I Degreased an Excavator with A $99 Ryobi Power Washer and it cost me 99 days of my life

[@camarors8992]

I'd never pay someone to detail the exterior of my excavators, but that cab interior, that I would pay for. That's going to make the operators day much better.

[@dc6233]

Exactly what I was thinking...

[@EchoTangoSuitcase]

I would if I were going to sell it, because then I'd want it clean enough to do some rattle-can touchup, and doing it myself is a poor use of time. But other than that, I agree with the sentiment.

[@michaelcrossan9260]

The ❤😮

[@CL4WEASUX]

deff not detail but for sure power washing

[@Factsfun-kg4xc]

Maintained equipment is a silent brand ambassador. Imagine the impact when your excavators consistently arrive on-site looking sharp and in top condition. It speaks volumes about your professionalism and commitment to quality. Take it from a successful contractor I know: his company prioritizes a fresh coat of paint on all equipment, new or old. They also incentivize their workers to maintain top condition, and guess what? They consistently land the biggest jobs in the area. It's a win-win - a strong brand image attracts clients, and a happy, well-paid crew keeps the equipment running smoothly.

[@patricksimoneau7647]

Again and again I’ve been proven that ryobi makes incredible equipment for the price. It’s never contractor grade but again for the price.. amazing.

[@brookekathryn1980]

You are 100% correct! Though, to be fair, we should note that the majority of the work that professionals do is done by using the proper chemicals and agitation. The pressure washer just makes it that much easier! And it sure doesn't hurt to have an expensive tool like this. Ryobi that does a great job, as your sidekick!

[@orppranator5230]

If only all the consumer grade tools would stop lying about their numbers. 1400 psi instead of 1800.

[@timderks5960]

Incredible is not quite the right word. Acceptable would be a better one IMO. For a hundred bucks you can also get a name brand, like Kaercher. I've used a few of their tools, and they're powerful and work like all other brands, but they just lack the real quality of proper tools. For the price, for a home owner that doesn't use them much, they're fantastic. For somebody who takes tools even just a little bit seriously, it's not gonna work.

[@brookekathryn1980]

@@timderks5960 Well, I think the first thing to say here is technically Ryobi is a name brand! It's a division of tectronics industries or TTI who also makes Milwaukee and Rigid which just so happens to be licensed under the Ryobi name. Secondly, I have driven the Ryobi and I would say amazing is a great word for it! At my facilities we own a karcher, a Cub cadet and an ego mower, I will probably be selling my karcher and my Cub cadet for the Ryobi at those two facilities, because it's so surprisingly impressive.

[@DaveofAllTrades75]

@@orppranator5230 I think it actually is putting out 1800 psi I don’t know what was different about Bob’s set up but there’s other detailer KZbin channels that have also reviewed it and use the exact same pressure gauge on it and it hit between 17 and 1800 dead on the money with the pressure washer and oddly there’s came with four nozzles the four colored ones that you normally get and not the turbo nozzle so maybe there’s an updated version? I also have the same pressure washer that I use just for small jobs big things I use my 3200 psi 3 gallon per minute gas powered one but it’s kind a hard to use a gas powered one when you’re detailing a vehicle without risking burning up your pump when you stop to agitate dirt and have to shut it off every time lol but anyway I got 1750 psi from mine and very little change when switching from 0° all the way up to 45 but I have extremely high pressure alone right off my Spicket at 100 psi just on the hose bib so I’m kind of surprised Bob got only about 1200 because I know they put out more than that. And it also does meet or exceed the gallon per minute most other KZbinrs got almost 1.4 gallons per minute out of it but they had a sealed bucket with just the nozzle going through a tiny hole so in Ryobi‘s defense I think with Bob spraying water into open bucket a lot is lost from overspray splashing out of it otherwise I’m pretty sure he would’ve got the 1.2 gallons per minute out of it also for 100 bucks it’s one of the best little pressure washers out there of course there’s better ones we all know there is but for the weekend warrior that just wants to detail your car or use it for something else it’s a nice little combat unit you can throw in your truck you can throw it in your car and take it anywhere and they just work.

[@Lisle45]

How clean the cab gets just shows the level you are at. It just looks immaculate

[@ChemX]

Thanks much appreciated 😁👏❌💯

[@joenmclaughlin744]

Nice job dude

[@botje420]

Pro tip from an old chef who used to do vent hoods. Take a small bucket for the grease and swipe the pallet blade on that. Saves in paper and the hard edge makes it easier to scrape.

[@MarkK01]

Keeping your equipment clean makes it easier to find leaks plus it looks like the contractor cares about his brand image. Those 2 reasons are worth it alone. Great job with this make over.

[@markkropf8295]

I feel like the customer didn't realize the gravity of the work it took to get to this level of clean.

[@vikingd33]

That's why he made the video to get that tip

[@jesseplummer2865]

Enjoyed every minute of this video!!! Bob is hilarious, wish we could get more videos. Man I’d love to have a steamer like that.

[@ChemX]

Lol thanks bud, looking to get onto a once per week schedule again this summer and fully blow off all the owner responsibilities that usually distract me lol

[@urcousinfromboston9052]

Team Chem-X are quite the innovators, Im expecting both prototype brushes for sale soon!! And of course, we all come for the Kona show!!! Have a good wknd guys!!

[@ChemX]

Thanks couz you too 😁❌💯

[@Z71__]

Ive been with my ryobi for about 3 years now. Still pulling strong!

[@_Julie_Bee]

Well, Bob is an absolute gentleman! I told him I use to do these møtherfückers with brushes, soap and cold water from a hose and he decided not to flex and used this tiny Mattel power washer instead of his own gear! Now, he does still own all of the cleaners I could ever dream , and Friends with freaking genius tool hacks tho 😅 It was an awesome video, I could still smell the limonene melt the grease😊 the hour was well worth checking in your channel every few days for this 😂

[@ChemX]

Lol it was a fun concept for a video probably going to do a little more with this little machine and see what we can get done with it

[@_Julie_Bee]

@@ChemX yeah, like the drain in your shop after all this abuse 😂

[@G35Jeesh]

That preasure washer I use for 4 years now for my cars never had a problem. I just like how compact it is. It gets the job done.

[@jlarosa22]

Some of the best knob polishing I've ever witnessed!!

[@foulweatherworks7831]

i bought one of these Ryobi things and I was really wary buying such a cheap took, I was tired of the loud gas engine going constantly on my dewalt and i've been thoroughly impressed with it after probably 100 hours of time on it

[@jackdonkey22]

I bought a ryobi chainsaw in spring 2020 and it's helped take down 3 dead ash trees, 2 mulberries, 4 dead pines, 1 dead cherry, and a 12" boxelder. Plus all the clean up, pretty great sae for $200.

[@leojunior7589]

I live in Brazil. I have a Yanmar sv08 mini excavator I spend 1 whole day to wash it. No matter how big or small it is, it takes a lot of work. I also put gloss wax on it. I always keep it spotlessly clean.

[@ChemX]

It’s good to keep ahead of it I’m sure that makes it a lot easier

[@MikeKow80]

I've got the DeWalt electric one and I've been fairly pleased with it. Sure doesn't replace bigger units for bigger jobs like this, but it's so useful around the house. Works great for cleanign the BBQ, cars, tools. It's ok for like a small walk way but soon as you get into the driveways and larger spots really need to switch to big GPM machines or you'll be there forever!

[@Piglife101]

To be fair I only watch to see Kona 😉

[@ChemX]

I know where I stand here lol

[@Piglife101]

😂

[@calebbrown223]

@@ChemX did you make the wand shorter on the ik foam pro

[@brucehowe3477]

Glad the Ryobi got the job done. A bit small for what you are cleaning but I have one to clean my cars at home and it works great. Stick it on the shelf and forget about it till you need it again. Love your channel! Keep the dog in the videos.

[@RobertWilliams-mu7qx]

The chalky look to the paint is actually paint oxidation which happens to vehicals that are exposed to the elements and sun

[@ChemX]

Yeah I agree I think that’s what caused it as well

[@p__jay]

if that Kränzle had issue, just fix it, don't hate about it and make it look bad! i have one too and its a very good high quality pressure washer and they sell every part as a replacement...try to get anything for that Ryobi!

[@Tater_Lord]

Honestly the little powerwasher was better than I thought it was I'd keep it around just for the foam cannon it seemed to work really well for it, also the chalky paint is caused by sun deteriorating the paint itself plus certain cleaning chemicals can strip the protective layer off of paint causing that chalkiness to develop in the first place

[@ChemX]

Yeah I’m gonna hold onto it and see what else it can get done. I think your right about the paint

[@GEisele0606]

Been using your products on all the cruisers I have been detailing and it works out great!

[@ChemX]

Makes my day to hear it thank you!

[@mrpenguinize6000]

I'm already a sucker for cleaning videos like this. But then you just go to the warehouse and make your own damn brush. That's honestly awesome. Don't have what ya need in a manufactured form? Eh, just go in the back and make it yourself. Love it

[@foglebr]

Call the brush the BFB, Big F’n Brush! Or maybe BFHB, Big F’n Hand Brush. 😆 Based off your experience and other’s comments here I’m definitely putting the little Ryobi on my shopping list! The sawzall brush I think is the Recip Saw BB for Brush Blade!

[@connorgadbois99]

Even with the cold water set up my job has , the 2 step process just works wonders and it’s impressive

[@piggietruckerjones7545]

This is the same pressure washer I use on my semi truck every week. Welcome to my world Bob. LOL

[@ChemX]

You have my sympathy sir😂

[@bigmikeosg7753]

The reason the paint is chalky is because of an ionized basalt polymer added to the paint in the factory. It fends off corrosion and was introduced in the mid 90s because of quality issues with the formula at the time. Actually I have no idea, I made all that up

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

Great video Bob. Now you know the kinda of pressure most of us detailers are working with, though a passenger vehicle is much different from industrial excavation equipment! The sawzall brush was hilarious, but looked to be very useful! How many hours do you think it took to clean that beast? My 5 year old son kept looking over, he LOVES excavators, particularly CAT brand but he doesn't mind others. I see that Chief extractor attachment getting some love! Keep up the great work Bob & Chem-X team.

[@ChemX]

Lol thank you Martin. I’m not sure what hours I had into it, but I know the video timeline was 37 hours long when I loaded the raw footage lol

[@tasmanmcmillan1777]

That excavator is only a baby. That’d fit in the engine bay of the excavators I work on

[@RaphaelLeite]

that ryobi is really just one of the copies of almost every consumer models of the same pressure available outside USA. I have an Electrolux that is the same internals but mounted vertically. To clean my yard and car and bicycles it's more than enough.

[@rileychalmers7733]

I have a older model of that pressure washer, nothing has changed other then the hose it comes with and a foam cannon. Thing is amazing for general use at home.

[@ChemX]

Yeah I’m impressed with it honestly I’ll be doing more with it down the road

[@Crazy49er]

I bought the same ryobi 1800 a couple months back for $99 ..so far its pressure washed parts of my house, 3 cars, and cleaned a 30 year old driveway / sidewalk went from dark grey to creme colored.

[@tubetubeunit]

Ive done this job 7 years, car trucks boat tractor semi name it. I know the work and patience it require! And that my friend is a great job!👌

[@95dodgev10]

Fun fact, don't leave snake oil and stars and stripes in an unheated garage over winter. The snake oil suffered some separation and has waxy chunks floating in it and the stripes specifically for some reason lost most of its color. Still using both and the snake oil seems to work fine I've just remixed it best i can. The stripes is pretty weird cause it no longer is bright red its like a subtle organish red hue.

[@ChemX]

Those issues are not from freezing actually. Red dyes fade in uv light over time, that bottle of stripes will still work the same. The snake oil you got was probably my earliest batch which had just a hair more sio2 than the water could hold after few months storage, we fixed that issue since so send my team a screen shot of my message here to [e-mail] and they can get you a replacement bottle coming

[@95dodgev10]

@@ChemX I've used a majority of the snake oil (it was the 32oz bottle) and last use it seemed to work fine still so not worth the hassle. However i do appreciate the feedback and offer. Overall I've had good experiences with most of the products and soon i will ge ordering more stuff. Ps maybe another scent option for the interior cleaner? My wife likes the green tea but while i don't dislike it, i don't love it and I don't generally care for leather smell either. Thats personal preference however the stuff is definitely an effective cleaner so overall im happy with it as well.

[@ChemX]

Thanks bud yeah we’re going to get some more scents going soon that’s def needed

[@centexan]

Man, you cleaned that like you're gonna sell it! I've used a number of Ryobi products and haven't been disappointed.

[@markroberts1858]

Didn’t even realise you were in the videos. I only watch here in 🇬🇧 for Kona ! ❤😂

[@ChemX]

She def brings in all the views lol

[@hunterf.777]

I don't know if you were using but Pro tip from me who runs heavy equipment for a living and cleans them often, the easiest way to clean off grease is by using a combo of HOT water and good soap. In our shop we have a diesel run copper coil water heater pressure washer that gives us very hot water.

[@davidboyce6427]

Tool Time with Bob👀. Continue the creativity with the brushes 👍👀

[@ChemX]

Yeah we had some fun here with those for sure

[@programalateshow1750]

My hybrid dude , tom petty / Dwight Yoakum cranking out another great video. You know you got a good channel going when I’m spending over an hour to watch a piece of roached equipment get cleaned , and look forward to occasional shots of the dog throughout the process.

[@ChemX]

Lol thanks for watching the whole thing this was practically a movie😂

[@programalateshow1750]

Can’t imagine how long it actually took to make the video from unboxing , detailing , completion , editing etc. nice job. Keep em comin

[@davidboyce6427]

Last year when I saw you place a detail factory interior brush into your power drill to clean the cab of a semi truck. It was then I knew you were a Master Jedi😤. Show us the way🫡

[@ChemX]

This is the way😁

[@youmebornfree]

I am surprised I don't see every comment talking about the tool hacks. Brilliant. Must do.

[@birdwatchohiolive]

Looks great! Lots of hand work to do these. The only thing I’d add is get some rust oleum spray paint in matte, satin, and gloss black and touch up the rust spots where there’s black paint. Will help keep it from rusting more and will make it look almost new. Wouldn’t do it on cars but for heavy equipment it’s no problem at all.

[@frazjuno3708]

I have the craftsman electric version, it’s literally identical. Same gun, same foam gun, same connection type. I love it, a longer hose tho would be beneficial.

[@ChemX]

Yeah I was impressed by this thing, is the craftsman red? If it’s red I’m gonna buy one

[@frazjuno3708]

@@ChemX The model is CMEPW1700. It’s like a rectangle prism shape with a red center and black outer. It has a handle on top and I’ve dropped it off a wall a couple times it’s very durable lol

[@badlighting]

This video has taught me that yes, it is possible for me to wash a Tonka truck with some elbow grease and a box of Scott boxed rags

[@jesseboyden3119]

That sawsall brush was actually a genius idea. Could be a gamechanging product with a little refinement

[@pipsohio]

I picked up one of these while I wait for my AR Blue 630TSS and honestly kinda love it. Super portable and enough power for washing a car well. Cant beat it for $99 i recommend everyone has one of these suckers.

[@Suds649]

I used to work at a cat dealership and we used an alkaloid based degreaser that came in a 55gallon drum. We had a 3 gallon sprayer that used shop air to pressurize it. The soap would remove the oxidized layer of paint and break down the grease. The only problem was that you could only leave it on the machine for about 10 to 15 minutes or it would etch the paint and leave streaks on the paint and even the glass. There is a learning curve to cleaning. As far as the cab goes you would be surprised how clean you can get it with a drywall sponge and a pail of water and dawn dish soap. . I used a shop rag and brakleen to clean the layers of body oils from the joysticks. P.S. they only gave us 2 hrs to do the job.

[@Striker9]

Never underestimate the lazy dude with very little patience and a little ingenuity.

[@SuperMIKevin]

I don't know why it relaxes me to watch this lol

[@foxtrotdeltausn4757]

There wasn't a drop in pressure because hydro pressure is constant. That's why the excavator you were cleaning works fully off if hydro.

[@mikezupancic2182]

Wow, i would have given up after 10 minutes with that little thing, but im impressed.

[@user-mn8lz7gf6d]

she was so happy playing! I wouldn't get any work done with her around.

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

There is a power outlet on the scissor lift platform just plug an extension cord in at the ground of the lift

[@JordanProud23]

great job and video as always. I work for a rental company and clean all the equipement that comes in and it would sure be nice to have some of that heavy duty. The shop does not go easy with the grease gun!

[@ChemX]

Thanks bud yeah I don’t envy your job degreasing equipment is a lot of work lol

[@JordanProud23]

@@ChemX yeah it definitely isn’t the funnest job in the world but hey it’s work

[@ModleskyAutoDetailing]

These videos are great. It's like, if James Spader would do detailing videos, this is what they would look like

[@ChemX]

Lol much appreciated

[@phillipcoiner4232]

With a paint brush and a little gasoline you can melt all that grease off in about 20 minutes. Keep a fire extinguisher handy just in case and only use a little at a time outdoors of course. Once all the grease is gone you can bring her in and pressure wash like normal. The chalk looks on the gray paint is oxidation.

[@criticalevent]

I put a hot water spigot in for my hose and man it is amazing what you can do with just an electric power washer if it's running hot water.

[@shagerstrand]

Nice video. Im from Sweden, and we get alot of roadsalt, oils, traffic film etc... We use cold degreser before alkaline degreser. Mostly on asfalt dots and tar. So a tar remover before alkaline, try it out!

[@kitten_crazyyy]

The nonsense is great! Love the videos you make! Next, you should do another excavator, but do it the opposite way as fast as possible using the best equipment.

[@ChakatNightspark]

Next, should try going to a Landfill Site and see if can Wash a Garbage Truck. Inside and Outside.

[@ChemX]

I did a landfill truck a little while back covered in sewage lol, I gotta work up my enthusiasm for another one first🤮😂

[@ChakatNightspark]

@@ChemX Oh, Im talking about a Garbage Truck Truck. Like the ones that go around picking up Garbage around the Neighborhood The 1 or 2 people in the back jumping off and throwing the cans in the back and all .

[@AJNpa80]

I've blown apart 2 of them plastic QC wands in 20 minutes, long story, but being light and quiet was important, got some electric washers just for it, they worked alright, same rating they said, parts fit each other, trigger valve blew to straight open the shaft split, switched to other gun did the same. They can wash things but hoses and wands have to be dedicated to the unit, and they aren't designed for regular use for long stretches, or volume, rinse your car weekly for a season, or deck each summer if stored properly.

[@wcresponder]

Spiffy job. That snake oil was impressive.

[@aarongonzalez2156]

It will be $50 on black Friday. Best entry into pressure washing for detailing! Don't forget to copy the obsessed garage upgrades

[@TheoEclipse]

Paper towels were my best friend when cleaning the bobcats at my old job lol. Every few months we'd power wash them, they'd look great for a day or two before just becoming a hot mess again lmfao. I was the only one that would ever clean out the grease nipples though, which was annoying because when they got clogged with dirt, rubber and grease you couldn't get the grease gun nozzle on them properly and it'd just squirt out everywhere.

[@user-is6du8hh1l]

Interior looks new, he sure does awesome work.

[@SuperMIKevin]

It's hard to think about where humans would be without dogs and horses.

[@tivonbandyjr.1705]

The ingenuity that man has... lmao master of all problems

[@TWints]

Next video idea: cleaning construction equipment with only the ryobi power washer AND the only agitation you get is an Oral-B toothbrush 🦷

[@ChemX]

I’m always up for doing things the worst way possible for a video lol

[@9fiveb180]

A catwalk above the wall with the windows would probably be a handy and economical asset to have for the larger vehicles and machinery that come through there. Also more solid and cheaper from an insurance perspective than the scissor lift. Maybe? I dunno..... Just one of my random thoughts.

[@robertv4442]

Nice job on the clean, but I also would have liked to see clean grease be re-applied to through the fittings.

[@nathanbull7790]

That was an hour well spent! The inside of that is straight out of a Hitachi!

[@tobiastrotter6449]

The excavator interior I did recently was much worse then this. I powerwashed the floor below the foot controls out the side after degreasing the floor and letting it dwell. Honestly steam, degreaser, and the horn gun did the trick. Heavy mix on the degreaser 😉

[@qstaffen]

"Interior Detailing When Not on Any Budget"

[@ChemX]

Sounds like the title of a good video to make🤔

[@electrickingzton7678]

you should definately get a gease bucket to put all the grease, that way you save lots of paper towels and save trees. Just wipe the tool on the bucket wvery time to dump the grease off.

[@ChemX]

Man that’s a pro tip I’ll def do that, but hopefully not soon I want to wash some normal stuff for awhile lol

[@VileTronX]

You really need an editor to speed things up, ive watched this over 6 times and I can't wait for another video

[@aircali3442]

the machine gods have been appeased, there was a ritual sacrifice, being that poor power washer, and the beast was cleansed xD

[@tylercolvin8653]

I would like a series where you test stuff like this

[@ChemX]

Yeah I think that would be fun

[@Zairn12345]

I’ll never complain about washing my truck again.

[@MegaWeagle]

I was starting to get annoyed with you bad mouthing my baby! My ryobi is still going strong after three years. Everything from cars to equipment. In fairness I do still use the big 5k heated washer but that ryobi comes out a ton. Really love it for spot cleaning areas that need repair/maintenance.

[@alezxiccamposstp578]

No me esperaba que fueras hacer un video de esta maquinita Yo ya la tengo casi por 1 año y me ha salido muy bien .

[@Napmonsterjax]

i have the older version of that ryobi and it worked wonders doing little detailing gigs here and there on the side. granted i also bought a different hose with a pistol? water gun. it didnt have a 24" barrel lmao. came in handy.

[@JHorvathCinema]

All I know is that this little ryobi is the longest lasting consumer pressure washer I’ve ever owned. I would estimate about 700 hours on mine in our screen printing shop.

[@adfadgaqgv]

I used the yellow nozzle on my John Deere to blast the grease off. The only problem is it also takes the stickers and loose paint off

[@Dark_Shadow_27]

I used a very high pressure washer every week to clean my machine and I can say that grease is a pain in the ass to clean off.

[@KuehlIndustrial]

You really need a HYDROTEK vacuum that sucks and pumps at the same time. It will be the best $1,500.00 you'll ever spend. Keep up the awesome work!

[@ChemX]

Thank you! That looks like a waste water collection pump am I looking at the wrong one ya think?

[@hptubez21]

Finished my 32oz of snake oil about 2 months ago. Just ordered my new gallon yesterday. Fire me up

[@earl5123]

Industrial purple will cut the grease to where you won’t have to go around scraping it

[@motosessions]

And I thought auto detailing was satisfying! Very cool video. Wish I became a heavy machine operator.

[@Suds649]

The sad part is that in less than a hour the cab will have an inch of mud on the floor and the undercarriage will be packed with mud just like an off road truck. It only looks good on the way to the job site.

[@brendonkeen2408]

With the degreasing, use a 5 gallon bucket and just scrape the grease in the bucket and it’ll fill up

[@mikehuffaker3593]

How can you not like Kona?!?

[@dpjazzy15]

I have to say.....dogs thrown into industrial work videos......ya, they keep me watching lol!

[@felixmartel6722]

as a heavy equipment mecanic, it take 99 days with a 4400psi machine

[@Aaron-is9xo]

I guess at leased its well greased machine. I’m sure a lot of machinists would be happy to see it. lol 😂

[@btbd2785]

Cant believe you destroyed that Kranzel pressure washer?!😅

[@idontgiveaship2575]

Couldn't believe it either but apparently had electrical problems. I got my hands on a second hand kranzle, same model, and am very pleased with it. Ideal small pressure washer to take to the jobsite. I also own a 2900psi/ 4gal unit with heater but that thing doesn't get used a lot anymore. For the quick jobs I take the kranzle.

[@jasonwallingford9110]

You pulled a Whistlindiesel on that pressure washer and people got offended lol

[@lylestavast7652]

Nice work guy - the Ryobi got a good workout, some home/hobby sort of use might do pretty well with it.

[@CeramicCoatingSpecialist]

I use the same Ryobi on residential vehicles but have a bigger power washer for the big Kenworth and RV type jobs.

[@dolofonos_2351]

Looked clean to me from the start

[@M.TTT.]

5:12 I've carried one of the milwaukee knives like that for a couple years now, definitely super useful

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

wit these type of cleaning jobs where ur cleaning actual grease off. Using chemicals like mechanics use to clean metal parts is the best bet to get that grease off quickly. Even like a brake cleaner will do the job really well but. That def isn't cheap unless u can get pallets of it for cheap or wholesale.

[@BRAZY5UMMER]

Lil man know a thing or two nice save on the perfect brush setup big brain activity I love it