I power washed with hot water vs cold water and the results were surprising

[@birdiebrandon]

Nothing better than a Chem-X video on a Friday afternoon

[@connellyslandmanagement725]

Well it’s Thursday for me but yeah 😂

[@billhill3526]

I used to steam clean heavy equipment for a living. All day long for months at a time in all kinds of weather. It was always outside in the elements. -20C with 160C hot water at 4000 PSI was easier then a hot summer day believe it or not. You will learn after a while how to limit your time chasing grease around the machine. Like I said, it's easier when it's freezing. Simply get a layer of ice over everything, then blast all the heavy greasy spots. It won't stick to the ice. Then go around and rinse off the ice. That's the short version of many hints I learned the hard way. By the way, I was doing in preparation for sandblasting and paint. Big fancy workshops will get very messy in no time, which adds to the time of chasing grease. Sunlight dish soap is all I needed. I don't want chemicals splashing back in my face, the grease and dirt is bad enough.

[@_Julie_Bee]

Yesssss!! My dad was a heavy machinery operator and owner, I grew up driving those. It was my job to wash them after dirty jobs (bigger ones and excavators) and I just wish I had all your equipment 😂😂 hoses, big brushes and buckets are not as fun😂

[@ChemX]

That sounds like a lot of work lol, my next video is on an excavator and it was a LOT

[@_Julie_Bee]

@@ChemX omg I can't wait lol it was tons of work. But I couldn't mow lawns, I was so unlucky and clumsy with my feet, my dad was afraid I'd end up cutting up my toes 😅😅

[@theloniousm4337]

@@_Julie_Bee Yeah.....payloaders and excavators are waaaay safer than lawn mowers.

[@carey7676]

….n of course his cleaning products……..

[@_Julie_Bee]

@@theloniousm4337 lol not much to do with heavy machinery that's turned off. It's not going anywhere and pretty much nothing is loose to move it. I mean, maybe my dad was weird after all lol we did spend time doing roofing when I was about 8 or 10. 😅😅 Tales of the Canadian great north. When you can't find workers, use your kids 😂😂

[@geraldstanley9692]

Heavy Duty is incredible stuff. I couldn’t believe how good it was the first time I used it. I’m used to 3-4 passes with a degreaser. HD does it in one. Highly recommend.

[@detailit]

Heavy Duty is virtually Untouchable... I've tested it against quite a few others. It's powerful AND VERSATILE!!

[@raymundo7687]

I have never watched a more pointless detail but here i am at the end already lol great job.

[@ChemX]

lol thanks for hanging in there 😂👏

[@acarguy374]

One should always take pride in the care of their equipment and tools.........cleaning never hurts anyting. You brush your teeth then eat....no difference....take care of your stuff.

[@100GTAGUY]

Ive always liked the saying take care of your equipment and will take care of you. I mean I definitely get where you're coming from, its quite ironic to clean and detail earth moving equipment. But it does increase the longevity of the vehicle, as dirt and grime do increase wear and tear.

[@abbybonilla4511]

I always wondered how construction equipment gets cleaned like right out of the factory clean

[@antonalderliesten1421]

guessing its off to the auction

[@baconlips]

That red bar you washed starting at 5min mark: it's the lock for the front bucket. Put the bucket all the way up, pull out the pin on the red bar and it will drop down on the hydraulic cylinder. This is how they are supposed to be secured. Great video! thanks

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

Oh man don't let the bougie detailers catch you destroying their beloved Kranzle! Heat definitely cuts your working time down for sure. Great video as always Bob.

[@ChemX]

Thanks Martin good to hear from ya!😁❌👏

[@laurapalmerTDGE]

You're right. Warm water can help cleaning chemicals work better because it increases the rate of chemical reactions. When water is warm, the molecules move faster and collide more frequently, which can speed up the chemical reactions between the cleaning agents and the dirt or grime you're trying to clean. In addition, warm water can also help to dissolve dirt and other contaminants more easily. Many cleaning agents are designed to work more effectively in water, and warm water can help to enhance their solubility and effectiveness. However, it's important to note that not all cleaning chemicals work better with warm water. Some chemicals may lose their effectiveness or even become hazardous if they are mixed with warm water, so it's important to read and follow the instructions on the label carefully. In some cases, cold water may be recommended for certain cleaning products. Grtz

[@logan5381]

The thing about full detailing heavy equipment is that it is 100% gonna get just as bad or worse as it was after some site work lol also on heavy equipment the grease gets everywhere from joint pins, I have found it easier to hit joint pins first so I’m not rewashing the machine every time I hit a pin. Great video!

[@mikeemmerling4122]

C - chemical H - heat A - agitation T - time This acronym is what is needed to clean anything. All you need is 3 of the 4 to clean you just have to do more of the other three if you subtract 1. For example you said that it took longer with the cold water machine than it did with the hot water machine. Less chemical would require more agitation and vice versa. Cool video

[@jamesbryant7050]

Now that is helpful my friend.

[@Toy_Checker]

That's not dirty for a backhoe. And it's supposed to have grease in those spots

[@trogdor2002]

That grease does not do anything on the outside of the pin.

[@MW-jj1rn]

The radiator in heavy equipment is critical to wash! Looks great!

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

That was a lot of work. Great job. I wish my company cared for their equipment as much as this company does.

[@michaelrosales324]

As a yard technician for a construction equipment rental company I prefer using heat when washing the equipment especially when it comes to stucko and pait

[@michaelrosales324]

Paint

[@josephvecchio8528]

Heck yea... he's Back :) miss these videos mate :)

[@quitgoogle2534]

I don't know what it is, but it's so satisfying to see a clean heavy piece of machinery.

[@jd1029]

That crust on there is good for it and protective. Now you have to grease it all up again to get the water out of everywhere.

[@nickmclean5326]

Goo gone is a really good tar remover set it on a big spot like spray it on then take a scraper and get big chunks off. And once again to wipe stain then wash with degreaser! It works for my skin anyways! Lol I’ve had to go into asphalt tanks and hydro blast so I’ve had to find ways to get it off beard hair and stuff

[@itsjustme9318]

Bob I just love your videos. You are a prince of a guy and a very astute business man!!!

[@ChemX]

Much appreciated thanks!

[@vanwhalen3719]

That stuff foams like crazy just in a pump sprayer!

[@jamesjournell867]

Nothing beats the heat of a hotsy!!,,& what a great job u did & an amazing video

[@SL8T3R]

I really really really love ur workshop with all the chems and the ph-washers !

[@AsloAso]

Just a heads up if you want a pressure washer boil that doesn’t leave debris use a comet diesel boiler as they use copper coil tubbing inside

[@sikleqt]

Would be cool to see you get some contracts with a few heavy duty equipment dealers to keep up with newly sold equipment on a yearly basis to keep them in pristine condition based off of this video. You do such good work not only cleaning wise but with your explanation of the process. Keep doing what you do brotha!

[@ChakatNightspark]

The Hot Water might just help loosing up dirt and grease and other sticky stuff better then the Cold Water. When it comes to Grease, you want it to become more liquid. So more Heat, will soften up the grease alot more.

[@waynefromnewfoundland8740]

Here’s my question. I have watched enough of your videos to notice how you adapt tools to the situation that you are working to obtain the best results. So do you have an engineering background?

[@ChemX]

Thanks Wayne, no background in engineering here but I’ve spent a lot of time trying to look at things differently and imagining better ways to do stuff😁

[@J_S209]

I like to clean up the greased pin and not leave old grease, gives the new grease a chance to actually get to the area doing the work and lubricate it. Greasing into a grease compacted pin does nothing and leaves the pin without lubrication. Use a plastic spatula not a metal one to scape off the grease so you don’t damage the paint or the bearing or pin seals. Be careful using heat around grease zerks too, the spring in the zerk can take flight and lodge in your eye (true) and grease also flings, best to dissolve it with solvent and wipe it away.

[@petedavis4097]

I wish I lived near you I would work for you for no pay, just the satisfaction of the transformation of the vehicles

[@Robert-ew7qk]

It is always better to learn from your own mistakes because it humbles you. If you just learn from others mistakes you never learn the most important lesson of getting up and trying again.

[@morgansword]

I knew it would come, a simple but nice way to clean any kind of vehicle or equipment. I'm seventy three, back in the day when your car had to look its best, we spent hours detailing a car we were in love with that week. Good thing gas was twenty five cents cause the chrome store got most of our money for tailpipe extensions or panties and dice hanging off of the mirror in the center of the windshield. One of the prettiest girls around peeled her panties off and handed them to me for my car in front of the other girls vying for my attention of my lipstick red and white 57 chevy convertable. I saved every dime I could in 56 to pay cash for that car in december of 56. I wish now I had got the supercharger engine now as I had that car for years and years and it looked new when it went away. I have some cool stories on that old ride of mine.... but ya most likely not even gonna read this much

[@james6m]

Should I buy the ALK9 Sprayer for heavy duty on strong on a greasy loader and foam battery sprayer for heavy duty at 80-1 for my trucks or can the battery sprayer handle heavy duty at a strong dilution ?

[@doriyaki6654]

In my country that first washer can make a living

[@94muddertrucker]

If the dash lense gets moisture on the inside, I would not steam again. That will cause damage to electronics. Especially a regular vehicle or truck. Heavy equipment should be a little more resistant. So be cautious ⚠️ Glad to see another vid. I've been down for 6 weeks and have a ways to go still and been waiting lol. 👍

[@ChemX]

Good to hear from ya bud thank you for the tips too😁👏

[@94muddertrucker]

@Chem-X yeah you need to crank out more videos because I'm getting cabin fever here LOL

[@detailit]

I'm glad you got to see the hot vs. Cold.. heat definitely accelerates the process! I think Bob need to hire me to do weekly shoots and he can edit them😂😂😂😂. Good stuff👍

[@Sak-zo1ui]

It aint gonna hurt anything if you blow it out.

[@94muddertrucker]

@Sak 20012019 actually blowing it with air makes it worse around Electronics because you're blowing the moisture further in. And I'm talking on a regular vehicle, not heavy equipment. I like to take small vacuum to suck the moisture up and out of everything around electronics, knobs, and switches on the dash. Much safer practice.

[@NotMe-ge4ul]

I love it can you, do a school bus inside and out? Just curious, as a school bus driver it's part of my job to clean some of it on a daily. But with only micro fiber rags and spray bottles to work with , the end of year cleaning sucks bro!! Please help?!

[@visioncorp5228]

Hell yeah, new vid!!!

[@callanmurphy9807]

In "CASE" you were wondering, CHEM-X is next level stuff lol it does an amazing job mate 👍

[@ChemX]

Lol thank you 😁👏

[@callanmurphy9807]

@ChemX no worries at all mate, I want to get some in the future to try for sure lol and the thing I appreciate with you, is that even though their your products. Your not stingey with them, like you don't hold back on the amount you use, just so you get the customer satisfaction 👌and the viewers too lol keep it up mate from Australia 👍

[@karlgregory8190]

great video. HD cleans pretty well. i see you got some new items i'll have to give you guys a call this up coming week

[@ChemX]

Much appreciated Karl thank you😁👏❌

[@Motoxr32]

Great job! I thought for sure you would have started with a bottom wash 🤷🏻‍♂️🙂

[@_bobjohnson1157]

My anxiety flared up as you were pressure washing the cab, possibly peeling stickers off along the way. I think I would’ve went old school with a garden hose around the cab, but that’s just me

[@MrGustavothai]

youre a sickkkkkk man to details! awesome.. ty for sharing!

[@95dodgev10]

I like my surecans. When i start to fill i crack the big cap loose just a little and they flow decent. They are a little slow but the "safety" design of them is soooo much better than all the other garbage safety cans that actually spill gas everywhere.

[@ChemX]

I’ll have to try that, I’ve never spilt more diesel in my life than I have since I bought this can lol

[@95dodgev10]

@@ChemX I've never had an issue except when i get distracted and don't pay attention to the hose. Its really handy for my tractor cause the filler neck comes through the top of the hood which is flat. So i can sit the can ontop of the hood with the hose down the neck and all i have to do is squeeze the handle.

[@detailit]

I still prefer OLD SCHOOL! Metal can + funnel! OR, the bigger Race cans with the Long clear hoses and inline valves, cap and plug❌️

[@95dodgev10]

@@detailit if i were to replace my surecans I'd go with the race cans. There's a huge range of standard "safety" cans on the market but the ones available at the big box stores in my area are garbage. They suck for filling a mower and some of them the necks are so short i don't think you could fill a car or truck

[@detailit]

@95dodgev10 Great info! My cans are about 15 years old and the and the safety spouts don't work any longer. I just screwed on an old school straight spout, no safety device just straight flow, then I cap it when not in use. My 2 cycle stuff I have the Stihl premix in a metal can. Good stuff. Take 'R easy!🤙

[@markkraus3598]

Very well done !! I’m a retired equipment operator & that was my ritual every Friday . 👍

[@ChemX]

That’s a great ritual to have thank you sir👏😁

[@rirebel6029]

Union ?

[@cruzzindodge]

Industrial power steamer!!! Basically only way to clean heavy equipment

[@chrisaquaro9901]

I just got my truck washed in Maine I would to see how your products like mShine would do in comparison on my aluminum trailer

[@thewhiteknight02]

I use a rubber glove and bucket first. Get as much as you can. Then towel then paper towel.

[@ruanggue]

spectacular cleaning😍

[@huhmf4815]

Perfect video I need to see. I detail tow trucks clean an ones that look worse then this an I'm working on getting some of your products now.

[@ChemX]

Thank you!

[@tarsisius7780]

Very satisfying 👍

[@Fossillarson]

We have 2200psi hot & 3800psi cold I love hot water yes not blaster like 3800psi but hot water just works like dream

[@trent1755]

Talk about making a mountain out of a mole hill LOL!!! Degreaser, Steam Pressure Washer, and a little elbow grease. Its a backhoe not a lambo! 😂 Maybe a little Armor All for the seat. The Operator will have it tore up again soon enough. I will say they kept it greased good. This machine works on a road crew. Its fate has already been set... HAHAHA!!! All joking aside, first time watching your channell and you do a good job. When I clean equipment I hit it with the Hotzie first getting all the big stuff. If im feeling generous I'll throw some degreaser on it and then hit it again. No need for scrapers and brushes. Just let the chemicals and heat do their thing. But i get it, its a youtube video. Definitely gonna check out some of your other vids!

[@elivega1762]

Ayúdame a lavar mi fairlane!!!! Genio!!! Cómo me gusta tu trabajo!!!

[@ericyoung3351]

Very good video, Can you tell me what type sealer you have on your concrete floor ? Thank you

[@Wdevore816]

Do you have any grip on your floors? I work for a logistics company and wash there trucks and trailers in a garage. It used to be a old paint booth so there’s some over spray on the floors making it kinda rough. Last week I slipped and fell on a spot with no over spray. Just curious if your floors have anything to help with slips.

[@vanwhalen3719]

Is the pump sprayer what makes it foam like that or is it the soap itself ? Referring to what you where spraying on the tires.

[@brianwankowski3086]

Get yourself a replacement spout for that diesel can. They are one Amazon and I can fill my dads tractor with a 5 gallon can in less then 30 seconds.

[@antoinetoine7266]

It's a shame your products are not delivered in france !!! but great video. Love your channel

[@stephenlouden480]

ugh I always wanted to destroy a Krazle.... so I can upgrade to your pressie washer.. way better. what awesome videos, chemicals, and difference you make to this industry and your content is priceless. thanks man anyways learning from you.

[@702muzik]

Love watching these videos. Especially when I’m taking a break at work. I honestly want to say that “ heavy duty “ by far the best fuckn thing I’ve ever tried!!!. I mean it. I use it for my ram 2500 diesel truck underneath to clean the axels to get all that built up and man it works really good man especially on tires as well. Keep up the good brother your stuff is amazing and I will continue to make purchases

[@bishopcorva]

You said it almost in passing, that using heat saved you a little time. Figure if using the heat for such a wash saves you between five and twenty minutes per wash, that's enough to add up to one or two less clients a day maybe more. So it gets into how much is your time worth in the end. However, if it's not that much of a concern for you, it makes no real difference to use hot or cold. I'm still rather important impressed with the total results. Mostly that what grease was left on the piece didn't end up being spattered all over the place.

[@ChemX]

Absolutely yeah if a had the option for both and we’re looking to bang out the work heat is better all day long you gotta value your time

[@14copper14]

Editing on point! 💪

[@NotaRobot_gif]

I see rust and electrical issues in your future.

[@guy-t7b]

can you drop a link of all the tools you used in the video like the washer, soap etc?

[@steamenginefan100]

That poor old pressure washer lol😂😂

[@ChemX]

I don’t feel bad for it one bit😁

[@tdwl4373]

Yes, full vidya!!

[@702muzik]

Hey Bob. Question for you. I’m building my garage to have a decent setup to wash my trucks and my wife’s car. Not for business just for personal use on washing the cars. Anyways I like buying good brands. I am a true believer on how the saying goes “ you get for what you pay for”. Anyways the pressure washer that I’ve been using so far is the Ryobi 3200. I want a pressure washer set up on the my wall connected to the spotless water filter like yours. They say best out there is the “Kranzle” but I see you don’t like it. What do you recommend?.

[@jeff59rt]

I want to see a city trash truck clean down with a smell before and after test!!!

[@stephenlouden480]

can you apply snake oil to a dry surface then buff off.. for better adhesion and durability?

[@urcousinfromboston9052]

killing' it per usual!!!

[@ChemX]

Thanks bud good to hear from ya!

[@joshuamckinley8707]

Will Heavy Duty work on food grease using cold water? Given how it eats through heavy equipment grease, I'm gonna guess this may be a dumb question but ya never know.

[@jasongano1210]

Why did you remove the white etching on all the switches? That was there for switch identification.

[@scottm3717]

Good video. I am confused though you are using the pro 12 with heavy degreaser, however on website says not with alkaline products. Is it because with dilution is below caustic levels?

[@CarneyTV]

WHAT ATTACHMENT ARE YOU USING WHEN PUTTING ON THE TIRE DRESSING. ITS NOT ON THE STORE. i need that hand held foaming brush

[@tonyp9179]

Make sure you inject water into all the friction points

[@Sugarkryptonite]

After years of using cold water pressure washers, I finally caved and got a hot water machine. Let's just say I will NEVER be going back to a cold water machine. 🙂 They don't even come close in comparison to how they can clean.

[@joshswitzer3327]

Steaming those buttons probably not a great idea they will look good then fail later

[@03SABLE]

Should have had a count for how many times the word "grease" was said 😂😂😂. Awesome job, always love watching your videos.

[@ChemX]

Damn now that’s all I’m gonna see lol 😂🤦‍♂️

[@03SABLE]

@@ChemX sorry, I had to point that one out 😂😂

[@sergiolopez9152]

Excelente trabajo!!! Saludos desde tijuana BC

[@kewdo1137]

That heated pressure washer would prob clean the majority of 5he grease off without soap. You guys are the pros so you know better than me although I would have pressure washed it to get the heavy stuff off then hit it with the soap

[@Phantom_300S]

Can you agitate star and stripes, like use a microfiber wash mitt?

[@joshlankau6227]

Matts goin to be mad 😂

[@darrenspremiumautodetailin8235]

Awesome sauce got a color change? Mine is a darker blue. Love your videos and products

[@ChemX]

Thanks bud yeah we had a limited edition that we gave out for free for awhile which was blue, this one is the normal color😁

[@brucehowe3477]

Been a while but great video! Great before and after.

[@ChemX]

Thank you yeah had a lot of year end drama to handle with the business but I’m blowing all that stuff off at this point to make more videos lol🤷‍♂️😁

[@brucehowe3477]

@@ChemX sorry to hear that! Hope things get better. I love detailing cars but watching these videos and watching the dirt melt off is cathartic. Thanks for your hard work!

[@bobcat1]

Would be nice if you could leave the captions up longer because I am not a speed reader.

[@timberhitchllc]

How do you dispose of the wash bay wastewater? Is it collected in a tank and removed under contract, or do you filter it on-site and send it down the municipal sanitary drain?

[@rogerlilly9629]

Really

[@Azure0791]

Awesome video! Had a quick question, how many oz of heavy duty do i use on an iK foam pro 2? For wheels and wale fenders of vehicles

[@nils1953]

I'm curious about the Kränzle in the US. Because here in Germany, their Industrial Powerwashers with a water boiler have the same pressure and higher flowrate than your pressure washer and it's less than half the price. Do you even have that version, as its 380v 3phase? And how expensive is it? Ohh wow I just looked it up, their wall mounted version is more powerful than your 7.5hp version and about a third of the price. So all you need is your foam injector and you have a full setup under $3500.

[@ChemX]

I think they make a nice machine actually, but this one was used and not able to run a foam cannon unless I rebuilt the pump, and when I was looking into it the repair kits were expensive and unavailable, and I didn’t have the time to tackle it regardless. I think out here in the states the tariffs and shipping costs must drive the price up quite a bit for the units your talking about, the KWS1200TS runs anywhere from $4000 to $5000 with 600 lower psi but 1.5gpm higher flow which totals 12000 cleaning units. The 7.5hp wall mount I use normally costs $5000 and totals 10500 cleaning units because of the lower gpm, but I prefer 3.5gpm over 5gpm for both water usage and also soap consumption. I think the main difference is I offer a 100’ hose with kew connects and stainless hardware and high psi swivels out at the gun, and the pump layout is more cost efficient for maintenance, overall each piece is more industrial and designed for use in tougher environments. We don’t use 380v out here but 480v 3ph is available for the same cost. If your looking to grab a machine for yourself though the KWS1200TS would be the way to go if your seeing that low of a cost over there.

[@nils1953]

@@ChemX I'm sure there is also some markup in price for the made in Germany branding for US customers. Oh you're right, I wasn't aware that the hose reels were so expensive. That does make your kit very similar in price point.

[@ronlawson5819]

That was awesome

[@masihpemuladiduniadetailin7905]

Tbh i like kranzle pressure washer products but that kranzle jokes really hard 😂

[@ChemX]

I like them too actually but this one in particular got what it had coming😂

[@samot1680]

I think that your next video should be detailing my skyjack

[@ChemX]

Send me some pics to [e-mail] bud😁👏❌

[@dannycars13]

What do you charge for something like that?

[@RanLaGrand]

Lol bro you sound like Eric the Car Guy😂

[@janishasler560]

Why destroy the pressure washer?

[@nunosilva6765]

Agreed! Why? Just give it away if u don’t use it. Senseless.

[@joe6516]

How do you quote jobs competitively. I have been watching you alot and am thinking of starting my own buisness

[@simonmiller7588]

Pro pave asphalt remover all the time

[@detrexninja1334]

D lime 90 is expensive 😂 but Chem has a hole warehouse full of it lol

[@detailit]

Ahhhh! That was Nice! EXCEPT for the 187 of the Kranzle....holy 💩... I was like NOOOO! BOB, if you hate it that much, send it to ol' detail it😂😂❌️... good stuff as usual Bob! L👀KS like you have a ton of fun with these videos!! One of these days if I EVER do some mobile stuff I may have to grab an ❌️factor machine! Have a great week sir. Take 'R easy!

[@ChemX]

Hahahaha no way bud I wouldn’t wish that particular machine on my worst enemy your better off with what ya got now 😂 down the road if ya need a mobile unit let me know👏

[@detailit]

@@ChemX 💯% buddy. Thanks Bob❌️

[@AcuraAddicted]

Looks like 3000 PSI is a bit too much for the paint.

[@benkohler2222]

Just curious on how much you charge for something like this?

[@Charles-lane277]

You know they do make electric hot water pressure washers they make them in 240v single phase or 480v 3 phase.

[@ernielopez433]

Uv been watching whistling diesel to much 😂

[@ChemX]

I’m gonna have to change this channel name to whistlin detailin

[@Dex01-Z_WingZero]

I like your vids 👍 I'm amazed you don't have a hotsy!