tips👍👍

Great video buddy I am happy to come up and go through my process And detail your van mate and add some protection of your choice

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

That would be epic buddy!! Would love that! 🤟

@Geeky_detail_reviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField let’s catch up during the week and get a date.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

@@Geeky_detail_reviews Cheers Steve 🙌I’ll catch up with you 👍

Nice one Steve, I rate that Meguiars wash and wax too. Snow foam is vital in my opinion, pressure wash it off once it’s had time to dwell and it takes most dirt off before you even touch the van. Bilt Hamber Auto Foam is good stuff. I also recommend a good snow foam lance like Autobrites you can coat the van within two passes as it has a much wider spray beam than the Karcher ones. Keep doing what you do, always great content.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌Thanks Liam, that's really great to know and I appreciate the tips and advice as will others!!👍👍

We tip mate always wash the wheels first and get your hands on AB Autobrite Direct it’s great products and a good snow foam lance with the short trigger gun it’s great for under the wheel arches I’m not professional but I do enjoy the process of cleaning cars and one thing you never use is a Sponge No No No and your van lovely.

@SteveField

Жыл бұрын

🙌thank you buddy….. always appreciate the handy tips… we have more coming on the detailing side soon too… obviously not me but I on my channel 👌👍

Looking good Steve can’t beat Maguires cleaning products I do use gold class for washing as i’m addicted to the fragrance it gives off lol but maybe give wash and wax a try looking forward to the next vid 👍

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌Thank you buddy! I will look at some of the gold class next time I head to the shop👍👍😎

Great video, I’m very guilty of leaving roof 😂

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌thanks buddy. I knew I couldn’t be the only one 😂😂

Great video Steve, next time the wife comes out tell her to bring a coffee!🙂

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌 that’s what I was thinking 🤣. And a bit of cake 😜👍

Karcher window vac for glass you’ll be amazed 👍

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy I will try this as I do own one 👍👍

Well that was exciting..... Steve washing his van 😉. Excellent camera work as always! Did your misses not realise the camera was on? Our T5 gets the roof done once a year when I get the ladder out (gonna have to lower it), also the kids love to help to earn their pocket money. That might be the reason for the scratches!🤔 Keep em coming Steve 🤙

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌Cheers Steve. It seemed mad to me but I did have fun making it as always 🤙. It’s really great that you can let the kids help you wash yours. I’m not brave enough, 🤣😬

Hi Steve have you got a video of you showing how you and your family set up the van for camping e.g sleeping arrangements etc I’m guessing you all sleep in the awning ? Thanks

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, I don’t specifically but I have been looking forward to making one this year and making more in-depth tours vids with the family featuring the camp set up so keep checking back…. For now tho if you watch the tours playlists kzread.info/head/PLYVi8w72hqjH8jYQOg4OPRWz2XxDbzOst. You will see more of it and snippets within if that’s any help for now👍

i love your van

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙏Thanks😎

To be honest i do same as what you’ve done as ive found washing the foams off with the jetwash takes nothing off leaving mine just as dirty as before, but also ive found looks lovely & clean but once dried looks awful . Its like the paint on mine just attracts dirt .

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

If ever I’ve found the water marks are staying behind its because I’ve not got to dry it while it’s still really wet. I’ve got a really old shamios that is super soft that is my go to when it’s to warm or directly sunny. Also washing and drying sides if it’s drying to fast. Partly why I leave the wheels till last as tooo much metal to work on before it all drys out👍

Im the same with the roof on my T4! Think I've washed it twice in 3 years! 😂

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🤣. Snap ! 🤣 glad I’m not the only one 😂🙌

I have been caught out a few times with the mirrors.Nothing worse than stepping back to look at the finished job and the water is pouring out the mirrors 😂.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Every time when I pop up the road after a wash but not anymore!! 🤣🙌

another great video...just my 2p worth after being a valeter for years for anyone that cares lol jetwash the whole van with just water first, helps remove the loose crud, then snow foam, the only one i ever use that does anything is bilt hamber (videos of it tested against others on youtube) then jet wash the foam off otherwise you can contimate and drag dirt all over your panels causing micro swirls if you wash straight away, also in daylight never let foam sit for more than 5 mins as it can bake on hence the fresh water jet wash first to cool the panels clean bucket for wheels to then be done, then 2 clean buckets for van although the 2 bucket method has been contested many times lol noddle mitts won the best wash mitt last year at 2.99 from tesco decent shampoo such as gold class meguiars or 1900:1 from carchem autowheels from bilt hamber or kkd is the best wheel cleaner ive used then final jetwash with clean water towel dry all over then if you wanna polish, wax or ceramic theres tonnes of videos on youtube explaining that if mines a maintence wash then i use a product called fse koch chemie which breaks down the calcium in water spots with a clean micro fibre great place for supplies is clean your ride, he has some gorgoeus stuff there and can buy in test bottles before you buy a big bottle :)......and never wash or dry in circles, always straight lines...minimises any swirling ;)

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben, thank you for your detailed comment🙌🙌. Really good 👏👏. I have learned a lot since making this video and it’s interesting to read that a few of you experienced detainers all agreeing on the above methods so this has definitely helped me and I’m sure others who read the comments so thank you 😎👍👍

Wish I had a van to wash 🧽. Just been informed my T6.1 Sportline hasn’t even been built yet as the Hannover factory is shut due to part shortages from Ukraine 🇺🇦. My Lease Transit goes back in 2 weeks! I should’ve kept my 13 year old Transporter! Great vid Steve! Love it!

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason. 🙏thanks buddy👍 Ahhh that sucks about the build freezing! A 6.1 sportline will be epic once it finally arrives and will soften the blow to the long wait. Hope you get transport sorted🤞

@Vwfan

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField will be driving my daughters Peugeot partner dog walking van lol. Good side is I’ll have more money to save on bling for the new bus! I’m a moderator on the VWT5 forum so pop in and say hi if you haven’t already. Stay safe Matey! X

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vwfan Every cloud n that!! Saving faster for the extra mods is a great bonus! I will def come over and check out the T5 forum!! (I’m guessing you mean the main one not the Facebook one?)

@Vwfan

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField I’m not on Facebook so yes the normal one. I’m on the T6 forum too but not a mod. Love your videos mate. Excellent!

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vwfan 🙏 thank you🤣 glad you enjoy. I must join those forums as I’ve only been onto the Facebook ones. 👍👍

Not related to cleaning but at 8:26 your door sounds very solid when you close it. Is this due to additional seals in the door? If so where from? I have bought some but I think they are too small and have not made any difference. Cheers.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Yes I found the door closure changed radically when I had the Dynomat fitted and the extra seals together. They put my seals on as the same time when I was at Dirty Weekender Adventure Vans and made a huge difference as a combo. When you know on the door it feels solid not tinny👍

@mcyoon77

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField do you know which seals they used? Seen some 16mm ones. The ones I got from Amazon are only 12mm and don’t do much.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

@@mcyoon77 I think they are about 16mm, they are a secondary seal so as well as the factory seal. I think I saw them on Travelin lite website and customveedubs site too. Or you could call Dirty Weekender Vans on 01905 353880 and they might do a mail order 👍

@mcyoon77

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField will add them to the list of places to look for stuff. Only had a van a week so it’s all new to me. Always kept my cars well looked after so the van will get the same treatment. Don’t ask me how I’m going to detail the roof though…

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

@@mcyoon77 🤣🤣You can always borrow my mower 😂👍

Which lawn mower do you recommend to do the top of the van? 😂 Van looks awesome, after a T5 myself :p

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂now that would have to be a mount-field. Hope you find a nice T5 soon👍

@m.allmark

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField 🤣🤣 Thanks mate

If you’re unsure about snow foam and the likes check out forensic detailing KZread channel. He’s goes to great lengths to prove what cleans best.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌thanks buddy…. I will check that channel out👍

Debreeeeee Steve? .. come on mate 🤣

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 haha …contaminants, that’s what I should of said 😂😂

my wish this van

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌

U could do with using the 2 bucket method, have a rinse bucket 😉

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

I think I will invest in another bucket 👍👍

@Sootster1974

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField Your wash water should stay clean if you rinse your mit after every time you apply 👍

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌thanks for the tip👍. Very logical and a great idea 🙌

I don’t know what I’m talking about but should you blast the snow foam off before washing ???

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Very likely buddy👍. I would def like to hear how people use snow and the process 👍

@matttownsend1652

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@linoleumbonypart385

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField actually did learn today there’s no point in rinsing pre foam application which you did I’ve always wet down b4 foam

@matttownsend1652

2 жыл бұрын

Steve... You're a KZreadr there is about 2 million vlogs about how to clean you cars/ vans 🤣 what products to use etc etc . I surprised you're pride and joy isn't scratche to hell 🤦🤦🤦

@linoleumbonypart385

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just found the forensic detailer on KZread he’s da boss

The detailing police will be along shortly 😀

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

😬😬😬😬. 🤣🤣

Steve this makes no sense. How is it that I have really enjoyed watching you clean your van and showing her some love when I haven’t washed my camper in weeks because I can’t be arsed?.???.?? Need to pull my thumb out now and do it tomorrow. Promise🤔🤔🤔

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 it’s KZread I swear😂. Tomorrow you’ll be like nope! I’ll do it some other time 🤣🤣. I’m glad you enjoyed the vid🤙👍👍

@hooters28

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField honestly Steve you make quality videos. Your editing it seriously impressive and matched with the music it’s a proper entertaining and engaging watch. We have only had our van for a year now and it has totally changed us for the better. We can’t wait to get out to some shows this year so if you can recommend any we would really appreciate it. Maybe see you at some too. Cheers. Roger.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙏Thanks Roger that’s very kind🙌. It’s nice that people appreciate the way I like to make the videos😎. Really glad to here your enjoying and looking forward to getting out there this year in yours! I can recommend, Camper jam, Dubfest, volksworld and Busfest as some really great shows there are others theses are a few that I can vouch for that are still to come for this year👌

@hooters28

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField really appreciate that Steve thank you. Hopefully we will see you at some of them. Cheers. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

@@hooters28 definitely! Say come and say hi if you spot us 👍😎

Next time jet wash the dirt of with a pressure washer first then you soap the van

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌That’s a good shout👍

What happened to the navis wheels?

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

The are in storage until April 1st I run these from November to April and the Navis are my summer choice 👍. Will Vlog the switch over at the end of the month 👍👍

@jameshosking9233

2 жыл бұрын

Love your content Steve. I’m ‘one of those’ who does enjoy a proper detailing session (and I do wash the roof, every time). Tips, for what it’s worth. 1. Get yourself a proper snow foam cannon (Autobrite Direct, no affiliation - that Karcher one you’re using is bobbins), and use a good snow foam (Bilt Hamber, no affiliation). Let the snow foam dwell for a few mins then rinse it off before you contact wash. This will 80% clean the van before you put mitt to paint (preventing swirls). 2. Do the wheels first. Yours are like mine, fiddly and a pain in the ‘arris - get that job done and then enjoy the rest of the process. 3. I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to this stuff, but use a 3 bucket method - Wash, Rinse and Wheels buckets, with grit guards in each. Wash is for suds, Rinse is to clean your mitt off before you go back into the wash bucket and Wheels is for, well, no need to explain that one, but this will be your muckiest bucket at the end of every wash. Using this method you should end up with your Wash bucket being pretty much pristine when you empty it down the drain. I could go on, but I’ll end up boring people. Love cleaning m’van, Buddhist Zen time. Keep up the good work pal. Subscribed and watched all your content.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

🙌this is epic feed back and info James 👏 I am really grateful for your in depth comment👍👍. Thank you for the channel support and the sub. I would really like to Pin your comment to the top of the b Video as many could gain a lot from this info.. as you have replied to an existing comment would you wind copy and pasting your comment into its own comment of the video and I will PIN it. 🙏

@jameshosking9233

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField happy to support you Steve, I've done as you asked 👍

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James! I have pinned the comment🙌🤙

*Claying your vehicle once a year to remove all surface contamination is a recommendation. I clay my car every April. The start of spring. Removes sap and tar. Rain beads off body.

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to start doing this! 🙌

@scottcyoung

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField would take you hours with size of your van but well worth it. The bodywork will *pop* waxing then acts as a barrier. Seals the glossy shine. I also use the shampoo you use. Quality 👍

Don’t do the roof on mine either. Perhaps twice a year. Doesnt get that dirty

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Same here…. As long as the paint still on it’s all good 🤣👍

hi, what is the name of rims?

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Hi these Rims are 20”. Cades Hera in Matt black👍

@romanjodowski9530

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man :)

@romanjodowski9530

2 жыл бұрын

All are same width?

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. All 9J and ET 38👍

@romanjodowski9530

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField and what colour code is your van? looks outstanding!

Id wash the foam off then sponge wash

Et le toit ?

@SteveField

11 ай бұрын

this guy does my roof😉 kzread.info/dash/bejne/emSnlrOKiJnfeLA.html

Don’t use snow foam as a shampoo for a contact wash!

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

Noted👍

I hate washing my van… no matter what i do im always left with water marks so have to polish the van every time 😡😡😡

@SteveField

2 жыл бұрын

What colour is your van buddy?

@mcjjordan

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveField blue