Cleaning a classic car with dry ice?! | Lotus Elite | Classic Obsession | Episode 67

[@steveadams8799]

What a game changer that process is. 🍻

[@richardm.gramling1772]

Great cleaning job. Extra long Comercial.

[@pedrosalas4460]

Wirh a paint job the lotus will look brand new.Great job Gary

[@simonmenzies3142]

I’d have had to have given those little shiny blue petrol connectors, a little blast from the black rattle can.

[@PatrickHostler]

Flipping ‘eck those chaps have got a great set up, AND do a superb job ❤

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Ah my Monday evening looks brighter now, I love this fellas videos and the soothing music, thanks dude 🙏

[@jamesellsworth9673]

This type of cleaning seems a lot safer than steaming or whatever. Detailing at my local dealership won't even touch an engine bay due to the connectors and electronics.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

smart people

[@carlotomass119]

Dry ice is defo the way to go

[@anthonydonnelly8419]

The underside in particular is quite a transformation

[@malcolmclenton1663]

Now the hard work begins.......Good luck!

[@themancalledx]

Love these,need them weekly Gary!

[@richardgraham1167]

Dry ice itself isn't cheap, and you can't store it for long. Buying the blaster is just the start. Does a great job!

[@BMan100]

Going at the speed of Smell. Seriously impressive to see that ice blasting (WHEN IT'S DONE PROPERLY) and nice to see they also used a rust inhibitor as well. Can't wait for the next Episode Gary!

[@tim205Mi]

Looking forward to another of your great videos, keep em coming 👍👍🍺 Ah the fuel lines, changed mine on a S1 Esprit I had years ago, definitely a hazzard on the Lotus engines…. good move.

[@jonhanmer6538]

Fabulous result

[@martinclapton2724]

Transformation, excellent .

[@redbank542]

We used to cut holes for changing the clutch cables on HA Vauxhall Vivas too. Made life much easier as they were prone to a fail on a regular basis

[@classic.obsession]

Doing it the long way round is such a waste of life!! I’m non-plussed as to why this wasn’t done at the factory. Regards

[@stewartevans3875]

Hey Gary - For me, You tube is for entertainemnt, information gathering, education and knowledge and your channel delivers all of these in droves and I honestly look forward to each new episode coming out. Its wondeful to see how each vehicle starts its life with you and see you slowly and meticulously revive them into everyday use. For those of us with a real passion for classic cars and wanting to learn how to keep them on the road (of which im sure there are a wealth of us ) - this channel really is invaluable to this community . As usual - a very enjoyable episode and please keep up the great work Pal. Cheers Stew

[@classic.obsession]

As always, many thanks for your support Stew!

[@stewartevans3875]

Gary - It’s a pleasure and hope you are Ok 👍

[@patwilkes4122]

Great video today , amazing how well the Lotus came up. Thanks for your videos you explain everything so well.

[@Dg-zj6jo]

all looking good Gary amazing results

[@classic.obsession]

Thankyou

[@ainteasybeingwheezy]

wow it does a really good job without being as harsh as using coarse abrasives then letting you see what actual condition of what you have

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Good video Gary 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@andypicken7848]

Thanks for posting. Really enjoyed it

[@FordMad-dr5nf]

I'd love to know what that rust Converter is called

[@classic.obsession]

Dinitrol

[@sim6699]

Looks really good

[@DS246416]

Pleasent surprise, to come home to new episode, thanks it was brilliant!

[@johncollier608]

I said it last time but it's amazing. It's like rolling back the years right before your eyes. No wonder you're pleased, Gary. I'll certianly be looking for a company near me. Thanks for sharing, Squire.

[@TheJensenInterceptor]

Love your videos, please may we have more Lotus videos please as I need to do same with my Elite, following on slowly behind you, with an Elite not been on road since 1994...🤣😂😅

[@classic.obsession]

More on the way!

[@as3cs3]

good point about the air-fed masks. I'm a DIYer and want to paint with 2K. I got a 2nd compressor and put it out side far away from the building for the mask. The compressor for the gun is inside. Hose from the outside compressor comes through the wall.

[@roadreview.]

Wow what a difference. Amazing job 👌🏼

[@simonmenzies3142]

I had to keep checking my expectations as it’s an old car, and the words ‘dry ice’ sound so space age, that it will give back a new car lol. The side by side shots of the underside were very cool. For those with a few more pennies than me (I think that’s everyone lol) this seems a really good service. I think a good steam clean would do the same on the engine. But again if you have the extra pennies this looks a great service. Another great video thanks Gary👍🏻

[@alexday5892]

That is absolutely amazing! The difference that has made ! I might get my dad to take his Elan +2 there to get his engine bay and floor pan done. Superb video as always Gary ! 🇦🇺🫶🏻🇬🇧

[@neildonaldsonlotusexcelresto]

Impressive Gary. How are Tom and his missus getting along?

[@christianmichael1970]

what a wonderful job!

[@johanbjork1650]

I like the relaxing music you choose for your videos. Like this series. Had a 1978 503 Elite, was a daily driver for a number of years. Bought it used 20 years old. Reliable? Only let me down once, corrosion in the ignition lock. Longest trip. Ferry from Sweden to Newcastle, then down to Devon and back with wife and son. Only car I regret selling.

[@johndavey72]

Hi Gary. You can't dispute this is such a terrific method and l suggested to a close friend that his Z3 M tech should get this treatment some months ago . I did my "e" type the old fashioned way .......very hard work ! Just to point out that my spray booth had filters at ground level and regarding the air fed masks there are special filters that are fitted to the air supply lines to ensure the air is uncontaminated .......you'd be surprised how many painters still prefer simple masks and one of my close friends brought on an early death by refusing to wear any protection .... you'll always come second if painting with 2 pack ! Cheers !

[@classic.obsession]

I agree John. I also have the special in line filters. Very expensive but I still feel more comfortable having a separate compressor for the mask as far away as possible. Sorry about your friend! Regards.

[@scottstrails9369]

Great video Gary with top work all around from top guys with top tech.Certainly the appliance of science with the ice station zebra lads bringing new tech to to us classic lads .Might give them a call to possibly introduce this service in SW Scotland.Thanks again Gary .

[@ronniewilson6597]

Great video Gary 👍🏻😀

[@willsmith3062]

Great to have awareness of this process. Thank you for sharing.

[@omega19uk]

having this done once a year to your classic must improve its value... I know one thing my 94 928 GTS is going in for some engine and underneath pampering after seeing this..any discount code Gary 😉

[@steve291274]

Another great episode Gary. This is really good info to know as I'm doing an Elan M100 project and this would make perfect sense when I get round to it. Loving the progress with the Elite as well...... Please keep the videos coming....🙏👍

[@maureenriley4044]

That's amazing Gary thanks for the insight.👍

[@vcr210]

Really great Channel Gary! Narration is Excellent and informative.

[@harryw9598]

getting better all the time, but gary do mind your health dust from grinding is mean stuff.

[@classic.obsession]

I know. Thanks Harry.

[@Johnathan_Waters]

Hell yea!!! That is awesome!!

[@adcampo7601]

Cool project. Nice work. Not sure about those blue anodized fittings.Amazing transformation on the underside.

[@hishamabukhudair337]

Really awesome

[@classic.obsession]

It’s money well spent. The laser that strips rust back to bare metal is also amazing. Regards.

[@andysalter4473]

What a great bit of kit!

[@classic.obsession]

It’s amazing Andy. The Lazer also is incredible..

[@johnjoseph911]

Great video Gary. Now you are starting to drive it what are your first impressions of the Elite. Looked like a space ship in the 1970’s - always thought they were stunning.

[@classic.obsession]

Surprisingly quick (because of lack of weight and lovely engine) brakes good but a little like a Vw camper. Love the visibility and surprisingly comfy until you try your get out!! Steering galloping wheels on full lock which I’m told is normal?!! Very reliable. Interior is so 70’s!!! Love it!

[@cossied01]

was that the only steering wheel available fron Lotus ?

[@classic.obsession]

Don’t know. Not the prettiest is it?!!

[@jeffhammond8969]

Nice dry ice work. Would have been even nicer if they would have laser cleaned the surface rust!

[@classic.obsession]

Agreed but I’m going to paint the chassis anyway so this is something I can do. Regards

[@stevengilmore1388]

Can't figure out any way to contact you Gary ,I'm in Belfast so not a million miles away ....I have a car that I think might interest you for restoration......Sorry in advance if this is not the way to go about thing's but I can't find any other way to reach you......regards Steven.....

[@classic.obsession]

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[@coolblue7891]

Very informative, thank you Garry -Could you let me know where you got the new fuel line and blue adaptors from.

[@classic.obsession]

Chris Foulds

[@coolblue7891]

@@classic.obsession Thanks for the info Garry - as per your suggestion, new fuel line fitted (bought from Chris Foulds) and also took your advise of cutting out a hole - made fitting new clutch and throttle cable significantly easier. Best wishes to you and all your various projects - keep up the brilliant work.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Incredible service 👍

[@casanana8]

Hey Gary love your work. Have you ever considered restoring a great British motor cycle? Just saying, cheers

[@classic.obsession]

I had a BSA M21 when I was 16. I put a side car on it later on. What they were made for originally. Regards

[@casanana8]

I had a ‘53 Matchless 500 single, had a lot of fun cheers

[@rogerpritchard]

Would you recommend this method to clean up the underside of my XJ-S, engine, gearbox and diff? etc. The results look great.

[@classic.obsession]

Yes, absolutely. But make sure it’s done by experienced people who take the care and time. Starting with low pressure and building up to be safe. I think most people who are dissatisfied try to do it themselves without proper tutorials. I’m going to do my Porsche, my XJS and the other Corniche. What a difference it makes. Like a different car. Regards.

[@as3cs3]

does the battery-powered mask have filters in it?

[@classic.obsession]

Yes

[@classic.obsession]

I also have a special in line filter for my non battery powered air fed mask. Regards

[@leehayes70]

Why have you only got 27k subs? Criminal

[@classic.obsession]

Lee I’ve no idea but people keep asking me that. Regards

[@leehayes70]

@@classic.obsession On another note. Leather seat cleaner and feed? What do you use?

[@nigel.w]

Is there a reason they didn't do the interior?

[@classic.obsession]

Yep. Everyone pleading either me to keep it original and I was quoted £8500…

[@nigel.w]

@@classic.obsession Thanks. Wow. 8500 is a LOT.

[@classic.obsession]

Sorry Nige. I misunderstood! That quote was for redoing in leather! You mean dry iced it? No I decided it was looking a bit thin and frail. Would’ve just disintegrated as it was old velore. I’ll recover both front seats to match the never sat in rear one. Not a big fan of them but keeping it as original as possible

[@nigel.w]

@@classic.obsession No problem, Gary. Yes, I meant the dry ice. I thought the interior looked at bit far gone, but was hoping to see a miracle. I reckon if you redo the front seats, A pillars, and sun visors, it'll lift the interior significantly. Sometimes you just have to draw the line somewhere so costs don't become ridiculous. Maybe a good used leather interior will come available at a reasonable cost that only needs the driver's seat bolster redoing? Another option could be just to recover the dash, steering column, A pillars, and sun visors in leather or even vinyl, so most of what you see while driving and the immediate touch points are lifted. Anyway, I love the channel and am amazed at your skills. All the best!

[@robertsmith9373]

Dry Ice cleaning isn't going to fix that rotten rear Cross member

[@missedapproachmark]

This is more a commercial or ‘infomercial’ at best.

[@classic.obsession]

Not getting any payment whatsoever it’s just simply a product I believe in and want to increase awareness. I’m a huge advocate. Regards.

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks for your support Wayne!

[@jonboy9912]

It looks transformative, but it must strip all lubrication too! I think a steam clean would have been better for the vehicle. That interior is going to cost a fortune,.

[@richardbell7693]

Are you driving the car on trade plates? I noticed that the mot expired in 2019!

[@flange06joj]

It's over 40 years old now, so it's tax and MOT exempt.

[@Deycandocandey]

How did you notice ? Did your anpr go off ?

[@robertsmith9373]

It might be over 40 years old, but it still has to be road worthy. It's wheel bearings rear are knackered, its rear shockers have lost all they're fluid and it wouldn't pass an Mot in a million years!!! As it stands and this guy's still driving it round

[@johntheman2006]

Note to all KZbinrs, if I watch, I really enjoy your work. However I’m not interested in Car Vertical or Dry Ice cleaning, however much it’s rammed down my throat.

[@classic.obsession]

John noted, just so you know. I don’t receive any payment or paid promotion from Avro but surely it’s my prerogative if I wish to advocate a product I believe in? Regards.

[@johntheman2006]

@@classic.obsession of course Gary. It’s your show. All the best.

[@moootaable]

I am not that impressed by this process, I tried it on my Porsche 997 engine and it peppered all my vacuum pipes with holes and it didn’t clean the aluminium very well , I ended up using a small wire brush on a drill. maybe it was my in experience but I tried several settings and pressures for poor results , sorry folks just an honest appraisal

[@Deycandocandey]

Nice to hear another perspective mate, you mentioned perhaps inexperienced, do you think that it could have perhaps prevented the damage to the pipes but still perhaps not cleaned the engine either ? Do you have 1 of these machines then mate ? They're expensive to own without actually knowing how to operate them did you not get training with your machine ?

[@moootaable]

@@Deycandocandey Hi I rented time at a dry ice supply Co I took my engine out and set up in their blasting room, they gave me a tutorial and I got going, I think it’s a case of the low temp achieved when you blast makes a certain type of plastic very brittle it seems to bounce off rubber hoses etc with no damage, tbh I think that several cleaning methods have their benefits and drawbacks, I suppose the thing to do is get a demo on what you intend cleaning and at least you can see if it works in real time ,the pressure variation and nozzle width etc can I think make a difference and I have seen some impressive results on KZbin but for me I will stick to the method I can make work

[@Deycandocandey]

@moootaable oh OK, that's really interesting insight mate. Where was this time you purchased mate ? Seems a really good idea tbh, clean a bulk of what is suitable with the ice machine and the rest with other methods etc... Great advice there mate 👍

[@Allmentux]

The shop may have used the wrong nozzle. I had my engine bay dry ice blasted and it damaged stuff like electrical and foam insulation. If you go to a good shop, they know how to handle delicate stuff!

[@Bob-cu8no]

Wow 80% sales pitch. I am sorry I clicked on this advertisement.

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

I don’t understand why “TH” in any word becomes an “F” or a “V” For example… “Leather” becomes “Levver”. And “Thermal” becomes “Fermal” WTF is happening to the English language. It’s just Fucking Laziness.

[@classic.obsession]

No. It’s just Birmingham Nige. If only you had more to worry about!! Regards

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

@@classic.obsession Oh I can assure you I wasn’t “Worried” Mate… I just don’t understand it. It’s the same up in Lancaster, I guess it’s not just the “Brummies”. Plus I’ve been gone from England since 1987 to the US… so I imagine things have changed. Obviously I’ve been back numerous times. No disrespect intended.

[@Deycandocandey]

Wow, so.angry and bitter there over accents and how people pronounced certain words... I imagined you had perfect English lit then you mentioned the US and I realised you perhaps have no idea what you're saying 😂😂😂

[@electoplater]

sworry the worst car i ever bought

[@earthstick]

You're only blasting off what you can see though.

[@LOTPOR0402]

Absolutely ridiculous amounts to get your car cleaned ,stick to steam cleaner

[@oohmeconkers1968]

Superb results Gary. Such a difference before and after 🫡