How To Wash Your Jeep or Truck 4x4 and Make It Look Brand New!
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
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You guys have asked how I clean my junk and in this video feature on the AutoEdits Adventure Ram truck... I'll show you almost every step!
I just got back from an epic trip into Baja Mexico and the truck is properly filthy dirty.
I'll demonstrate some of the tried and true techniques I've used over the years and show a few of the products that have worked great for me... like Bleach White tire cleaner and the new set of Lucas Oil Products like Tool Box Buddy and their line of auto detail products called Slick Mist.
If you want to give any of these things a try... go to the AutoEdits Amazon Storefront. www.amazon.com...
Thanks so much for watching and I hope this helps you make your vehicle look great and you have some fun in the process!
#howto #wash #dirt #cleanup
Love this guy, he’s a normal dude that’s like “yeah I don’t know who makes this soap but it was on sale and it works fine”
NO DUDE!!! YOU GOTTA HAVE THE LATEST AND GREATEST FROM THE MEGUIAR'S AND MOTHERS LABS!!!
just don't use dishwashing soap. it will remove the wax on your car and any soap that has any gritty particles in it will scratch your car. so, no don't use just any soap on sale
After I go wheelin in the mud I set the garden sprinkler under the truck in 4 quadrants for about 15 min. Each quadrant. Mud just falls off.
I'm drinking on a Wednesday night and quadrant just came into my head. Quadrant.
LOL..... Quadrant
Quadrant 😂😂 drinking on Monday watching videos. Haha.
The Grits undercarriage spray works really good and won’t attack dust. Adams work pretty good also.
Right off the bat you got the other big benefit to washing your rig, and caught that gash in the tire. A good hand wash puts you in a position to touch and inspect everything. Loose bolts, hanging wire, nail in tire, all have the potential to strand you on some off road adventure. Thanks for the share.
Ive never been much of a car guy but I absolutely love your channel!
Well thanks so much for the shout!!!!!
Try wedging a pool noodle inside your fender to help block debris getting into jamb. Working great on my XJ after flat flare install! Cheap and easy👍🏻
Great suggestion!
Traps moisture, just make sure that's addressed is all. My fenders are cut super high so I don't even worry about it.
*What year XJ? I have a '94
K Digiacomo It’s a 01’ XJ. That’s a good point about trapping moisture. I was able to cut and re-mold my fender liners, so hopefully that will help combat any water issues!👍🏻
My JK undercarriage is addicted to Tool Box Buddy thanks to you!
Sorry about that... but it does work pretty good on sooooo many things... lol!
Bought a 2003 mach 1 about a year ago, not gonna lie, went to do the standard stuff, check fluids and air filter and it was three quarts low on oil, and the air filter looked like the bottom of your truck before you cleaned it, it was a NIGHTMARE to clean...even caused problems with the O2 senor and intake stuff as well, at least thats what t he OBD2 port said, once i cleaned it and ran some seafoam through it reved it out a but everything was golden
Sounds like a project for sure!
That looks terrific! You never fail to impress with how clean you get your vehicles.
I can't wait to try this on mine, I just got a 13 4Runner 2 months ago. Though it's a New England vehicle, so I have to get under it with a wire brush and POR15 first. Now that the weather is warming up, I can finally get after it.
Good luck under there!!!! LOL!
@@AutoEdits thanks!!
Omg junk 3 times already love your truck bro
Heads up for anyone looking for toolbox buddy, it’s been rebranded as Lucas penetrating oil. Apparently toolbox buddy wasn’t descriptive enough.
Good call out!
Tip we used to do with concrete trucks, spray everything down underneath with mineral oil, it will still get dirty but it will slide right off when you wash it
Nice tip!
If your pressure washer won't idle, try replacing or cleaning the Unloader Valve. I cleaned mine, worked for me. Enjoy your videos, especially the third gen Camaro.
"Unloader Valve" what the heck is that? Way beyond my skillset... Thanks for the help though...LOL
Love it. I need to try your cleanup technique for the suspension. Lots of mud down here in Georgia.
I bet! A system like this might even help with future clean ups!
Can't wait for the Baja full video!
Me Too!
Great video! Thank you for posting.
Thank you too!
I always thought washing your car in the driveway in California would get you life in prison!
Gosh, I hope not!
Shhhhh don’t give the Dems any ideas,lol
Prison overcrowding. They will give you life in prison; but, it would immediately be suspended. That's why we have so many criminals running around; and, that's why we seem to have 4 or 5 police chases per night.
@@301steady in my neighborhood (Not California though) I passed by a burning house and a few blocks away a trailer park surrounded by police...I wonder what happened.
He is now on probation.
"You asked how I clean my junk" amazing
I'm glad you can appreciate that!
AutoEdits I mean what guy can’t appreciate cleaning their junk? 😂😂
Nice, that turned out great. I struggle keeping my JK clean, engine especially, so looking forward to giving some of those products a try.
If not... just try the techniques for sure!
Howdy Jason! So the preferred Lucas Tool Box Buddy seems to have been phased out! What are you using now for the undercarriage protection spray? Thanks!
I'm going to use the Seymour Corrosion Inhibitor... first item in this list www.amazon.com/shop/autoedits/list/2V9OUZO8OUU3D?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
I'm sure that your Ram is very lucky one and proud of such owner :) !!!
It is!
Dang didn’t get a notification for this one but been excited about it. Just finished a 3 day wheeling trip and the Jeep is brown now so I’ll definitely be following this.
Hope it helps!
AutoEdits it should because it looks pretty similar to your truck. Excited for the Baja video. Also are you going to Ejs? I’m planning a trim to Moab this summer sometime. Not sure when the best time to go is and what I should do.
Not going to EJS this year and anytime is good to go to Moab.
AutoEdits Awesome maybe I’ll see you out there this summer 😎
Enjoying the truck more over the Jeep? Love the videos!
They are so different and I do love the V8 in the truck but the Jeep is so much more capable for rock crawling type stuff. It was just time to do some fun truck stuff... Jeep and Mustang next!
what a nice ride
Thanks!
Yea i wish i had used the tool box buddy before i went running thru mud all day. It probably took most the mud off effortlessly cause your undercarriage was smooth. With no oil underneath the mud it stains everywhere.
That shop buddy product got me intrigued to try it out on my jeep
It's pretty good... at least give it a try!
@@AutoEdits I plan on getting one, thanks for the info on your creative channel, got me going on my channel as well, just launched my first clip yesterday ua-cam.com/video/oMkMM2I94vU/v-deo.html
Yeah I gotta try that spray on my axles and such they look so lousy compared to after being trussed and painted
Love the paint job.
I can't take credit for that... Fred Williams had it done back in 2009... it's getting kind of tired tho
Americans are the best in detailing in and out.
Thanks, I think.
Hey Jason if your Good with fabrication, im sure you can buy jku inner fender panels or ones from a bigger vehicle and modify them to fit on the ram to avoid all that mud !
Seems like a lot of work... LOL
@@AutoEdits No, not really. Definitely better than leaving it wide open. Love the rivet panel look on the Ram. Is that a wrap?
I have found the best non-greasy sprsy for plastic (exterior mirrors especialy) is 303 Protectant. Has been the only stuff I have found that actually sticks and is not greasy or slick.
That's the stuff I mentioned but forgot the name... it's good but even more expensive and I'm all in for the Tool Box Buddy for the time being.
Yes that Lucas Spray Wax works pretty well thanks for the video
I'm all in at this point... they smell so good and if they work half as good... they got me! LOL
@@AutoEdits the big question i always worry about is is it plastic/rubber safe, so many products cause discoloration long or short term, or worse actually degrade the plastic/rubber materials dunno just not fam w/lucas
Saw a little helper walk by at 4:31. You should introduce him in a future video. Plan to pick up some Lucas products in lieu of WD-40 on the suspension and underbody.
I'm really lucky to have a couple of kids down the street that come over anytime the garage door opens to "help" I'll ask their mom if I can include them!
I didn't see anyone
Nice Video! I can't seem to find the "Lucas Tool Box Buddy Sray" on your link or on Amazon. Did they stop making it?
They changed it to the Penetrating Oil you can see in this list www.amazon.com/shop/autoedits/list/3DK63XK3I5IL6?tag=onamzjasonlew-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
Thanks for getting back on this to me.
@@AutoEdits
I don't know if any other youtuber has ever or will ever refer to 'my junk' as much as you have.. LOL (and yeah, the cleanup AFTER the clean up is NO joke!) Mud all over the place.
HAHA! I'm still mentally a child!
My pressure washer has the same motor and I had the same problem with it not idling. Take the carb apart and get the main jet out. I used a small piece of wire and some carb cleaner and scraped all the gunk out of it. Just spraying it wont work. Just a little tip for ya 👍
Thanks for the tip!
It’s amazing to me that you don’t have significant issues with water into the intake during rainy driving! That sock over the filter is sort of a water water-proofing?
I don't think the pre filter has any water repellent properties but the splash shield seems to keep the engine running fine. Plus I had to go across several water crossings on my last trip into Baja and the truck did great.
Valvoline full synthetic is the best with the right amount of zinc and cleaning additives vs competing brands. There's a reason they warranty there oil for 150,000 miles!
castrol offers a lifetime engine warranty as well
For your wheels I'd recommend Maguire's aluminum wheel cleaner. It works super good
Thanks for the suggestion!
! I've never considered using the compressor to blow junk out of the car... husky undercoat under the front seats here I come~ thanks!
Heck yeah!
16:23 Pinto over here trying not to get decapitated by the door😂
She knows the drill!
Great vid...will keep in mind lucas, Did see there is a new formulation called F11. After attempting a clean and detail of my Can Am Xmr that went through hell and back, took me nearly twice as long to clean. Will return in August and will experiment for sure. Thanks!!
I was hoping it was just going to be a simple pressure washer attachment 😂
A lot of people were hoping that I'm sure... it's just hard work... LOL
Hello fellow dodge guy.
What i like about your vehicles is, you actually offroad them... not just go on the beach and call it offroading.
Thanks so much... they are intended for us to use and enjoy... so I do!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
You are awesome!
You are awesome... thanks!!!
Best looking Ram ever.
Though, I'm not sure about your "junk!"
LOL!
amazing
Does this cleaning method work on my 4x4 truck that never leaves the pavement? Have some dirt kicked up from the wheels that must count.
Sure, works on mall crawlers as well and makes less mess in your driveway.
You ever consider getting a foam cannon? They got some cheap ones on amazon that work decent
Michael Graper I was about to post that question to Jason :)
Never used one... not sure what they do different?
@@AutoEdits a foam cannon distributes the soap a lot better than the soap setting on your pressure washer. It also helps the soap/ suds hang out on tbe paint longer and can even pick up the dirt and suspend it in the soap solution which can help prevent scratches. Its a decent investment, I want to say I paid like $18 for mine on amazon and I've had it for nearly 3 years and its still going strong. I highly recommend checking out Obsessed Garage if you haven't already, Matt has a ton of information on his channel about cleaning and detailing. He even sells really good pressure washer packages, but they are on the expensive side.
Thanks!
Man I really need to try that toolbox buddy! I'm afraid to look at my Canadian worn jeep's underbelly
I need to try that tool box buddy. I also need to get better about cleaning up after the trail. Thanks for the great video
That or WD40 on the bottom of your rig on the regular would help a lot... especially with the terrain you drive the most!
@@AutoEdits doesn’t it leave a residue? I would think dust would stick to it more if it was greasy
Relating to your pressure washer. I used to have nothing but issues with my small engine equipment. I started using seafoam in them and problems went away.
Fantastic suggestion!
I have had a Ryobi (RY802800) gas-powered washer for 4 years and haven't had any issues. I've used it well over 200 hours. Wonder if they ended up going cheap on their washers? Great job cleaning up all that mud! I don't use the pressure washer too much for the belly, I just throw a sprinkler under and leave it for 10 minutes on each section. One issue with muddy water/sand is if it fills up the bell housing, your transmission pump/torque converter seals will get destroyed while they are spinning. Just found this out on my F-150...ugh.
Yikes!
Dude I walked into autozone a few years back looking for tire shine that wasn't super shinny. The guy there acted like a was crazy and said, "isn't that the purpose of tire shine?" lol. I was like no dude there is also just a clean looking tire that doesn't have to look like its wet. Glad to see others don't like super shinny either. Anyways I like Griots Garage stuff personally.
Yeah, just never liked that look on my vehicles.
AutoEdits same brother
Great Tires. I had Falken Wildpeaks on my TJ
Consider washing on the lawn too so you don’t need to clean the driveway up! That’s what I do and it helps quite a bit!
That is an awesome suggestion!
Great video. Just curious.
How do you launder your towel that you wipe the tool box buddy off with?
Seems like it would make home washer oily inside.
I just wash them with my jeans in the washer and everything comes out fine!
Pressure washer with a foam cannon. Best tool in my garage.
What does the foam do?
@@AutoEdits I use a nice $16 cannon. www.amazon.com/DUSICHIN-SFL-001-Pressure-Release-Adjustable/dp/B00WPKHFA6/ I use my favorite soap and put it in the bottle.
I then adjust the top knob for the most bubbles and then adjust the nozzle for the best coverage. The super bubbly soap that is now foam will pick up dirt off the paint and carry it away. Gets the truck cleaner quicker. With the Foam still on the paint you can use your favorite wash mitt with the 2 bucket method to keep your paint from getting scratched while you wash the truck.
With the undercarriage I put dish soap in the bottle and set the nozzle so the foam is a lil more direct. The dish soap will pick up more oils and dirt. I do this to get the dirt out from under my fenders. My Instagram (Skitter302) has a few photos of how I lather up the foam.
Good trick! Been doing it for years with wd-40. Subed!
Welcome and yes... the WD40 is what I used on my dirt bikes for years as well! This stuff just lasts a bit longer and unfortunately costs a bit more... but I like it!
I have to try this on my 1988 Jeep Wrangler, maybe it’ll be factory new when I’m done.
Maybe... it'll at least look a bit better!
Nice video 👍
Thanks!
Great video 👍 finally see how you get your vehicles looking so clean! Question I'm going to be painting parts of the frame on my Dodge, do you have a brand of semi gloss paint you would recommend??
I just use the Duplicolor I can get from my local Pep boys... Semi gloss black
@@AutoEdits thanks! Love the videos been watching since the first Jeep video you put up.
Fluid Film is also great for coating the undercariage. They even make a kit for it.
And you can buy it by 1 gallon or 5 gallon quantities too way cheaper than toolbox buddy
So you use it to keep a shine on your cars undercarriage?
Hi great vid can't you put in a custom wheel well cover to protect the engine bay....novice here so not sure if al all possible.
Seems like a lot of work and at this point ... I just clean it... LOL
Hi Jason
I need some advise .i have a 2017 Jeep rubicon recon it came with mud terrain tires
And they already have bumps on the front
Tires
Please give me advise on what kind of tires would be best for snow. Dirt and road driving
But still looking rugged I would like to stay with my stalk rims and not higher then 33
I have a lot of miles on the Falken Wildpeak M/T like you see on this truck and like them a bunch... Plus I have a bunch of great experience with the Maxxis Razr and will probably get another set for the Jeep. I hear great things about the new BFG KM3 and the new Milestar Patagonia... can't really go wrong... pick the one you like the look of best and you'll be in good shape!
Have a look at Autoglym Polar seal as a paint protector for both paint and undercarriage
Well I did this on my jeep and then put some rustoleum primer and glossy black paint on it and it’s like a whole new vehicle
Feels good right!
AutoEdits it’s amazing lol. Thank you for sharing this.
Dude! Thanks so much for being here!
i love this guy and im going to but his tees
Thanks!
I bought a 80 dollar 3000 psi electric pressure washer I’ve had it for 4 years and it works better then a gas one and I never even have to put gas and it costs almost nothing to run it. I pressure wash cars in winter in 5 minutes in my garage without worrying about stinking the whole garage or being to loud. I also have a turbo nozzle that will take paint off a car if needed 😂
I'm going to look into the electric ones now!
I have a 4200 Psi with a Honda gx390 and itll cut through tires and remove paint, rust anything.
Wow no fender liner with open intake! You're braver than me!!
Not bravery, just what it is...LOL
You really should come to Power Wagons in Moab. Two spots left open. Not a lot of time left.
I love this suggestion! Not this year but next year for sure... who should I contact?
Wd will rot out rubber I will have to try that tool box's buddy
I still use that stuff!
Great fix for the transfer case shifter , i understand 37's on the Jeep. But are they the best size for the pickup ? they seem to add a lot of issues.
They are but only because the truck is at near stock height. With a lift, they would fit with much less modification.
@@AutoEdits Looking forward to a future lift video then !
I have a lot of rust on the undercarriage now that I moved to florida. What's the best way to deal with it? I want to clean it off but I really don't know what is best. Can you advise? Thank you!!
Knock as much rust off with a wire wheel and sanding discs to inspect the frame and components. If everything is in good shape paint it with the stuff I mention in this video ua-cam.com/video/0jXUqi1lcKs/v-deo.html
is it ok to pressure wash or get electrical harnesses and wire wet from cleaning?
Most modern cars have weather proof connectors so they are safe to wash.
Jason, I keep revisiting this video and your Jeep cleaning video and love the content! Quick question though, would you ever consider Rhino or Line-X as an undercoating? May not be too big a deal for Southern California but snow states would love to know. Lots of misinformation out there and hope you’re willing to weigh in on the subject? Thanks man!
Howdy! I'm not sure how the line-x (or like product) would do on all the suspension bits and pieces and I've heard that if there was any corrosion underneath when it gets applied... it keeps going. What about that Por15 or something along those lines? It has properties to seal and protect.
AutoEdits I’ll check that out. Thanks! Please keep the videos coming and I’ll be sure to use your links when I pick up some Lucas Oil products. Hope you and Pinto are getting some good soccer time in during these crazy times! Be safe out there ✌️
Dude you need to figure out some sort of inner fender😂. Awesome content as always.
Kind of but kind of not gonna happen!
How much dust does the lucas or pledge products attract as you drive?
Autoedit video👍🏻
Thanks!
Just so I got this straight,
Pressure wash the undercarriage for heavy cake stuff then scrub and add the Lucas tool box?
I have a ton of grime underneath is the tool box a degreaser or just an oil?
It's not a degreaser but it does help loosen some grime and then I use it as a protective coating.
For soap i use Albert VO5 hair shampoo... thats a trick that i learned years ago... soft on the car and creates a lot of foam... and most important is less than 2$ each bottle
I have falken at3 wildpeaks and they have lasted for 70k+ miles and still have 6-8 mil left
I've been very happy with the Falken tires.
Nice! More great content! Keep up the great work. Aloha
Thanks and Howdy!
I probably need to go under my dually and do the WD40 trick. With only 1600 miles, she still looks fresh concidering the rain. Just think a good coating would look nice. Curious how well wd40 would look on the mirrors and that to get the plastic to pop again.
I think putting something on there is a good step in maintenance!
How much has the Ram build cost you so far? It looks fantastic and I’m sure runs even better than any video can describe, but I want to know a ball park price to make a similarly capable rig
Not sure but these trucks are cheap to get in to.
Hi Jason
Just got some of this tool box buddy
So Iam a rookie when it comes to this stuff
I can pretty much spray it anywhere under the Jeep but not near or on the brakes is that correct???
And if I have a bit of rust I can sand it off and spray paint it??
YES! Exactly like that... just spray a bit most places and wipe it around a bit... it's messy but works great! Let me know how it works out for ya!
@@AutoEdits I used an Amsoil version yesterday (after clear-water power spraying for 15 minutes) - but those fumes!!! I spray, then move away to breath for 30 seconds.
two words, bro: foam cannon!
I keep not getting one of those but would like to try one.
@@AutoEdits I dont know if its that much more efficient than the standard hose and bucket but its just stupid fun.
You washed the mud and other bits off your junk, looks so clean now. But how did your junk get so filthy in the first place, your truck was muddy and dirty too!
HA!
how did the Lucas Slick Mist Tire & Trim Shine hold up over time?
I like it a lot... holds up great. Just ordered 3 more bottles. I’m all in!
Hi what did you use to clean differential I have a truck just like yours lifted but my under carriage is really dirty and when I wash it everything looks good except under
Lucas Oil tool box buddy www.amazon.com/dp/B003L31XA4/?ref=exp_autoedits_dp_vv_d
So after I scrub differential and rinse I just let it dry off and then spray Lucas on it?
Does that buddy stuff you sprayed in the undercarriage of the truck greasy in the sense like dirt would stick to it??
Not really, I don't have a problem with that at all.
what paint did you use on the bottom?
I used to use whatever I could get from the auto parts store down the street but now use this stuff from Seymour and it is amazing www.seymourpaint.com/product/16-1695-seymour-pbe-e-coat-primer-black-12-oz/
Does the tool box buddy collect dirt on the suspension components? Seems like dirt will stick to it once you go offroad.
It doesn't really cause me any problems at all.
Thanks for the video, very informative. I just bought a used 4x4. Plenty of rust and grease and grime on the undercarriage. Obvious the last dude didn't take care of all the aftermarket parts(seriously who lets a Rancho kit get so bad?) What's the best way to go about beginning the process of cleaning it?
Do what you see in this video and that will help you get in the right direction.
Don't worry Rancho kit comes bad from the company.
Did it work on the rust and grease off the undercarriage of your 4x4? I have the same issue on one that I recently purchased.
@@TJ-22 Yes, quite well.
Thanks
Can you do a head unit installation?
Sure, any recommendations?
alpine or Pioneer
Do it on the Dodge Ram, and pioneer
I'm still waiting to see you do the Hemi swap in your Jeep. Lol
I would like that very much!
@@AutoEdits I'll get you a link to the website
Here is the video from Truck Tech
www.powernationtv.com/episode/TT2014-14/hemi-jk-v6-to-v8-swap
Now that Lucas has discontinued tool box buddy, what product do you recommend for chasis detailing?
They still sell it on Amazon for now but I get the Penetrating Oil and it is the same !
i was denied entry into the united stated for having too much mud on my jeep.....
Was sent back into mexico in search of a car wash!
I was nervous they would do the same when I came back from this trip.
I thought using high pressure water will cause some damage to your electrical connection/ plugs.