Detailing my T6 | How I keep my T6 looking good...
Happy Tuesday folks! Dive into this video and see how I keep my Transporter looking tip top 💦.
Contents of this Video:
0:00 - Intro
01:07 - Prep
02:23 - Stage 1 Wheel Prep & Snow Foam
04:06 - Stage 2 Hand wash
05:45 - Stage 3 Rinse
07:19 - Stage 4 Drying
08:55 - Stage 5 Wheels Hand Wash
09:43 - Stage 6 Tyre Shine
10:10 - Final Review
15:33 - Outro.
Hello and welcome back to the channel! Today I have a new video showing how I clean my daily driven VW Transporter.
Many people often ask on Instagram and in the comments on here, have often asked, how is the van always so clean ? This video shows what I do to keep a showroom look about my Van.
I certainly don't claim to be a professional in this department!!! but I do take pride in keeping my van clean... they always say 'you can judge a person by the way they keep their vehicle'😂
If you can share further knowledge on detailing or your experience with good product please share this in the comments on this video so others can learn from your experience🙌
Thank you for watching! Don't forget to Like and share the video and let me know in the comments if the video has been any help to you?
Steve Field.
Love your content Steve. I’m ‘one of those’ who does enjoy a proper detailing session (and I do wash the roof, every time). Tips, for what it’s worth. 1. Get yourself a proper snow foam cannon (Autobrite Direct, no affiliation - that Karcher one you’re using is bobbins), and use a good snow foam (Bilt Hamber, no affiliation). Let the snow foam dwell for a few mins then rinse it off before you contact wash. This will 80% clean the van before you put mitt to paint (preventing swirls). 2. Do the wheels first. Yours are like mine, fiddly and a pain in the ‘arris - get that job done and then enjoy the rest of the process. 3. I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to this stuff, but use a 3 bucket method - Wash, Rinse and Wheels buckets, with grit guards in each. Wash is for suds, Rinse is to clean your mitt off before you go back into the wash bucket and Wheels is for, well, no need to explain that one, but this will be your muckiest bucket at the end of every wash. Using this method you should end up with your Wash bucket being pretty much pristine when you empty it down the drain. I could go on, but I’ll end up boring people. Love cleaning m’van, Buddhist Zen time. Keep up the good work pal. Subscribed and watched all your content.
Thank you for sharing such a detailed tip!!!
5:21, Out comes the wife, “Why you cleaning the bloody van again Steve, there’s still jobs in the house that need doing” Steve ignores her and carry’s on, a man after my own heart 😂
😂😂 She def didn’t ask me for a spare mit to help out…. But I did get all my jobs done in the end 😂😂🤙
If I were you Steve I would allow the pre-wash to dwell and rinse this off with the pressure wash before making contact and using the wash mit. That way you're removing as much grime and grit off the van first before making contact, and reducing the risk of swirls and hazing
🙌Thanks Craig! Really appreciate the advice and tips 👍👍😎
Love your wife not being overly impressed - ‘not another bloody video Steve!’ LOL!
🤣🤣. She didn’t realise I was making one until now 😂😂😂🤙
A video which involves a trick transporter and detailing. Doesn’t get any better than that. Good work.
🙌🙏Thanks buddy. Top comment🤙😎
'Van's lookin' good in great shape Steve. 'Good tips here. :)
🙏thank you buddy!! It’s was nice to make a new vid and bring some light entertainment to your avg Tuesday night 🤙😎
Hi Steve! Another great video! I am also guilty of leaving out the roof... 😜
Hi Jens 🙌 Thanks buddy! Glad I’m not the only one 🤣👍
As if that van couldn't get any cooler 😎, when you slam it from your phone next level 😎🤙🤙. Great video
🙏thanks buddy😎🤙
Hello,you could cut a section of a car sponge for your tyres or a brush from carscope.great work.
Great idea 👍👍
Made me laugh at the roof reference.I was only jesting.Truth be told,I’ve only just given mine the once yearly going over.😉 I’ve always thought your van is a very fine example and have always enjoyed watching your videos.Keep em coming Steve.On a parting note.I noticed it was a kid free area.I let mine help once.Lost count how many times the sponge was picked off the floor.I Could’ve cried.😂
🤣🤣👍had to pop that in the video ha ha🤣🤣…. 🙏thank you for the kind comments on the van👍👍. I always look to see what the kids are doing and if they look engrossed b4 I fill a bucket that way we all stay calm 😂😂😂
Great work Steve! We need to hook you up with some juicy detail products! Also once you have snow foamed, leave to dwell for a couple minutes then rinse it off to remove most of the surface grime, then use your soap 👍🏻
🙌Cheers Paul. I really appreciate the tips. Couple of people have said that that I need to foam pause then rinse but then still hand wash. I did think at one point the foam was intended to be a contact free wash when it first came on the scene. Like yourself I dont let the van go long between washes so there’s not usually to much build up. Would love to try out some juicy stuff 👌👌
Well that was exciting..... Steve washing his van 😉. Excellent camera work as always! Did your misses not realise the camera was on? Our T5 gets the roof done once a year when I get the ladder out (gonna have to lower it), also the kids love to help to earn their pocket money. That might be the reason for the scratches!🤔 Keep em coming Steve 🤙
🙌Cheers Steve. It seemed mad to me but I did have fun making it as always 🤙. It’s really great that you can let the kids help you wash yours. I’m not brave enough, 🤣😬
Hi there. Just seen this video - did one like this myself😂Thanks for the tip on turning the mirrors! 👍😀
Your welcome. 👍 Will be filming a new detailing video very soon with an experienced detailer 😎
@@SteveField Thanks, will look forward to seeing that.
Naughty naughty, 2 bucket clean to do the job right, great van great video
🙌🙌👍👍
Nice one Steve, I rate that Meguiars wash and wax too. Snow foam is vital in my opinion, pressure wash it off once it’s had time to dwell and it takes most dirt off before you even touch the van. Bilt Hamber Auto Foam is good stuff. I also recommend a good snow foam lance like Autobrites you can coat the van within two passes as it has a much wider spray beam than the Karcher ones. Keep doing what you do, always great content.
🙌Thanks Liam, that's really great to know and I appreciate the tips and advice as will others!!👍👍
We tip mate always wash the wheels first and get your hands on AB Autobrite Direct it’s great products and a good snow foam lance with the short trigger gun it’s great for under the wheel arches I’m not professional but I do enjoy the process of cleaning cars and one thing you never use is a Sponge No No No and your van lovely.
🙌thank you buddy….. always appreciate the handy tips… we have more coming on the detailing side soon too… obviously not me but I on my channel 👌👍
Great video Steve, next time the wife comes out tell her to bring a coffee!🙂
🙌🙌 that’s what I was thinking 🤣. And a bit of cake 😜👍
Looking good Steve can’t beat Maguires cleaning products I do use gold class for washing as i’m addicted to the fragrance it gives off lol but maybe give wash and wax a try looking forward to the next vid 👍
🙌Thank you buddy! I will look at some of the gold class next time I head to the shop👍👍😎
Great video buddy I am happy to come up and go through my process And detail your van mate and add some protection of your choice
That would be epic buddy!! Would love that! 🤟
@@SteveField let’s catch up during the week and get a date.
@@Geeky_detail_reviews Cheers Steve 🙌I’ll catch up with you 👍
Nice work 👍👍
🙌Thanks buddy.
Hi Steve I'm a fellow Vdubber and a valetor, a few tips for you. Jet wash the whole van first to get rid of loose dirt, snowfoam then leave to dwell then Jetwash off this gets rid of any last bits of dirt before you even touch the van with a wash mit. This prevents anything scratching the van.
🙌thanks mark! Thank you for sharing these tips👍👍
another great video...just my 2p worth after being a valeter for years for anyone that cares lol jetwash the whole van with just water first, helps remove the loose crud, then snow foam, the only one i ever use that does anything is bilt hamber (videos of it tested against others on youtube) then jet wash the foam off otherwise you can contimate and drag dirt all over your panels causing micro swirls if you wash straight away, also in daylight never let foam sit for more than 5 mins as it can bake on hence the fresh water jet wash first to cool the panels clean bucket for wheels to then be done, then 2 clean buckets for van although the 2 bucket method has been contested many times lol noddle mitts won the best wash mitt last year at 2.99 from tesco decent shampoo such as gold class meguiars or 1900:1 from carchem autowheels from bilt hamber or kkd is the best wheel cleaner ive used then final jetwash with clean water towel dry all over then if you wanna polish, wax or ceramic theres tonnes of videos on youtube explaining that if mines a maintence wash then i use a product called fse koch chemie which breaks down the calcium in water spots with a clean micro fibre great place for supplies is clean your ride, he has some gorgoeus stuff there and can buy in test bottles before you buy a big bottle :)......and never wash or dry in circles, always straight lines...minimises any swirling ;)
Hey Ben, thank you for your detailed comment🙌🙌. Really good 👏👏. I have learned a lot since making this video and it’s interesting to read that a few of you experienced detainers all agreeing on the above methods so this has definitely helped me and I’m sure others who read the comments so thank you 😎👍👍
Karcher window vac for glass you’ll be amazed 👍
Thanks buddy I will try this as I do own one 👍👍
Hi Steve have you got a video of you showing how you and your family set up the van for camping e.g sleeping arrangements etc I’m guessing you all sleep in the awning ? Thanks
Hi Jason, I don’t specifically but I have been looking forward to making one this year and making more in-depth tours vids with the family featuring the camp set up so keep checking back…. For now tho if you watch the tours playlists kzhead.info/channel/PLYVi8w72hqjH8jYQOg4OPRWz2XxDbzOst.html. You will see more of it and snippets within if that’s any help for now👍
Great video, I’m very guilty of leaving roof 😂
🙌thanks buddy. I knew I couldn’t be the only one 😂😂
i love your van
🙏Thanks😎
To be honest i do same as what you’ve done as ive found washing the foams off with the jetwash takes nothing off leaving mine just as dirty as before, but also ive found looks lovely & clean but once dried looks awful . Its like the paint on mine just attracts dirt .
If ever I’ve found the water marks are staying behind its because I’ve not got to dry it while it’s still really wet. I’ve got a really old shamios that is super soft that is my go to when it’s to warm or directly sunny. Also washing and drying sides if it’s drying to fast. Partly why I leave the wheels till last as tooo much metal to work on before it all drys out👍
I have been caught out a few times with the mirrors.Nothing worse than stepping back to look at the finished job and the water is pouring out the mirrors 😂.
Every time when I pop up the road after a wash but not anymore!! 🤣🙌
Which lawn mower do you recommend to do the top of the van? 😂 Van looks awesome, after a T5 myself :p
😂😂now that would have to be a mount-field. Hope you find a nice T5 soon👍
@@SteveField 🤣🤣 Thanks mate
*Claying your vehicle once a year to remove all surface contamination is a recommendation. I clay my car every April. The start of spring. Removes sap and tar. Rain beads off body.
I would like to start doing this! 🙌
@@SteveField would take you hours with size of your van but well worth it. The bodywork will *pop* waxing then acts as a barrier. Seals the glossy shine. I also use the shampoo you use. Quality 👍
Wish I had a van to wash 🧽. Just been informed my T6.1 Sportline hasn’t even been built yet as the Hannover factory is shut due to part shortages from Ukraine 🇺🇦. My Lease Transit goes back in 2 weeks! I should’ve kept my 13 year old Transporter! Great vid Steve! Love it!
Hi Jason. 🙏thanks buddy👍 Ahhh that sucks about the build freezing! A 6.1 sportline will be epic once it finally arrives and will soften the blow to the long wait. Hope you get transport sorted🤞
@@SteveField will be driving my daughters Peugeot partner dog walking van lol. Good side is I’ll have more money to save on bling for the new bus! I’m a moderator on the VWT5 forum so pop in and say hi if you haven’t already. Stay safe Matey! X
@@Vwfan Every cloud n that!! Saving faster for the extra mods is a great bonus! I will def come over and check out the T5 forum!! (I’m guessing you mean the main one not the Facebook one?)
@@SteveField I’m not on Facebook so yes the normal one. I’m on the T6 forum too but not a mod. Love your videos mate. Excellent!
@@Vwfan 🙏 thank you🤣 glad you enjoy. I must join those forums as I’ve only been onto the Facebook ones. 👍👍
Not related to cleaning but at 8:26 your door sounds very solid when you close it. Is this due to additional seals in the door? If so where from? I have bought some but I think they are too small and have not made any difference. Cheers.
Hi, Yes I found the door closure changed radically when I had the Dynomat fitted and the extra seals together. They put my seals on as the same time when I was at Dirty Weekender Adventure Vans and made a huge difference as a combo. When you know on the door it feels solid not tinny👍
@@SteveField do you know which seals they used? Seen some 16mm ones. The ones I got from Amazon are only 12mm and don’t do much.
@@mcyoon77 I think they are about 16mm, they are a secondary seal so as well as the factory seal. I think I saw them on Travelin lite website and customveedubs site too. Or you could call Dirty Weekender Vans on 01905 353880 and they might do a mail order 👍
@@SteveField will add them to the list of places to look for stuff. Only had a van a week so it’s all new to me. Always kept my cars well looked after so the van will get the same treatment. Don’t ask me how I’m going to detail the roof though…
@@mcyoon77 🤣🤣You can always borrow my mower 😂👍
U could do with using the 2 bucket method, have a rinse bucket 😉
I think I will invest in another bucket 👍👍
@@SteveField Your wash water should stay clean if you rinse your mit after every time you apply 👍
🙌thanks for the tip👍. Very logical and a great idea 🙌
Im the same with the roof on my T4! Think I've washed it twice in 3 years! 😂
🤣. Snap ! 🤣 glad I’m not the only one 😂🙌
If you’re unsure about snow foam and the likes check out forensic detailing KZhead channel. He’s goes to great lengths to prove what cleans best.
🙌thanks buddy…. I will check that channel out👍
my wish this van
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Debreeeeee Steve? .. come on mate 🤣
🤣🤣 haha …contaminants, that’s what I should of said 😂😂
Steve this makes no sense. How is it that I have really enjoyed watching you clean your van and showing her some love when I haven’t washed my camper in weeks because I can’t be arsed?.???.?? Need to pull my thumb out now and do it tomorrow. Promise🤔🤔🤔
🤣🤣🤣 it’s KZhead I swear😂. Tomorrow you’ll be like nope! I’ll do it some other time 🤣🤣. I’m glad you enjoyed the vid🤙👍👍
@@SteveField honestly Steve you make quality videos. Your editing it seriously impressive and matched with the music it’s a proper entertaining and engaging watch. We have only had our van for a year now and it has totally changed us for the better. We can’t wait to get out to some shows this year so if you can recommend any we would really appreciate it. Maybe see you at some too. Cheers. Roger.
🙏Thanks Roger that’s very kind🙌. It’s nice that people appreciate the way I like to make the videos😎. Really glad to here your enjoying and looking forward to getting out there this year in yours! I can recommend, Camper jam, Dubfest, volksworld and Busfest as some really great shows there are others theses are a few that I can vouch for that are still to come for this year👌
@@SteveField really appreciate that Steve thank you. Hopefully we will see you at some of them. Cheers. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@hooters28 definitely! Say come and say hi if you spot us 👍😎
The detailing police will be along shortly 😀
😬😬😬😬. 🤣🤣
Don’t do the roof on mine either. Perhaps twice a year. Doesnt get that dirty
Same here…. As long as the paint still on it’s all good 🤣👍
What happened to the navis wheels?
The are in storage until April 1st I run these from November to April and the Navis are my summer choice 👍. Will Vlog the switch over at the end of the month 👍👍
Love your content Steve. I’m ‘one of those’ who does enjoy a proper detailing session (and I do wash the roof, every time). Tips, for what it’s worth. 1. Get yourself a proper snow foam cannon (Autobrite Direct, no affiliation - that Karcher one you’re using is bobbins), and use a good snow foam (Bilt Hamber, no affiliation). Let the snow foam dwell for a few mins then rinse it off before you contact wash. This will 80% clean the van before you put mitt to paint (preventing swirls). 2. Do the wheels first. Yours are like mine, fiddly and a pain in the ‘arris - get that job done and then enjoy the rest of the process. 3. I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to this stuff, but use a 3 bucket method - Wash, Rinse and Wheels buckets, with grit guards in each. Wash is for suds, Rinse is to clean your mitt off before you go back into the wash bucket and Wheels is for, well, no need to explain that one, but this will be your muckiest bucket at the end of every wash. Using this method you should end up with your Wash bucket being pretty much pristine when you empty it down the drain. I could go on, but I’ll end up boring people. Love cleaning m’van, Buddhist Zen time. Keep up the good work pal. Subscribed and watched all your content.
🙌this is epic feed back and info James 👏 I am really grateful for your in depth comment👍👍. Thank you for the channel support and the sub. I would really like to Pin your comment to the top of the b Video as many could gain a lot from this info.. as you have replied to an existing comment would you wind copy and pasting your comment into its own comment of the video and I will PIN it. 🙏
@@SteveField happy to support you Steve, I've done as you asked 👍
Thank you James! I have pinned the comment🙌🤙
I don’t know what I’m talking about but should you blast the snow foam off before washing ???
Very likely buddy👍. I would def like to hear how people use snow and the process 👍
Yes!
@@SteveField actually did learn today there’s no point in rinsing pre foam application which you did I’ve always wet down b4 foam
Steve... You're a KZheadr there is about 2 million vlogs about how to clean you cars/ vans 🤣 what products to use etc etc . I surprised you're pride and joy isn't scratche to hell 🤦🤦🤦
I’ve just found the forensic detailer on KZhead he’s da boss
Next time jet wash the dirt of with a pressure washer first then you soap the van
🙌That’s a good shout👍
Et le toit ?
this guy does my roof😉 kzhead.info/sun/e5SsZLWJj2ive4U/bejne.html
hi, what is the name of rims?
Hi these Rims are 20”. Cades Hera in Matt black👍
Thanks man :)
All are same width?
Yes. All 9J and ET 38👍
@@SteveField and what colour code is your van? looks outstanding!
Don’t use snow foam as a shampoo for a contact wash!
Noted👍
I hate washing my van… no matter what i do im always left with water marks so have to polish the van every time 😡😡😡
What colour is your van buddy?
@@SteveField blue