Cleaning Car Parts: Steamer vs Engine Degreaser

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  • čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
  • Today, we find out if a steamer is a good alternative to the classic foaming engine degreaser!
    Steamer: www.amazon.com/McCulloch-MC12...
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Komentáře • 107

  • @R900DZ
    @R900DZ Před 2 lety +26

    Use BOTH for best results. Spray the cleaner, agitate, let it dwell, then come back over with the steam, then wipe. The steam will boost the cleaning power of the cleaner.

  • @stevenm.hollis4429
    @stevenm.hollis4429 Před 4 lety +19

    So here’s what I’ve done, I’ve sprayed engine degreaser on certain parts and come back and use the steamer to clean it off. Clean as a whistle. Sometimes it can be messy but it works a whole lot better. Anyway, good video

    • @911engineguy
      @911engineguy Před 3 lety +2

      nice work.. yes, I would like to see a vid where someone uses the steam cleaner, AFTER spraying the part with degreaser... in fact, bugger it, I'm gonna go buy a cheap steamer to see for myself!

    • @mwnciboo
      @mwnciboo Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I with you, steam for 90% of things anything very oily / greasy - degrease and steam.

  • @erikbeier3735
    @erikbeier3735 Před rokem +2

    Amuses himself while spraying the steamer up in the air .... I freak'n laughed out loud. 😂 Now they know I'm not working.

  • @venerated
    @venerated Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for making this video. Was looking for exactly this type of comparison.

  • @SemajWilliams77
    @SemajWilliams77 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video bro, I needed that information to clean my bike...💯

  • @kurttallon
    @kurttallon Před rokem

    I'm cleaning my bike engine and have a steamer- totally gonna get that out now thanks to you!

  • @Airliner1964
    @Airliner1964 Před 5 lety +3

    The shop looks awesome, guys. Well done!

  • @the_algorithm
    @the_algorithm Před 3 lety +1

    I love this video. Not a waste of time at all.
    I'm ordering a steamer right... now... done!
    I'm going to use purple power and steam it off!

  • @michaeltosta7522
    @michaeltosta7522 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the video. While shopping around for a steam cleaner, I found a few that will run degreaser through the steamer. They are more expensive, but I think they will be worth it if used on a daily basis.

  • @PunPitin
    @PunPitin Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for the clip. Very good man.

  • @microfarmers
    @microfarmers Před 2 lety +1

    Well done! Iike your shop and your video.

  • @demelsa68
    @demelsa68 Před 4 lety +2

    Like your Video!! I'm gonna drag my Steam Cleaner out tomorrow, (Weather permitting because Project Car is outside and we don't have room in our Garage because it is paying tribute to our Main Track Car Project lol). I was getting excited about this until it started raining 5 minutes ago, arghhhhhhhh.

  • @kanayareysa1639
    @kanayareysa1639 Před 2 lety +1

    the video wat im looking for, gonna get 1 for steamer.
    Thanks mate n good luck

  • @gofastgohard117
    @gofastgohard117 Před 2 lety

    This video has been beneficial, in deciding which method I would use. 👍 on the organised area.

  • @chocolate_squiggle
    @chocolate_squiggle Před 3 lety +11

    Yeah it was a beneficial video mate. I was curious about steam cleaning too - but I had my doubts about it's limits for something like a 20 year old vehicle with oil and grime caked everywhere. I think you confirmed that for me. What I really want to see, is spray a part with degreaser, and THEN hit it with the steamer.

    • @JohnDoe-gz8dw
      @JohnDoe-gz8dw Před 3 lety +1

      Yes!

    • @marcpollet
      @marcpollet Před rokem +1

      Hello, I am a car and bike detailer for over 15 years and only use professional steam cleaners
      in combination with natural carbondesolvent with perfect results.

  • @mrJayGaragebikes
    @mrJayGaragebikes Před 4 lety

    Combination of both👌

  • @akhataybeh
    @akhataybeh Před 4 lety +2

    amazing garage

  • @Jager-er4vc
    @Jager-er4vc Před 5 lety +2

    It WAS beneficial. Thank you

  • @GrandmasterGib
    @GrandmasterGib Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for the video - My wife bought a McCulloch steamer and doing lots around the house, couch real clean and floors looking great. I'm pretty sure I'll be in big trouble once I get greasy with it... but think I'm going to try anyways..

  • @DWraysGarage
    @DWraysGarage Před 5 lety +2

    Got some clean up to do on the underside of my Vette for some leaks of varying flavors. Think I'll take the spray path and pray to keep it clean and leak free from now on! Cheers bud!

  • @jhammond4344
    @jhammond4344 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m getting one. Good video. Nice Porsche’s

  • @rc.trickshots198
    @rc.trickshots198 Před 5 lety +1

    You guys have a killer garage

  • @dwoodog
    @dwoodog Před 4 lety +5

    Great video, IMO it's a little underpowerd for that job. I would think about getting a steam pressure washer, granted they are like a couple thousand bucks.

  • @justinle998
    @justinle998 Před 5 lety +3

    Holy shit awesome garage...

  • @bigfranksworld
    @bigfranksworld Před 16 dny

    How about best of both worlds. Spray with engine degreaser, agitate, then hit it with the steam. Wicked clean!

  • @rugfixr
    @rugfixr Před 4 lety +2

    nIce shop and presentation

  • @gnrrpreacher
    @gnrrpreacher Před 5 lety +3

    I dig the steamer, looks to be way less chemical mess. Great job on the shop clean up.

  • @briansymes2936
    @briansymes2936 Před 5 měsíci

    great info video.... im looking for a cleaner way to do the underbody of my Falcon FPV GT the steamer with citrus cleaner would work a treat i think.

  • @trackerrrr
    @trackerrrr Před 4 lety +3

    This is EXACTLY the sort of greasy part I wanted to see done with a steamer. My car pretty much looks like that everywhere under the hood. Degreasing by hand and brush is slow going too.

  • @EatSleepDrive
    @EatSleepDrive Před 5 lety +2

    This does not bring back good memories of cleaning my 240sx engine bay pre LS1 swap. I've only used degreaser before, so interesting to see the steamer perspective. Like you mentioned, probably handy to have around for a variety of reasons. Also, shop reorganization looks great!

  • @TEAMPHY6
    @TEAMPHY6 Před 2 lety +4

    Steamer starts at 3:15

  • @cheezblock4lllll
    @cheezblock4lllll Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you thing is impressive for the size water get hot hot what im looking for auto oil an grease somethin that will blast it off think this will do the job with a lil time

  • @draftnotion
    @draftnotion Před 5 lety +1

    Nice video. I think steam will help me with some areas not reachable by brush/degreaser.

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  Před 5 lety

      Thanks! It’s not the end all be all but it’s nice to have in the arsenal!

  • @hoobsgarage
    @hoobsgarage Před 3 lety +5

    i'm thinking i might use the degreaser then come back and steam it. maybe safer to rinse it off with the steamer instead of powerwasher

  • @amend5269
    @amend5269 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I use a heavy duty spray bottle and spray it with diesel.then I blow off the grease with compressed air finally I add dawn and brush then pressure washer

  • @jerryp2433
    @jerryp2433 Před 2 lety +1

    After the last few hours researching this topic, this is the only video worth anything. I have to do this to an MG. How do you keep your floors clean and what do you wear?

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  Před 2 lety +1

      If you want to be super clean wear a Tyvek suit and put a painting plastic drop sheet down on the floor. Then you can use oil dry on the plastic and throw it all away.

  • @yliminite
    @yliminite Před 5 lety +2

    yep we want these supper prducts together so degreasing steam

  • @luc1ferblack
    @luc1ferblack Před 2 lety +2

    Damn i just saw one of these in a charity shop for cheap didnt buy it a week later im trying to clean my motorbike engine. whats to stop you getting a dilutable degreaser and putting it in the steamer getting the best of both worlds. For really thick grease i think the steamer is a good tool to have before hitting it with degreaser. most degreasers wont touch thick greasy dirt

  • @bmgreenberg88
    @bmgreenberg88 Před 5 lety +3

    Awesome video! What’s your camera and audio setup?

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  Před 5 lety +1

      My main setup is a Canon 80D with a 10-18mm and a Rose VideoMicro. I switch between a Manfroto tripod and a Joby Gorillapod. I’ve got GoPro’s, a DJI Spark, a Crane V2 gimbal and some sliders for the cinematography stuff

    • @bmgreenberg88
      @bmgreenberg88 Před 5 lety +2

      Dang! Explains the solid quality. Thanks for the reply, keep up the videos!

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks Ben! We have been collecting that stuff for some time now. It’s expensive but I like buying camera gear as much as car parts lol.

  • @Pedroluvslupe
    @Pedroluvslupe Před 2 lety

    What if you spray some of thet deagreaser and steam it later?

  • @MortifiedU
    @MortifiedU Před 5 lety +2

    grab and old top loader washing machine from the tip.. rip the top off, it will heat the water to 60c or 140f which should soften and release the grease / oil off parts and will agitate them.. A little degreaser or just laundry detergent, that way you put them in, walk away and keep working while they are washing.. just a thought.. you could retrofit a 40 gallon drum to the motor to give you a bigger play space.

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  Před 5 lety

      That’s a cool idea... My only concern would be damaging the parts? I’ve still had the best luck with the sand blaster, but being able to set it and forget it would be great

    • @MortifiedU
      @MortifiedU Před 5 lety +2

      @@BoostBrothersGarage you could dial it right down, like using a dimmer switch and dial in the oscillating goodness.. hell you could even use the drain water pump to put the solution through a basic sand trap filter to use the solution again and again. Or even line the drum with a softer materiel, or put some clamp idea in the middle to hold the parts so only moving component is the water around the part..

  • @smardigitalvideo
    @smardigitalvideo Před 26 dny

    use both or better steamer
    nice video

  • @bornwisedistruction
    @bornwisedistruction Před 3 měsíci

    Bathroom same results I use my steamer to clean homes I use the regular cleaning products then come behind them with the steamer to boost.the cleaning power

  • @kevinc9416
    @kevinc9416 Před 16 dny

    How is the stream pressure ?

  • @cabrinhaGR
    @cabrinhaGR Před 4 lety +2

    Try oven cleaner (foam). Or lamp oil. Much much easier.

    • @silverfoxslash
      @silverfoxslash Před 4 lety +3

      Careful it works great but it will strip paint.

  • @badbrainsful
    @badbrainsful Před 3 lety +1

    Steamer is also much better for the envioroment and less waste

  • @88rushrocks
    @88rushrocks Před 2 lety +1

    I love the steamers however go to your dollar store and get oven cleaner way better then the degreaser .

  • @danielgraves5798
    @danielgraves5798 Před 2 lety

    How about soak parts in decreased then use steam.

  • @Coodeville
    @Coodeville Před 2 lety +1

    I've steamed my lobsters and clams with it

  • @gercoa9148
    @gercoa9148 Před 3 lety +1

    Go buy the cheap no odor oven cleaner at the dollar store. Spray what you want to clean wait ten min and steam it off. It will look new.

  • @howder1951
    @howder1951 Před 4 lety

    I was thinking a light spray of degreaser gunk, wait, then steam would be tried as well.

  • @Jestr86
    @Jestr86 Před 5 lety +4

    why not do both ? de greaser soak then steam it all off..

  • @markevanado9463
    @markevanado9463 Před 2 lety +1

    Superclean with foam sprayer works much better than that gunk cleaner

  • @ShoeFrags
    @ShoeFrags Před 4 lety +2

    Should we use only distilled water? Or does it not matter?

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  Před 4 lety +1

      You’re supposed to in order to keep the insides of the steamer clean. I never do.

    • @ShoeFrags
      @ShoeFrags Před 4 lety +1

      Boost Brothers Garage gotcha, thanks

  • @rebwar08
    @rebwar08 Před 5 lety +2

    I think it cleans good but itl take way too long to do a greasy engine bay or engine

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  Před 5 lety

      Yeah, it wasn’t what I expected. I actually just started using brake clean and it is AWESOME

  • @lscouser1344
    @lscouser1344 Před 5 lety +2

    Use the foam cleaner and steam it off with the steamer

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  Před 5 lety

      Ended up using the foam cleaner and pressure washer for most of it. Anything I couldn’t fit in the blast cabinet that is.

  • @bassdaze
    @bassdaze Před 3 lety +2

    You buy everything from amazon?? Dude try supporting your local shops and do your community a favor

  • @fortheapex
    @fortheapex Před 3 lety +1

    I bought a steamer just too clean my s54

  • @dhaval821217
    @dhaval821217 Před 5 lety +1

    Which is good for cycle chain cleaning ?

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  Před 5 lety +1

      I’ve used simple green quite a bit on Harley’s, works well

    • @dhaval821217
      @dhaval821217 Před 5 lety

      @@BoostBrothersGarage thankyou.. Could you please upload one more video on Chain cleaning..you also get more views from cycle lovers...I found Chain cleaning in Cycling get more speed..

  • @lynnamarsh6384
    @lynnamarsh6384 Před 2 lety

    I dont want to degreaser smell coming inside the cab.

  • @GardensoftheAncientsHerbal

    That steamer is weak

  • @muckman5509
    @muckman5509 Před 2 lety +1

    That steamer is a crap consumer product. For any real solutions you need a $3000 unit at least

  • @davidroux4900
    @davidroux4900 Před 2 lety

    All talk and no go

  • @ribarkarim7204
    @ribarkarim7204 Před 4 lety

    steamer do the better job

  • @BigRomie
    @BigRomie Před 3 lety

    Really don’t care about your shop, just get to what the title has advertised.

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  Před 3 lety +4

      My subscribers care. If you don’t, move along. I don’t need your negativity.

    • @v4lhulme
      @v4lhulme Před 3 lety +3

      There is this feature where you can fast forward and skip around, you should try it some time.

  • @Theunknowndoodlebop
    @Theunknowndoodlebop Před 4 lety +1

    why the tour of all of your car parts first?? I came here to learn how to steam clean an engine. The tour is not appreciated and a waste of time. Misleading title.

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage  Před 4 lety +2

      That was for our subscribers. Dropping in on one video is like seeing one episode of Breaking Bad and expecting to understand the entire plot haha. Anyway, good luck with your project!

  • @johnnyappleseedz422
    @johnnyappleseedz422 Před rokem

    Almost 4 minutes of useless chatter before you start the video for why I clicked to watch. Get to the point.