MERCEDES VAN WASH | Cleaning Up This Neglected Vehicle
In this video, I'll be showing the process of tackling this absolutely filthy Mercedes Vito that had not been cleaned in a very long time. So here's the complete wash process! I was really happy with the results and the owner was too!
Most of these products were purchased by myself but some have been sent in for free. The products sent were the: Solution 61 TFR Pre Wash, Squid Ink Blue Lagoon, MJJC Foam Cannon Pro, Pyramid Car Care Ultra Shampoo and GB Detailing Brush.
However I was not obligated to make this video and feature any of these products. All my opinions expressed in this video are honest.
Here are the links to the products and tools used in the video. Some of the links are affiliate links to In2Detailing so if you make a purchase after clicking the link, then I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Products Used:
- Solution 61 TFR Pre Wash used at 10% (www.solution61...)
- Koch Chemie Green Star used at 10% (www.in2detaili...)
- Squid Ink Blue Lagoon used at 10% (squidinkdetail...)
- Autobrite Magifoam (www.autobrited...)
- Pyramid Car Care Ultra Shampoo (www.pyramidcar...)
- Gyeon Wet Coat (www.in2detaili...)
- Detailic Verve* I couldn't find the link to the product but here is the website (www.detailic.c...)
- SP Pro Tyre Glaze Formula (www.superpolis...)
Equipment Used:
- IK Sprayer (www.in2detaili...)
- In2Detailing Tire Brush (www.in2detaili...)
- MJJC Foam Cannon Pro (www.in2detaili...)
- GB Detailing Brush (gbdetailing.co...)
- BecauseRaceCar Box Brush Set used on the alloys and trim (becauseracecar...)
- The Dreadnought drying towel (countydetailin...)
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Time Stamps:
0:00 Starting Point
1:25 Pre Wash
2:47 Tyres and Arches
3:47 Alloys
4:49 Snow Foam
6:04 Contact Wash
7:45 Sealant
9:08 Tyres and Trim
Пікірлер: 64
I can agree with you on not showing the roof Heather. I'm not too tall either & I once had to borrow a folding platform ladder from the client when cleaning the roof of their caravan. Keep up with the content. 👍
Lovely one Heather and against the unpredictable British weather 🙌🏻🇬🇧
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul! Thought I was in trouble when the sky turned grey when I was doing the contact wash but managed to get lucky 😂
Nice job there Heather! Wheels are not my favourite topic today, cleaned my car this morning and while washing the FNS wheel I see a bl**dy screw sticking out of the tyre where the tread meets the sidewall. Now booked in for a matching pair on Tuesday! Thanks for the video. :)
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Oh god that’s such a pain, definitely not what you need when you’re doing a Sunday wash!
Great video Heather, very informative, looking forward to the next one.
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching!
Hello Heather from the Aussie guy ;) Now that's a dirty van and you tackled that head on and what a out come, surprizing those wheels looked that good after.. top video as always.👍
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching!
Good turnaround on that Heather, nicely done 👍
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Graeme! Could’ve done with that KKD acidic wheel cleaner here I reckon 😂
@GMDetails
2 жыл бұрын
@@AutoCareHQ 🤣🤣 I wasn’t going to mention that but yeah 😅
Excellent job!
Another great Autocare HQ job! lol, I am 6ft and struggle with Vito roofs! Dont blame you for not shooting that, lets face it it is not elegant! Top job!
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Haha I'm lucky I have the MX-5 it's the only car where I can properly reach the roof 😂
Another Awesome Video keep them up, My advice is with cleaning the wheels i wouldn't worry about the existing corrosion, when using a harsh chemical, i would say maybe try some autobrite purple rain for ingrained brake dust.
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I’ll add that one to the list cheers!
Fantastic video. I think vans are quite rewarding subjects because the average van is filthy so one detailed to this high standard really stands out. Anyone who can make a silver vehicle, let alone a van, this shiny is definitely doing something right.
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Peter!
Onother great video I really enjoy watching your videos thank you so much for sharing
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
looks class and every time I wash my car it rains shortly after 🤣
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Hahaha it’s so typical 😂
Great video. Love seeing vans cleaned and using a different brand for every process is a great way to review them. 👍
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thought it’d be a good opportunity to mix up the products, although the temptation to use GT Decon Shampoo on this one was strong 😂
I don't understand how some regions in the world have periods of drought. One just needs to wash a car and the rain will come soon after! Thanks for another great detailing vid!
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha that’s so true 😂 thanks for watching!
Great video Heather, the van looked so much better, and nice to see lots of different products used. 👍
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Paul 😊
My sunday fix of Auto Care HQ 👍🏼
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Great video, as usual! Love your clear, straight forward and practical delivery. Looking forward to seeing more… 🙏🖖
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊 I’ve got another one out this Sunday on a pretty dirty Golf that turned out really nicely!
Excellent job as per normal. How did you clean the roof? Van roofs are a nightmare I bloody hate em!!!
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I had to use a step ladder but even then I struggled 😂
Another great video, thank you. I used to drive a white Vito some years back, doing about 2k miles a week. I really enjoyed its weekly wash as it was typically well in need of it, specially during winter. The cargo area had a full fibreglass lining too, which was great for its chlorine solution clean out.
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I can imagine cleaning a white van being great. I’m still yet to get my hands on a white vehicle for the channel but I’m keeping my eye out!
@carlb401
Жыл бұрын
@@AutoCareHQ If i was closer i would say you could use my white S max as i tried washing it yesterday and couldn't get the algae stains off the paint from around the badges and in the roof gutter. 😔 So is anyone has any suggestions on how to remove it i will be grateful. I used Bilt hamber touchless and their shampoo, but i can still see green.
Hi Heather,what a difference from before,looks like new.even the way the wheels are they have come up well.
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! The wheels were definitely a pain but at least they weren’t as bad as when I started 😂
I was always a little confused by the Solution61 TFR and wax but never asked, makes more sense that it’s to help rinse rather than to add protection and I guess, then also works in their system with wash and wax and easy bead rinse aid to keep car shiny and protected at every stage. I also used Pyramid shampoo again recently and still enjoy it, so many good ones I have a new favourite every week 🤪
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
That’s very true! Hahaha I know what you mean, it’s good to switch it up, especially if they have a nice scent as well 😂
I did a mates van a few years back. First and only time I had to remove concrete from the paint in a detail!
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I’m so glad this didn’t have any concrete on it 😂
Great job on the Merc. The Clear coat on those alloys is gone and they looked miles better after the spa. Try a Red, White and Blue Auto Bright Direct snow foam on your next detail. It will make a awesome thumb nail. Try the Chemical Guys BLUE GUARD tyre shine. It’s oil based and it last crazy long on a properly degreased tyre with no fling. We just tried some 4 weeks ago and it’s still going strong.
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊 cheers for the recommendations too, I’ll keep my eye out for them!
Hi Heather, thanks for another video and meticulously written video description. I also own a red Mazda, although not nearly as nice as yours, and I'm currently doing underbody repairs and overhaul the corrosion protection. I highly recommend that you get yours on a lift and see what the state of the underbody protection is with your own eyes. Yours is practically new so probably fine, might just need some rock chip protection somewhere. Bloody garages couldn't care less about your car, and they won't tell you if there's something wrong or the protection is inadequate, as long it passes MOT. Also rumor says car manufacturers and importers are slipping with corrosion protection, yet another reason to take a look.
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊 thanks for the heads up too, I’m lucky that one of my family members is a mechanic so I have one I can definitely trust! He knows how funny I am about cleaning it as well so he’s super careful around it thankfully!
@refa42
2 жыл бұрын
@@AutoCareHQ Doesn't get better than that, having a mechanic in the family. That is excellent for the car, and especially you. Finally finding out about those problems felt like a doctor had said my child is seriously ill. I wouldn't want the same for you or anyone who likes their car, but now I can watch the next one knowing you won't be getting crushing surprises in the future \o/
Great job Heather well done! Have you come across black gloss (piano like) plastic trim on the outside of a vehicle yet please? Bumpers etc. My wife’s picked up a brand new car this week and I’m wondering how best to clean these areas safely. Any thoughts please?
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I definitely have, my car has some of it as well, it’s a bit of a pain. I just use my softest microfiber mitts and a tonne of shampoo but another option is to apply to PPF which I’m thinking about trying 😊
@humbledgentileimage4448
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the response and advice. I’m sure it will be a pain, looks great though. Shiny!☺️Great channel and top tips, thank you!
Certainly a vast improvement 👍🏻 Those wheels where particularly bad 😡
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The wheels were absolutely shocking, probably the worst I’ve seen
Nice to see a van on a detailing video. I have a vw t4 and I would love for you to clean one of those? 🙏. I have to use the step ladder every wash ,it's a nightmare but what you going to do?...........have a dirty roof but clean and shiny van???.........no chance 🤣👍
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
I thought it’d be a good vehicle to have on the channel for a change! Hahaha I couldn’t deal with it if the roof was still filthy 😂
What pressure wash you got
Apc dosent clean tyres properly i used green star yesteday then had to go over it with adams tyre n rubber cleaner
What gun do you use on your Power washer
What products would you recommend for a maintenance wash
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
I've got a video on my favourite maintenance wash products here kzread.info/dash/bejne/pH6ixsp7d6bIYps.html There are also some other similar videos on my favourite products for other detailing processes on my channel :)
@lewkitchen568
2 жыл бұрын
@@AutoCareHQ thanks
Is this the same van you cleaned a year ago?
@AutoCareHQ
2 жыл бұрын
yep it is!