Deep Cleaning a Filthy 40 Year Old Camper Van

A two day de-algaefication of a two-tone T2!
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[@Tayeedz1]

I like how Guru isn't afraid to break the so called unwritten rules to achieve the best realistic results. Great stuff as always

[@CarCleaningGuru]

If a vehicle has been left neglected for so long the rules often have to go out of the window in order to get things done. Pampering genuinely deeply ingrained old surfaces will get you nowhere in my experience!

[@sippe3985]

@@CarCleaningGuru so true

[@Jake-im2lv]

Why anyone would be worried about swirls on a car with visible rust that's probably concealing much worse rust in the window channels etc is beyond me lol

[@georgegrierson]

Your effort has substantially increased the value of that old camper. Awesome

[@ro63rto]

Even without, their value keeps increasing hence why there's an increase in thefts of either their parts or the whole vehicle.

[@theTHiiiNG]

Car Cleaning Guru - the original, and still the best detailing KZbinr

[@CarCleaningGuru]

And he doesn’t even class himself as a detailer or KZbinr, lol.

[@anthonywhite721]

It’s nice to see a video where someone cleans a genuine dirty car/camper. That’s one things with you videos there genuine and honest

[@xtina818]

Dirty black rubber seals are the best cleaning part. The black soap is so satisfying

[@davidgonzalo4002]

Amazing job!! For me the best detailer in KZbin

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Cue the “omg he’s just a valeter” comments, lol.

[@theTHiiiNG]

​@@CarCleaningGuru it's weird that you guys have 2 words to describe the same thing over there. It's all detailing 🤷

[@CarCleaningGuru]

It’s all car cleaning!

[@stevenbrown8857]

​@Car Cleaning Guru well yes .... and er no 😂

[@ichosethishandle]

4:09 PowerWash Simulator 2 looks so realistic

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

Nice Guru. Glad you’re back and with A very challenging vehicle . So much filth.

[@PSHARPE1]

What a difference a (couple of) day(s) makes! 🎶 Top work Joe, top, top work.

[@tonyosullivan2382]

You might not be getting mad viewing numbers recently, but you should be seriously proud of the quality of content your creating. Another fantastic watch 👌🤙

[@CarCleaningGuru]

I am, 14 solid days this one took me from conception to upload, guess I just need more fake shock face and random arrows in my thumbnails to let the algorithm know I’m the real deal 😬

[@tomhill3907]

@@CarCleaningGuru long time subscriber (I think since about 2016?) but nothing showing in the recommended for ages :( finally had this appear though… I thought you stopped uploading for a while

[@michaelskinner896]

Yep, this one needed a somewhat heavy-hand. I do like the fact that you put in extra work on those areas that stand out. Even small areas done well add so much to the overall impression.

[@colinrose8664]

I used G101 on my mate's camper and came up very good frist wash in 9 years.

[@964tractorboy]

Out-bloody-standing! I hope the van's owners have an upstairs from which to admire your roofing skills. Really wound back the years on this one. Nice...

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Yes that’s why I couldn’t get away with leaving any spots! Bungalow motorhomes on the other hand…

[@willowthewisp1615]

Nice to see something different, loads of effort put in by you not just on the clean but filming and editing, it’s really appreciated 👍

[@stevenbrown8857]

His production values are superb 👌

[@RhysC-ve5te]

I’d love him to detail my car, feel like I can do a good job but he’s so professional and thorough. Another brilliant job !

[@Swans_And_Ducks]

I would have drenched it in TRF to save a little elbow grease. Amazing transformation.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Yeh off camera I might have, filming makes things far more likely to dry though 😩

[@pioneeradx]

Bringing old bangers back to life is one of the best parts of your job and a pleasure to watch. Hoping for more like these. Cheers!

[@SpiritEngine]

Absolutely fascinated! Bet the van’s owners are over the moon, thanks for giving it your best!

[@R15YNJ]

Can't beat a Guru video and what a transformation. Quick trick for rust runs... Cif Cream Cleaner on a damp microfiber should remove the worst of the staining and keep it fresh. Test it out on the next rusty transit you have and I'm sure you will be impressed 😍👌

[@CarCleaningGuru]

I’ll have to decant into a polish bottle first just incase anyones watching 👀

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

Great job! I love yellow cars and the van looks amazing!

[@Fantic1980]

Looks great Guru, you did an amazing job.

[@dillanmistry]

I think the forbidden brushes for the top did it more good, even a good polish on the top and a coating would be good for the future. And I’m glad to see the rust spots eventually did come out with the polish, it must have been a night and day difference just from the clay step, well done!

[@vincentlehmann646]

well done, thanks for showing a camper van

[@Boodieman72]

Nice to see some polishing

[@ionelbanu4451]

That fiberglass top is very very difficult to maintain and imo needs a coat of clear coat to be more easy to wash because it's a very porous material. It's very nice that this old VW got a little attention 👍, it's a nice utility van, simple and robust and as usual, it's a pleasure to watch your work 👍

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Needs protecting with something for sure! Once clean though, a couple of thorough brush shampoo jobs should stop it getting too ingrained again.

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

Lovely job there Joe.

[@jaypeegolf]

Wow, that snow foam is so thick! I just can't get mine like that no matter how I adjust my lance!

[@stevenbrown8857]

Absolutely superb as always ... also, as a viewer, it's genuinely relaxing, especially with your dulcet tones 😊

[@stevenwinn3636]

Awesome level of attention to detail resulting in a fantastic transformation, well done mate !

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Proper content and excellent effort Joe! 👏🏻🤩 Few weeks ago I have done a super-neglected Transit Luton Van that works seven days a week for a Friend, that was a bit different, but it helped me to feel that how you felt during this clean… Sunshine, drying chemicals, heavy scrubbing, not enough time to tackle everything, awkward and can’t-reach places to get to, moss-algae-rust… Proper and realistic mammouth task it was Joe, well done!!! 😉🤜🏻💥🤛🏻😎

[@fazerdude1965]

I bet the owner was well happy! Great work, nice to see you working in the real world as opposed to in a sanitised workspace, (which would be great if we had one) 👍

[@RichieRouge206]

Agreed

[@magnusmikkelsen539]

Wrrrrrr wrrrrrr, it's the sound of da polish 😂

[@josephodonnell6994]

great job, the difference was amazing!

[@chemistry636]

Great cleaning video. Excellent watch.

[@youkrag]

Great clean. Ironic that the toughest part of the clean up (the roof) will likely never be seen by the general public 😀

[@rice-rocket]

Top work on a cool van, Joe.👍😎 I really like these real-world detailing videos. The end results look great.

[@ronpalmer1371]

Hard bit of graft there mate, looks so much better, well done 👍🏻

[@RichieRouge206]

Superb job as always fella. That roof really was a challenge! But you did a great job and even the tired wheels looked as different again for just being cleaned

[@geraldfitzgibbon7428]

My what a job. Its lookin loads better now.even see a reflection off the paint an glass now. Well done

[@danieldalton1167]

Absolutely mega effort, two full days on that thing voluntarily! I trust the owners were very grateful 🤞 you’re a very generous chap! 👍

[@khalidalamri.]

Nothing worse than trying to do a job without the right tools. I felt that 7:23

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Tbh I’m not aware of a brush larger than that with bristles as stiff 🤔. Just glad I didn’t have to use the meguiars triple duty instead!

[@PhilDiasPJD]

Awesome job! Proper champion result 😎

[@jonathanprescott5292]

Great video and commentary as always

[@danieltaylor7790]

I really enjoyed this one, quality 👍🏻

[@daviddunne8626]

Great video thanks

[@adampug206gti]

Well done Joe...👍🏻😎🔥

[@car_mnc_car_mnc_]

What a great job/ result mate. Well done! I enjoyed the video again and again. Thanks for it

[@toddg3823]

Amazing work.

[@purpletrance9874]

Great transformation! 👍😎

[@Strike86]

I've detailed vehicles this size before and I know it's a huge effort and very taxing on your body. This kind of turnaround in two days is nothing short of miraculous - excellent work.

[@davidohora5454]

The camper van looks great after being cleaned. Keep up the good work. I find the videos you do are very relaxing to watch

[@blusun2]

Great work!

[@phillipgwynne6580]

Well worth the effort!

[@CarCleaningGuru]

🤔

[@tedlym.3390]

I enjoy using Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions products on all of my cars. You do good work! Thank you,

[@joevanseeters2873]

Awesome job as always Joseph!

[@paultaylor9652]

That deserves a medal, not just a thumbs up. Great work and great video matey.

[@chrisneumann1667]

You’re the reason I ever started detailing cars, thank you for the shared joy and the amazing content!

[@davidlumb1882]

Big job fair play 👍

[@col1600]

Great job pal..

[@j490tgm]

Yes mate!!! This is the best content. Living for the old stuff: bloody awsome 🎉

[@ATV-Grace]

Wow! Watching all that shit running down the side is so satisfying! Another brilliant job done 🤙 would love to see the transformation you could do on my motor with a good machine polish! Been wanting to do that for a long time but never done it before and don't fancy burning through the lacquer haha

[@FranciscoFernandes-zu5dq]

Very satisfying watching this exterior restoration!

[@cb5806]

Brilliant video as always, you, like the van went more than the extra mile. Commentary much apricated and makes all the difference to the overall production. Thanks and well done!

[@duncangrainge]

Good work. That fenwicks stuff is great. I use it on the family caravan every spring and it comes up a treat. You looked a bit fed up but you grafted on that van. Cheers.

[@curtis8516]

Fingers crossed this inspires the owners to go full restoration on it.

[@demanfromdelmonte]

Great Turn around on such a Grubby machine as allways, Have been enjoying your very satisfying Videos for years, It has that old, Edd China WD feel in explaining things to the regular Joe soap 💪, Keep the great vids comming, One of the Best dealing channels by far in my eyes and I do follow a good few, TJ Hunt, Tommy FYeah, Adam Lz need to get you over.

[@tiredtrailer]

What a transformation

[@SteveLBMK]

A very enjoyable watch, cheers! 👍

[@respectedgentleman4322]

Satisfying!!!

[@danjelley855]

Great job! Keep up the quality vids

[@corinnelaking569]

Great job!😎

[@EG3HC]

Great transformation. I bet the new owners were chuffed!

[@Celticmouse]

Fenwicks is great. Its worth finishing with Fenwicks Bobby Dazzler to give protection

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Yeah that was the plan but just didn’t have time 😩

[@Celticmouse]

Fantastic job

[@sjpope78]

brilliant job bud, lot of hard work but looks really good, I have the task soon of machining my t5.1 camper van which isn’t going to be an easy job, think I’ll need to do a panel at a time

[@vincentlaurent8998]

Great video of an awesome cleaning/decontamination job ! Your generous amount of elbow grease used during this actoin totall revived this beautiful yellow paint work. The owners must have been totall thrilled after seeing the end result !

[@notjsmith1380]

Great job! That stuff on the topside is alive and really grabs to the surface. I know it’s unorthodox for a detail pro, pool shock 12% SH will take a lot of elbow grease out of the equation.

[@karlfontanari2169]

Brilliant work as always big fan have learnt a few things from you over the years when I clean my cars and bike, look forward to the next one..

[@cg7856]

Nice vid guru

[@alankelly1542]

Very satisfying 😅

[@shannonireland9057]

Fantastic Job Mate!Especially considering the time constraints you had on this particular Job.I love your detailing videos as l used to work for Holden in Australia as a full time detailer.Keep up the great content and well done on the VW.

[@xr8rick]

What a mammoth job! Great work, mate.

[@frederickjohnson3777]

Looking Mint👋👋

[@MiguelAngel-ep8le]

Quedo un espectáculo!!

[@ScrappersDetailing]

That was some serious algae!

[@russfoggan4092]

Very enjoyable video and excellent narrating, thank you

[@davidboyce6427]

Awesome and methodical approach . Yeah you are a Guru👀😱

[@softbuns]

Great work, id like a tutorial for removing the colour contrast after removing old decals 🙏

[@CarCleaningGuru]

It’s just a case of using a light to moderately abrasive polish. You don’t even need a machine, can be done by hand and a bit of elbow grease. Just keep polishing until it’s gone and uniform shine is restored!

[@sjollessj]

really love the additional advice with the tire shine ... i learned the hard way that i should have gone with '' less is more '' so i could have avoided it being flung along pannels

[@Clint_L]

Very well done. Excellent turn around. Kudos Sir. ❤

[@mattus1gig]

It’s funny how most people think you can just chuck a bucket of water over a car, rub it a bit with a old sponge you found on the garage floor and call it a day. They don’t get just how long a good clean actually takes.

[@mrsecretyt9273]

This voice over is actually very nice and the accent of, I think British, is amazing to hear. Nice work as well, looks completely different afterwards 😁

[@matthewshambler2644]

Anything that dirty and that big is no small task! Great work as always, your use of alliteration was on point too;-)

[@vincentwhetherly3954]

top work

[@Jørdy7985]

The only Channel Can i follow, humility and great work not so much bla bla and Fake tips only basic stuff and work liké it !!

[@Pipboy83]

Excellent job as always! I bet the owners where made up with the result!

[@robbertsprezzatura7220]

Was about time mate, long time no see, good video!

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Apart from a couple of days off in between uploads I’m pretty much always plugging away at a video, they just take bloody ages!

[@robbertsprezzatura7220]

​@@CarCleaningGuru I know and we appreciate it!

[@nathanferguson9990]

Class effort mate. Great video work as usual

[@tomhill3907]

The algorithm swayed me away for ages. Glad to see you appear in the recommended section again! I thought you had disappeared 😂

[@MrTwister86660]

Great vid Joe. Wouldn’t that meguires stuff-yellow stuff in a mustard bottle-done the job

[@predragv.365]

Fantastic job and nice camper.