Cleaning Car Parts: Steamer vs Engine Degreaser

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  • Опубликовано: 6 янв 2025

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  • @R900DZ
    @R900DZ 3 года назад +30

    Use BOTH for best results. Spray the cleaner, agitate, let it dwell, then come back over with the steam, then wipe. The steam will boost the cleaning power of the cleaner.

  • @erikbeier3735
    @erikbeier3735 2 года назад +4

    Amuses himself while spraying the steamer up in the air .... I freak'n laughed out loud. 😂 Now they know I'm not working.

  • @amend5269
    @amend5269 Год назад

    I use a heavy duty spray bottle and spray it with diesel.then I blow off the grease with compressed air finally I add dawn and brush then pressure washer

  • @stevenm.hollis4429
    @stevenm.hollis4429 4 года назад +19

    So here’s what I’ve done, I’ve sprayed engine degreaser on certain parts and come back and use the steamer to clean it off. Clean as a whistle. Sometimes it can be messy but it works a whole lot better. Anyway, good video

    • @911engineguy
      @911engineguy 3 года назад +1

      nice work.. yes, I would like to see a vid where someone uses the steam cleaner, AFTER spraying the part with degreaser... in fact, bugger it, I'm gonna go buy a cheap steamer to see for myself!

    • @mwnciboo
      @mwnciboo 3 года назад

      Yeah I with you, steam for 90% of things anything very oily / greasy - degrease and steam.

  • @chocolate_squiggle
    @chocolate_squiggle 4 года назад +10

    Yeah it was a beneficial video mate. I was curious about steam cleaning too - but I had my doubts about it's limits for something like a 20 year old vehicle with oil and grime caked everywhere. I think you confirmed that for me. What I really want to see, is spray a part with degreaser, and THEN hit it with the steamer.

    • @JohnDoe-gz8dw
      @JohnDoe-gz8dw 4 года назад +1

      Yes!

    • @marcpollet
      @marcpollet 2 года назад

      Hello, I am a car and bike detailer for over 15 years and only use professional steam cleaners
      in combination with natural carbondesolvent with perfect results.

  • @kurttallon
    @kurttallon 2 года назад

    I'm cleaning my bike engine and have a steamer- totally gonna get that out now thanks to you!

  • @the_algorithm
    @the_algorithm 3 года назад +2

    I love this video. Not a waste of time at all.
    I'm ordering a steamer right... now... done!
    I'm going to use purple power and steam it off!

  • @TEAMPHY6
    @TEAMPHY6 3 года назад +5

    Steamer starts at 3:15

  • @venerated
    @venerated 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for making this video. Was looking for exactly this type of comparison.

  • @jerryp2433
    @jerryp2433 2 года назад +1

    After the last few hours researching this topic, this is the only video worth anything. I have to do this to an MG. How do you keep your floors clean and what do you wear?

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  2 года назад +1

      If you want to be super clean wear a Tyvek suit and put a painting plastic drop sheet down on the floor. Then you can use oil dry on the plastic and throw it all away.

  • @GrandmasterGib
    @GrandmasterGib 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the video - My wife bought a McCulloch steamer and doing lots around the house, couch real clean and floors looking great. I'm pretty sure I'll be in big trouble once I get greasy with it... but think I'm going to try anyways..

  • @cheezblock4lllll
    @cheezblock4lllll Год назад

    Thank you thing is impressive for the size water get hot hot what im looking for auto oil an grease somethin that will blast it off think this will do the job with a lil time

  • @michaeltosta7522
    @michaeltosta7522 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video. While shopping around for a steam cleaner, I found a few that will run degreaser through the steamer. They are more expensive, but I think they will be worth it if used on a daily basis.

  • @hoobsgarage
    @hoobsgarage 4 года назад +5

    i'm thinking i might use the degreaser then come back and steam it. maybe safer to rinse it off with the steamer instead of powerwasher

  • @kanayareysa1639
    @kanayareysa1639 3 года назад +1

    the video wat im looking for, gonna get 1 for steamer.
    Thanks mate n good luck

  • @demelsa68
    @demelsa68 4 года назад +2

    Like your Video!! I'm gonna drag my Steam Cleaner out tomorrow, (Weather permitting because Project Car is outside and we don't have room in our Garage because it is paying tribute to our Main Track Car Project lol). I was getting excited about this until it started raining 5 minutes ago, arghhhhhhhh.

  • @DWraysGarage
    @DWraysGarage 6 лет назад +2

    Got some clean up to do on the underside of my Vette for some leaks of varying flavors. Think I'll take the spray path and pray to keep it clean and leak free from now on! Cheers bud!

  • @briansymes2936
    @briansymes2936 11 месяцев назад

    great info video.... im looking for a cleaner way to do the underbody of my Falcon FPV GT the steamer with citrus cleaner would work a treat i think.

  • @microfarmers
    @microfarmers 2 года назад +1

    Well done! Iike your shop and your video.

  • @Airliner1964
    @Airliner1964 6 лет назад +3

    The shop looks awesome, guys. Well done!

  • @gofastgohard117
    @gofastgohard117 2 года назад

    This video has been beneficial, in deciding which method I would use. 👍 on the organised area.

  • @bornwisedistruction
    @bornwisedistruction 9 месяцев назад

    Bathroom same results I use my steamer to clean homes I use the regular cleaning products then come behind them with the steamer to boost.the cleaning power

  • @kevinc9416
    @kevinc9416 6 месяцев назад

    How is the stream pressure ?

  • @EatSleepDrive
    @EatSleepDrive 6 лет назад +2

    This does not bring back good memories of cleaning my 240sx engine bay pre LS1 swap. I've only used degreaser before, so interesting to see the steamer perspective. Like you mentioned, probably handy to have around for a variety of reasons. Also, shop reorganization looks great!

  • @PunPitin
    @PunPitin 6 лет назад +3

    Thanks for the clip. Very good man.

  • @Pedroluvslupe
    @Pedroluvslupe 3 года назад

    What if you spray some of thet deagreaser and steam it later?

  • @jhammond4344
    @jhammond4344 4 года назад +1

    I’m getting one. Good video. Nice Porsche’s

  • @dwoodog
    @dwoodog 5 лет назад +6

    Great video, IMO it's a little underpowerd for that job. I would think about getting a steam pressure washer, granted they are like a couple thousand bucks.

  • @SemajWilliams77
    @SemajWilliams77 4 года назад +1

    Great video bro, I needed that information to clean my bike...💯

  • @akhataybeh
    @akhataybeh 4 года назад +2

    amazing garage

  • @trackerrrr
    @trackerrrr 4 года назад +2

    This is EXACTLY the sort of greasy part I wanted to see done with a steamer. My car pretty much looks like that everywhere under the hood. Degreasing by hand and brush is slow going too.

  • @MortifiedU
    @MortifiedU 6 лет назад +2

    grab and old top loader washing machine from the tip.. rip the top off, it will heat the water to 60c or 140f which should soften and release the grease / oil off parts and will agitate them.. A little degreaser or just laundry detergent, that way you put them in, walk away and keep working while they are washing.. just a thought.. you could retrofit a 40 gallon drum to the motor to give you a bigger play space.

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  6 лет назад

      That’s a cool idea... My only concern would be damaging the parts? I’ve still had the best luck with the sand blaster, but being able to set it and forget it would be great

    • @MortifiedU
      @MortifiedU 6 лет назад +2

      @@BoostBrothersGarage you could dial it right down, like using a dimmer switch and dial in the oscillating goodness.. hell you could even use the drain water pump to put the solution through a basic sand trap filter to use the solution again and again. Or even line the drum with a softer materiel, or put some clamp idea in the middle to hold the parts so only moving component is the water around the part..

  • @rc.trickshots198
    @rc.trickshots198 5 лет назад +1

    You guys have a killer garage

  • @danielgraves5798
    @danielgraves5798 2 года назад

    How about soak parts in decreased then use steam.

  • @bigfranksworld
    @bigfranksworld 6 месяцев назад

    How about best of both worlds. Spray with engine degreaser, agitate, then hit it with the steam. Wicked clean!

  • @luc1ferblack
    @luc1ferblack 3 года назад +1

    Damn i just saw one of these in a charity shop for cheap didnt buy it a week later im trying to clean my motorbike engine. whats to stop you getting a dilutable degreaser and putting it in the steamer getting the best of both worlds. For really thick grease i think the steamer is a good tool to have before hitting it with degreaser. most degreasers wont touch thick greasy dirt

  • @yliminite
    @yliminite 5 лет назад +2

    yep we want these supper prducts together so degreasing steam

  • @draftnotion
    @draftnotion 5 лет назад +1

    Nice video. I think steam will help me with some areas not reachable by brush/degreaser.

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  5 лет назад

      Thanks! It’s not the end all be all but it’s nice to have in the arsenal!

  • @CW-er7wh
    @CW-er7wh 3 месяца назад

    2.50 a can! I wish you could still get em that cheap. Only 5 years later you're lucky to find em for $5.00

  • @Jestr86
    @Jestr86 5 лет назад +3

    why not do both ? de greaser soak then steam it all off..

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  5 лет назад

      Definitely an option! I just thought this was a good experiment

  • @gnrrpreacher
    @gnrrpreacher 6 лет назад +3

    I dig the steamer, looks to be way less chemical mess. Great job on the shop clean up.

  • @smardigitalvideo
    @smardigitalvideo 6 месяцев назад

    use both or better steamer
    nice video

  • @justinle998
    @justinle998 6 лет назад +3

    Holy shit awesome garage...

  • @ShoeFrags
    @ShoeFrags 4 года назад +1

    Should we use only distilled water? Or does it not matter?

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  4 года назад

      You’re supposed to in order to keep the insides of the steamer clean. I never do.

    • @ShoeFrags
      @ShoeFrags 4 года назад

      Boost Brothers Garage gotcha, thanks

  • @bmgreenberg88
    @bmgreenberg88 6 лет назад +2

    Awesome video! What’s your camera and audio setup?

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  6 лет назад

      My main setup is a Canon 80D with a 10-18mm and a Rose VideoMicro. I switch between a Manfroto tripod and a Joby Gorillapod. I’ve got GoPro’s, a DJI Spark, a Crane V2 gimbal and some sliders for the cinematography stuff

    • @bmgreenberg88
      @bmgreenberg88 6 лет назад +1

      Dang! Explains the solid quality. Thanks for the reply, keep up the videos!

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  6 лет назад

      Thanks Ben! We have been collecting that stuff for some time now. It’s expensive but I like buying camera gear as much as car parts lol.

  • @gercoa9148
    @gercoa9148 4 года назад +1

    Go buy the cheap no odor oven cleaner at the dollar store. Spray what you want to clean wait ten min and steam it off. It will look new.

  • @MrJayRetrogaming
    @MrJayRetrogaming 4 года назад

    Combination of both👌

  • @cabrinhaGR
    @cabrinhaGR 4 года назад +2

    Try oven cleaner (foam). Or lamp oil. Much much easier.

    • @silverfoxslash
      @silverfoxslash 4 года назад +2

      Careful it works great but it will strip paint.

  • @rugfixr
    @rugfixr 5 лет назад +2

    nIce shop and presentation

  • @lynnamarsh6384
    @lynnamarsh6384 2 года назад

    I dont want to degreaser smell coming inside the cab.

  • @badbrainsful
    @badbrainsful 4 года назад +1

    Steamer is also much better for the envioroment and less waste

  • @howder1951
    @howder1951 4 года назад

    I was thinking a light spray of degreaser gunk, wait, then steam would be tried as well.

  • @88rushrocks
    @88rushrocks 3 года назад +1

    I love the steamers however go to your dollar store and get oven cleaner way better then the degreaser .

  • @Jager-er4vc
    @Jager-er4vc 6 лет назад +2

    It WAS beneficial. Thank you

  • @dhaval821217
    @dhaval821217 5 лет назад +1

    Which is good for cycle chain cleaning ?

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  5 лет назад +1

      I’ve used simple green quite a bit on Harley’s, works well

    • @dhaval821217
      @dhaval821217 5 лет назад

      @@BoostBrothersGarage thankyou.. Could you please upload one more video on Chain cleaning..you also get more views from cycle lovers...I found Chain cleaning in Cycling get more speed..

  • @bassdaze
    @bassdaze 4 года назад +2

    You buy everything from amazon?? Dude try supporting your local shops and do your community a favor

  • @markevanado9463
    @markevanado9463 3 года назад +1

    Superclean with foam sprayer works much better than that gunk cleaner

  • @rebwar08
    @rebwar08 5 лет назад +2

    I think it cleans good but itl take way too long to do a greasy engine bay or engine

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  5 лет назад

      Yeah, it wasn’t what I expected. I actually just started using brake clean and it is AWESOME

  • @fortheapex
    @fortheapex 4 года назад +1

    I bought a steamer just too clean my s54

  • @Coodeville
    @Coodeville 3 года назад +1

    I've steamed my lobsters and clams with it

  • @lscouser1344
    @lscouser1344 6 лет назад +2

    Use the foam cleaner and steam it off with the steamer

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  6 лет назад

      Ended up using the foam cleaner and pressure washer for most of it. Anything I couldn’t fit in the blast cabinet that is.

  • @GardensoftheAncientsHerbal
    @GardensoftheAncientsHerbal 2 года назад +1

    That steamer is weak

  • @muckman5509
    @muckman5509 3 года назад

    That steamer is a crap consumer product. For any real solutions you need a $3000 unit at least

  • @davidroux4900
    @davidroux4900 2 года назад

    All talk and no go

  • @ribarkarim7204
    @ribarkarim7204 4 года назад

    steamer do the better job

  • @OldEnoughToBeYourFather
    @OldEnoughToBeYourFather 4 года назад +1

    why the tour of all of your car parts first?? I came here to learn how to steam clean an engine. The tour is not appreciated and a waste of time. Misleading title.

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  4 года назад +2

      That was for our subscribers. Dropping in on one video is like seeing one episode of Breaking Bad and expecting to understand the entire plot haha. Anyway, good luck with your project!

  • @BigRomie
    @BigRomie 4 года назад

    Really don’t care about your shop, just get to what the title has advertised.

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  4 года назад +4

      My subscribers care. If you don’t, move along. I don’t need your negativity.

    • @v4lhulme
      @v4lhulme 3 года назад +3

      There is this feature where you can fast forward and skip around, you should try it some time.

  • @johnnyappleseedz422
    @johnnyappleseedz422 Год назад

    Almost 4 minutes of useless chatter before you start the video for why I clicked to watch. Get to the point.