Washing your 4x4 vehicle 10 Tips 

Tips coming from an experienced detailer... You can pressure wash your engine bay if everything in there is genuine fitting. If there are lots of after market modifications then you will have to gauge how good is the insulation on after market stuff. Also I will not keep the engine running, it can potentionaly damage electronic stuff such as coils and Ecu if moisture manages to get in. If you are washing at home leave the hood open and avoid starting for next hour allowing it to dry. You can also try blow drying afterwards. Just remember to keep the nozel 2-3 feet away while using a pressure washer. A standard 110 bar pressure washer is safe to use on most automotive surfaces from 1 feet distance. Rinse your engine/underbody well before applying degreaser, do not use tyre shinner on a dirty tyre it would make it look ugly later on. Purchase water based tyre shinners, oil based ones are greasy and will attract lots of dust. Never use brush on your car/truck.. if you know what you are doing you should not need to do so! Use 2 soapy washmitts instead. I would recommend a strong citrus based shampoo for wash, moderately strong degreaser to get rid of mud, iron x for decontamination and on such a large vehicle I would suggest a spray-on wax and wipe, or spray on paint sealant.

Step 1: If you went in mud dont bother because even if you clean it untill it looks spotless it will still fall on your face when you are working on it for the next 10 years

place your garden sprinkler under your rig after a trip to clean your undercarriage works mint

Been off-roading for several years and this is the first time I've even heard about cleaning out the chassis. GREAT TIP. Will start adding that to my routine. Great video

A car wash north of the river in Perth told me not to wash my dirty 4WD there again. I asked him if I should wash a clean car there.

Standing outside this morning having a smoke and inspecting my upper control arms, moved my way down to the bashplate under bullbar and found a huge chuck of dried mud that weighed as much as a bowling ball, jabbed it a few times with a stick to brake it out piece by piece, always find no matter how thorough a clean there is always a stowaway hanging in there somewhere 😂

Excellent video, great tip regarding chassis washing, and the care needed not to blast the protection off, it amazing how many people do not believe a pressure washer can remove paint or under seal. Hopefully this will educate them!

awesome idea for a video mate. Keep it up. I never tire of watching your movies.

Thanks for the reviews and suggestions! How about one also discussing basic tools you should always have with you, and tool kits to take with you when out bush for several days/weeks, spares ti take. Cheers!

Great video Ronny! I like going back to refresh on some of the older tips videos!

New subscriber here! Thank you for your time in providing these awesome tips for caring 4x4 vehicles. This will be very useful to me. Keep up the great job.

good tips Ronny - especially the flushing out of the frame rails so salt doesn't eat out the frame from the inside. One comment about the engine bay - I find engine degreaser to be too harsh and may strip lettering/printing, and maybe even the protectant off of the aluminum parts. I find regular sudsy car wash soap or dish soap to work well (assuming your engine bay isn't covered in grease/oil). Start with a cool engine and generously splash soapy water in the engine bay. Use a sponge and soft brush to break the dust and mud loose and rinse with cool water. Repeat if needed. Then start the engine and let it run for 30 minutes or more to drive the water out of all the nooks and crannies (maybe go for a drive). Once the engine bay is dry (or mostly dry) I generously spray armorall over everything in the engine bay which helps make the next wash go faster and easier (helps prevent dirt and dust from sticking).

Hi Ronny Over many years I have found if you spray my radiator and exhaust pipes with any of the cooking sprays before you go on a trip it helps in stopping the grass getting stuck under the 4x4 and in the radiator, I have used it for some 30 years and it works. the 2nd trick I use is any of the fabric stain removers they are great for getting rid of grease and oil and you can use them on your hands in the bush they are great to get your hands clean and don't knock your hands about.

great video. With dealing with this clay we have in Alberta, a sprinkler left under the rig for a few hours works wonders on stuck on mud.

Awesome video. I'm just getting into 4x4 and I get great tips off your channel thanks mate. I did ask you once in a post to make a video about this stuff and you replied and said it was in the pipeline so thanks for getting it done.

You do a very good job, at explaining things Ronny thanks ,from WA

Nice job! Love the truck! Keep on keeping off road!

looking forward to your next trip, love your videos keep it up.

Tip # 11 - Salt Removal …. When removing ocean water or ocean sand (w/ salt in it),… or salt on the road (when snowing). When spraying underneath at the DIY car wash,.. LEAVE the soap on the underneath portions. Your never going to get it all fully out of the places like the frame rails & crevices, and leaving the soap on helps prevent rust from whatever you miss flushing. Tip # 12 - Rubber, fiberglass etc,.. never use those wheel dressings etc,.. always use 303 spray. Those other spray take the moisture out as it dries. Only 303 and 100% pure silicone really work. 303 is expensive enough ( but worth it ), while 100% silicone is 🥜 nutty expensive. Cheers.

Great info mate. Washing is often overlooked and rarely gotten right.

Hey Ronny, I will give you a great tip since you're traveling always with your 4x4. Try spraying your tire (tyre) with "303 Aerospace protectant" or any external or internal rubber also your wind shield wiper, rubber hose, fan belt etc. It will extend the life of your tire to almost double. It's proven and had been tested by many including in the States and myself. Good luck mate!

This was a awesome video! Iv lived in Karratha WA for 25 years a trust me all the little advice you get can go alone way. So cheers mate p.s love all your videos mate keep it up. 🤙🏽

Thank you bro!... I've seen many videos from you and you have prepped me and CONFIRMED my instincts about off-road IQ.... Keep them coming! 👍😘 LOL

I can't stress this enough with tip 7, do NOT spray degreaser in the engine bay if the motor is remotely warm. I used the exact same supercheap degreaser in this video to remove some oil from a leaky tappet cover gasket when the spray ignited setting fire to the engine bay. Luckily I was able to put out the fire with a bucket of water near by but not after melting plastic wires for the CAS which I had to repair. I had used degreaser near hot exhaust manifolds previously without any issues, but after my incident I have been way more cautious.

good video Ronny, my dads been using the high pressure hose on the engine bay of his TD42 patrol for 15 years and its never had any problems apart from the power steering belt slipping for the first few corners.

Thanks for the great video. I'v never thought about the hose in the frame rail to wash out the salt. The one thing I would add, is to make sure the car wash allows muddy vehicles. I have been kicked out of a car wash before due to my truck being to dirty / muddy. It's a long story and I didn't see the small sign, but needles to say the owner was NOT happy.

I've always wondered how on earth is that trUck so clean! got a lot ot of this video, thanks!

Thanks for the great video Ronny.

Really good tips. Big thank you from Texas.

Very good tip! Thanks I'll keep it in mind next time I wash my truck 👍

I buy the 4ltr Inox bottles and decant it into a spray bottle. I find its cheaper and easier to work with (although I tend to use more as it goes on a lot thicker and quicker). I'm a huge fan of your work Ronny, keep it up.

Very well done brother, in Pakistan we use Diesel too right after the wash at the bottom, and also use air to dry up the engine asap once washed. Awesome to see your detailed information and that's how i keep my Jeep too. More Power bro!

Hey Mr. Ronny, I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for posting them. I live in the US, and I recently bought a 1989 Toyota pickup 4x4 dlx single cab 2.3l gas pickup truck. I am just getting into four-wheeling now and I was wondering, for mild off-road outings, what gear and equipment should I save up and get for my truck? It already has undercarriage skid plates and 31in all terrain tires on it. Thanks!

Hi Ronnie.... Thanks heaps for your tips and expertise... Your the man.... R.

I'm a part time car detailer and work in a workshop as well and we always high pressure wash engines down just stand back and don't focus on one spot

The radiator will need flushing between air con condenser and front grille. I end up with a fair amount in there if going proper mudding. Also it's a good idea to pull the wheels and brakes off to get all the gunk out of the pads and sliders.

I use simple green on my mountain bike and now my new 4x4. Thanks for the tips.

excellent video Ronny, the short, simple intro is a much better improvement compared to other videos ie. no need to welcome subscribers or mention first time viewers etc. mentioning 4 wheeling western Australia website is good enough. to sum up good video keep things short and simple , excellent video!

Great tips here, especially in the engine bay. Just a bit worried about the cost going through the cans of innox. Having mud is a like a badge of honour!

Great vid ! I learned alot. Thanks for your time.

Great tips Ronny !! Thank you

I'm a gear guy who just bought my first 4x4 (2000 Ford F150 with a 5.4 V8 freshly rebuilt). I first my undercarriage with wd40 and just scrub my engine bay with brushes and rags. Thanks a bunch for the input. I work on gravel roads a lot and surface rust is supposedly common up here.

You have given some good advice here, mate. Cheers!

Great video thanks Ronny, cheers

Good Video, as all i have seen from you. Greets from Germany

Thanks for the great tips ! I'll be using them

8:04 pure bliss to my ears😊

Good advice Ron, going to clean my rig in the morning,

This is great. Thanks mate. Good tips for this newbie

Chassis rinse is a must do, great tip as I have seen the result of corroded chassis first hand

Kick arse video Ronny! 🤘

Nice vehicle, thank you for sharing your tips.

Hey Ronny Just a thought, I used to use the Inox on my 4wd but after using it on my jet ski and talking to others found it weakens rubber and can cause rubber to crack have stopped using Inox. Now using Marine grade Lannox and have found it to be much better for 4wd and jet ski. Just a thought. Still love the videos mate.. Thanks

Excellent videos, good job 😃

I would recommend washing engine bay with a cold engine, period. Massive heat from engine and Hosing with cold water on several occasions in the past on customers cars, Hairline cracks on engine heads belts slipping off causing unessesary injury, electrics not liking water. I (Personally) wash engine bay cold and dry it with my HIGH pressure air hose from my compressor. everything Else 10/10 Cheers Ronny.

So your the guy that cloggs up the drains at the carwash.

I love your video! thank you so much 👍

Thanks Ronny very useful tips

Cool tips, thanks Ron.

Here in Alabama we have really thick clay, I sometimes have to go underneath with a screwdriver and pry it off it's like concrete.

Thanks again Ronnie. I've only been 4WDing for a year and a half (I'm a late bloomer!) Since starting Rhino Wash has become my friend. Thanks for your tips and I'll have to find some Inox 3. Are you going to be at the 4WD Show in November?

Great video 👌 Some other tricks to prevent corrosion: After washing car let it dry thoroughly...then, using a paint gun w/compressor spray a light coat of used engine oil underneath. With dry weather it'll form a protective layer that does wonders. Another trick is to remove plugs in sills and other places, blow air to remove debris and once every 2 years spray used engine oil inside...also inside chassis, roof pillars, inside doors (after removing door panels)...usually rust starts inside out from condensation. It's a common technique used in tropical humid areas of Ecuador and that's how I have kept my 30yr old Daihatsu Rocky rustproof.

Thank you for advices me about engine bay 👍☺️

I just stick a garden sprinkler under my JK for a few hours after I've hit the carwash and gotten the large stuff out. The neighbours arnt too happy though when he road is full of mud hahaha. Awesome video and tips. I didnt know about INOX but I will most certainly give it a go! Keep up the good work

Superb job! I have been having mine professionally detailed since finding some rusted through parts. What antenna is that on your front bumper? Looks like an auto tunable, HAM? Callsign?

Fantastic video man 🤙

Thank you for sharing this.

Ronny your a bloody legend! 👍

Great tip's mate , 👍

Great tips on washing a rig. We just got a Fxj80,s so we're looking for all the info we can.

Great tips. Thank you.

Great tips. Cheers mate!

Good videos. Have always used diy carwashes (I just call them carwash, cause I don't know any other), and you gave really good tips. The only thing I would add, be careful with your skin, cuz I once shredded a big line of skin from my arm by rushing and not being careful. I enjoyed the vid.

Great tips. Coukd you give a a guide on underbody rust protection for older vehicles. Thanks

Inox will affect some rubbers keep that in mind... Using CRC808 which is a silicone spray will help with mud and dust not sticking.

This is very good man! Thanks

I was considering spraying the tread on my spare a couple of days ago and then today coincidently after what I'd just written to you I discovered I had a slow puncture and had to put the spare on. Glad I didn't spray it!

now this was really useful. thank you.

Great video!!

Man I wish we could get a Diesel Toyota in the states

Great tips thank you!

thank you thank you! this was just what I needed, ...particularly your cautions about driving in sea water (clean the chassis thoroughly) and cleaning the engine compartment (degrease and no high pressure water whatsoever, I was not able to understand what you were referring to for the product you sprayed the engine and chassis with (red and white spray can) ...what was the brand name again and is it a degreaser or an oil film rust inhibitor spray such as (WD-40??) . I will check back for your answer. mike

Great tips. Thanks.

If you have been playing in Salt water, find a freshwater river that's floats good, and park the car I it for a couple of hours. That does wonders for keeping rust away...

thats interesting in cleaning the engine bay. ive never been told this and the inox is a great idea

Great Video! Also, who makes and where can I get those LED lights you have in your arb bumper? Was it a direct replacement or did you have to had anything for the led conversion?

good stuff the Enox I use it on my rc boats as well and rc monster trucks.

Cheers mate - some great tips

Ronny, I spray the under carriage with wd40 and I got some tyre shine from Repco as a promotional product with some oil and fiters I purchased, it works tops keeps the under carriage black and looking new, I still use wd40 or Inox underneth

Thank you for this almost academic demonstration, I would like to ask you about a W40 spry that we have in our area, is it the same as the spry that you showed us. Thank a million

Great advice!!! Cheers

Good videos and advice

Hey Ronny, thanks again for this very useful vid! Can I suggest to have a detailed list with some links in the description? I don't know half of those products and it seems like I should ;)

The Teflon spray is definitely a helpful tool but you should probably mention to not spray it on your brakes. Nice video.

Great work

hi Ronny. just bought a new dmax with the intent of getting into some beach driving. your video is the best i've seen so far for post cleaning tips. but wondering if you rust proof your vehicle first and in your opinion which method is best?

I’ve been using “Simple Green” to clean my taco engine, I use even less pressure than in video, basically simulate rain...5 years still looks new

Great tips. Organized video. New subscriber

Great video keep it up

Regarding cleaning up after salt water there is a product called 'saltaway' which I use on the jetski, also a detergent based cleaner ( used on mine and farm machinery ) that you spray on and hose off.The result in using these products every time the ski is used ( I know its not an off roader ) is the engine looks like brand new, and the use of Inox is definitely a no no, use Lanox instead. I dont hose down a jet ski engine until I can place my hand on the head. So not sure about running the engine while washing. It just shows that not all advice from Ronny is right, but I like his work .