WHAT DID WE FIND? WATER DAMAGE FLOOD CARS

We tear down each car removing the seats and carpets and finding water under them. We also find water damaged modules and order new ones. Thanks for all the support, leave us a comment what else to check.
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[@dwk5234]

If I could offer a suggestion-I used to do the same thing to many cars since I was in the auto upholstery business, and had to dry out flood or water damaged cars for both dealers and individuals. You’re going the right direction in stripping out the carpets and cleaning the floors, but one area you may be missing is the padding on the back of the carpets. Once this stuff gets wet and sits for any amount of time, it starts to smell, and no amount of washing or drying can totally eliminate it-it’ll come back even when it’s dry and reassembled. We found that ripping off the pieces of wet pad was the easiest and fastest way to take care of this issue…then use the pressure washer on both sides of the carpet, and let dry thoroughly. You can get some material called “jute” at any upholstery supply, it can be cut to the size of the original pad, and attached with spray adhesive (same stuff you used in re-covering panels on your fire-damaged RV). Put the carpet back in, and there’s no smell-guaranteed. Hope this helps!

[@jayb7813]

That's solid advice

[@kevinnye5132]

Yeah and long advice too 😉

[@502undergroundmedia6]

You are exactly right on this!!! Also the dampness and smells will definitely come right back if you don’t remove it!!! It’s a lot easier to change it while you have it all out!!

[@NOTHOTlanta]

Just replace with a NEW carpet and padding kit would be best.

[@BuddhaScribe]

i thought the exact same thing. I've had that padding get wet indoors. Carpet can be cleaned but not that stuff. Rip & ditch it.

[@kbaisley4947]

Guys, I HIGHLY recommend that you spray all of the connectors that may have been exposed to water with Deoxit contact cleaner. It will clean and protect the contacts. This stuff is worth its weight in gold and works great for these type of conditions. I would recommend that you use a anti microbial wash on the padding / carpet before you dry it. This will kill any mold spores that may lay dormant.

[@donwiebold3220]

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[@Kevin19700]

Deoxit is definitely the way to go. We have been using it in our shop for over 30 years.

[@gaylordgelle748]

The Niko Brothers are great! I’m so glad you brought back all the RV’s and the flood cars!

[@Bootneck-RMC]

One thing you are proving guys, is that just because a vehicle may have been in a flood, it doesn't mean that it only fit for scrap or parts. You are getting those cars back up and running so that they can be used again and keep on going for a fair few miles yet. Really, really well done. 👌👍❤😀

[@edmo43]

Thank you for updating the info of the cars purchased at auction. Good luck everyone, it is part of the process.👍

[@Nicolas.P.]

Its wonderful to see you work together with a smile all the time. I wish I could have a brother and do the same... It is a real pleasure to watch your progress,...Congratulation Guys! And thanks for doing all those great videos, It really help me right now in those hard times...

[@ericward8010]

Great work, guys! I like the "get it done" attitude. Very entertaining, keep up the good work.

[@harrisonchevy4452]

Really appreciate what you guys are doing to save flooded cars so they can be used again instead of crushed for recycle. Seems anyone can do what you doing if they have basic tools and follow how you do it. Good video, thanks 🙏 guys.

[@kpdvw]

Looks like you all do a extra good job cleaning and drying them out, there is no substitute for quality work and all these cars should work nicely for along time to come My hat is off to the Niko Busy Beavers! Contact cleaners in all of the electrical connectors is recommended!

[@robertbonesio5498]

What about removing the door panels? The drain holes can get clogged. You've got to check the plugs in them too.

[@brycejames2127]

With the explorer , you should take apart the exhaust system and dry it out properly and possibly replace some parts if needed . I would also thoroughly clean the electrical plugs and also do a compression test on the explorer as well plus an engine flush and oil change too and flush the coolant ! Better to be safe than sorry ! Just my opinion as a mechanic. Great video guys ! 👍

[@cybergreg9196]

Guys, the way you do "Flooded Cars" and there repair/review, I would buy one from you for my daughter.

[@faustp23]

Great finds!!! Youre doing a great job and also documenting the work that's actually done for buyers builds confidence. People don't realize that not all flooding damages the cars depending on the car and location of the modules, it can be as easy ...still work ...lol removing the interior and good cleaning.

[@stephenricketts7764]

As someone has already mentioned, do check the doors for water depending on the water line. Another thing to say is that a dead battery will produce all sorts of fault codes. Make sure your battery is charged fully then check for fault codes. The modules 'think ' they have a problem simply because the voltage is so low . Great work so far and good video Brothers .👍👍

[@RealPabloZavala]

I will suggest the same thing, you left behind doors and those needs to be inspected against corrosion and future smells.

[@yahiasidibenali0470]

Very good job thanks for sharing this video

[@markgrasser9133]

Been in the marine electronics business all my life. Electronics get wet all the time. Remove the plastic covers, put the electronics board and assembly in the wife's oven at no more than 200 degrees. You will be amazed at how they will often come back to life.

[@46GarageUSA]

How long do you stick them in the oven for ? Do you can take a cars main computer and do that ?

[@ingresswizard9044]

GUys just wanted to say a lot of times the airbag light can be triggered by water in the contacts in either the seat belt tensioner or the seats themselves. Usually the other airbag are to high in the car to get water damage. If there is a low resistance between the contacts then it will throw the light. The scanner will tell you exactly which one it is. Dry it out and clean the contacts and you should then be able to clear that code and the light should go away. No need to replace the module.

[@abbyoba5023]

Kudos to you guys. You made everything look simple. Love everything about the way you simplified the whole job.

[@tramlad2]

Brilliant again guys, love your videos, you work hard on these cars, and rightly reap the rewards, good honest hard work, keep them coming, big fan

[@JesusRodriguez-zl3xt]

Awesome!!! You guys rock..! Simply amazing I could imagine that smell once you dried out the cars.... thanks guys

[@mikemizzi4711]

You guys take alot of pride in your work. I would not hesitate buying one of these cars from you.

[@peetjepoo]

Hi brothers ,also do a oil change on automatic gearbox specially the cvt type ,they have breathers on them where water could get in .Thank you from a lock down New Zealand 👍

[@raywizzard6229]

I just hope you guys are checking the tram and all wheel seals anything that has grease

[@TheRutherford1963]

Good job guys, these vehicles will last a long time for someone I’m sure. I like your work ethic.

[@keithfogg3345]

Great job cleaning them car's your doing it the correct way

[@timerickson7056]

the only thing I'd say is inside the doors . the water comes in through the door seals I know there are drains at the bottom .but I have found a lot of crap inside the doors. I'm from flood country . when I was 17 I drove. my 67 mustang through water so deep it was shooting out the louvers on the hood and through the shift boot . 2 days later the doors still were sloshing . smh

[@avrahamg7925]

You guy's give a very honest impression keep up the great work

[@colinblankenship2401]

Keep doing it right and your rewards will come. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day.

[@stephencahill1840]

Hi Guys glad you are on the right track take god bless you all

[@viralvideostrending5782]

definitely thorough, its a win buying from yall. there is nothing to ever worry about.

[@joerebuilds1876]

I'd change all the diff fluid, trans fluid, transfer case fluid, and oil to insure there is no water that got in through vent tubes

[@pdotsmith57]

Perfect

[@MrSparks54]

That is great advice, I would insist on proof of bumper to bumper fluid change in addition to all the other suggestions if I were buying a flood damaged car.

[@lordstingray2382]

@@MrSparks54 I know someone who bought a flood damaged car a few years ago and it was never right. The first few months went ok but as time went by problem after problem, all electrical issues. Maybe it was a bad car and had nothing to do with the flood damage but I don't know. I wouldn't risk it personally.

[@benmac940]

@@lordstingray2382 likely was from water it gets in everywhere and overtime damages the wires and connections. Which in the case of fresh water and some of these wires that have little to know air flow could take years to manifest.

[@tommylowe6847]

I love the process you guys use Very expert and precise. I wouldn’t have any quams with owning one. Great job!

[@waynek921]

Looking 👍good... liken the vehicles yous bought.. All the best brother's...

[@ratj4715]

I must say you guys go all in. Not afraid of work like a lot of these channels most don’t really want to get their hands dirty. Didn’t want us to see how much water was in these cars as the carpet come out. I would want a Warranty on them for future problems with them.

[@josecondemarin9586]

You guys are doing good keep been very systematic don't skip any steps. What are guys doing to the doors? they need to be check. Need to use electronic lubricant for ground connectors and any sensor connectors you need to fight the humidity and killed. Upholstery and carpet padding must be very dry inside and outside. You guys are doing good. Stay safe and healthy thanks 😊

[@lennycater7533]

Great job you guys! Keep up the good work 👍

[@rickhicks3477]

Do not forget the door panels and inside the doors 👍👍

[@thedge7]

Might want to use a moisture meter to quickly check the carpet and seats. These are used by residential restoration companies to check moisture content in walls and floors.

[@Ford_Guys_Videos]

Take your time, and make sure you steam clean carpets

[@MunchieFreak]

Excellent job well done Nico Brothers. Looking forward to buy a Ford Focus RS with light Water Damages. You guys can do the job for me?. Please let me know if you work with Customers Vehicles?.Thanks

[@pogioldsarge2798]

Do you have to disclose “flood” to a buyer after you’re done? I bought a BMW in the early 80’s (not disclosed) and it was a nightmare. Had to replace entire fuel system from tanks to injectors, full of rust. Paint peeled off, water pump shot, on snd on.

[@nationalwheel1]

Flood vehicles should have branded titles.

[@abelcelestinjr8810]

what a process, not many auto dealers would go this in depth of this, work Kudos to Niko Bros. Well done, appreciating these series of videos on point !!!

[@michaelthomas1654]

You guys are not scared to try anything,two thumbs up.

[@brentlane4877]

I bought a truck brand new in 1989 it got submerged in a pond in 1990 unfortunately. But I still have the truck and it still runs and drives today. The only thing I wish I would have done is put electrical grease in all the wiring connectors. Because that is the only thing I have had trouble with.

[@502undergroundmedia6]

Those are the gremlins that will haunt you. Truck is A-1 though. People don’t understand that if you clean it up right it’s going to be fine.

[@kelvinh8327]

I recognise that 'wtf is holding damn thing in' look, but unlike me you kept your cool. Awesome!

[@jonsmith6496]

Alright, alright. Another great episode!

[@jdeltoro518]

Great buys,good luck with all of them

[@henryk6424]

Replacing the carpet(new/used) is best but if your trying to dry the carpet is best to hang it up as vertical as possible…Also air flow helps ( fan indoors or outside no fan)The inner cushion never drys when you try sun drying in flat position. At least couple of days hang time.

[@sula13samurai]

Respect brothers

[@mikepriceup]

That explorer worried me all that water that came out of the engine. BUILT FORD TUFF LOL

[@philw6131]

Great job! But what I don't understand is that the insurance companies in Florida will total the vehicle only if the water line went above the dash. Congrats on a good buy.

[@loneric550]

Quite a learning experience just bought a very nice run & drive 05 Lexus IS 300 with 75k miles & I wasn’t sure how we would clean it but after watching this I’m ready to get started when it gets here tomorrow. @Niko Bros thanks for posting this video great job guys!

[@cordaveusarnold4271]

I love the fact are going through the way you guys are. But I wud check doors too. I didn’t see you check them. I wud love to have a shop n sell cars this way. So ppl wud know you guys did work to them the cars back on the road. Keep it up. Definitely a big fan of u guys

[@Donster888]

Good stuff guys these videos are so addictive

[@jonroberts6518]

I wonder what the entails of putting a flooded car back on the road as a rebuild title, I wasn't sure what the inspectors would be looking for and at. I came across a 2014 GT500 5.8 l Shelby, it was running in the video and moved around the holding lot with no other issues, water line level looks to been at the seat bucket part . It wasn't a submerged vehicle water was all in the floor pans and a little over the bottom seat , a driver would be sitting in water a bit . Nice car it was listed at the time $20k . If I bought it a repair would be needed or it could have been a good parts car for another car build.

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Great job guys! 👌👌👌

[@tennaj1367]

👉Good work !! Also 17:29... Bose ? Not sure about that one..lol ,. But good job

[@mohamedahmed-gh4du]

good work

[@NOTHOTlanta]

I bet it's hard to reassemble those interiors back to original. Looks like a boatload of connections and fasteners.

[@gbengoosewuru4139]

Ozone machine, fan, and dehumidifier. Just taking notes as I' m looking to purchase a flooded car soon.

[@KENNEY1023]

I haven't gone through a flooded car before. The only thing I can think of is trying to get the water if any out of the exhaust system. Other than that it looks like you guys are doing more than others trying to get a quick flip on these cars.

[@robertheinkel6225]

The water in the exhaust system will blow out or evaporate. The fluids in the tranny, rear end and engine, must be drained and refilled. Trannys have a vent, and water will get in there. Just checking the dipstick on the engine oil is a bad idea. Any water will have settled to the bottom of the oil pan and won’t show up on the dipstick. If they check the dipstick after it runs, the oil will remix with the water and be visible.

[@MirceaD28]

Some modules can be fixed. Open them, clean them with IPA...

[@ccnixon]

You are right, a lot of circuit boards can be clean with liquids and still work. As long as they are thoroughly dried.

[@greyfox2184]

I’m not a fan of buying a car that has been under water no matter how good it’s cleaned. I just can’t imagine getting into a car on a very hot day after it has been sitting with the windows closed. It would have to smell terrible. The seat cushions will always hold moisture !

[@philipbolton2095]

Great work, I wonder if the Shelby Cobra got a bit wet too, maybe it could get some loving as well?

[@u.p.tinkering]

The one thing I always see on these flood cars later down the road is wheel bearing failures. Folks never think about them, and 90% of the time they were submerged really good. Sell the car, and a month later wheel bearings are toasted. There is so much folks forget about with a flood car, they just clean em up and ship em down the road.

[@dave3968]

these copart vids are great new subscriber from uk

[@johngoodwyn8246]

Nice job Boys did you find any make easier to take apart and what was the hardest one !

[@MyUkrainian]

You're Mom is Nice 😄😁

[@roberto3420]

I have the same problem with my passat: there are a lot of coins trapped into seat rails and sometimes they are blocked and the seat is not moving. I had to dissassemble it twice.

[@nickhoward9343]

Good work guys

[@richardortiz2255]

Súper job 😃💯💯💯💥💥💥🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@janvanbeilen]

Hello Niko Brothers, I love your channel and the way you do things. I don't live in the US of A. But slightly north of that in Winnipeg Manitoba. Since 2019 I am in a wheelchair, and you believe me that is no fun at all. I had to adjust from being an owner operator and driving my own truck, to being in a wheelchair, and can't do anything yourself. Zthat was not the curvball I was suspecting at my age (61 in 2019). I am now getting my life back together. The only thing I am missing is a suitable vehicle. It has to be a minivan with "power sliding doors" for I can't open and close them myself. Now I saw you working with these flooded cars and SUV's. Is it possoble that you could get me a minivan like that? Please let me know what it would cost me to get it in Winnipeg Cananada. Lol. Thank you for reading my letter. Sincerely Jon van Beilen.

[@markreynolds3850]

👍👍

[@donhiebert3750]

I'd be concerned about the air ducts below the front seats, assuming water got to that level. Shove a paper towel rolled up on a stick into the vent below the seat to check for water or contamination. Block off the cabin air filter, all dash vents, and then blow air into a vent while leaving the rear facing floor vents open. Compressed air or leaf blower should remove water from here but you might need to add some disinfectant or something if water was in there for some time. Or, you can vacuum water out from the lower vent.

[@timothygay2680]

you guy doing a good job on there car

[@VOLKZZORN]

Top Job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RealPabloZavala]

Great video as usual, and only recommendation is that don't forget doors and I saw many great comments here. So please followup at discretion.

[@martyncotton5740]

Great content thank you 😎👍

[@montanakinger]

Fun video love it

[@packratswhatif.3990]

Hey guys, what do you do with the old modules that you replace ? Maybe sell them cheap on eBay …….

[@robbieeades1956]

That Nissan Sentra at the beginning really had a lot of water under the carpet and padding. You cut away from it as soon as you realized it. Wish you had shown how you got all of it out and dried up.

[@1955gaylord]

Do you check and change trans and different fluids ?

[@gparktc2010]

I'd be worried about possible bent connecting rods on the explore, and check all differentials and transmissions for water.

[@sazman2000]

door cards off, spray with anti bac and mold, on in side,

[@jeffjohnson847]

Hi guys just found your channel some really good work you guys Are doing just one question I’m from uk when you buy a car here With damage or flood damage it’s recorded on a database Is that the same where you are

[@NikoBrothers]

Yes they are all sold with water/flood on the title

[@j.r.6845]

Love the content keep it coming!

[@joetterolison1286]

Do a Fab work on that seat and touch up paint Maybe some new foam

[@chrissiano381]

Tear down, clean, assembly, repeat. LOL

[@diegopelini4099]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😜

[@mfletcher4416]

Guys - Great series with these flood damaged cars. I personally went through reparation to my slightly flooded new Audi A6 Allroad which was parked in rising water during the storm. I managed to drive it out before the water rose to high catastrophic levels, but nevertheless some water did make its way under the carpet. I monitored the body shop work where they replaced the carpet and padding, dried the residual water that was on the flooring, assessed the wiring (all seemed in good order and dried) and reassembled to near perfection. My only concern is what may surface in years to come regarding electronic gremlins. Your approach seems very thorough and should hopefully get these otherwise good cars back on the road with much more motoring ahead. Addictive content given my issues here!!!

[@CBALLEN]

I don't know how much you average per car, but whatever it is, you guys earn it.

[@beethasb]

With flooded vehicles can water get inside the transmission?

[@luizsouza5454]

Belo trabalho parabéns, e esse boné é do Corinthians só pode 😆

[@dannyyarbrough3409]

What about behind the dashboard? Doesn't that get wet?

[@davidconley3610]

Money makers 👍

[@williamfinley175]

Laundry mat with super size washer of course

[@paulchurch5929]

When you sell these cars do you tell the new buyer that the car has been flooded and cleaned out?

[@jimpie231]

Great job! However, there’s a lot of work on every car, was it worth the effort on a 2010 VW with over 100k? Thanks…..Jim

[@harrynewbrook5103]

Whats coming on the next load ?.

[@rommelraj9323]

You have not talked about fluids at all yet. Oils,ATF, etc.,...