The Safest Way To Deep Clean Your Engine Bay - BMW E34 Touring Baby

Is cleaning an engine bay with water completely safe, YES. Is cleaning it with steam even safer? NOT REALLY. However if you have seals that leaking or poorly done electronics it may just be! In this video we steam clean the engine bay of the BMW E34 Touring. This engine needed a thorough clean and some UV protectant to really look great. Extremely impressed with how this engine looks after so many years, all it needs is an engine cover replacement and we'll be 100! Thank you all for watching!
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[@Ymh69969]

These aren’t videos. These are films 🎥 brother your film making is so great. The way that you captivate us without a single word makes you (with all the respect to all the fellow KZbin detailers) the best you my friend are in a category of one! Amazing job.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Damn! Thank you Aaron! It feels insane that some people feel that way, I really appreciate it! More life to you bro 🖤

[@ficoe39udovcic40]

Whoa that's rare. 3L V8 in a e34 touring. I'm impressed. And good content as always 😊. Makes rainy Sunday evening surprisingly pleasant

[@ChromaticGarage]

Right?! I love it man! Sounds like a truck haha. Thank you buddy! Have a great week 🤌🖤

[@denisgrasso4831]

I think it is a 3.5 l i m not sure tho

[@ficoe39udovcic40]

@@denisgrasso4831 3.5 was in e34 before facelift and that's M30B35 engine (straight six). This is M60B30 also found in e32 facelift and e38 in 1995 1996.

[@KnowledgeBomB837]

Its raining out my way too

[@alcyonegunantara7970]

@@ficoe39udovcic40 i agree with u..i think its m60 engine..i have same car..but mine is sedan

[@jaylinhofsta9410]

Ayo just here to say I appreciate u bruhv. Ur content makes me so relaxed I sleep when I watch it. Thank u for making me sleep. And just keep on grinding never give up. 💯

[@ChromaticGarage]

I appreciate you Jaylin! Same to you, same to everyone! Let’s just keep it going 🖤😎🖤

[@Deepesh-SS]

I'm completely at a loss as to how good these videos are. From the cinematography to the soundtracks. Even without uttering a word, you have the audience totally engrossed. Genuinely cannot wait for future videos. Do you have a music playlist somewhere that your fans can subscribe to? PS My dad had the RHD version of this car when I was growing up (in London). Brings back a lot of happy memories.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hey man! Sorry I’m so late replying to this comment. I really appreciate the kind words!! No playlist as all this music is from a free use KZbin site you have to pay for. But I’ll figure out something. Much love

[@eric8588]

I’m not sure what I come here to watch more… the detailing, the videography or the soundtrack that always slaps. 🔥

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Eric! Maybe it’s about time you post something on the new garage floor 😳

[@eric8588]

@@ChromaticGarage I need your video skillz to flex though 😩

[@JoeyMrTurbo]

I’ll just leave this here and revisit saying I was watching when you only had 78k subs and not 5 million. Most epic videos ever…. You deserve every bit of KZbin success! Ok let’s see a new car correct and protect now!!! Still waiting on my Dravit m440 🤣

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha come on bro!! Thank you, I really appreciate that! To be honest though I think I’m more comfortable slowly growing a community of people all on the same page. I see other channels with followings that want them to do stuff they don’t even like to stay relevant and that is so bunk😭. Love you bro!

[@RADGarage]

The best. Plain and simple.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Rick! Videos are like playoff seasons. You really can’t win them all, but people will recognize when you did and it will carry their love for you.

[@riccardotaccolinimoncosi7435]

Definetely the best detailing channel in existence. Most KZbin videos have rubbish graphics

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha thank you Riccardo. I do entirely agree, trying to learn more every week myself

[@godowrk3360]

Worked all day and you still convince me it’s time to clean my engine bay rn. Impressive

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha we both know it’s one of the quickest jobs. You got it 👈

[@h.spradyumna2424]

Again thanks for this fantastic angle of shots

[@ChromaticGarage]

Always my guy! Much love 🖤

[@sikos_2301]

Nice music, ambiance, lightning, video editing, colors.. nice job really 👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Silvio! Love some ambiance

[@TheCarDetailingChannel]

That is such a cool car! Wicked video man. Goes to show how a steamer is one of the most versatile tools for detailing cars.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! Yessir! Definitely the most diverse tool one can have

[@Mopar300S]

Man your videos are so relaxing. I’m tempted to switch up my approach in my own videos now. I literally watched every second, felt like a movie

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro! It definitely took me some time to find a format that gets me excited but people also enjoy haha

[@LeagueSheepy]

Dude this car is so gorgeous man

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you buddy! I will have to agree 😭

[@thewedge8823]

looks brand new! would be nice if you could paint the lines back on that plastic engine cover. would be super easy and quick

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks buddy! Ended up buying a nee oem engine cover. Looks very new in there now haha

[@Darthvolvo]

Love your e34. So relaxing to watch this cleaning!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you buddy! Hope all is well!

[@hansjorgkarcher9504]

Mate, your work is magic. Great video again!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you buddy!!

[@detaildivision]

Love ALWAYS. You managed to find a very clean or at least cared for example. The sound deadening on the hood is usually completely smoked on those (and I know because my dad's 535i burnt to the ground because of it)

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro! Haha right?! It’s not even crust, very excited about that in particular. My last few cars have been toast under there

[@TheDominicius]

And the music tho . . . So relaxing to watch 😍

[@ChromaticGarage]

Glad you like it Julian!

[@g4holla]

Damn, the perfect Sunday vibe. Bout to just put this on repeat in the background 💯

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I support that! Hope you had a good weekend man🤌

[@JL-dz8sj]

Lovely hellrot e34 touring, I have a 94’ 525i 5MT touring in Alpine White

[@ChromaticGarage]

Need to see it my friend!!😳😳😳💗💗💗

[@sheldonnreis]

Man congratulations on your film making skills. The soundtrack is lways amazing and you can catch our attention without saying a word. That was a light cleaning on engine bay, but the result was amazing. Keep the good work as always. Greetings from Brazil.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you man! It’s wild that people are acknowledging my video work, so so so much to learn and do. Much love from Canada bro!

[@abelcelestinjr8810]

You have done it again, Chromatic Detailing back at it, enjoying the content, keep it Going we appreciate the effort 👍🏽💯👏🏽

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Abel! Much love buddy!

[@pranjictoni6551]

I like the Lofi Soundtrack , really nice detailing bro . Very nice work

[@jlandry92583]

Awesome detail work bruv, and killer video work😍 I feel like you work on 90% old beamers and 10% everything else, but regardless you're killing it man! Can't believe you aren't over 100k subs or even higher....people need to quit sleeping on your skill!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha thanks Jace! Ideally we’ll eliminate the other 10%. I mean it feels pretty crazy to have 70k but I am pretty excited to hang that 100k plaque in my bathroom

[@jlandry92583]

@@ChromaticGarage they're some cool old cars for sure, love seeing them brought back to their glory! And no doubt you'll be at 100k soon, keep going hard 👏👏👏

[@brianaust8897]

Fun and relaxing film alright! A couple key tools are definitely the soft long bristle brush and the steamer. I bought a used Ladybug steamer a couple years ago. It doesn’t blast pressure quite enough. But for nooks and crannies it’s awesome. A couple tricks I’ve picked up-1.take that entire hood sealing gasket off all the way around the sides and clean the inner groove with brakekleen and a rag well, followed up with a good 303 soaking. Then too you can access the outer edges so well.. 2. A long paint stirring stick and microfiber around the end enable you to really get deep down in there between hoses, tubing, wires and etc. Steam out those areas after working it all..I often just put brakekleen on the rag in greasy areas. Or mineral spirits. Even Mother’s polish on it for painted areas that need freshening. Again- nice work!

[@lancoston]

Gorgeous!! Can’t wait to see the project completed!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks buddy!! Very excited to fix the paint on this one

[@maxx2907]

I think this video is another very good example for a hidden gem of KZbin! As always a superb video, the music suits perfect, right balance between ASMR and music. It's so relaxing and satisfying to watch :) thrilled for the next one 😎

[@Lyfb3twn2wheelz]

This car needs love on the outside too. Hope to see you work on its exterior.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Of course my horse!

[@RaldasDetails]

Great video as always buddy! 👍🏼

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks buddy!!🙏🙏

[@reyliruiz1219]

that boy chromatic being a beast as usual !

[@ChromaticGarage]

Trying my best bro 🌮🙂

[@dontridedirtydrd2282]

Very nice . I use my steamer all the time in engines . I use a air gun on my compressor to help dry . Save a little time by drying with a microfiber.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks buddy! Keep on killing it!

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Sorry Chromatic I was late to watch.... awesome video yet again ..... love your work. Tone in this weekend when I have maxshine and see my added cohost.....you will be surprised

[@StankoPerko]

Really nice workshop.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! Bout to renovate

[@mikenebesne5027]

Yeah so car wash/detailing ASMR is my new thing, awesome content!

[@Jdub169]

About to buy me an e39 so pumped

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hell yeah bro! If you don’t have a girlfriend yet just wait till you get in that thang

[@gabrielcreations]

lovely ... the edition of the video just great !

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Gabriel!💗💗💗

[@TransformationDetail]

Phenomenal! Like watching Bob Ross creating a masterpiece

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha I’ll take that! Shoutout to Bob. Much love man

[@badissserir7636]

Very good job bro

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks boss!🐸

[@TheLasse1985]

Absolutely fantastic content bro 😎

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro! Love compliments from absolutely fantastic lads!

[@bavarianscalemodelling4185]

I love the BMW e34 Series Grettings from Germany ✌️🇩🇪

[@ChromaticGarage]

Same my friend! Much love from Canada!

[@CaptainSlowr]

Wow, that engine is so clean you could eat your dinner off it! 🍴Nice work bud!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha appreciate that. Thanks Kaya!

[@J5L5M6]

I think you need a comic book or something. Don't know what the plot would be, but yeah...

[@ChromaticGarage]

Maybe something is in the works man! Much love 🖤

[@racefun4]

Love your videos 🖤 can you please tell me what kind of lights do you use on the ceiling? Because they are crazy good 😁 how do you achieve that clarity?? 😯

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you man! Sorry I’m so late replying. They are just “High Bay LED UFO” lights from Amazon. Super inexpensive really

[@davidalimusic]

Looks really great 💯

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you brother!!💗

[@coga8116]

Hey Chromatic )). I really like your style of detailing and I am wondering what’s your best advice “how to start”. Appreciate ya and love ya. Keep up ❤️

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro!! Start a detailing company? There’s definitely channels on how to start, my advice would just be to use the detailing as a way to start other businesses/investments. Don’t think long term!

[@coga8116]

Gotcha gotcha, thanks a lot 😊. I got more questions but i am sure u got better things to do.More than happy to speak about more(: Thanks again. !

[@alcyonegunantara7970]

Yeah.. finally u release new video.. Nice video bro.. good job 🙏

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha come on I uploaded last week! Thanks Alcyone!

[@alcyonegunantara7970]

@@ChromaticGarage Haha.. yeah i remember that..but i want more 😋

[@gmans7859]

Nice. Smiling, Thinking. Oh ya', it just needs a couple of small bits under there and it will be shipshape. How would I restore that Silver on that top cover? $400+ ouch. Never tried the 303. Looked really good. Our go to right now is PERL for the underhood Black with ok lasting results.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thanks man!! I actually did end up laying $500 something for a completely new cover. However it included all covers and now the engine bay looks nearly brand new. Love it! I use Perl a lot but I am now liking the effect 3030 has. More consistent for me

[@HeyBigChriss]

Hey man, I know tons of people say this every video, but you have really great cinematography skills. I’ve been wanting to start a KZbin channel for awhile, but I want to make quality content like you and others. I just have no idea how to edit. Do you have any tips for a good starter editing software? Thanks man. Have a good day!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Christian! I really appreciate that. I think the only thing you can do is start playing around, no matter how much planning you try to do it doesn’t really matter until you open the program. I’m pretty sure pretty much everyone just uses iMovie either on a computer or your phone.

[@grassegarage]

yeah it's quality time

[@ChromaticGarage]

Peanut butter!! Thank you bro!

[@careerboss-advice-tips-stories]

Creative camera positions... Wow!

[@craigrobertson7938]

What are the plans for this car given that you have e46 touring as well. Not complaining just loving it m539 has a very similar e46 in the same colour

[@ChromaticGarage]

I’m going to be getting rid of the E46 and keeping this one most likely forever. It will slowly be restored and kept in preservation 🙂

[@brunomattrel]

hello, it's still a great job. The engine compartment is like new. Does the BMW belong to you? Congratulations you make a super nice video. I wish you a good day and a good week. Bruno

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Bruno! Yes this car is mine. Very happy to have it. Same to you my friend, best week coming for you

[@brunomattrel]

@@ChromaticGarage Hello from France 👍

[@bp9749]

Love all your videos. Followed the link to the products used here..be honest the 303 is 25 bucks a bottle ...is it THAT much better than a 6-10 dollar bottle of regular store bought brand?

[@27nayminthu]

soooo satisfing music... how do u organize it, man!! with all those new artists and such?

[@ChromaticGarage]

I just try to use the newest music on epidemic that is available when I’m editing. That way there’s the smallest chance that other creators in similar genres have used it. Which is always nice. Hate hearing the same music across channels, but I understand it’s hard with limited free use resources

[@27nayminthu]

@@ChromaticGarage your channel is my best therapist ever, thank you for your creations!

[@chrisking6740]

I feel like there may have been some foreshadowing with those staggered BBS's at 1:40 : )

[@ChromaticGarage]

They are OZ Futuras! But you’re absolutely right 🙂

[@browniestube]

Beautiful work, just bought an Oxford green touring here in New Zealand. Curious what wheel size are those?

[@ScottKelley]

Steaaaaaam clean... that's one machine I need to buy

[@matthewspanhake9348]

Okay so I heard this joke and I'm gonna pass it along. A magician was driving down the street, then he turned into a driveway.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha okay Matthew. Quip master 🐸🖤

[@thryzen970]

If you don’t have a steamer what’s a different alternative? Just a apc a brush and light mist of water?

[@ChromaticGarage]

You can just use apc and a brush and clean it up with a towel. This engine wasn’t particularly dirty

[@henrycollins2478]

Whats cleaner the engine bay or the cinematography?

[@ChromaticGarage]

The inside of the engine!!

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Class job man, Was that a Mercury Coupe in the background? Regards from Ireland

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks George! Yes, there is a video on it from a few weeks ago

[@matthewspanhake9348]

On another note, I think I might just have to buy a steamer. They seem pretty slick.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Man they are so versatile it’s great! Can’t think of a job you can’t use one on

[@tonylourenco4635]

Good job👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Tony!!

[@drskate97]

Hey! Incredible video as always and I don’t know if somebody told you this, but I think you might have an BMW wagon addiction :P PS: Pan the Organizer talked about collaborations he would like to make and you were the first one to be mentioned. Ever thought of doing something like that? I would really love to see that :)

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha I think you’re right man. There’s just so much room for activities in them. Very cool! I’ll take some time today and check it out. Thanks buddy!

[@legacyruss9091]

What apc did you use and what is the dilution ratio? Love the videos!

[@caleballen3878]

Anyone else notice what looked like a newer white M2 in the reflection of the hood when he was showing the results?🤔

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha no M2. That’s my F30

[@UnbornWhitetigr]

I get it, it's not your content style but really would have liked to see some sort of explanation on how the battery, alternator, etc react with water and how to avoid damaging anything. Looking to do this on my car and everywhere I look people have a different opinion and was hoping for a straight answer I unfortunately didn't get. Oh well

[@ChromaticGarage]

There is no real answer. If water is going to negatively effect your engine you have bigger problems than an engine bay detail. You clearly know to cover the alternator and battery if it’s exposed. That’s all there really is to know🤷‍♂️

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Absssolutely brillllliant 👌🏻🤩👍🏻

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you boss!!

[@aidanjohnson2121]

you should add links to the music in your description

[@ChromaticGarage]

I need to get better at this 100%

[@denisgrasso4831]

great vid as always, this time i have a question. can't steam cause mold ?

[@ChromaticGarage]

I mean if water doesn’t I can’t imagine steam will! Always make sure to drive it for a while right after to heat up the engine

[@denisgrasso4831]

@@ChromaticGarage I mean on the hood cover

[@ChromaticGarage]

@@denisgrasso4831 ohhh no I wouldn’t think so. Has a much better chance of drying than a vehicle interior

[@denisgrasso4831]

@@ChromaticGarage oh well that make sense thanks you man

[@kevinduran5433]

This is so nice👌🏾 from 🇲🇽 bagged on m parallels?

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Kevin! Static on Futuras! You can see them in the video if you look at the start 🙋‍♂️

[@antoniou5]

That make up pad or what ever its called when u apply the ceramic, doesn't leave some tiny (hair like) particles when u applied it?

[@jacobmccaleb7136]

What should I use to keep the plastic trim on my wrangler from fading out from all the sun exposure?

[@ChromaticGarage]

The answer is in the video. C4

[@jacobmccaleb7136]

@@ChromaticGarage how much you want for the 530i touring?

[@lucasvonheiz1310]

Great, next week a get my e34 touring. By your fault!!!! Well done mate XD

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha seriously?! That’s friggen top mate! Congratulations!🖤🖤🖤

[@lucasvonheiz1310]

@@ChromaticGarage yeah, diesel version because in here they are cheap as hell and i'm on budget but yeah!

[@ChromaticGarage]

@@lucasvonheiz1310 that’s amazing man! Which colour did you find?

[@lucasvonheiz1310]

@@ChromaticGarage gletcherblau mettalic, same as my old 320is e36^^

[@phasuramet7282]

What is the model of your plants. Have been researched it for weeks. Pls help thanks!

[@killerdetails6138]

Nice!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks brother! Hope all is well!

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

You dress more like a skateboarder and the whole editing has a skateboard feel to it. 👍📹

[@ChromaticGarage]

It may all be intentional bro!💗

[@TockaMea]

Dang I just wish you removed those engine covers when detailing the engine bay. Takes minimal effort. But i Love your videos.

[@f.o.k.a7804]

When You clean Your clean engine :D

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I didn’t think it was very cleaning considering how it looks after

[@jediage8782]

Yet another awesome video! And perfect timing too as I’m just about to detail my engine bay. Quick couple of questions: 1. What brush were you using? 2. Is it safe to use the same method with APC, brush and steamer for door jams and around the inside bottom of the door. Keep it rocking and big love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! Very cool. It was the chemical guys boars hair brush. Regardless of how many brushes I always go back to it. And yeassss, that’s fine

[@ORSOYt]

how good do you find the trim restorer you used?

[@ChromaticGarage]

The best! Wouldn’t use it otherwise

[@tekniq3916]

Havent uploaded in 2 weeks, is everything okay?

[@dinatagarage4526]

Siiiiccckkk... 🔥🔥🔥

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man!🖤🐸

[@krisbuck2165]

What’s the steam machine in use ?

[@ChromaticGarage]

It’s the Dupray One. I love it

[@francotirador5449]

What exact model of steam machine do you use in this video?

[@groundcontrol6876]

What's the name of that track at the end?

[@ChromaticGarage]

Honestly I have no idea. I need to get better at this. Apologies

[@groundcontrol6876]

@@ChromaticGarage Haha no worries man. If I asked it's because it sounded good but if you have no idea then you're probably just using sample tracks provided by your editing software, in which I have even less of an idea than you :P No need to get better! Your background music is always friggin' great! Don't change the formula!

[@julianpadilla8523]

14:50 Did I see swirled paint???

[@ChromaticGarage]

No the paint is perfect what are you talking about I am a PROFESSIONAL

[@richardpowell723]

👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

Richard!🖤

[@Moshforthekill91]

Paint correction?

[@andrzejiwanowicz1924]

when you press the brush so hard to the surface, it does not fulfill its function

[@dhierajz4532]

Shop videos please

[@ChromaticGarage]

Trying to soon man! Going to film the process is some renovations in the next couple weeks I believe

[@РенатБаубеков-п8м]

Класс браво Е34

[@KintaroDrift974]

👌👏👏

[@ChromaticGarage]

My guy! Keep spinnin🖤🖤🖤

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Ok what is the story with the random stop light Lol

[@ChromaticGarage]

No story, just an antique light I never put up. I’ll get around to it!

[@JamieTheCleaner]

@@ChromaticGarage thought for sure there was a heist afoot 👀

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

So you are showing how to clean an engine that is already clean. How does that make any sense?

[@phasuramet7282]

What is your pants ? greeting from Thailand

[@KennyCosway]

$3,000 ON camera gear and how much on the steamer? Get a better steamer.

[@gogagargadze5869]

🇬🇪👍👍🤘

[@TheSzymek21]

nonsense

[@ChromaticGarage]

Sorry bout it 🥲

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

6th Awesomeness 👌👍🖖

[@ChromaticGarage]

Very slow for you Humberto!😤

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@ChromaticGarage 🤣🤣just noticed it since was running doing my normal exercises, stopped to check my blood sugar levels and noticed your upload. Yes, I am type 1 diabetic.

[@ChromaticGarage]

@@1stfrompuertorico568 haha I appreciate you! Have a great week buddy