As an ex-Postie this was great to watch. What a transformation! I can tell you this is the most love a Royal Mail vehicle will ever get in its life. They are treated so bad during their working lives. Vans are rarely assigned to just one person. They are driven hard, never cleaned and even the newest vans have a dent or two within a few months. They have a hard time on the road delivering and it’s great to see this vehicle with a new lease of life! Good work
They look to have marginally improved with the Peugeots but it’s still a rough old fleet, I remember some of those LDVs being in a right state, so faded they were almost white and not a straight panel on them 😆
As a current RM fleet mechanic, i can confirm that thay are still abused daily. i'd have the combos back in a heartbeat though,great little vans. the fiats, peugeotsand Mercedes just fall apart
Man this is instant subscribe. Finally some deep cleaning/detailing with calm commentary and not some stupid music. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Slovakia
I am so glad to have you back I enjoy every video of yours especially if you make some minor repairs on the outside Nice video mate and a nice weekend to everybody
Oh wow. Well enunciated English, full PPE, proper drainage, low volume background music, no flexing or ego stuff. Well done darling. No idea why I’m here.
Great content and good on you for wearing solid PPE. Using the air line to blow stuff out and the crud that puts in the air is just gross to breathe in. Great work.
Cracking transformation job you did there 👌. The bodywork, interior and engine bay were completely unrecognisable compared to how they were beforehand. So satisfying to see faded red bodywork brought back to life. Looking forward to your next video 👍.
Wow, what a channel, totally subscribed!!! I've recently bought a former Royal Mail Vauxhall Combo (57 reg) to do a campervan conversion and have that faded tired bodywork and filthy interior. I'm really not well-versed with car cleaning etc but your Combo videos have shown me everything I need to do and how to do it, which is a big deal for me. As others have said, great no-nonsense videos working with real cars. Nice one!!!
When you look at the finished condition the van totally has been transformed & now looks totally decent 👌 you certainly know how to get a shed transformed into a very good vehicle 😀 keep up the great work 👍
I'm just so glad your back, who needs anything else to loose the daily problems we all have with such a calm video where your thoughts just wonder away. Best channel for all our MH.
I'm so glad to see you back doing videos, your work detail and video editing is super satisfying to watch. Great work on that van, love to see these drastic transformations! Thank you
This is brill. A lot of hard work gone into it, but it made a massive difference. You did a Great job there. I found watching this strangely therapeutic too.
I'd love to see a video where your told "feel free go to work on a van" but I understand the economics behind the used vechicle market determine how much goes into these vans and it becomes uneconomical and unprofitable go beyond a certain point of a restoration detail. Another van rescued fair play 🙌
Good to see you look after your self wearing PPE ... So many detailers on RUclips handle harsh chemicals and dont even wear gloves. Im a mobile detailer in the UK. My van is an ex royal mail, ex large load escort vehicle 2003 Vauxhall combo 1.7Di with starship miles. Ive owned it for the last 14 years and Ive detailed it maybe 3 times. It needs another if I get the time. It has the usual combo water leak on the plate that holds the master cylinder into the drivers footwell. So I have plants and green stuff growing in the footwell. My customers dont care what my van looks like when I arrive, they care what their cars look like when I leave. I see very few new people per month, I dont have the time. 95% of my customers are returning domestic customers The rest of the time I do finishing and final polishing for a few local body shops. I cut my teeth in the motor trade. Needless to say, I steer clear of motor traders (bunch of pirates) and the motoring dross they deal with.
Just discovered your channel with the Altea episode, this is the second video of yours that I watch and I can already say for sure that I am waiting for more already 😄
I have now the same. And same model and color. But it is not a Postie, it is an ex Wood-Handcrafter car. Luckily it has a bit longer wheelbase, and a sliding side-door too. So thank you for the video. Greetings from Germany.
WOW! Quite a lot of work, I'm sure, but just a fantastic turnaround on this one. That's actually turned into a handsome little van now that you've finished.
Loved the video. I find it way more satisfying to see a real life worksvan get cleaned. A trim dressing I really like to use is Owatrol Polytrol. It is really cost effective and leaves a great long lasting color darkening an gloss effect. You can even shine up metal parts with it, which I find great for engine bays.
I bought a red combo like this myself 2 months ago an t cut an then polished it myself, i only really got it so i could have a go at cleaning the faded paint i done it by hand an it was way more work than i thought lol nice work buddy
You certainly polished some value back into this van! I remember the combo van you did before in this colour but this is an even better transformation- great job👍👍👍👍👍
It's so nice to watch ur videos again, and didn't you do a nearly exact same royal mail van a year or two ago, I'm not complaining btw I still loved the video🤣
I have only just discovered your channel. I love the no nonsense approach you take to making videos. Packed full of information, no clever camera tricks or funky transitions, just work speaking for itself. It's actually refreshing to see. Detailing has become so "instagram" if you know what I mean. Everyone is detailing a lambo and anything less is deemed as novice. Where i like to argue that it's the daily drivers, the family wagons and work horses that need a detail the most. Good stuff 👌
Thanks for the detailed reply 👍😁 I keep the content real, I’ve never “made” it dirtier/worse for click bait of view, these are genuinely part exchanges. It may not be the “worst ever” but I feel if it’s honest and informative hopefully that’s more important to viewers.
Van looks great. Hope it goes as good as it looks on camera. U did a great job.an ur tip to colour the wheels black before the new trims go on.it makes a massive difference to look of wheels
What an awesome transformation!!! Make no mistake, these longer videos are a joy to watch. Ok wow so much to unpack… Green Star is perfection. Definitely my go to for a 1:5 exterior prerinse. I recommend Turtle Wax Hybrid Solution Inside Job. It cleans and provides a matte finish protection on par with 303 Aerospace. What did you spray on the dirty pads prior to hitting them with the jet wash? Smart owner making the investment to hire you. I can picture this vehicle as being a perfect delivery van for a caterer. Right on!
As an ex-Postie this was great to watch. What a transformation! I can tell you this is the most love a Royal Mail vehicle will ever get in its life. They are treated so bad during their working lives. Vans are rarely assigned to just one person. They are driven hard, never cleaned and even the newest vans have a dent or two within a few months. They have a hard time on the road delivering and it’s great to see this vehicle with a new lease of life! Good work
They look to have marginally improved with the Peugeots but it’s still a rough old fleet, I remember some of those LDVs being in a right state, so faded they were almost white and not a straight panel on them 😆
As a current RM fleet mechanic, i can confirm that thay are still abused daily. i'd have the combos back in a heartbeat though,great little vans.
the fiats, peugeotsand Mercedes just fall apart
@@TheAgwarn 😂👍👍👍
@@chriscuthbertson4931 The Combo's and Doblo's are still up here in Dundee, mainly 07 and 58 reg's and the lacquer fade in them is unreal 😂.
I remember when i worked at rm somebody managed to put unleaded in a brand new one with 17 miles on the clock
It’s fantastic to see you back on RUclips. One of my favourite channels. Have enjoyed watching the videos I missed. Have a great weekend.
Thank you! You too!
Do u have a list of the products or a link to buy from. Epic transformation and your manner of explaining is calming lol
Definitely do more videos,anyone can make a new car look good but you're taking disaster details and turning them into showroom stunners
I’ve just brought a van on 204k, was owned by a plasterer, I’m going through this process at the moment, very rewarding.
Man this is instant subscribe. Finally some deep cleaning/detailing with calm commentary and not some stupid music. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Slovakia
Thanks Martin 👍
Same lock arrangement as the berlingo
I love that you're actually wearing a mask. Too many RUclips detailers don't, even on the most disgusting mouldy cars.
Just wanted to tell you, that I am very happy you are back on RUclips again! 😊 Next time don't just disappear like that - we get worried!
Thanks NH 😀
I am so glad to have you back
I enjoy every video of yours especially if you make some minor repairs on the outside
Nice video mate and a nice weekend to everybody
Thanks, will do! same to you Lucas
Excellent Turnaround always appreciate your great content Thank you :) made a great viewing.
Truly astonishing! Well done!😀🙌
Thanks Jeremy 👍
Well done mate and big up from Scotland
Oh wow. Well enunciated English, full PPE, proper drainage, low volume background music, no flexing or ego stuff. Well done darling. No idea why I’m here.
Thanks for the kind feedback Jan 👍
What a lovely transformation. I always like to see an ex commercial vehicle getting a new lease of life
Great content and good on you for wearing solid PPE. Using the air line to blow stuff out and the crud that puts in the air is just gross to breathe in. Great work.
Cracking transformation job you did there 👌. The bodywork, interior and engine bay were completely unrecognisable compared to how they were beforehand. So satisfying to see faded red bodywork brought back to life. Looking forward to your next video 👍.
Thanks 👍 Karl
Wow, what a channel, totally subscribed!!! I've recently bought a former Royal Mail Vauxhall Combo (57 reg) to do a campervan conversion and have that faded tired bodywork and filthy interior. I'm really not well-versed with car cleaning etc but your Combo videos have shown me everything I need to do and how to do it, which is a big deal for me. As others have said, great no-nonsense videos working with real cars. Nice one!!!
Glad it helped :)
You are thorough and get great results, well done. Also your commentary delivery is unhurried and relaxing. Thanks for the video 🙂
Another great video. Faded red vehicles always make a great transformation. Best detailing video on the 'Tube!
Great video!!Great result
Being a van driver myself I think this was my favourite so far . Beautiful job
🤩🧱👍🏽
Appreciate the support 👍😁
@@everydaydetailing6449 🧱👍🏽
Simply brilliant, I've seen many ex-Royal Mail vans cleaned over the years, this is by far the best to date.
Thanks Paul 😁
Fantastic turnaround, great video once again!
Another great watch really enjoyed this one ☝🏼
When you look at the finished condition the van totally has been transformed & now looks totally decent 👌 you certainly know how to get a shed transformed into a very good vehicle 😀 keep up the great work 👍
Thanks David
I'm just so glad your back, who needs anything else to loose the daily problems we all have with such a calm video where your thoughts just wonder away. Best channel for all our MH.
Thanks Mike 👍
Look Good Good Job
Serious turnaround bud, like night and day. 👌
Fantastic work 👏 👍 👌
omg. thank you for coming back. i really love your videos. more powers
Thanks 👍
Never cease to amaze me this work
Amazing transformation, well done! I'm in the process of restoring the red paint on my old Volvo 850.
So glad I stumbled across this channel, it's got such great content, I really enjoyed watching!
Thanks really appreciate that 👍
absolutely beautiful Job to restore and refresh this Van.
interior, engine bay and exterior came out great. Love how paint shine.
thumbs up 👍
I'm so glad to see you back doing videos, your work detail and video editing is super satisfying to watch. Great work on that van, love to see these drastic transformations! Thank you
Thanks for watching 👍
Solid job! Loved it
blown away wit this transformation!!
Wow, what an amazing job 👍
Wonderful clean up of this Combo van looks like new 😎😎😎😎😎😎
Love your videos. So informative, & thanks for sharing some tips.Very helpful.🥰
Your welcome Libby glad you liked the video 😀 thank you for taking the time to watch it.
Another goodie thank you...superb work. You really can make a silk purse from a sows ear. That was a wow 👍
Thanks Happy Hermit 👍
Awesome job. Totally different van
Thanks! 👍 M. Pav
This is brill. A lot of hard work gone into it, but it made a massive difference. You did a Great job there.
I found watching this strangely therapeutic too.
Wow Awesome transformation! It looks beautiful!!
Great job
fantastic job and very relaxing demeanor
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great transformation postman pat and jess would be very happy to travel around in this 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍
Thanks Paul
I'd love to see a video where your told "feel free go to work on a van" but I understand the economics behind the used vechicle market determine how much goes into these vans and it becomes uneconomical and unprofitable go beyond a certain point of a restoration detail.
Another van rescued fair play 🙌
I've been looking forward to this. Have a great weekend!
You too!
Just made a fresh cuppa, didnt expect this on a Friday Evening! Cant wait.. Cheers pal, have a good weekend 😁👍
Good to hear Darren, have a great weekend 😀
Good to see you look after your self wearing PPE ... So many detailers on RUclips handle harsh chemicals and dont even wear gloves.
Im a mobile detailer in the UK.
My van is an ex royal mail, ex large load escort vehicle 2003 Vauxhall combo 1.7Di with starship miles.
Ive owned it for the last 14 years and Ive detailed it maybe 3 times. It needs another if I get the time.
It has the usual combo water leak on the plate that holds the master cylinder into the drivers footwell. So I have plants and green stuff growing in the footwell.
My customers dont care what my van looks like when I arrive, they care what their cars look like when I leave.
I see very few new people per month, I dont have the time. 95% of my customers are returning domestic customers The rest of the time I do finishing and final polishing for a few local body shops.
I cut my teeth in the motor trade. Needless to say, I steer clear of motor traders (bunch of pirates) and the motoring dross they deal with.
Haven't had one of ur videos pop up in a while but as always top tier content
Really feel like I have done a first class job cleaning that van! 😂
Great job 👌
Thanks! 👍
Woah! Glad you're back!
its amazing what a polish does
Just a pleasure to watch thank you what a transformation 👍👍👍
Thanks Kevin
looks amazing love these videos
Great job!!
Thanks for the visit
So satisfying to watch. Turned out well.
Glad to see you're back and posting again, happy to watch your videos again.
Though, it's reminded me that my car needs some water throwing over it!
Brilliant!!👍👍👍
Great work !!
Just discovered your channel with the Altea episode, this is the second video of yours that I watch and I can already say for sure that I am waiting for more already 😄
Thanks for the sub 👍
I have now the same. And same model and color.
But it is not a Postie, it is an ex Wood-Handcrafter car.
Luckily it has a bit longer wheelbase, and a sliding side-door too.
So thank you for the video. Greetings from Germany.
Thanks for watching as telling me about your own van 👍😁
As a driveway detailer in the back of my mind, this is a video I’ve always wanted to see. Great work. Fabulous results. Bravo 👏
Fantastic job, what a transformation. Love to see these ones
Thank you very much!
Good to see you back mate
Slick vid!!. Thank you sir!
WOW! Quite a lot of work, I'm sure, but just a fantastic turnaround on this one. That's actually turned into a handsome little van now that you've finished.
Wow that’s a result! 👍
Loved the video. I find it way more satisfying to see a real life worksvan get cleaned. A trim dressing I really like to use is Owatrol Polytrol. It is really cost effective and leaves a great long lasting color darkening an gloss effect. You can even shine up metal parts with it, which I find great for engine bays.
Great tip! thanks for the info 😀
Hello, another amazing video,the before and after cleaning a EX royal mail van.but the results are brilliant the wheel trims set it off.
Thank you very much! appreciate that Steven
I bought a red combo like this myself 2 months ago an t cut an then polished it myself, i only really got it so i could have a go at cleaning the faded paint i done it by hand an it was way more work than i thought lol nice work buddy
Thanks harper
Love this video so much.. the royal mail vans always upsets my OCD with jow they are all faded... 😁
So nice to see you back on RUclips missed watching your videos
Thanks 😁
Great info....Thanks!....
Wow,That came up an absolute treat,Very impressive work! :)
great to see you back and a fantastic job on the van👍
Thanks Eric
I have one of these coming up 😂😂 these are my cup of teas :)
You certainly polished some value back into this van! I remember the combo van you did before in this colour but this is an even better transformation- great job👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Mike 👍
It's so nice to watch ur videos again, and didn't you do a nearly exact same royal mail van a year or two ago, I'm not complaining btw I still loved the video🤣
I did, this came though the workshop a few weeks back, I felt enough time had passed to tackle another 😀
Love seeing the longer videos Phil and yeah it’s combo 😂👍
Plenty more sheds/projects to come :)
Mega work man, very impressive. Doubled its value at least!
fav detailing channel, please come back
Great to see you back, brilliant video. 😎👌
Thanks for the visit
Great video…great transformation.
I have only just discovered your channel. I love the no nonsense approach you take to making videos. Packed full of information, no clever camera tricks or funky transitions, just work speaking for itself. It's actually refreshing to see. Detailing has become so "instagram" if you know what I mean. Everyone is detailing a lambo and anything less is deemed as novice. Where i like to argue that it's the daily drivers, the family wagons and work horses that need a detail the most. Good stuff 👌
Thanks for the detailed reply 👍😁 I keep the content real, I’ve never “made” it dirtier/worse for click bait of view, these are genuinely part exchanges.
It may not be the “worst ever” but I feel if it’s honest and informative hopefully that’s more important to viewers.
Van looks great. Hope it goes as good as it looks on camera. U did a great job.an ur tip to colour the wheels black before the new trims go on.it makes a massive difference to look of wheels
Gives me hope for the red 1980 Mazda Rx-7 I’m restoring 🫣
Great video as always! Thanks a million!
You can do it! hope the resto goes well 😀 very cool car 👍
What an awesome transformation!!! Make no mistake, these longer videos are a joy to watch. Ok wow so much to unpack… Green Star is perfection. Definitely my go to for a 1:5 exterior prerinse. I recommend Turtle Wax Hybrid Solution Inside Job. It cleans and provides a matte finish protection on par with 303 Aerospace. What did you spray on the dirty pads prior to hitting them with the jet wash? Smart owner making the investment to hire you. I can picture this vehicle as being a perfect delivery van for a caterer. Right on!
Thanks for the info and feedback Jeffery! I used green star to wash the pads out, its pretty good, will look at the turtle wax products at some point.
So happy that you are back!
Thanks Victor
My Vauxhall combo needs a good clean like this. Unfortunately paint has faded for mine... Also brilliant job!
Awesome job EDD! Looks amazing for its age!
Great job ,
Good job 💪🏼💪🏼 keep on going
Excellent transformation..🙂👍.
Thank you 🙂
Great to see you back, looking forward to your next video :)
Hey, thanks!
Wow, what a transformation.
Cracking job. You know how to pick them. 😏
Epic transformation, I work for Royal Mail. The state of the vans is horrendous, when I was on delivery mine was always spotless inside 🤷🏼♂️
it varies on who the driver is, we all know someone who's munching food in the works van 😂
Fantastic video.....Great transformation 👏
Glad you liked it!!