How To Steam Clean a Vehicle! | The Detail Geek
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- Опубликовано: 18 июл 2019
- How To Steam Clean a Vehicle! | The Detail Geek
This car was covered in dog hair, sand and dust so I show you my process to steam clean this dirty car interior to get it detailed and looking new again with the McCulloch steam cleaner!
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People don’t realize how difficult detail work is. It’s hard work.
It’s gruelling some days!
But if you see it as "hard work", you're setting yourself up for failure. Gotta have a positive mindset and charge $150+ for interiors. It's important to get solid tools to make things easier for you. This is why steamers are excellent for all interior. Imagine the detailers who would do this job with a brush, mf towels, and chemicals
True
Dog hair is the worst
Free Dom this is the most underrated comment i have seen. it’s such exhausting and hard work but comes out so nicely
Find you a person that looks at you the way he looks at his 303 spray
I live for this comment 😂
I was just thinking that!!
Or this extractor
Valarie Richardson or how I’m looking at that DEAD SEXY SNACK of a steamer!! 🤣🤣🤣
Valarie Richardson I do that w double stuff oreos
I detailed, washed and polished my car today. Without these videos I would never have had the motivation! Maybe next time I should just hire you 😂❤️
Haha right on - that’s awesome!! 👏🏼
Over the past 2 days, I’ve looked at almost all of your videos and can appreciate the level of quality they have become. Audio and video have improved drastically. Format and editing are also excellent. Humor and personality are very entertaining.
I believe in giving praise where it’s due. I can see this channel growing exponentially in time and generating a lot of revenue for you and your family.
Keep up the great work!
Have to say - that means an awful lot to me. More than just you watching my videos, which is cool enough, but that you recognized where I started and the amount of work I’ve put in since then. Thank you. I will continue to push myself to make better videos for you, and everyone else who watches!
Aaaawe! Can I join in this online group hug? I agree though, your work is absolutely amazing!
you knew the whole time
I appreciate the advice. Cleaning my car is something I truly enjoy, and it helps alleviate stress. For those who prefer doing it themselves, I recommend cleaning your car every week to ensure it remains consistently clean.
I really like how you tell us about how long it takes you. Gives everyone a better idea of how much time and effort actually goes into all this hard work 👍🏻
Agreed. More real world time frames. He does amazing work it looks like. Too bad for me I live in PA.
That job was probably 6 hour's?
@@joselandaverry5439 6 hours? I could do this in less than 2 hours. With a 45 min break or longer included in the 2 hours
I'm totally binge watching these because it's so satisfying to watch! Giving me super motivation to clean my car. Ugh! 😍
Haha love it!
It is far more satisfying to watch ;)
Same here. I think I’ve watched each video at least 3X
@@TheDetailGeek dude WTF! Is this your vehicle? Pain in the ass to clean! What the hell did you do to it? Go to the beach, have a dog that sheds like crazy, kids eat like crazy?
Shut up bitch n watch
Since i watch your Videos, i clean my car 2 or 3 Times a week😁
Awesome!
Hahaha I started doing the same 😅
Cheers to being a car cleaning maniac
What you fully wash your car 2-3x a week? RIP your car paint
@@Kezpool ummmm no..
That was absolutely amazing! clean and professional and you took lots of care in it. I love that you have a full description of everything you use even the camera that is so awesome. So many people tend to keep trade secrets and then it ends up forever lost but you sir are 100% in my book!
Of all the detail cleaning videos posted on RUclips, I must declare that only you have been meticulous to really clean the car. Very impressed! Keep up the great work cause I’m learning a lot from you, not to mention that you are eye candy. Happy Holidays!
I believe my husband married me because I already owned two $1,000 commercial steam cleaners 🤣😂🤣
Good comment.
You clearly have self-esteem issues.
@@mybestideas1 clearly this was a joke
@@ProfessionalRageBaiter So was her comment. I think the "esteam" part went over your head.
I’d marry you for one of those bad boys
This video really makes me feel that im not doing stuff wrong. I had a vehicle in similar condition yesterday and it took me 6 hours. FULL of pet hair, dirt and grime everywhere and no steamer... I have been bugging my head thinking that 6 hours was too much but it gives me piece of mind to see the pros like you taking 8 hours. Good job man
That was amazing how you cleaned that interior! Just purchased the steam cleaner, the detail brushes and carpet brushes that you used in the video. Thanks for posting, and I clicked on the links you put in your description. You do an amazing job man! Wish I could find someone with a work ethic such as yours in my area. No need now as I plan on purchasing the equipment you listed to clean my own cars as I find it satisfying cleaning my vehicles. Thanks again for the informational video!
I feel professional every time I watch a video. Thank you. The last steam shot is impressive!!
You sharing how long your work takes you makes me feel better about myself. I'm currently working for local dealers (10 dollars hourly) that have cars that are usually between 10- 20 years old that never having had real TLC. They rush and ride me and make me feel awful if the smallest thing gets missed. Im saving to get my own equipment and basic setup hopefully by spring.
Did you ?
Yeah. So like he👆🏼 said. Did you?
Bro we need a response…. Did you?
Nah that's my cousin he's working at McDonald's y'all
Still waiting on that follow up response.
Man I stumble on this guy and I’m hooked. What the heck is wrong with me? I’m obsessed of how well he cleans! 😂 you know you getting old when you’re watching steam mop, vaccums and detailing!!
lol I can relate.
I have seldom, if ever, left comments on a random RUclips video, but this guy is flat-out entertaining! I love his outlook on the world and his ability to be silly while remaining professional about the job he is performing. Great tips for detailing, as well as a peek into a day in the life of a really nice guy. Never lose your sense of light-hearted joy. Thank you!
Your videos are so interesting, I don’t get tired of watching them. Every vid is different in its own way. Keep them coming!
You had no right being so funny!! I really really enjoyed this video. My first video actually. The humour!! I don't like cleaning, but you made it funny. So definitely know what video to put on when I need to clean my car!! LOVE THIS. Can't wait to see your other videos. Oh yeah it was also informative, I just purchased a steam cleaner and so was keen to see how I could use it. THANK YOU
Man, I used to detail the family cars years ago here in land down under and I thought I was good. Just by watching you it gave me that kick to get back into it. I'll tell you what, I don't remember all the equipment adding up to being so expensive haha. Keep up the good work!
New subscriber, and fellow retailer. I just bought a steam cleaner, and I was so glad to hear your advice to not stay in the same place for too long. I love your videos!
Thank you!
You definitely make the best car detailing videos out of everyone I’ve seen! Keep up the good work!
You should watch Gears and Gasoline’s videos on auto detailing. they’re really good
This is the best detailing ive seen incredible work. Your attention to detail is flawless.
Great job! I love my steamer too, I have the Vapamore MR-100 and it makes getting into hard to reach places sooooo much easier.
Great video, I love the contentious and strategic work you put into these videos. Many of the cars you work on don’t deserve your time yet you always make great content and make the viewers laugh. Nice work! 👍🏽🚣♂️
Thank you!
The Detail Geek Anytime boss!
YOU DO GREAT CAR CLEANING WORK. YOU ARE A VERY ATTRACTIVE MAN. 💚💙💚
I watched this today as I’ve just bought a steam cleaner and wanted to pick up some tips, and I’ve watched and enjoyed several of your other videos. One thing I would say is to get a Dyson turbo-brush. On flat surfaces like the boot (trunk) carpet and the backs of seats, it’s extremely effective at quickly removing dog hair.
Another great video. Honestly compared to some of the disasters that you have cleaned this is very tame by comparison.. keep the great videos coming and i must say the video and audio quality has been improving with every video
I remember everyone giving you a hard time about the tops of the windows, the 4 Runner’s back glass also rolls down for future reference. Great vid as always!
Haha thanks for the tip 👍🏻
No pet hair brush ? Try out the lily pet hair brush works amazing and cuts time in half only $10.
Alexis Cortes was just about to recommend this. I second this big time. The pet hair stones work too, but they leave a mess as they are brittle.
Best for the stubborn hairs left over like he had in the in of the video is a simple razor blade
Ahh the comment that perhaps started his love affair with the Lily brush😂
Maria89 ! I was about to say that he didn’t have his lily brush yet - he’s made me love it and I have a poodle thats small enough to sit on my lap and doesn’t shed and I still want the brush
The steamer would actually get that hair in no time.
Detail geek is so addictive. I’ve been watching his videos for the past 6 and a half hours! Lol
So awesome to see how fast your channel is! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I'm super OCD and watching this video is so satisfying and relaxing to me, especially watching the cutie doing all the cleaning. 😊😍
The dad jokes are my 2nd favorite part of your incredibly satisfying and informative videos
Hiii
I'm binge watching all your videos rn. I'm obsessed with your channel!
I'm happy this was the first video I ended up watching for this, since I'm restoring to show room quality our 2003 4runner, and you have a 4runner here. Ours has 320,000 miles and stoll runs like a champ
Why am I binge watching all his videos rn 😩😂
the weather towards the end makes me MAAADD jealous! -AZ guy 😔✌️
Hahaha except that our storm drains couldn’t keep up with all the water and things were starting to flood...good thing it let up shortly after that clip!
Also, I was in AZ a couple months back and loved it there!
I just used my new portable steam cleaner for the first time & I could've cried. The job looked so good without any chemicals. The glass looked amazing!
Love your videos...your one of the few who put a lot of care into your work
A great trick for fabric after vacuuming. Use wide masking tape rolled backwards onto hand. Grabs tons of hairs you can't get. WORKS GREAT !!!
I love detailing my own cars, so I love these types of videos. Plus Mitch is so easy on the eyes! Lol 😍
I have a black car, so I think I’m gonna try one of those DA Polishers to keep the paint looking glossy.
I also am intrigued by the Aerospace 303, gonna try that as well.
Love what your doing, please keep them coming.
Now, I’ll be a part of the notification gang! 🔔
Definitely get a DA polisher...they are so easy to use and carry an extremely low risk of damaging the paint. With a black car you’re definitely gonna need to be able to polish away the inevitable swirls! Can’t go wrong with Aerospace 303 either 😉
Bought the exact same steamer after watching the video and I’ve used it endlessly. I just bought a house and it’s great for cleaning and removing wallpaper and of course detailing my own car !!!!
Spectacular job!!! that was a HUGE amount of work. Well done man, you're a master of your trade.
It's amazing how people make the car so dirty. excellent work, I had a lot of professionalism and good humor. a big hug.
Thank you!!
I have no clue how I got to your videos I was watching scary ghost videos.... but I love your videos there awesome.
The birth of the McCulloch steamer love story.... almost lost it when you kissed the 303 spray. 😂
Also it's so cool to see the difference between your new and older videos! It's interesting how much your process, both in detailing and videography have changed in just 10 months. Cool stuff!
Just bought my first starter kit to start my own detail cleaning .
Thank you
After watching you cleaning the car I went outside and clean my car😂😂 I did same steps. It help out alot 100/*
Haha that’s awesome! Bet it feels good 🙂
Dude your videos are therapeutic 😌
Thanks man, glad you enjoy!
Came here for the steamer how to and noticed the No Shoes Nation flag on the wall. Love it. I'm a huge Kenny Chesney fan.
I love cleaning my I do it every day even though it's still I keep it clean and I love the way you use everything just to get all that gunk of the carpet the cool aye seeing it from the start till the finish man good work
Thank you!
great job keep up the great work.keep the videos coming.God Bless!!!!
Thanks!
One thing to keep in mind is conditioning the leather after steaming. This trick works especially well with old brittle leather, but be super careful not to heat it up too much. Too much heat will cause cracking when it cools, but just enough and then an immediate hydration will help rejuvenate it.
What a fantastic result, great work and skill to get this type of transformation.
Very glad I clicked on this. Enjoyed the video. Just finding out about using steamers. Will be purchasing one soon. Thanks
This is one of the most epic car overhauls I've seen in a while
Yeah it was in pretty rough shape! Folding up those 3rd row seats was quite the surprise...
Hey great vid man.. I know the off camera struggle it is to get it back presentable.. worth it in the end.. had to laugh @13.11 tho. Lol dog hairs are really stubborn 🤣
Thanks dude! And yeah I was beat after that one...they never seem like that much work until you really dive in.
Great video. Love the thoroughness and approach with your techniques.
Thanks for always sharing the names of the equipments you use 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Great turnaround bro , looks good , good job .
Thanks Jay!
All his fan girls probably lost it when he said “and let’s get nice and steamy” lol
I really appreciate u keeping it clean! We love to clean cars of our own.
I don't know anything about cars, but seeing your videos are SO satisfying to watch! Hi from Finland!
This man go 0-100 real quick when it come to detailing 👌
11:05-probably....by far, your favorite detailing product.
Lol
You are my go to for tips and tricks!! Thanks!!
Love your sense of humor you have to have alittle fun here and there
I’ve been detailing for over a year and still learning but Ive found what works best for pet hair is laundry fabric softener diluted 10:1 with water. Spray on the fabric and let sit for 1-2 minutes and then use a pet hair stone to rake up the hair. Saves me lots of time and energy as well as my sanity. Pet hair removal is a nightmare. I’d rather do my smoke removal than pet hair any day.
Very good to know!
How do you do smoke removal
J & D Motors long and tedious process: if you add that to your arsenal plan and research accordingly. I am expensive to do it but it works great. 1. Use a leaf blower to blow out all the AC vents, 2. Dry foam and detail brush headliner and then shop vac the headliner. 3. Vacuum every inch of the interior. 4. Use tide cold water and drill brush on all carpet and cloth seats. 5. Super clean and detail brush and steamer on all doors, door jambs, dash console, EVERYTHING gets a steam clean. 6. Carpet/cloth extraction. 7. Use Activate on all cloth surfaces. 8. Steam and degreaser on all seat belts. Leather is cleaned with appropriate cleaner and protection. 9. Glass is clean with super clean and magic eraser, then steam. 10. Citrol 266 on all rubber seals. 11. Change cabin air filter. 12. Use a ozone machine as final step with AC on recirculate You will use a lot of product and a crapload of microfiber towels and magic erasers. Pay very close attention to getting all the seat belts, the carpet under the seats and behind the door handles and the head liner. It's a 4-5 hour process for me. Good luck.
For nasty smells like smoke i use Ozium in a can, it works pretty good but for bad smoke smells i change the cabin filters and steam all of the vents + headliner
I actually need both of my vehicles detailed, so when I saw your Hawaii shirt and got excited you were here, sadly you're in Canada.
Put me on the next plane and I’ll do them for free! Haven’t been there for far too long ☹️
The Detail Geek Sorry brother. My truck would give you a run for your money/time after it was a theft recovery. You’ve set a high standard for who ever I choose, that’s for sure.
Third row seats are like going into the third world at times, I felt your pain. Just one other thing I picked up when you wiped the top of the glass clean, need to wipe the insert where the glass rises to when closed. Good job buddy enjoy a good valet
I just started a detailing business a few months ago and you teach me a lot and I just ordered a steamer...thanks for the education and keep up the great work
How's the steamer
@@clintsaines9274 I love it.... It makes the job easier especially when I use it in the tight spots I can't reach
Steamer is awesome isn’t it, I break it out for so many uses around the shack. I want to get a side gig going as a detailing side job. Full time nurse. So many contacts.
Loving it so far...I fear the wife might put me to use inside the house soon if I don’t keep my enthusiasm in check 😬
Question: Do you ever steam the ceiling of the card? I find alot of the car smell is trapped there.
I'm soooo glad you got a steamer and it makes your life easier
That steamer!!!!! Incredible!! I'm so tempted to come from Ontario to get our 2 cars cleaned by u!!!
I would have used gasoline and a match for this car🤣
I don’t think the customer would have been thrilled with the results of that 😂
Lol I was like this vehicle is so dirty it’s better if the owner junked it and walked away from it permanently
This car ain't even that bad haha
🤣
Haha best comment by far
You should do a review on that steamer my bro
bro he uses it
WOW 🤩. I’m sold on steam cleaning, and this machine.
This was so satisfying to watch. Thank you!
157 people who live comfortably in nastiness hate this video.
“Wet and sandy dog” haha.
Great video mate, thanks for uploading 👍
My god that was so satisfying. Great job and a lot of hard work. Excellent
A Third row in a 4Runner??? Must be a Canada option, I’ve never seen it before. But great job on the detail! You helped me make my decision on buying a steamer!
Yeah that’s entirely possible...I didn’t realize how big these things were on the inside...they’re practically a full size suv!
And thanks! May your steamer give you plenty of steam! 🙃
blackcelicagts3 yeah i was thinking the same I didn’t buy it here because of that I needed a car with three row seats
how much do you charge for a complete interior and exterior detailing?
Thanks dude. Big help. Won know enough to be dangerous. But i thinkni can figure the rest out. Big ups to you for sharing
Great work- no chemicals - brilliant
You’re incredibly handsome bro
who asked?
@@lordjaashin we did
How much do u charge for a detail like this and does it take a full day or just like 4hrs.? I'm debating on starting my own detailing business I'm tired of working for another man.
8 hours wow. I watched this to get motivated to vac and steam mine. Hard work for sure
Slow to find this video BUT I agree, absolutely love 303 Protectant.
Just started using their Graphine coating on paint yesterday. Pumped to see how it holds up! But I love the ease of application right off!
Excellent Videos!! What did you charge for this and what vacuum do you use?
This detail was $200 CAD. I have what’s called a “central vac” here in Canada...the unit is down in my basement and then we have outlets on each floor of the house and one out in the garage!
@@TheDetailGeek damn! If it took me 8 hours that's at LEAST $3-400 USD
Hey brotha. Had a couple questions for you.
I’m a 19 year old kid in College (California) and want to start detailing cars. 500 business cards for $10 would do the trick for advertising (leaving them on doors in my city)... but how does it work after that?
The person drops the car off at your house, you clean it, they pay you (cash? So not taxed) and then they pick it back up? I see mobile auto detailing but I don’t have the money for a 10 K little trailer. Thanks!
Hey Nick, yes customers drop their vehicle off with me and just have a friend/family member pick them up and drop them off later (roughly 7-8 hours) when the vehicle is done! I accept either cash or e-transfer before they get the keys back. Yes you should be claiming it as income, but keep in mind you have expenses that go along with that, and if you’re just starting up it’s likely you wouldn’t actually turn a profit (for tax purposes anyways) for a while.
I honestly think home-based is way easier to start out because like you said, you avoid needing all the equipment to haul around.
I can't wait till i can get my car cleaned, you have taught me how to detail now lol
Very impressive detailing job with the steamer and towels.I would’ve been embarrassed giving my vehicle to someone for detailing in this condition.You made it look effortless,great job!!Thanks
You should record your clients reaction after the detailing it. (with their permission of course)
I’ve been looking at getting into car detailing what is a good price to set?
Hey, what I would do first is have a look at what other detailers around you are charging and what kind of quality they are providing. Then base your prices off that...only you will know if your work is up to their level, or maybe even greater. Don’t undersell yourself though!
This video was super useful dude. Thanks. Some good tips that I'm gonna use.
Great video. I learned so much. You explain things very well.
Thank you