Simple trick to make waterblocks look NEW again!

Different fluids can have different effects on metal and sometimes make waterblocks very difficult to clean. This is how I usually get my blocks to look new again!
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[@CoalitionGaming]

Whoa I'm early! Watercooling maintenance video? Yess plz I did one recently too on the ek aluminum kit lol. What timing. Didn't need to use toothpaste though, I remember seeing you use it before, but I almost did reach for it.

[@Alkaris]

Aluminium*

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@Alkaris lol but nah, Aluminum* like it says EK's website www.ekfluidgaming.com/ek-kit-a240g :)

[@P4P5]

@@CoalitionGaming It pains me to see that :( My fellow Slovenians using the word in that way :(

[@KenjiShinomori]

Can you do a giveaway for that toothpaste tho

[@MrMalditor]

The toothpaste would probably be just as good on the plexi as well because it's used to repolish headlights on cars that get that foggy look to them. Just a thought.

[@pev_]

Indeed. Also you can easily polish plexi (from foggy to clear) with steel polishing fluid which I think has about equal abrasiveness to toothpaste

[@igotzpotatoaim520]

The bug spray OFF Works REALLY GOOD TOO!!

[@nosch43]

the spray will work great, except you're essentially melting layers of the plastic away which is why it looks so good, it also leaves the plastic much more vunerable to future stress cracks and micro fissures which both weaken the structure and fog it up. Anyone who details an automobile will tell you if you use bug spray on your headlights to shine them up, you'd be better off just buying a new pair. Some metal polish or toothpaste and a little elbow grease gets the job done right the first time so you don't have to fix your mistake later on.

[@lukecarter7552]

Was about to say the same thing and you'd commented first, I've used it myself and it does a good job even helps clean up some of the lighter machining marks.

[@NeoJoris]

In the 'early days' of pcmodding and creating own plexiglass windows, 'we' used toothpaste for polishing our plexiglass window.

[@LostDeadSoul]

@JayzTwoCents : You can get a very fine polishing paste in which you end up mixing it with water to make it finer and do a final polish with it. It's usually used by body-shops in polishing the new and old lacquer together to get a seamless mirror finish.

[@KOT-ANGRY]

Perfect! I have the same waterblock (1080ti) and i need to clear it! Thanks, Jay!

[@codylucente]

You missed a good opportunity when you dropped your graphics card to say "just call me linus"

[@Adam-rt7lp]

Hahahahahahahah The linus dropping shit joke again. So funny

[@agarceran]

Considering Linus just dropped a CPU on yesterday's video, yes. It is mildly funny again.

[@AndreBorralho]

Awesome tutorial, thanks Jay!

[@markmudge6586]

Thanks for the video Jay! I have a quick question and I hope someone here can answer it. I'm going to be building my first watercooled PC next month and I am going to be using the EK 240g and I wanted to know if the water needs to go out the same side of the block it went in on. On almost all build videos I've seen you do you have it go in and come out on the plastic side of the block. I was wondering if you could have it go in on the water block side and have it come out on the back plate side.

[@chincemagnet]

Jay, man, you should be using a GN Mod Mat. Really though, I have one, it's great. It stops leaks from becoming a huge problem, cushions your hardware from drops and grounds your hardware when dragging a fluffy rag on your gear.

[@xemphios]

Could you do a video comparing dual channel and quad channel RAM configurations with Ryzen? It's something I've been thinking about since RAM has a decent effect on Ryzen performance, but haven't been able to find much information on. Thanks!

[@bladimirramirez1014]

Hey Jay, After watching your video I had an idea and wondered if Redline Water Wetter could be used as a coolant. I looked it up and on Amazon it states "Designed for modern aluminum, cast iron, copper, brass and bronze systems". Do you think it would work? Plus it states it has "corrosion and rust protection"

[@FredPalmerJr1]

Great Video Jay. Good to know what to use on my computer parts for cleaning them as I would not have known otherwise. Thank You Jay for being there for me.

[@hashtagunknown]

"Simple trick"? Why not "One Weird Trick" or "OEMs hate this California Dad for his simple method to clean water blocks"

[@shaunh7463]

Eric Kinch bwahahahahaha

[@Xenoray1]

Weird Flex but okey

[@searinggravy7047]

Jay needs to learn from Linus about silly clickbait titles

[@nexuslogic]

What did you expect, Acid?

[@StevenOBrien]

Cooler manufacturers HATE him

[@max3075]

Hey Jay, do you have any tips on cleaning old used radiators? purchased a used one a couple of weeks ago and i think it could use a good cleaning

[@cooperdobell548]

Can you use any brand or type of toothepaste???

[@itsdeonlol]

Great Jay!

[@micke5040]

Great video! Thanks Jay!

[@hyakinthos_0902]

after you moved to the new studio you seem energetic and happy af tons of love jay

[@TetraSky]

Can you just run boiling/near boiling water+vinegar? Like you would for cleaning a hot water kettle?

[@Silveraga]

Tetra Sky That’s what i do. I put some vinegar in it and let it set for a few minutes and the use a toothbrush to clean properly . I then use boiled water to clean off the vinegar scent

[@nosch43]

but if the smell's there that means the vinegar's still there and vinegar is hella corrosive.

[@davidriley7659]

depends what the build up is caused by. You also risk chemically etching the plastic and/or cracking it with sudden temperature changes.

[@pr0xZen]

Get dome citric acid, dirt cheap and can usually usually be had i reasonable quantities if you have no other needs for it. Many grocery stores carry it, check the baking section. Starting out with citric acid makes it much easier to get the levels right, vs lemon juice etc. And there are no minor pulp material in it that will stick hard AF if you miss it and it dries on the cleaned surface. Don't clean plexi/acrylic with it though (POM/acetal is fine), and try to stay below 5% for plated blocks. Don't soak them overnight - you wanna keep an eye on them.

[@whiteburr]

You can use vinegar in copper but not on nickel. It will corrode the plating after as little as 30min

[@flaviomenegatti3260]

Very useful, Thankyou.

[@pierrealthinsson7127]

I just had a thought, since the toothpaste is great for cleaning because its abraisive, what about running the loop with water + toothpaste as a cleaning fluid? That could possibly clean up the buildup too.

[@boolieman]

Hey how exactly do you suggest prepping radiators, it doesn't seem you went over it. I'm in the middle of building my first custom loop in over 10 years right now thanks to all your videos but its a very important step that could be useful!

[@killacamfoo]

I've used this exact technique and it really does do wonders on plexi and even on the block's themselves if they have gunk in them. Pastel is the best looking coolant, only if you take care of it.

[@bnotapplicable7000]

Jay I have an interesting question: cleaning my loop after 9 months for upgrade I found some white gel looking substance in my resevoir - which has a kill coil in it and a touch of Utopia. Any idea what this may be?

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Jay, being a car guy you may know about product for clear plastic outer surfaces, like water blocks meguiar plastX. When I build computers for people I clean covers and all, plus works great ends to polish also.

[@galardo3303]

Had the old EK Pastell running for over 2 years now and I just did a flush no fallout at all and the temps didn't really rise either 4°c more I now have the new cryo fuel solid in it and hope for the best

[@justindevore1832]

Jay you really are the best out there dont let ratings tell you other wise I love learning from you

[@mercenarygodOG]

Thanks for the reminder. I'll forget in a couple months when I need to do maintenance. Big fan of turtle wax non abrasive polish for the block and mother's headlight polish for the acrylic using a quality microfiber applicator.

[@tenshi7angel]

I need to do this in a couple months. So hope it goes well.

[@Lingonberreh]

Would you be willing to try running Cafiza through a system to clean it? It’s a powder made by Urnex used for cleaning residue out espresso machines. I imagine it’d be relatively safe for all the lines and parts since it’s a similar system essentially.

[@codercable9088]

@Jay, is there any reason you couldn't take the block completely off the card, disassemble it, and run the top and the base through the dishwasher?

[@Moibhin]

Thats a good question

[@michaelmiller3012]

der8auer literally dishwashes mainboards to clean them. He has a video about it. Seriously.

[@LimitIsIllusion]

How often do yo recommend cleaning out water blocks with distilled water? Got my first custom loop some 4 months ago and I have no idea when it’ll need done

[@tairikuookami4949]

If you only have distilled water in the loop make sure you add a drop of PT Nuke so it doesn't grow bacteria or algae over time, then you should be good for a long time. I'm running Aqua Computer DP Ultra (clear) as a coolant and haven't touched it since I built it 5 years ago, no dirt/gunk/buildup anyhwere so far.

[@NeoJoris]

When temps are rising, more or higher than usual,... or discoloration of any of your components including the liquid.

[@Aznfanta]

You can also use a water flosser if u have one to clean out the threads.

[@aaronsomers7337]

I have a lab grade ultrasonic cleaner. Do you have any old blocks you thought were a lost cause to see how effective it could be for fouled fluids?

[@einfachnico5]

Jay you makin best outtros on YT

[@kobe1506]

Can you do a best case for watercooling Roundup video. Im looking to do a new Hardline build and that would be really helpful

[@pr0xZen]

YAY JAY! A water cooling video! 😁Hey Jay - would you consider doing a piece on custom DIY acrylic backplates? Tons of exciting things to do with colors, panting and vinyl, lighting etc. Purely aesthetic pieces, but given its placement in the case and size, they make for significant eyecandy.

[@ExcenGaming]

That fluid is amazing at staying clean.

[@Drtorky]

Thx for the cleaning tips. 👍 Next week I'm doing a rebuild from soft to my first hardtube. I've watched all your petg vids. BTW: For cleaning the top of the plastic. Would it be great tot use meguiars quick detail and a fiber towel? 😁😂

[@sobangcha3042]

Newbie here, may I ask, if I intend on filling up my system with just distilled water and biocide (since I've heard this removes any impurities and corrosion from happening) do I still need to manually remove the tubes and scrub them clean (including the nozzles, gpu & cpu blocks, water blocks) for maintenance purposes? I don't intend on using dyes for my water cooling system but I was wondering if I still had to take apart the whole water loops and clean them out every 6 months or so. Answers are highly appreciated :) pls pardon my ignorance.

[@lyseachung5613]

What kind of soap should I used with the warm water and What kind of toothpaste should I used if I where to go for the toothpaste and toothbrush method.

[@GailsonPvPwtf]

Hey Jay, I really want to add my gpu to my water cooling loop but i have the Zotac gtx 1080 ti Amp extreme. Do you know of any full cover blocks made for that card?

[@danielgage8183]

Hey man, I love your videos! This is a completely unrelated comment, BUT, where do I buy custom coloured modular cables and sleeves (to cover black AIO tube) from

[@NerdyMeathead]

Jay what you think about using ceramic car coating to put on the blocks when they are brand new

[@Synthematix]

PEEK metal polish made in the UK is the best ive used to polish blocks, why havent you fitted any thermalpads between the backplate, they help loads with temps

[@yourmetalgod69]

Hey, Jay, you can use a soft cloth wheel Dremel tool(slow speeds!!) and watch crystal compound to get rid of all the "etching" inside the flow channels (don't hit the nonflow parts lol)

[@DavidReyes-dl8tn]

how did he clean the distro plate once he was done scrubbing with the tooth paste. Like there were no details after the fact of brushing it and padding it with moist shop towel. Do you apply enough Distilled water to the towel to wipe the residue of the paste? How do you get all of the crytals off? Or do you just pad / wipe as best as you can then flush the rest with distileed water when its set back up into the loop. I want to clean my block exactly the way he does it without removing it from the GPU.

[@spartan-ym1xj]

hey does anyone know what case that is behind him to the left it looks awesome

[@Shineinpoverty]

Gents, I had to clean a gpu block recently. It has been lying dry with thick green coolant stuck to all the parts of it inside for a year. Toothpaste and toothbrush did nothing. I also tried a spong and soap, it did not work. Then I tried an alcohol pad. I immediately noticed that the pad quickly becomes green, scrabbing a lot of dried coolant. And then I had another brilliant idea. I applied alcohol on a cotton q-tip and suddenly I saw that I have a progress. I literally started to remove most of the coolant. Feeling excited, I kept applying alcohol on more and more Q-tips getting the block cleaner and cleaner. I wish I could show you my water block before and after. It is 98% clean now. I would not be able to do it without both, alcohol and Q-tips. One last tip: wear gloves. My hands are completely dry after soaking in alcohol. Best wishes to my PC water cooling enthusiasts

[@davidjenkins852]

I have a question unrelated to the video. I'm trying to design a custom water cooling loop but it's been a while since I've done it plus I've never used RAM water blocks. Is it possible to use RAM water blocks without using chipset water blocks too?

[@W.T.F.U.]

Hi jay was wondring if you can do another amd vs intel video regarding amd zen+ and also if you have any news or speculation on the zen2 architecture

[@lucaspeterson8181]

I’m looking to step up my pc with water-cooling, but I should I try to Bend the tubing or just buy angled fittings?

[@KipacWF]

If u want that exxxtra bling go for angled, if u want slick look go for bent tubes. Edit: Singularity Computers often do angled fittings, so check them out.

[@Kloppi13]

Depends on what look you're trying to achieve :) bending will take more time, fittings more money. And I don't think, you should do the easier version just because it's your first time water cooling.

[@rjd659]

I found primochill 1/2" PETG for cheap on Amazon, and their home site. That plus the cheapest heat-gun, and PROPER-sized silicon rod you can find, and I doubt you'd spend much money before getin' the hang of it. This here: "PrimoChill RFB Rigid Tubing Finishing Bit - 3/8in. ID x 1/2in. OD" is what I've seen Jay use to finish his PETG so he doesn't cut the O-rings in his fittings. Good luck!

[@hetznaz7902]

do whatever you're comfortable with and what looks best for your system. If you so desire you can do a mix of both and get some fun angles that will make your system look unique

[@marcleblanc3225]

@Erick Rosa AIOs are boring. They don't look nearly as good, in my opinion, as rigid tubing.

[@ilikemyrealname]

Are there 3rd party backplanes anyone could recommend? I have an EVGA 1070ti. I saw one company had magnetic backplanes for about $30-$40. What do y’all use? Thanks!

[@stampede8681]

I have 2 of the exact same waterblocks and it seemed to have suffered from nickel peeling slightly. Any reason for that as I have changed fluids every 6months.

[@ThereWasNoFreeName]

I have two waterblocks for GTX 1080 and EK copper radiator. And my EK nickel plated fittings lost some of plating, also it looks like i have some red copper built up inside of waterblock, it's very hard to remove. Used distilled water with some biocide for a year. What could be the problem?

[@alannoble242]

Nice 1 Jay

[@dGCyanide49]

Is pastel and opaque similar in terms of having to clean blocks or? Also can I use that same cleaning method on the copper base of my CPU waterblock? One last question sorry, the tube going into my block is full, but it's only trickling out, any help on what could be causing this? I've bled the system as well.

[@noext7001]

do this happen with normal fluid ? i noticed some foam with ek fluid i'm worried that my blocks are not clogged

[@lilijanalukac4675]

good tutorial

[@CyberDenSystems]

Aluminum polish on acrylic works amazing. Also can clean up the machine finish. My preference is Blue Magic. You can grab it from any auto parts store.

[@Bositive_]

Jay the screws on the block can create a rust/ gunk like look , even if there’s no water passing threw them, i don’t know the material of the screws but they may not be galvanized/ treated screws, they could be just be cheap silver screws just painted black , i may be wrong but its a factor you can think about, it can be wood, metal,plastic, or even plexiglass, over time the screws can give it that gunk look over time microscopically.. for example - oil from your hands or even holding the screws for a period of time, or even removing and Re-applying them can cause the etch of the screw to become Vulnerable over time , I just find it simple to use rubber gloves to prevent anything like that happening.

[@z1zuc]

Hi Jay, big question i want to water cool my 2080TI Founders edition , i was wonder if i can use the original back plate and not buy an EK back plate ( GPU Block EK vector ). thanks!

[@MrAsus3571]

So many memories with jays I'm using a 360 rad and ray storm full copper using just distilled water and eant to know id its teallynneccessary to flush? Im only cooling just the 4790k

[@onehandymofo3222]

great video

[@NeoJoris]

I use car coolant in a mixed metal loop (not my main pc) and I added some WD-40, works like a charm!! 3 years and running!

[@dirtyasianmafia2310]

bruh tell us your magic

[@NeoJoris]

@@dirtyasianmafia2310 like I said just add some WD-40 ;)

[@Massey4811]

hi jay i have a problem with a new build, first i tried board ram cpu.which posted in a old case i had. i then decided to purchase new case so i installed everthing into new case evething powers up but no . i tried the usual methods bar using dvi which my monitor doesnt support. suggestion please

[@Mrtom40]

Jay do they do them for the zotac gtx 1080 ti extreme amp ed

[@krzysztofmazurkiewicz5270]

Just out of curiosity... You said that you are not replacing the paste between block and GPU. How often should it be replaced then? Is there a time frame for it?

[@Deetsdnb]

The UK doesn't have crest 3d white so we have Colgate 3d white should be the same ingredients rite?

[@MichaelEdmond]

You could polish them machine marks out, I've used brasso before, then clean residue off and have a super clear plexi

[@lolol50735]

can you make a waterloop without radiators and just have a huge reservoir like a bucket or bathtub?

[@FatsoModelY]

Can you find out a way to do this to the 1080 ti Poseidon?

[@sparkyenergia]

Is Crest a good brand or a cheap one. We don't have Crest in Australia so need a appropriate stand in.

[@nosch43]

Maybe Jay or someone else can help me decide, I've got myself a gigabyte windforce gtx970, the only waterblock I can find for it is the EK-FC970 GTX WF3 and that's been discontinued, and is seemingly impossible to find in stock in the US. Is it worth the headache of trying to track one down, or should I upgrade to something like a 1070 and leave it air cooled until I can afford to throw a waterblock on it and build a custom loop?

[@Dragondezznuts]

Jay has a dirty back plate😂😂

[@gamer_ttt9290]

thanks your informations!!!!!

[@timberthewolf733]

Would you use isopropyl alcohol on the Plexi?

[@giovannip.1433]

At what point do I use the brillo/steel wool pad? On a more serious note Bicarbonate of sodium, baking soda is active ingredient in toothpaste.

[@HeXBLiTz]

Got a radiator cleaning/flushing guide?

[@andreassheriff]

Jay! You should start a new segment called, "Pimp my PC." I slugged this 'cause I want my PC pimped. lol

[@DJRaffa1000]

for my first loop (still all new etc) .. would you reccomend going for primochill's vue ? (i find the visuals really good and kinda want it .. + it has a prep boxed with it so i can clean my rads etc) ... but since it would cost me a little over 100€ (no one here is supplying it and i have to import myself) i didnt already pull the trigger .. so my options are 1) spend 100€ for 2 bottles of vue and get primoprep that can clean my factory new rads better than i can AND have great visuals for 4-6 months (or however long the fluid will hold up) 2) go clean my EK rads with distilled water and hope its enough prep to then test the opaque cryofuel from them (might need another bottle .. but i cant really now how much i need .. and getting a bottle extra seemed like a good idea .. which i forgot when i made the final order)

[@VikingRul3s]

Jay 8:28 If you're feeling crafty some day, i believe it can be buffed/polished. There are guides, but mainly for larger items, could maybe be downscaled with a Dremel like tool

[@Kvandy15]

Does it have to be a travel toothbrush or will any toothbrush work?

[@christopherstaricha8620]

Being a car guy have you not tried Meguiar's PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish on the plexi?

[@Ryan.Lohman]

Makes me wonder how AIO's get over the years- I have a liquid cooler on for 3 years- I gotta change the AIO out. May go with an EK kit after you've demoed them. Never done a custom or open loop before- Kinda scared - but I really want to manage my own liquid cooling for a change.

[@tairikuookami4949]

I built my first custom loop 5 years ago, if you check that the O-rings are seated properly and don't overtighten the fittings it's pretty easy. The hardest part in my opinion is the routing of your tubes/lines, the less complicated you make it the better it is usually. I went with thicker tubes in the beginning because they are more resistant to kinking, if you don't care about colouring your fluids EK ZMT is pretty solid and doesn't build up gunk in your system like some clear tubes do (I'm looking at you Masterkleer). Building a custom loop and seeing it working is a lot of fun actually!

[@pr0xZen]

Keep it simple, allowing yourself some flex when planning and cutting the lengths of soft tubing will make maintenace a lot more comfortable, and there will be less tension on fittings/joints. Don't be afraid of used fittings if cost is important, just make sure to get replacement and spare O-rings. I personally shy away from used double rotary/"adjustsble angle" fittings because I haven't figured out a way to replace the internal seals on those. And leak test with only the pump connected to power. AIOs and their parts are manufactured, assembled and sealed under strict controlled circumstance. Same goes for their coolant. No clear or translucent tubing either (for light, algea etc). They are great for what they are, just not particulary exciting compared to custom :) I believe Gamers Nexus does have a some good vids on the internals of AIOs, both generally and after a good bit of runtime.If

[@jimmyc7269]

@@ZinoAmare You what?

[@kylecroatoan6341]

What if you used like a 600 grit sandpaper on the plexiglas to rid it of the machine marks? Or would that do more harm than good?

[@lordwarblade]

Where did you get that green fluid JayzTwoCents? The pastel colors i have found so far has had the tag "Only use for a week before replacing fluid" on them. Which i find pretty annoying.. What am saying is i also want to be sort of lazy and have the fluid for as long as possible. Pls halp D: Ps. Very nice video :D well done

[@backupplan6058]

lordwarblade, pretty sure he uses Mayhems Pastel which is long term use. I think EK also has some new pastel coolant but would probably stick with Mayhems as been in wide use for longer.

[@skater15153]

I haven't even watched this but I know I need it. I'm running Vue running on 6 months. It's gonna need a good bit of elbow grease I'd imagine.

[@intheprettypink]

Any tips on cleaning rads?

[@jimmygriffiths]

I have used Brasso wadding to polish plastic before, a lot faster and more consistent than toothpaste, cheap stuff, really handy...

[@barbaroskok]

I use pink color automibile antifreezer ,looks good as new ..

[@musacekic]

Dies this work the same way for the cpu block?

[@andrestartrek]

Did you try a ultrasonic cleaner?

[@Karthig1987]

Was kinda hoping for a ka pow sized logo really lol. Once i get some stuff settled will most probably get the old shirt that nick was in the commercial for if its still available

[@fartknockaextreme]

I dont think I'll ever use a custom water loop in my builds but god damn I love watching videos about them.

[@Alkaris]

Jay sure loves his Nickleback, the the album.

[@John8.7]

Jay! Have you ever tried Phanteks water blocks?

[@TrueThanny]

8:50 You should be able to use a plastic polisher (like with a headlight kit) to remove those fine scratches.

[@rinzler289]

So what is the best fluid type? I just bought Primochill Vue skyblue but the reviews are just horrible? I am now thinking Alpha cool new stuff Pastel colored light blue.

[@Leelaseal]

Can anybody help me please, I have an Asus strix B350 f motherboard and when my pc is plugged in the mobo lights up but when I try to turn the pc on just nothing happens at all, I've tried un plugging the 8 pin connection and the 24 pin connection and the power button connection then plugging them all back in, I've also tried removing the gpu completely and removing the ram and yet still nothing apart from the lit up mobo, if anybody can help I would appreciate it