How To Laser Clean A Rusty Range Rover Chassis | Workshop Diaries | Edd China 

I love the laser ablation process. Really fascinated by it. Thanks for the detailed explanation. Like others have said it's a key element in what makes your content great, and why you were so good in Wheeler Dealers too. Always a very good way of explaining things in a correct and polite manner Ed. Paul is the same with his approach too. Great pairing

I knew of sublimation lasers for a while now and I’ve been waiting SO FREAKING LONG to see someone use one on a car. You’re living MY DREAM!!!

The text says, “Well Paul, speak for yourself. While we accept that sometimes good things come in small packages we think that on this occasion we agree with Ed that “full size” is always best!” Good little Easter egg👍

Love this series. It shows how any car can be saved no matter the challenges. We should all aspire to such a goal in our lives.

So glad you guys are back! Especially on Fridays. Perfect start of the weekend. Keep the show as it is and was! Already was successful!

So glad I found this channel. Love your knowledge. Glad you’re doing this. Loved you on wheeler dealers. Your talent is second to non.

I'm so happy more Range Rover content is back! This made my week!

Brilliant to have these videos back again Edd and Paul keep up the superb work fellas

it's nice to see that the Wheeler Dealer shows with Edd are still on Discovery chanel. and they are still the most popular ones. way to go mister China.

Lovely to see Edd and Paul working together Hope Phil joins you guys soon.

One of the advantages of traditional blasting especially on vehicle frames is the etch that is left behind for the paint to adhere to. It would be interesting to see this thing used on a really scaly and greasy surface like most of use see in real life.

I’ve just started watching your new show and you explaining things to people that don’t understand absolutely marvellous I think the show will go a long long way thanks Edd and Paul I’m glad you stuck by him

Does anybody notice the frickin lasers well that's proper exciting!! And it's about time we had a new proper episode. If you'd left it any longer johns rusty old range rover chassis might have rusted away completely....thinking about it surely, no amount of lasers will be enough to remove all that rust comment at 0.23😂😂😂

How long did it take to go from "Cool! I've got a laser!" to "Dang, this is gonna take forever..."?

Hey Edd. I love your videos. I am not a car fan, but I love techonlogy in generell. The most thing I love is your english. I am from germany. I can understand it, because it is very british without a local slang. It remids me of Friends I had in Enlgand. Former times. So, crack on...like you say. I love it!

Paul wasn’t fooled 😂 cleaver chap 😂🤣 you guys are great together 👍😎

I only just found this series and I’ve been absolutely loving it!

That laser cleaner is simply beautiful. In the 80s they dreamed of things like this and yet here we are literally using a laser to clean chassis rust. I want one.... and I don't even have a rusty chassis to clean!

Hi Edd, I'm from Russia, I really like watching you fix cars, I remember I started watching you when you were filming the show Wheeler Dealers, I'm so glad I found you on RU-vid! Personally, I don’t have my own car yet, but I like to dig into different mechanisms, in this case I’m not bad at repairing power tools, and I’m a little fond of repairs of small electronics. I subscribed to your channel 🙂

Missed ya Edd! Glad to have you back!

Hi Edd , So glad I found you back on you tube . you were the only reason I watched wheeler dealers when you left I stopped watching the show .. Please promise me never to team up with somebody like that again! you`ll do better! Keep up the good work !

Great to have you guys back in the feed Edd! That laser cleaning was very cool, and that #carly device is definatly worth looking into. Certainly more convenient than dragging the laptop out everytime I need to check something.

Very cool piece of kit. 2 questions: 1) How are you going to get inside the box section, and 2) what are you going to coat it with afterwards (and will it start surface rusting again if you don't get something on it straightaway)?

Good to see you back. Rarely see an older Range Rover in my part of the world. #MyCarly #Carly #carly

The Carly# seems well advanced vs older models of similar tools. Great video and thanks for showing off the Cary and the laser

Great to see you back! Fridays haven't been the same without a weekly dose of Edd Chinas Workshop Diaries. Carly looks a really useful bit of kit! #Carly

So nice to see you Edd on RU-vid. Really missed you on the other show with Mike. Hope all is well and peace too. vf

In all the years I've watched you, I don't think I've ever seen you so excited to use a new tool. Then again who wouldn't want to wear a space helmet and use a lazer blaster???? When do I get a turn????? :)

As an abrasive media blaster of 35 years, i would love to get my hands on a laser to see the difference for myself. It looks like a proper piece of kit. The Carly looks like a great piece of equipment and would look great in my workshop #Carly . Keep up the good work .

Great to see Paul back

Really glad to see you back again. 30-40 minutes seems ideal for me and really makes a nice island of serenity in my Saturday :-) #carly

Edd, you've used a lot of cool tools over the years but the rust eating laser is the best !

Love the change in music from when Edd was using the cleaner to when Paul used it. Mission Impossible to John Dankworth 😁😆

Glad you guys are back! 👍 I wonder how much the restauration would cost in the end if John had to pay for all those man hours and stuff.. 🤔

Great explanation of how a laser works, Edd. And I love the geeky sci-fi noise it makes!

Am glad I discovered and subscribed to Eds (not forgetting Paul) channel 👍 I love how the time is actually spent on the work and vehicle issues and not as much messing around with buying and selling which isn't why I watch 🤓🛠💪

I never get tired of watching Ed and his shows. Positive and extremely motivating to get out there and do things on your own !#Carly

Just a heads up for the Golf GTI question. It's totally burning oil. I had 2 Subaru Impreza vehicles from that era and was doing a lot of research regarding the two types of vehicles. I opted for that Subaru (and love that car) but there has been recalls and even class action lawsuits for the issues with oil use on those vehicles. *Literally, if you had the information you'd get reimbursed the price of a quart for every oil change up to a certain amount, because the vehicle required more constant changes and some other quirks.*

Oh man! I'm glad to see this guy again!

With regards the episodes, I’m quite happy to have just one a week. Something to look forward and not overloading the viewership. As for length, more is always good but appreciate not everyone has the time or attention span, but certainly no less than 30mins please. I understand these things take a lot of time and resources, so maybe every last Friday of the month, you do something different, perhaps “simpler”, eg extended q&a, maybe segments featuring Paul or Neil by themselves, little bits on the cool tools in the workshop or how to’s (not all of us are confident with even the simple jobs!) or even Baking with Edd… :D Now I shall add #carly to this post too in the hope I win and then can discover what the yellow light on my dashboard really means….

Your garage looks so cool with all the mood lights.. Also that rust removal lazar works great.. #Carly

That Carly is a useful bit of kit. Pulsed laser cleaning looks like fun!

Hey Edd, I loved your explanation about lasers ! You make it look like it is super simple to understand. So sad you are not starring that tv show anymore.... so bad for us. Keep up with your outstanding content! You are the best :D

To adjust the height of the chassis with the Frost rotation tool, you can use a power tool with a hex of 19 or 21 to center up (Bolt on the underside of the spindle, or center down (bolt on top of the spindle) 👍 #Carly

Glad to see you and Paul still tinkering with cars. Tips are great. #carly

Great episode! Laser kit was like something from Back to the future, I imagine people walking past your unit are used to seeing some wacky stuff but that would have been a whole new level. #carly

Well, that was almost a 30 minutes long advertisement (not counting the AskEDD), the sponsors must love this show...

Pretty cool, no bits to change or anything, never gets dull.

I love the idea however… media blasting or dipping would have been a hell of alot quicker!

Loved the episode, good to see you and your team is back in 2022. Hope the temperature is doable in the workshop. #Carly

cant beat the sandblaster, no rot left, and a perfect key for the paint.

Glad to see you back in The Workshop!! Always enjoying the content been put out and learning of new tech and tips. Thanks for all your hard work on making these videos for us to enjoy. #carly

Really glad to see you back, guys. All the best from Cyprus.👍 Not sure what a #Carly can do for a 2000 Honda CR-v but we can try 🙂

That laser machine is absolutely the coolest thing ever!!

22:40 check the coolant, on some cars oil can leak into the cooling system.

Great episode! Been following you since your WD days. I need a #Carly in my life so I can diagnose my cars issues myself. As a weekend mechanic, this is what I need to save money on my maintenance by doing it myself!

31:13 minutes of fluff and then the laser begins.

Loving the Range Rover series. Looking forward to each update. #Carly

Wow what an absolutely fantastic tool this Narran Laser precision is!! Clean & efficient if somewhat laborious, but the ultimate in applying an absolute meticulous approach to your project! Great work fellas!! 👏👏👏

#Top Tip When installing a part that has hydraulic lines going to it, loosely position the part, screw the hydraulic lines in finger tight, then bolt up the part and fully tighten the lines. This makes it much easier to get the ine fittings screwed in because it allows you to move the part around until the line is in. Works for brake and clutch master cylinders, wheel cylinders, power steering components and others.

The laser machine has to be the most space age things I've seen in my life. I feel like I am a part of some advanced human society now, 😂. That's awesome cool! Question... What is the cost (time+fee) of going somewhere and using this crazy Laser compared to bead blasting the frame? Besides the coolness, is there a specific reason this tool works best in this scenario?

Thank you Edd China for sharing this informative video. Yes, I have a few Classic Range Rovers and Classic Jagua' s that need a lot of work on. Thank you again. Greetings from Madang, Papua New Guinea!

It’s so good to see you doing something your good at Edd. Your videos actually teach aswell as entertain. #carly

Actual content starts at 31:15. You’re welcome

Good to see Paul again

Even with the Laser, it still looks like a thankless task. #carly

Excellent episode. Have tried many different obd readers. #carly looks like a nice bit of kit..

I am so impressed with the Carly device that I tend to have all next Christmas

#carly It's so cool, that you are back. Wheeler-dealers was never the same without you. Greetings from Germany :D

Does anyone else feel like they've just watched an infomercial? I love Ed and love his work, both here and on Wheeler dealers. I know he has to make money somehow but the product placement is way over the top. e.g last couple of minutes of episode, focused on the laser at work and brand of hoist out of focus and then focus away from work to bring brand name into focus. Every shot has the brand logo of whatever they are using in shot.

It's kind of funny I was just talking about you to a friend here in the states today and lo and behold I stumbled across your channel. Looking forward to the upcoming videos! keep up the great work as I'm sure you have been putting out some awesome content. You just got another Subscriber From Washington State USA!

Wow, super generous. It would be amazing to have a device like that. Thanks for the chance. Keep up the amazing work. #CARLY

Fantastic video as always edd!! Keep up the good work. Liked #carly

I like to watch you repair vehicles, you always show in great detail with every car you tackle.

I'll do the same thing with a regular wire attachment on a grinder, with the same speed and quality, but with a savings of $10,000 on a laser machine. It looks kinda unnecessary. Rusty frame like this must be at least sandblasted, nobody does that laser treatment dealing with junk.

Fantastic show as ever, need a #CARLY and maybe even a laser too :-)

Goodness, that CARLY looks amazing! Wish I had one!?

Bet you can't wait for the electric bill

I can't find a fault with this show, but with #carly I'm sure to find some with my car!

Cheer's CARLY, EDD'S THE MAN!!!

Knowing a bit about Laser Cleaning myself, what’s rarely disclosed is the top tier machines from the best 3-4 reputable manufacturers (which includes Narran) start around $50-$80K for a small / Low W backpack model, to $150-$300K for a 1-4KW air / water cooled, semi-portable cabinet models. In the US, few / no companies lease the machines, so they’re a bit out of reach for small / med. shops and are usually +120 day “build to order” lead times. In my region (S.E. US) there are a few service providers that will do mobile cleaning for you at around $100-$150 per hour (depending on conditions), available power supply, height of specific work area, etc. plus travel costs,… Typically, the smaller the machine, the slower the cleaning efficiency (area per minute / hour) and beware of the “cheap” machines. Like with most advanced technology, you usually get what you pay for. IMO, rust cleaning on a heavy gauge chassis isn’t the “comfort zone” of the LC’s capabilities, when dustless blasting / various media blasting is faster / more efficient and less expensive. They also aren’t yet very effective on thick coatings. The LC’s certainly shine in their own niche, I.e. surface cleaning jobs under strict environmental constraints (from airborne contaminants), large / stationary target components, temperature sensitive / lightweight materials prone to warping, light / moderate surface contamination and finishes on highly contoured components like auto parts (various oils, carbon deposits, etc.) and high production specialized surface prep for manufacturing, etc. just to name a few. Not trying to discourage anyone that’s interested, because the technology is super cool, just a reality check that there aren’t Laser Cleaning Suppliers that I’ve found with shelves full of units ready to ship out and at low cost. JS

Alternatively you could put the entire frame in a bath, fill it with evapo-rust and it would be rust free in the morning. A 55 gallon drum of evapo-rust is about 700$USD and is non-toxic so when you're done you just dump it down the drain, dry your chassis and repaint. The benefit of the bath being it will be rust free inside and out too over the laser.

More longer episodes please!

Always good seeing you and Paul working together ,,new tech too!

It’s so good to see you you’re using all the latest technology and one day you can Invent something yourself with all the technology you’re using

Super to have you in action again. Interesting to see the Carly in action on a Land Rover product, I've been looking for an affordable solution like this. Wow the laser cleaning is a revelation. Keep them coming - thanks as always !

Hey ed im glad u have a show again i like the way u explain things still miss u in wheeler dealer but I’m glad

Yeah that will be the rust treatment that keeps on giving!! 👍

Ed is so much fun to listen to as he explains what he is up to!

I use to run a Bystronic 6kw RF Co2 laser in the engineering industry for 15 yrs. would cut up to 30 mm mild steel, 25mm stst and 15mm Aluminum. funny thing is put a paper lable, wax pen or rust on the surface, would it cut it, would it hell as like, mild steel had to be clean as a whistle and a light oiling helped. If you've got mud, dust and crap on the metal it will slow things down quite a bit.

Paul's the real star!!

The results that the laser delivers are very satisfying.

Thanks for sharing the Carly info. Interesting stuff!

Cool , ive only just found out about Edds RU-vid Channel and ive Subscribed straight away , Edd is an unbelievably talented person , looking forward to watching these Videos.

Well done Ed👌 that laser tutorial was incredible. 👍

nice to see gaffer tape already holding the vacuum pipe together!

I’ve messed about with cheap, naff obd2 readers but the #carly looks much more solid. Will definitely give it a look. As an aside, this channel is a masterclass in how to do sponsorship. Absolutely on topic and no silly distractions. Good work.

The best part about this cleaning process is it makes legit Star Trek noises.

Silly me, I've gone and watched this video without safety glasses. Will I be ok? 😎😎

Love Ed, inspired me to achieve great things with my VW air cooled. Even my wife impressed with Ed and helped her understand fixing cars is cool!