5 HUGE MISTAKES people make when WASHING THEIR 4WDS! 4WDetail experts show how to do it properly.

Shauno and his mate Justin from 4WDetail reveal the five BIGGEST mistakes people make when washing their 4WDs - and the chances are we’ve all been making a few of them! 👀
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A must-watch on car cleanin and detailing tips for 4WDs - a great ep if you love your rig! Even Shauno learned a thing a too! 😂
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[@ohnopiero]

Im just stoked to see a defender on the show

[@nemanjagradinac5419]

Because they’re 🤬

[@Jimmy_Travis]

Notice it didn’t have to move anywhere 👀

[@h2o_dug]

Super unique 130 unibody too. Being a land rover owner, I was hoping to see how to clean the oil stains off that nice driveway 😲

[@bigtrippy4970]

Beast too

[@bigtrippy4970]

​@@nemanjagradinac5419used by how many Army's ?

[@burneybysouth]

That is an awesome looking Landy. We need to see more of it!!!

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Before drying off, grab the garden blower (or some shop vacs you can move the hose to the other end and it blows warm air) to get a large amount of water out of the mirrors, door jams, handles, grill, headlights. It really makes half the work and stops runs later once you’ve grabbed that microfibre drying towel and gone over the car to dry it. I use a flash version for detailing but a garden blower or shop vac is going to do a nice enough job all things considered.

[@stco2426]

A blower is good advice. A short drive can also do the same, as long as it's not dusty! The drive also clears water from brakes, bellhousing, bellows etc.

[@FuManchu5ltr]

@@stco2426 downside there is that it also dries the rest the car and that will leave water spotting and lead to etching. After a short drive, water will continue to drip out of headlight, grill, around handles messing up the work and time spent cleaning. Just blow out the places a microfibre drying towel can’t get into. Then wipe down with a thick microfibre drying towel while moisture is still on the car.

[@MntlMajorkozmo]

If youre worried about scratches in your paint, dont take it bush.

[@Senninha1960]

The odd scratch when going bush is different to rubbing the whole rig down with, effectively, sand paper, removing microns of paint each wash. This starts paint peel and clear coat lifting off.

[@intrusivethought]

it's not a binary proposition.

[@michaelbaylis1631]

or... hear me out: Take it bush, get scratches from the offroading. Then wash it properly, avoiding extra preventable scratches from rubbing small rocks and sand into your paint 🤷‍♂️

[@RICHYSUNCLE]

Your car is definitely hammered

[@samartz]

Pretty much!!

[@seanlewis34]

That is one hell of a neat Defender. Good to see one on here

[@KYVTrocks]

So lovely to Finally see some Defender stuff. Keep them Coming

[@caltravels9454]

You completely ignored 1 massive thing, the engine bay, when I was a detailer, my 5 tips is, 1. if it's bad, fork out the cash for a professional, we have the chemicals and acids and disposal to do it right, 2. cover the computer. 3. use a range of brushes to get into the nooks and crannies, 4. when using high pressure be extremely careful and don't get too close, especially around wiring/connectors spark plugs, let the detergent do most the work, 5. Avoid sun like the plague.

[@nathanhewitt260]

Your actually telling me bullshit I ain’t paying 300 for your grubby hands todo it when I can do it better

[@4WD247]

Great tips mate, thanks for sharing. We’re thinking of doing an engine bay specific video too, hence skipping it here!

[@DaOzMan0608]

Thanks a bunch ​@@4WD247

[@darrinnoble]

My paint is done by the woods. Lots of pinstriping. I've done it to a two day old Ram with 38 miles on it. Gotta break em in how you're going to use it.

[@mmorgz6622]

damn right...

[@waynehauser3611]

Great vid, thanks to you and of course great to hear Justin's great advice , love the products ! Cheers 😎👌

[@stco2426]

A bit advertorial but great content. Products and techniques have come a long way since the 'sponge and two bucket method'. Foams that stay foamy really help soften all sorts of road and off-road muck. Pressure washing is ok but keep the lance away from sensitive bits. As said here, low pressure high volume not the other way round. These wheeled under cleaners are also great, including where roads are salted. There's loads to really like here and I've not seen the installed chassis hoses. Very trick. Keeping a vehicle clean when used only on highways is hard. 4WDs needs even more care and it's often more difficult to do. Thanks!!

[@Defender110_uk]

Absolutely love you chose a beautiful Defender to do this video! Thanks for the video ❤

[@Jimmy_Travis]

They’ll continue to use defenders for anything that doesn’t involve driving anywhere 😂 🔥

[@bigtrippy4970]

@Jimmy_Travis remember how they used one as a camera car and how easily it done everything

[@rtarrant1]

It might just be a car washing video… but I’m always up for learning about new products that keep my life simple, and my car looking great. Cheers

[@blacksheep6888]

Bugger all that my paint is faded the flairs and tub is in primer and the clear coat is roached so I only have to pressure wash, mine ain't pretty but she sure is reliable, owned it about 2 years and haven't touched it with soap or wax, and I don't care about scratches.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Shaun.

[@Amelie-eh3jc]

Your channel is a hidden gem, glad I stumbled upon it!

[@Senninha1960]

The biggest 4wd channel on you tube isn't exactly hidden lol

[@OPTIMUS6LTR]

@@Senninha1960 your talking to a bot brother

[@CHOPSZOOKER]

​@@Senninha1960 Thats a dude in KolKata! 😂

[@BrightKanyikaBrayoo]

Nice tips on how to give your 4WD a nice clean bath without scrapping the paint

[@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871]

I think once I get another 4wd I'll have to try this stuff. Great video guys thanks. Have a ripper fellas!

[@islasdad5775]

Well there you go Noodle Mit I'll be keeping an eye out for a couple of those next time I'm at the shops.

[@hypotheticallywhatiskyle]

I clean mud off my car with a wire wheel on a grinder and puddle water. It’s a 4wd, I park it in hedges and go tree dodging for fun. We aren’t worried about scratches

[@keeganmartin1886]

Chassis washer. GENIUS.

[@luToursAndRecoveries]

When i bought my 80series i wasnt able to get it in low range, when i started the attempt to remove the transfer case i noticed thick antique mud between the shifting links, cleaned it and and what a surprise🎉🎉🎉

[@barryhughes5082]

Thanks Guys awesome to see a cleaning product work. Just had my Gladiator in the snowys and was full of bog holes that couldnt be avoided 7 days later and still mud coming off. Just jumped on your websiye Justin and must be popular a lot of care packs sold out is there a wait and how long. I will be ordering the triple treat and the under car pressure washer is genius Well done and looking forwrd to seeing the new 4x4 adventure release.

[@Bivouac1981]

Big beauty Land Rover!

[@explore_off_road]

That rig is sweet. Some good stuff for cleaning before you climb under to work on it. I like mine to look purdy when it's roaming about town

[@vichetkim5533]

I'm not convinced unless these instructions are applied to Sooty and that Hilux that did the 24 Hour 4WD the other week.

[@hiltonavis3795]

The pony lux

[@nn-fp8vw]

same

[@4WD247]

Already done without a camera in sight - but we’ll try film next time we get the old rigs properly filthy

[@stco2426]

@@4WD247 I seem to remember you did a wash video with one of your cars on 4 axle stands Shaun and you were wearing goggles. It's important to remove salt and mud and wash and try to dry any vehicle. 4WDs aren't special when it comes to better coatings and they often lead a (very) hard life. Bet there's some inaccessible Tassie mud stuck from recent fun!

[@Td5Adventures]

Cleanest Defender around!👌🏼

[@michaelclacher6533]

Love these products! Great advice! No more circular motions for me! 😂🤗

[@OzzyUnit4x4]

I’ve just always used the old WD-40 for under the cab for my utes. But this is next level 👍🏻

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

that pressure washing rolley majig is amazing.

[@willbronchinetti8883]

Gotta say I used the chassis shield about 4 months ago and it’s actually amazing! Even now the mud barely sticks underneath

[@4WD247]

It's a game changer! 🙌🏻

[@jamessippel7489]

Does it matter if I use bore water? I live on a farm, tank water is for drinking and bore water is for washing machinery and vehicles .looks great cheers.

[@omarshariff1199]

Bore water saline?

[@mmorgz6622]

haha. after each mud trip, i do a deep fresh water crossing several times forward and reverse to wash under the car. there are enough pinstripes all over that washing mud off with a sponge is no issue too, though of corse i do wash it off before the scrubbing starts. when i service the car, i remove underbody protection and clear all mud, sand and debris out too just as an added part to the maintainance. it would be great to have a beutifully immaculate 4wd but i just go bush and it never lasts. i'll worry about how it looks when i sell it. get it polished or even resprayed. 🤷😅

[@SquishyAutomotive1]

Can we get a update on the OG dirty 30 resto please

[@Aussiebuilds]

You can see the parts 60 in the background of the beers in the shed video

[@4WD247]

Working on getting a few more parts & then we're good to go!

[@kevinsummersford4112]

Hey guys I've done detailing since I was 7 but I was taught you rinse the car down first to get rid of excess dirt etc is that still so or is the foam that strong that it does a 2 in 1 job keen to learn

[@ZacCostilla]

When I served in the Air Force, we used to have exercises where we’d have to prep 5-ton military trucks for airlift. They would refuse to accept a truck with ANY DIRT, including the hard to see places under the chassis and wheel wells. They called it a “frustrated chalk” whenever they’d refuse a vehicle, and boy that name accurate!

[@bluebludded]

What about the chassis shield getting on the brake disc ?

[@overlandready]

I used to polish the D1 2 times a year with Autoglym Super Resin Polish, dirt would just fall off with a hose pipe. for the chassis, park in a river for about 10 mins! :-D I suspect as the old D1 has been sat up for a while now that it might need a good flush out, but better wait until the Robin's have fledged as almost guaranteed there is one nesting in there somewhere! The 110's new galv chassis has been done with Buzzweld's products and they are awesome. It's still got to have it's first trip, but honestly, you can't beat a 300tdi 110 for being the most awesome vehicle off road. Get Justin's on the show more, you will get a higher class of viewer! I might even crack open the Moet! 😛

[@rjbfreelander2]

I use snow foam, rinse and then Maguire's Gold Class and 2 buckets, one to wash and the other to rinse the mitt using a grit guard. Finally dry using a Maguire's towel. Do need to get a clay bar and wax done.

[@DIYDad1]

Very cool product there with the chassis flush system and chassis salt guard sprays. Is there anything like this available in the north American market by chance that you would recommend? Great video thanks!

[@cliffordbinedell6950]

Here in my Village, we wipe the vehicle down with a chamois cloth to remove all the water spots after washing it

[@Anachroschism]

Use these simple tricks!: Don't wash the inside of the snorkel with a high-pressure hose! Don't use diesel to clear the stains from your carpet. Be sure to use a toothbrush to clean the dirt out of your tyre treads. Keep your mouth closed! You can't suck the chrome off a lowball, no matter what they tell you!

[@thomas_honor]

What pressure washer do you use?

[@ro...valverde1622]

That chassis rinsing system is great idea if you live near the beach ⛱️

[@mikezog1030]

I have a question - when you say "pressure wash it off" I assume that is not using the high pressure powered cleaners, and instead mean a normal tap water pressure with a nozzle? Surely the high pressure cleaners will cause scratching?

[@tshopguy]

$360 for a hose and tap adaptor (aka Internal Chassis Flusher).... that'll be a pass! Big markup for some hose and adapter!

[@franky2573]

Might do a DIY version myself. Be a lot cheaper.

[@4WD247]

It actually comes with perforated hose that runs down each chassis rail to get the job done. We haven’t got the patience to DIY that one 😂

[@toddyrightonit]

I can smell the chassie shield from here 😅 iykyk

[@donniepitts1646]

Yep, it smells like WD40 to me 😅

[@Bmaenpaa2]

I like to wash it in the morning when the dirt is re-constituted in the morning dew. Everything just comes off easier. Or in the rain when its warm out...Oh, yeah, and wicked Defender!

[@4WD247]

Smart!

[@stco2426]

You're right. Best time to wash almost anything is when it's raining.

[@markriley2733]

My god that chassis is mint! I wish my defender was that sparkly I got some work to do!!!

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

gotta love it when the lazy way is also the correct way. Pressure washer ftw

[@Defendering]

Love my 110 but it does get some stick. That's a cool looking Landy

[@Party_Ranger97]

What about the interior? And do you have products to help get rid of swirl marks and small scratches?

[@4WD247]

Not so much a product to get out scratches (they're typically permanent), but Justin has a product called Grime Grinder and you can use it on ANY surface in your rig, even your seats - it's a game changer!

[@Party_Ranger97]

@@4WD247 awesome!

[@richardbroun]

Would Chassis Shield be good for jetski trailers?

[@Brooksey98]

Yeah I use salt exterminator / seal on my ski too and it’s mint bro.

[@4WD247]

Yes 100%!

[@killenukont4170]

Love how much care and time you put in to clean your 4wd Just have to put a full day aside to clean it. Any tips on how to keep the misses quiet for a full day

[@4WD247]

That video’s gonna take a while mate

[@AdrianPrust-eh9np]

Soap from bottom up. Wash from top down. Never use a brush, try and blow standing water off using a Leaf Blower will work.

[@kennethwatson2492]

What about the engine bay? Please tell me there will be a whole episode dedicated to it, and that's what it was TOTALLY skipped in this. 🙏

[@user-teabager]

Silicon is your friend on the beach Tyre shine is silicon

[@stewarthodges9282]

I rinse mine in bog holes

[@bluebludded]

Truck wash one product 🤪

[@havoc_64]

What radio and antenna is on that defender?

[@Pat.Mustard]

Is there a matching shampoo and conditioner?

[@4WD247]

Still working on the body wash 😂

[@jaydend9963]

Is that Chassis shield specifically for the Chassis? Or can it be used on diffs, diff housings etc?

[@Aussiebuilds]

Ye i would say si

[@Paul-ch7st]

Pressure washer pushing it further lol😅

[@MTB_conman9]

Graham should drive shorty again

[@SURF4LIFE84]

I prefer that part when rigs getting dirty🤘

[@wazzathe1309]

Hope to see some more Defender action!

[@westscorpion5249]

need to do more with defenders there's a reason why there the best 4x4 there is and you need to see it for your self

[@stevennott6139]

Sorry, but 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂lada niva is the best by far😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Warhorse469]

My 4WD is way to dented and rusted to start caring about all this, maybe when I get a new 4WD but I'm still waiting for my current one to die 🤣🛻⛰🛻

[@StyleHouseRhythm]

My trucks exterior is entirely bedlined. I wash it with the same push broom I use to sweep the shop 😂

[@johnhannonHanno]

Justin, where were you when I was in the Army?

[@andrewwilliams9771]

OMG, Shauno stroking a Landrover! First they bring a jeep on, now there is a Defender ins Shauno's driveway - whats happening to the channel? 😂

[@mikethornton5258]

How much water did you use?

[@4WD247]

Per the directions on the wash bottle!

[@NICUofficial]

goddamn that is a beautiful-looking rig I can just stare at it that shot at 2:08 (close-up of the headlights) is so cool looking ooh, ahh

[@joelmurphy7980]

I pressure wash my 10 year old $17 hardware store paint job at least once a year. Well.....the bits of it the pressure washer hasn't peeled off yet get washed.

[@dietermarais]

Landy love ❤

[@Davrosss]

How many times have you washed sooty 😊

[@williamellerman6647]

Time to come to the USA! 🇺🇸

[@MotoRevelations]

Be good if you could do a separate video for the engine bay

[@roadbasher1020]

doesnt high pressure scratch the paint

[@ivorhauser2064]

Why not power wash from the beginning??? Prevent scratches? 😅

[@mattluszczak8095]

He did..snow foamed first then high pressure washed it. Snow.foam is a lubricant too

[@ecd7688]

Snowfoaming first prior to pressure washing aids in getting any vehicle more clean before physically washing the paint.

[@RICHYSUNCLE]

He did…

[@outdoormatt2177]

Wish i could wash mine i have one of the dreaded 040 paint code Toyota Prados that the paint is flaking off, cant wash it anoymore as i end up with a bucket full of paint flakes 😆

[@tomstephens2648]

Hope you have a Water Tank.

[@emorty1703]

What gerni ?

[@stefano_nmd]

my way of doing it is send with the brush at the car wash and sprinkler under the car, she'll be right, its not a beauty queen

[@pilothound1582]

Seriously though what year and model is that thing?

[@JSH083]

90's defender 110-130 single cab by look of it?

[@deanriley5690]

As an auto elec id say the best rule is dont let a jeep anywhere near water😂😂😂

[@MitchZero9]

Hahahaha

[@RICHYSUNCLE]

4:50 that is NOT low pressure 😂

[@pro-duct911]

What if car are made out of non-scratch surface and self cleaning?

[@intimatespearfisher]

Don't forget to keep your doodle clean too mate.

[@brettricho1]

Anddd what about engine bay?

[@roberthocking9138]

I disagree to a certain extent, first step wash off with a normal hose, saves you chemical., then you can start the process you detail .

[@4WD247]

We’ve tried both ways and find you use about the same amount whether you pre-hose it or not! Using a foam cannon means you use the chemical a lot more efficiently than the old bucket method too.

[@x808drifter]

For anyone that has never washed a car before apparently. Not even a truck. ANY vehicle.

[@logik1677]

How goods a Defender

[@MitchDenham]

Why does the audio sound so bad? Did someone play silly-buggers with the gain?

[@craigquann]

Mr Miyagi lied to us! I thought it was supposed to be "wax on, wax off". My childhood is ruined! Lol

[@shaneburns4349]

So Mr Miyagi was wrong! Side to side, not wax on wax off. I feel betrayed. love the underbody washer. chasis rail cleaner. I love seeing experts in their trade.

[@user-it2ev6vw6n]

How is Jessie’s patrol going

[@carbonarne675]

Damn have I done it wrong!

[@mmorgz6622]

actually suprised they arnt washing another bloody hilux, pootroll or chopped cruiser 🤣. nice to see something different for a change

[@hampaice2489]

See what your doing wrong is washing it. No wash no scratches 😂

[@david-cy9dd]

Detailer from days long gone by, this guy brought a brand new 4x4 and wanted that you beaut (😏) paint protectant so the salesman took his money and I did the paint work for him,week or 2 later this guy came in ranting and raving about scratches along his body work after going off road through the scrub, he thought the paint protectant would stop all scratches 🤦🏻‍♂️ I said what ever gave you that idea? The new car salesman he said it would stop all scratches 🙄

[@AussieDazza]

The word is bought. “ Brought” means to bring something with you.

[@david-cy9dd]

Thank you oh wise word wizard