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Welcome to the Improved Garage, where I will share my garage setup, organization, tools, and detailing knowledge.
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IG580 Five Minute Friday Solar Power on the Go!
You can find it here: amzn.to/3yYxOs5
Thanks to Ulixwh for sending me to test
The above is an affiliate link that supports my channel
Thanks to Ulixwh for sending me to test
The above is an affiliate link that supports my channel
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IG577 95% clean without touching the paint? Testing the 3PH system from Labocosmetica
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get them here: goaff.pro/pjufwq Shirts and other stuff: www.improved-garage.com Email jeff@improved-garage.com The above are affiliate links that help my channel
IG576 Labocosmetica Part 1! Rinseless washing with Idrosave
Просмотров 389День назад
You can get idrosave here: goaff.pro/uibuwt Affiliate link^ for shirts: www.improved-garage.com email jeff@improved-garage.com
IG575 DIY Pressol Labels: A Step-by-Step Guide
Просмотров 36514 дней назад
machine here: amzn.to/3yUb8sJ cutting mat: amzn.to/4g02M3k olfa knife: amzn.to/46WUNQL Vinyl: amzn.to/3MjIzbl (i havent used this one, but its similar to what i used in this video) Transfer tape: amzn.to/3SXNPFl Shape download: improvedgarage-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/jeff_improved-garage_com/EezXlgR9rYxLhkrjbdnW7i8BXaBWBxAjeBG_TcmRWCwQrw?e=R8njUk example of my labels: improvedgarage-my....
IG568 VLOG! Engine Cleaning Wildfires, New stuff, Honda Service, Driving cameras, a Drone, F54 parts
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APC: amzn.to/3WRVbLv Hyper Dressing: amzn.to/4g0vvp0 Shinemate Carbon Collective Passport Oil: amzn.to/3yLO7rY Oil Filter: amzn.to/4dMD1BT Air Filter: amzn.to/4cvQUmI Cabin Air: amzn.to/3STtm4h Phoenix EOD: amzn.to/4ds5QDW DJI MIni 4k; amzn.to/3McbwWu DJI Action Cam: amzn.to/3AqjokO microphone: amzn.to/4fNGimi Windshield Mount: amzn.to/4dPRFZg The above are affiliate links that help my channel....
IG572 Five Minute Friday My favorite wireless earbuds!
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Get them here: amzn.to/4fRC39p Please be sure to tell me what you think!
IG570 First Service for my 2024 Mini Clubman F54
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Oil: amzn.to/4ckdpep cabin air: amzn.to/3AmdiBX oil filter: amzn.to/3M2uxus air filter: www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-air-filter-genuine-bmw-13718480931 32mm oil filter: socket amzn.to/3yAPBoK t55 oil filter drain: amzn.to/46FnTE5 OBD adapter: amzn.to/3YK1sLV bimmerlink: bimmerlink.app
IG573 I Tested Cheap Car Wash Chemicals
Просмотров 393Месяц назад
These regularly go on sale for sub 10$ a bottle, and i wanted to see how they actually work. action-products.com now has more than what i tested in my video, maybe ill revisit at another time.
IG571 Five Minute Friday My Ceiling Mounted Cord Reel
Просмотров 418Месяц назад
my prolock end came from a store that no longer has them, i found them here though: electricalparts.com/products/centurywirecable-d12500515bk?variant=39662777565265¤cy=USD&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAABna9c9aL76TqgXwhWh3P0mZK-thC&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh7K1BhCZARIsAKOrVqHg5ObbKPTvbXRc9XWe1Dkl7aC3tXxufa_qN5IQOmfLctPSDft5TuQaAooyEALw_wcB this is the reel that i use: www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-50-ft-14-3...
IG547 New Tool Tuesday: A blow gun with a 24" barrel?
Просмотров 251Месяц назад
blow gun: amzn.to/3YopdZO Affiliate link^ www.improved-garage.com Jeff@improved-garage.com
IG565 I tried a rotary polisher, heres what happened
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Thanks to Yvan @diydetailofficial for the guidance here In this video i used the DIY detail rotary: bit.ly/3ysmbci the Rotary Jeweling Pad: bit.ly/4cWgK4z Gold standard polish: bit.ly/3WmHBzF the above are affiliate links that support my channel
IG569 Five Minuteish Friday Pressol and Other Bottles
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500ml household sprayer: bit.ly/2PBgOkG Industrial upgrade sprayer: bit.ly/3EYAeG4 Marolex bottles: amzn.to/3y2Znju IK sprayers: amzn.to/3SsL6Ua Affiliate links^
IG564 Junkyard hoods, LE Polisher, macbook skin, refrigerator issues, affiliation, SLC & F56 service
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LE Polishers: bit.ly/3VDeTLJ Shinemate polisher: go to parks car care and use EC10 for 10% off MIrka polisher: www.obsessedgarage.com/products/mirka-arop-b-3-polisher?rfsn=5585637.5dfb80&_pos=1&_sid=1038fe751&_ss=r Dbrand.com IK Sprayers: amzn.to/3SjtSIO
IG567 Some cool Prime Day Sales
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spend 50 save 15: amzn.to/3WouEXe sandisk external ssd: amzn.to/3W3JpNU roku stick amzn.to/3LohTFS roku express amzn.to/467ORUH dji mini: amzn.to/3W6QmgZ Noco boost: amzn.to/3S7IomK Sony over ear: amzn.to/4d1lh5h sony earbuds: amzn.to/4d3gaS4 Levant cheap vacuum: amzn.to/4cDRFvd dewalt set: amzn.to/3XYjgCK affiliate links^
IG566 Testing products from pure:est S3, W1, P1
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S3: amzn.to/4cHysbS W1: amzn.to/3Y3B7Iq P1: amzn.to/4bFuEXf other pure:est products: amzn.to/3Y3oGwf
IG562 Testing DIY Detail Restore & Protect on black Trim
Просмотров 662Месяц назад
IG562 Testing DIY Detail Restore & Protect on black Trim
IG548 Testing the most expensive car wash Buckets from Yeti, Adams, Obsessed Garage
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IG548 Testing the most expensive car wash Buckets from Yeti, Adams, Obsessed Garage
IG552 I added Solar Power to my Shed!!!
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IG552 I added Solar Power to my Shed!!!
IG557 June Vlog: LG Ultrawide 49" monitor, more M12 batteries, Printing Bubble Wrap, Marketplace
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IG557 June Vlog: LG Ultrawide 49" monitor, more M12 batteries, Printing Bubble Wrap, Marketplace
IG563 Liquid Elements, Stalling on curves and edges, good for beginners?
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IG563 Liquid Elements, Stalling on curves and edges, good for beginners?
IG561 The best entry level polishers? liquid elements full review and testing!
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IG561 The best entry level polishers? liquid elements full review and testing!
IG560 Koch Chemie Blue: Trim and Plastic, Leather, Polish & Final Thoughts
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IG560 Koch Chemie Blue: Trim and Plastic, Leather, Polish & Final Thoughts
IG559 Liquid Elements A1000 and T4000 Unboxing and first impressions!
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IG559 Liquid Elements A1000 and T4000 Unboxing and first impressions!
IG558 Testing Koch Chemie "Blue" consumer line of products
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IG558 Testing Koch Chemie "Blue" consumer line of products
IG554 VLOG: Purest, Cerakote, Plumbing problems, and rag washing
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IG554 VLOG: Purest, Cerakote, Plumbing problems, and rag washing
IG513 Excellence for Experts, Ready to use?
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IG513 Excellence for Experts, Ready to use?
IG555 This Air Compressor can Jump Start your car !?!
Просмотров 993 месяца назад
IG555 This Air Compressor can Jump Start your car !?!
IG542 Changing the grease on the Milwaukee M18 Polisher (grease mod)
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IG542 Changing the grease on the Milwaukee M18 Polisher (grease mod)
IG545 the Adams Premium Detailing Bucket Complete kit impressions and review
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IG545 the Adams Premium Detailing Bucket Complete kit impressions and review
I’ve been agonizing over bottles for months. I like the look of identical bottles on my shelves. I just want something reliable. Everything I’ve looked either fails or leaks! Oh and I can’t figure out which bottles need a solvent resistant sprayer or an acid resistant sprayer. Wish there was a guide of some sort!
I’ve been agonizing over bottles for months. I like the look of identical bottles on my shelves. I just want something reliable. Everything I’ve looked either fails or leaks! Oh and I can’t figure out which bottles need a solvent resistant sprayer or an acid resistant sprayer. Wish there was a guide of some sort!
Fantastic review! How does this compare to P&S Xpress?
Awesome video. Thorough and actually shows before and after! Will buy one for my father.
Thinking about upgrading to the 4 inch casters. Think they hold up bring used outside on street?
yea, they are pretty similar to the casters used on like a brute trash can, I think they will hold up well.
Appreciate you sharing the video. You’re right, time will tell. Maybe torture test?
They have updated their instructions concerning dilution to up to 256:1. Which i've used, panel by panel. It seems to clean well after my first use. DIY cleans very well.
Which one should I buy both the LE’s when they come out or the DIY and the LE 1 inch.
What does it take the HP to?
What did you use to cut that plastic part at the end? Im scared to buy it now if I have to do such a mod haha.
You could find somewhere else to mount it, I just used a pair of cutting pliers.
Great video! Thank you very much for sharing your experience and oppinions. I find this video very useful and gave you a huge like.
Don't forget to pre-filled the oil filter and only crushed the washer and hand tight the oil filter.
Hands down the best 3ph system on the market. Glad you enjoyed the labo products. As for saying primus and purifica have no scent is wild. 😂 . Primus and purifica can be used in direct sunlight with absolutely no issues. Did a test here in florida and reggie has said it's fine. Great review 👏
Glad to see you are diving into Labo. Good video, some suggestions and tips I have learned over the last year using them. The new version of Primus 2.0 is substantially better than the version used here (original) as well as Purifica which is now an upgraded formula (technically not enough to be a 2.0 from what Reggy at Labo explained) - increased strength, lubricatio while maintaining safety - these are now available in the new cylinder style bottles. Both of these new versions can now be used in the bucket, which makes them incredibly versatile. For 3pH after the second step of foaming on Purifica - you leave that on the surface and begin the contact wash with Semper in the bucket (1 oz to 6 gallons of water). Dilution ratios in the foam cannon for both Primus 2.0 and Purifica (upgraded version) depend on level of dirt - 1:10 for both as maintenance. If heavy dirt go up to 1:5 for both. As mentioned below, Semper has very strong dilution and technically wasn’t designed to use in the foam cannon. That being said I do use it in the foam cannon as well (MTM PF22 and Kranzle 1122). 1 oz of Semper and 1L of water produce amazing foam. It’s quickly become my favorite pH neutral shampoo - love the scent and lubrication. To me KCx Gfx is the only other shampoo it rivals in scent haha too many fruity scented pH neutral shampoos on the market these days.
What kind of nozzle do you have on your pressure washer gun? Like how wide the spray pattern is. I’m sure you are using a 40 degree, but mine never sprays that wide. I have the MTM Acqualine 4.5 40 degree nozzle for my AR 630TSS and my width of pattern is nowhere as wide as yours.
I have the same system. I use a 4.5 or 5.0 You may have a bad nozzle. Your pressure at 4.5 should be just under 1K psi
I have the obsessed garage 4.0 40 degree Maybe check yours and see if you have something stuck in it. I’ve heard of guys finding small metal shavings in theirs and needing to clean them out
@@unreviewed thanks for the advice. I believe the nozzle is fine. I do get right around 1000psi with the 4.5. I have a 5.0 but pressure drops under 1000psi. It’s got to be the make/brand of nozzle. Maybe OG Mosmatic is the way to go.
Not sure what dulution you used, but Sempre isn't designed to be used in a cannon. All you need is 1 capful in your bucket (1:800 dilution). The surfactants will clog up your coating if used more concentrated.
In the cannon I used 1:10 and the cannon adds another 1:10 so around 1:100. I’ll check it out at a lesser dilution
If you like the multistep process you should definitely check out the chem x stars and stripes, some of the best touchless out there and super slept on. Will be super interesting to see how these will compare.
added to the list, thank you!
Hi There 🖐 I recently used the Labocosmetica 3 ph wash method on my Toyota Tundra, that I ceramic coated about a year ago, and was blown away how it unclogged and restored my ceramic coating. I am extremely impressed with the results and would 100% recommend you try this impressive wash system. Cheers!!.. 😎
How did I not catch that you had a Mercedes SLK/SLC? Love that car. Have a good day!
Thank you Andrew! My wife drives a 2020 SLC 300, its been a great car.
First! Peace & Love.
May I know the dilution ratio? I'm going to use it in Korea Bucket Ratio I'm curious about the ratio of the sprayer.
i did 1:10 in the foam cannon for all three. PURÌFICA in a bucket the website recommends 1:60 SÈMPER can be used in a bucket up to 1:1000
Did you try temu fan? 24 volt? How to get dual Speacom to works with GX3? How big speaker is GX3 and GX3 for? what about VXA-3000 2x 1500W by vonyx?
I don’t order anything from temu. Digikey is the answer for things like these. They have thousands of fans in stock. Gx3 is 425x2 at 4 ohm. I’ve never used vonyx but it’s not available at any of the trusted sources like pssl or sweetwater, looking at its specs, that 1500x2 is total BS the actual rms power is 400x2 at 4 ohm. I’ve trusted qsc and crown for years, I don’t think I would trust vonyx but that’s just my opinion from selling and installing other brands over the years.
@@improvedgarage but how can it be 425 watt most of this only give 70 to 100 watt rms bridge? Or connect input from speaker connector not subwoofer or tape or directly?
@@larsmartinhambro7848 The rating is right here from the website 8 Ohms: 300 W Both Channels Driven (1 kHz, 0.1% THD) 350 W One Channel Driven (1 kHz, 0.1% THD) 4 Ohms: 425 W Both Channels Driven (1 kHz, 0.1% THD) 500 W One Channel Driven (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
@@improvedgarage i get higher power from pioneer vsx 322 or yahama RX-V367 so watt did not matter.
@@larsmartinhambro7848 Again I’m not sure what you’re trying to say here… Many amps can produce more than their rated power in watts, it’s doing so without distortion that is the issue. If you don’t want to buy a qsc amp then don’t!
Make sure that you lubricate the o-rings with a little oil so it keeps them from snapping and causing a massive oil housing leaks for the drain and filter housing.
Do you think I could get away with using 3 Labo products to cover all bases - Primus 2.0 for wash/pre-wash, Purifica for acid deep clean and Idrosave as a drying aid/following for a bit of protection.
Yes. That would basically be the 2PH method followed by a rinseless for your contact wash. It looks like they just released a rinseless version of the 3ph system as well.
yes.
When will ypu test out the DIY Rotary and DA units? Thank you for this great informative video;)
The salt water cleans the resin used to remove calcium and magnesium... not added to house water directly. Its added though ion exchange with resin
Those tekton ratchets are awesome
Thanks!
Thanks for the grit guard link. I love finding things that work well.
Idrosave is a really good rinse less wash but definitely requires a more precise approach than some other rinse less washes. You want to prespray and wash panel by panel being really careful not to over spray other panels. Basically, you don't want Idrosave to air dry anywhere on the car.
Appreciate the shout out. Idrosave is definitely a panel by panel rinseless. The print is just so tiny on the bottle for the directions so it is easily missed. Good thing you caught those spots because the longer they sit the harder it is to wipe them off as the protection is very stout. Good video. What are your thoughts on that green sponge?
I like it a lot, it’s really similar in performance to the diy and ultra black but the green allows me to see dirt better, kinda like the red side of the diy sponge
If you check out Ultima wrench list, they also make an incredible interior dressing, in my opinion better than many of the others. For some reason, Ultima does not have a lot of advertising. I think it is under recognized and appreciated for its quality and value.
ultima interior guard plus?
Really enjoy your channel and the info is great. Thanks so much. One recommendation to try another new rinse less / waterless wash. It iscalled Ultima, I think a German company, and sold on Sky The Limit, Carpro based out of Florida. It is by far the best and lwaterless wash I’ve ever used. I have tried ONR, McKees, hero, lab, cosmetic, DIY detail, And Ultima is by far stand out the best! It really excels an interior light cleaning as well, great for bird bombs and pretty much anything else on the exterior. It does both a great Rinseless as well as waterless.
Really enjoy your channel and the info is great. Thanks so much. One recommendation to try another new rinse less / waterless wash. It iscalled Ultima, I think a German company, and sold on Sky The Limit, Carpro based out of Florida. It is by far the best and lwaterless wash I’ve ever used. I have tried ONR, McKees, hero, lab, cosmetic, DIY detail, And Ultima is by far stand out the best! It really excels an interior light cleaning as well, great for bird bombs and pretty much anything else on the exterior. It does both a great Rinseless as well as waterless.
This is definitely not a product that you want to let dry as it has a stout protective element. It is a wash and protect product. And a point of clarification: not all polymer rinseless washes are protective. Most (ONR, Absolute, etc) do not provide any protection.
Thanks for the video. I wish you had compared the brass OG to the Eley. That is one of the most important parts of the hose. But thanks for the update, I now know you have a blue hose.
I don’t have the brass OG. The stainless isn’t much more so I just went for that. Sorry.
The polymer in Idrosave is very stout. They have since revised their instructions on use as mentioned below - best use is panel by panel. I think Labo wanted to over deliver on this product and may have missed the mark - this product is more of a wash and protect like yellow ONR for example. There was a lot of confusion prior to its release on this very topic as most people doing Rinseless want only a cleaner and leaving little to nothing behind. They have since released Preludio - alkaline and acidic which is sort of a prewash/3 pH system to be used in combination with Idrosave
Yea I saw that today when I was working with the 3ph water wash products. I’ll have to try them out
Hi There 🖐 I believe that this version of Idrosave was designed as a panel by panel rinseless; using it this way would prevent the spotting.
Let’s go bro I needed this video. Perfect timing thanks
Have you tried Technicians Choice 582 1:1? I use it as a drying aid and it’s so good. Not the fanciest looking product but damn it’s good.
Added to the list. I’ve never tried it.
Hi, really nice video! I have a chance to get one mini clubman s 2017 with 72000 miles around 13000$. Should I get that? Is it a good deal? Should I be worried about the engine? No accident btw. Let me know, thanks a lot!
Its hard to know without seeing it in person, but ill help as much as i can. a 2017 Clubman S is in general a good platform, it uses the B48 engine which has been used since 2014 in many various minis, this is in general a really reliable platform that doesn't have the issues the older N series engines (2008-2013) did in many of the minis, which created the reputation for "unreliability" I wouldn't be worried about the mileage as long as it has had regular maintenance. A 2017 for 13k feels right to me, my 2016 JCW 2 door is worth around 15k right now with 60k miles. If you like the car i feel its a good value for the money, and i would be able to recommend it. One thing you should note is these are BMWs, the clubman is basically a 2 series with a different body, this is why they have excellent fit and finish and interior materials, but BMWs are also more expensive to maintain than your average honda. The materials are more, the labor is more, etc. Much of it you can do yourself if youre handy, there is a huge community of mini fanatics on facebook and forums that can guide you. If you like to modify there are tons and tons of brands that only make parts for minis, the community is just that big. If you're not a hands-on person when it comes to maintenance i would look for a local "german auto" shop that specializes in European cars, it will be way less than the dealer. A great example is that Hengst makes the air filters for BMW, and if you buy the one with the bmw logo its 25% more, for the same darn part. I guess the TL;DR is, if it is clean, has service history, and a clean carfax, i would do it.
Thanks for making this video! I like the Obsessed Garage labels, but they don’t cover everything. With this setup you can customize what you need and it all matches. That simple black label is sharp.
That’s what made me figure this out originally. He doesn’t have carpet cleaner or bug remover or degreaser..
I knows it’s a thing now but I can’t imagine having a car without an oil dipstick. How often do you use the lift and is it worth the investment in your opinion? Thanks
i use it a few times per year. Honestly i think its a good value, i paid around 1300 for it, a good floor jack is 250 and stands are 200 or so a pair, so reasonably this isnt much more than a jack and stands. I like that you dont have to worry about deforming the swisstrax, and its safe enough that my kids can use them easily.
@@improvedgarage thanks 👍
Please show 2019 jcworks automatic transmission fluid change godbless you 🙏
I will eventually, but itll be a number of years until my clubman needs a transmission change. my 2016 here is a manual.
Also please feature how to replace transmission fluid. Thanks again and godbless 🙏
i did one on the manual transmission, the automatic will come when my clubman needs it.
Please resend the link, can't 👀 them
im assuming you mean the links to the plugs plugs used in this video: amzn.to/3A3afdF Plug socket needed : amzn.to/3qwQRCq
Omg your pug phone rest!!! 💞💗💓I have two pugs 🐾🐾
My personally I had very luck on just doing drain and fill instead of flushing But there some old ATF fluid in torque converter and clutch act as friction My service interval was coming up soon 20K miles 2024 Countryman just doing drain and fill instead of flushing it completely My experience on transmission flush on Nissan Rogue was awful it slipping it won’t go into gear unless if I floored the gas pedal 100% full throttle get it moving 😂😂😂😂 it happened 2023 when that car was last used been sitting garage never used again
Digging the cow slippers 🐮
I really enjoy this long video format! Great content as usual! Can't wait for you to get into Porsches!