VOLVO LIVERY DESIGN! | WHAT IS SHAUN HIDING? | TTW | #truckertim

Summary

The video follows trucker Tim through his week, showing his truck detailing business, working on restoring a chassis, designing a wrap for his Volvo truck build, doing truck maintenance, making merchandise, and catching up with friends in the trucking business. There are clips of truck shows, loud truck audio systems being built, a truck giveaway, and general banter among trucker friends. The loose format provides an inside look at Tim's life as a trucker, including the people, trucks, builds, hijinks, and challenges that come along with it.

Takeaways

• 🚗 Truck Tim's collaboration with DK Detailing introduces a contactless wash product, promising efficient cleaning without the need for physical scrubbing.
• 💡 Demonstrates the effectiveness of the PCH cargo 4100 product in removing dirt and mud from vehicles through a simple spray, wait, and rinse process.
• 💻 Highlights the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) and following specific dilution ratios for safety and optimal results.
• 🔧 Emphasizes the product's ability to clean thoroughly while preserving the vehicle's waxes and polishes, showcasing its safety on treated surfaces.
• 📰 Provides a link for viewers to purchase the showcased cleaning product, recommending it for its time-saving and effort-reducing benefits.
• 💼 Mentions ongoing projects, including the Volvo build and the four series restoration, detailing the process and challenges involved.
• 📸 Shares plans for a unique vehicle wrap design for the Volvo build, debating between a permanent paint job and a temporary wrap for flexibility.
• 👨‍💼 Truck Tim juggles multiple roles, from creating YouTube videos to truck restoration, highlighting the hard work behind his content.
• 🚚 Discusses the logistics and challenges of trucking, including trailer repairs and managing unexpected breakdowns.
• 🛠 Shares a sneak peek into custom merchandise and collaborations, including designs for trucker Tim signs and a detailed RC truck build for a raffle.

Q & A

What truck is Tim working on restoring in the video?

Tim is working on restoring a Volvo truck throughout the video.

What color wrap and design is Tim considering for the Volvo truck?

Tim is considering a purple lightning wrap design for the restored Volvo truck.

What chassis is Tim working on repairing and painting?

Tim is working on repairing and painting the chassis for his Ford F-Series truck.

What speakers and audio equipment is Shaun installing in the Magnum truck?

Shaun is installing large 50-inch subwoofers, 8-inch speakers, amps, and LED lights in the Magnum truck to prepare it for an SPL show.

What trailer repairs does Tim need to complete?

Tim needs to repair his trailer that is used for hauling his sprayer boom sections. It needs some work done underneath the trailer.

Where does Tim get the trucker Tim signs made?

Tim gets the Trucker Tim signs made by Jeff at Water Geek Designs.

What special project does Tim show in progress at IDWC Customs?

At IDWC Customs, Tim is working on a radio controlled truck build that viewers can enter to win.

What truck does Tim drive to pick up a trailer from Ruford?

Tim drives a DAF truck to go pick up his trailer from Ruford.

Where does Tim take his truck visor to get adjusted?

Tim takes his truck visor to MW Engineering to get it adjusted to fit his Volvo truck build.

What does Tim use to quickly clean DK's van without water or brushes?

Tim uses a contactless wash called Kenote Cargo to quickly clean DK's van by just spraying it on and rinsing it off.

Outlines

00:00

🛻 Introducing the Volvo truck build and plans for cleaning

Tim introduces a new Volvo truck build he is working on. He tries out a new contactless truck wash product called Kenot Cargo 4100 to clean his dirty truck. The product works well to pull dirt off without needing buckets or brushes. Tim plans to use it going forward and provides a link to purchase.

05:01

🎨 Designing a lightning wrap for the Volvo truck

Tim visits Global Signs to start designing a wrap for the Volvo truck build. They consider different color and design options, settling on a purple lightning and thunderstorm theme. Tim debates whether to wrap the truck or paint and airbrush the design.

10:02

⛽ Filling and prepping the Ford chassis for paint

Tim works on filling, rubbing down and prepping the Ford Series chassis to get it ready for paint. He drops some cross members to improve access underneath for repairs. Tim reflects on trying to manage his many ongoing projects including YouTube, trucking, and the Ford restoration.

15:03

🔊 Upgrading the audio system on the Magnum truck

Tim visits Trucking Sounds to see upgrades in progress on the Magnum show truck audio system. Many additional speakers and amps are being installed for extreme loudness. There is uncertainty whether the project will be allowed at shows due to past noise complaints.

Keywords

💡DK Detailing

DK Detailing likely refers to a professional auto detailing service that specializes in cleaning, restoring, and finishing vehicles to a high standard. In the context of the video, DK Detailing is mentioned in association with Truck Tim, suggesting a collaboration or service provided for Truck Tim's Volvo build. Detailing services can range from basic car washes to full interior and exterior detailing, including polish and protection treatments.

💡Volvo Build

The 'Volvo Build' refers to a project undertaken by Truck Tim, focusing on customizing or restoring a Volvo truck. This project encompasses various aspects such as cleaning, detailing, possibly mechanical and aesthetic upgrades. The mention of 'Volvo Build' indicates the video's focus on this specific vehicle, showcasing the process and progress of the build, including detailing and other custom work.

💡Contactless Wash

A 'Contactless Wash' is a method of cleaning vehicles using high-pressure water jets and specialized cleaning solutions without physically touching the vehicle. It is mentioned in the script in the context of testing a new product for the Volvo build. This method is particularly favored for its ability to remove dirt and grime efficiently while minimizing the risk of scratching the vehicle's paintwork.

💡PCH Cargo 4100

PCH Cargo 4100 appears to be a specific product or solution used in the cleaning process of Truck Tim's Volvo. While not a commonly recognized term, it's likely a cleaning agent or chemical designed for heavy-duty vehicles. The script suggests excitement about trying this new product, indicating it plays a significant role in the cleaning phase of the Volvo build, possibly offering efficient dirt removal or protective qualities.

💡PPE

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes gloves, goggles, and other gear designed to protect individuals from injury or exposure to harmful substances. In the video script, PPE is mentioned in the context of preparing to use a chemical product, emphasizing the importance of safety measures when handling potentially hazardous materials during vehicle maintenance and detailing.

💡Dilution Ratios

Dilution ratios refer to the proportion of a concentrate to water in mixing a solution, in this case, for vehicle cleaning. The script mentions a specific dilution ratio (4 to 1), highlighting the importance of following product guidelines for effective and safe use. This detail underscores the careful and professional approach taken in the vehicle detailing process.

💡Filler Work

Filler work involves using a substance (filler) to repair dents, scratches, or imperfections on vehicle surfaces before painting. In the video, Truck Tim mentions undertaking filler work as part of the Volvo build preparation for paint, indicating a hands-on approach to vehicle restoration and customization. This step is crucial for achieving a smooth surface before the final paint application.

💡Wrap Design

Wrap design refers to the process of creating custom graphics or finishes for vehicles using vinyl wraps. In the script, this is mentioned in the context of deciding on a design for the Volvo build, illustrating the creative and aesthetic aspect of vehicle customization. Wraps offer a reversible way to change a vehicle's appearance, providing both protection and style.

💡Airbrush

Airbrushing is a painting technique using a small, air-operated tool that sprays paint, allowing for detailed and smooth finishes. The script mentions contemplating airbrushing for the Volvo build, highlighting a consideration for high-quality, custom paintwork that could permanently alter the truck's appearance with intricate designs, such as lightning effects.

💡Merch Store

The 'Merch Store' mentioned in the video likely refers to an online platform where Truck Tim sells branded merchandise related to his trucking and video content. This could include items like signs, birthday messages, and custom truck models. Mentioning the merch store indicates an effort to engage with the audience and provide them with tangible items that connect them more closely to the content and community.

Highlights

Tim mentions getting his truck fixed and washed after it broke down last week.

Tim tries out a new contactless wash product called Kench Cargo 4100 on Dan's van.

The Kench Cargo 4100 contactless wash works well, pulling dirt off without needing buckets or brushes.

Tim is excited to try painting his Volvo truck and incorporating airbrushed lightning designs.

Tim asks viewers if he should wrap or paint his Volvo truck after liking the lightning design.

Tim works on body filler and prep work on the Series 4 chassis before getting it painted.

Tim picks up a fridge load and takes it on a job, showing the truck with underglow lighting.

Tim gets more Truck Tim merchandise signs made for his online store.

Tim visits Shaun and they joke around about truck repairs and problems.

Tim checks on progress of the sound system build for his Magnum truck.

The upgraded sound system in the Magnum will have a lot more speakers and power.

There are concerns the loud sound system may get Tim in trouble at truck shows.

Tim tries to explain these weekly videos are a compilation of clips from his week.

Tim asks viewers to like, comment and subscribe to see more of his videos.

The video shows Tim's weekly activities of trucking, truck projects and video production.

Transcripts

welcome back to another truck Tim weekly

video we're here with DK detailing again

are you ready to sell this fan yet I buy

it yeah white Wheels trucker Tim on here

this is for the Volvo build ah look have

you got any polish oh dear Tim bit here

slipped off there got that to take to

Marks today I got lots to do this week

I've been s some of this PCH cargo

4100 I'm quite excited actually so we're

going to try it so apparently

contactless wash put that on let it do

this work for 3 minutes then Jet it off

if it works sorry Dan your uh byebye

well I can do it then I can do it takes

five minutes no no no no that's not how

it

works have we got some PPE to wear

gloves and goggles we know what dilution

ratios to use 4 to

one right now there's a specific way you

do it so is it down up yeah we won't

need any buckets today

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oh the see all the dirt coming off here

yeah there's some mud coming off look

some all the dirt it's it's certainly uh

pulling stuff off isn't it you got to

stay quite close to

it you can see all the dirt coming off

I seem to have an

apprentice I don't pay very well you

don't know what to say he's

speechless I am pretty impressed mate

you can have next Tuesday office thanks

mate yeah appreciate that thanks you see

the

mud yeah watch

it gone

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so my thoughts on the kenot cargo that

the first time I tried it you see us

using it just then and it is

absolutely awesome literally spray it on

start from the bottom work way up to the

top let it sit for a couple of minutes

let it pull all the dirt out and then

Jet it off keep quite close start down

the bottom backwards and flors backward

and flors working it off and your

truck's clean or your car or whatever

you want to use it on you don't need to

use a sponge a brush or anything

literally straight off I was worried as

about it was going to strip all the

waxes and polishes off my paint workor

but it didn't still had loads of beading

at the end of it if you want to save

time and effort you want to use kench

I'll put a link in the description where

you can buy this stuff absolutely

awesome i' highly highly recommend it

another picture for the board thank you

Tommy commercial as you would seen in

Tuesday's YouTube video my truck is now

fixed she was washed last Tuesday and

it's not been out since so still looking

absolutely these Stacks I do believe

Nipper is going to come and collect them

now with the four series Daren is so

busy at the moment he said he can't get

it in yet but if I can do all the filler

work which I started and get it all

prepped ready for paint he will paint it

so I'm on the filler job so you've just

CAU me dear I have i' got to do sign

pictures I have to get you while I can y

I'm doing this one to Glenn happy

birthday Glenn 10th

birthday these are available in the

merch store aren't they there yeah just

a few more today oh here he is oh

morning Dan how you doing there you go

benen happy 10th birthday reading the

invoices you just p through on my fine

from Trans

Tech it's an expensive visor Tim h M

these are sidebars off my lry what

lry nothing

nothing so we're now on our way over to

MW Engineering in our lovely clean car

on these wet filthy roads we've got the

vs are in the back hanging over the side

there we're heading over now to offer it

up to the Volvo very

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excited so you redraw me back in the

ranger I've got the visor back in the

back I don't think that visor is

designed for my version of Volvo so had

to make some little adjustments had to

uh hack some bits off the corners so we

now need to take it to Darren so he can

uh make it all look right

again

thanks no this is this one it's like a

jigs sword just needs rounding

off rounding off straightening up yeah

straightening up rounding off if you can

squeeze that in yeah sorry about that

the Scuttle panel is here ready to go

black we smooth that off oh I think I'm

going to do a single wiper conversion

now Darren you are yeah right there a

single wiper yeah they good it yes

different yes yeah we got little bits on

the goat yes yes we're now here at

Global signs where we're going to start

designing what rrap we going to have for

the Volvo build hello we're doing some

designs but proving very difficult isn't

it yeah that's what we got so far

but I think that's too much purple I

don't

know

lightning yes goes with the lines goes

with the lines

exited don't think I want metallic black

no no and Stu when you start cleaning it

you are we heading somewhere I'm just

going to fade this I like that I'm just

going to fade this out a bit let me know

in the comments what you think lightning

and then you could probably incorp some

lightning to this

maybe lightning is aggressive isn't it

we got an aggressive looking

truck blacked out front windows side

windows deep visor black everything's

smooth you like that David yeah I like

that car that's good it's brighten yeah

brighten up so we can see it look at

that I love a good thunderstorm as well

I'll bring something down here next the

idea of wrapping it and not painting it

is we can come back here and change it

as many times as we want do all

different things maybe do chrome

blue no David

no carbon fiber truck a carbon fiber

truck or this look glitter orange you

said we got to paint the plastic so yeah

we do have you do have to paint the

plastic yeah which fine pain of gloss

black yeah Darren so we're found a

design and I've been sitting here

thinking and I like it so much now I

don't know whether to paint it and

airbrush

it cuz I like it that much what about

that look at that purple lightning have

on the back probably incorporate a bit

of lightning behind them let me know in

the comments what you think should I

wrap it or have it airbrushed and

painted but then that's obviously

permanent more a lot more permanent than

wrapping

I don't know what to do now cuz I love

that let me know what you think you

rejoin me in the unit now where we're

going to start doing a little bit more

filling and rubbing down of the four

series chassis I want to get this

painted so bad so we can get it back

here and start building it back

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up going get in here now and do these

inside these

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rails

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lovely thank you I'm now at Shan I don't

know what he's doing messing about with

our skip I'm in his daff with a daff

jacket on we got to go and pick my

trailer up from ruford and bring it back

here and needs a few little repairs

doing on it let's get on with

that there's always plenty to do in the

life of trucker Tim now don't hit the

daff it's just been fully

repaired Kyle's chassis is now red is

that red oxide on that oh daff is a

manual I do like driving a daff daffs do

Drive nice I'll give them that that's

the king hooked up to the daff we've

still got the sprayer boom sections on

the trailer for when we broke down so i'

got to get the trailer fixed there's a

couple of problems underneath get it

fixed and then we can take these to

agria and finally deliver

them so you rejoin me now at ssb's

Birmingham I've got a fridge on this is

a video coming to the channel very soon

we do a bit of fridge work brand

new shiru on we got the underglow on

I've just tipped and now heading back to

the yard it does look good with a fridge

on though look at

that proper Tang spec today we are I've

had a bit of a day so make sure you tune

in to the video when it goes live it's

been a bit of a nightmare but we're

there now we're heading back to the

yard let's

go got to find my way out of here now so

I made it back to the unit without

breaking down this time had an awesome

day with the fridge on the truck is now

absolutely filthy so that needs washing

again the stacks are still here nippet

is meant be coming to get them so we'll

get them on content picking them up I've

been cracking on with the four series

chassis as you can see I've been filling

rubbing down this has all been rubbed

down that's the second skimmer filler

I'm getting better at applying filler

now as well which I'm really pleased

about I'll drop that crossmember out so

I can get in there better uh I was going

to drop these two as well but if I do

that that means I got to drop these down

on the floor and I don't want to be

doing that so going to get under there

the best I can that is coming on I'm

trying to do everything I'm trying to do

YouTube videos Trucking Vlogs four

series restoration editing I'm trying to

do it all by myself and it's hard work

what's the time now I'm filming on my

phone I don't even know what the time is

it must be like half n or something

ridiculous but I'm going to go home now

and edit and the ranger didn't stay

clean for very long look at

that you rejoin me now at Water geek

designs you're doing a few more trucker

Tim signs for the store yeah aren't you

Jeff I am indeed when will they be

available for the store uh probably get

them finished today cool check the link

in the description for the merch store

see if they're available and you've just

done this I'm on my way to idwc customs

to do a little bit more on the RC truck

build you could win we've made him this

as a surprise look at that we get up on

his wall when we get there in a second

thank you very much for that Jeff you're

welcome I'm here yes do a little bit

more on the old build excellent I've got

something for you

here oh wow you like that check that out

yes

for you scky bit to do I don't know if I

trust you want me to do it you having a

laugh yeah I'm I to do it we got

something else to show the viewers

haven't we we sure have Tim I'm very

excited are you excited about this is it

in this box in the box so these are

coming to the merch store you've said

that you're going to do

164 you didn't tell me that

bit look at

that V8 engine that looks really good

then this side took a Tim on it we only

had to change a couple of bits didn't we

oh yeah yeah yeah can you do this can

you change color of the fan can you

change these

clips and I just refer you to your logo

what's that say in there um not very

good raen okay it's all in the detail

let us know in the comments if you would

buy one of these for the merch store but

this is

mine detail is very good you got you got

it looks better after my

input with the

r this is the raffle truck there's a

link in the description where you can

buy your tickets you could win this

truck fully built you're on strike one

of an IDW warning for no show yeah I

didn't show up the other day I was very

busy with real life trucks we're we're

very busy as well we don't need people

like you messing me

around sorry oh oh God Tim why did you

do that I don't know

right how are you Sean how's your week

been oh yeah great I love it mate

absolutely in here I think will

I what about that look at that you like

that that is yeah that is the dogs

dangly that isn't it for me to learn on

yeah we'll start you off doing set

gaskets on that yeah these are coming to

the merch store would purchase one I

would purchase one to be fair I don't

even like scaners but I do like that

manifold look fuel pump

14 Scout engine is it

really I do like that thank you do a DA

one yeah let's do a DA one yeah mate

yeah mate yeah mate just welcome to show

you that that's B oh is that all you got

to show me today fan mail today no fan

mail today I haven't seen none anyway as

of yet any in the pigeon

hole

pigeon Helen Lombardo from

Google Google oh I

see I

what's this I don't even know I a got a

clue got a clue you're on the YouTube

game now I don't know I ain't got a clue

broke the recer yesterday yday yeah

that's about it really yeah fixed it

though on scene on scene broke some

hydraulic pipes the underlift was out

all the way got 3 m yeah I couldn't get

it back in I could fold it up I could do

nothing why you get your airbags out

been lazy

W should got an airbags out driver so

you now rejoin me in the ranger just had

a little catch up with sha there we're

heading over to trucking sounds to have

a little bit of a magnum update welcome

back to the channel grumpy and oh God

you got any happier since we last onate

or uh yeah you getting there yeah show

you going to that it's the brand of

speakers oh right I thought it was a

show tell us what you've been doing then

and look at this these are obviously 50

in now up from 12 few batteries bit of

power distribution where are they going

there yeah we going to put them there

they there fixed in going to cover up

console little cup holders in the top

place to put your phone what's going up

here speakers more speakers eight 8 in

speakers yeah up there there some more

in here there's three sixes there and

three sixes there and then the two

venian amps on display there we going to

show us them in a minute I'll show you

there's going to be glass panels here so

you can see the subs moving yeah there's

LED strips so they all light up and all

and the LED strips around the roof oh my

God all around the front and it'll Chase

around orange whatever color you want

what you putting up there on these cuz

there are speakers here wasn't there I

think we're just going to put some logos

or something up there there's speak

there back a Tim

logos look at the speaker cables that

speaker cables yeah and the LEDs it was

loud before are these Port holes yeah so

the IDE Jesus what be on your head when

you're sitting there way we have the

platform set up yeah at the show you'll

be able to come up here put your head in

and that'll blow you'll getting the wind

out of the support can't wait to hear

this what's show are you doing this year

do you know we're in the process of

booking Lincoln yeah however we had an

email saying that you're too loud

correct really there had too many

complaints last time so we only allowed

to play it once an hour for a minute

we're going to negotiate hopefully like

one song every hour we can have it going

low and I could probably get people

inside and shut the doors to them inside

it out day are we going to be together

again or

what so yeah okay be nice to be together

you know I'll bring in the crowds then I

mate Magnum things in the

CR how much louder is this going to be

then this year Well we all these door

speakers for the same as the ones that

are outside and all these are going to

be marine and all them are going to be

marine and they're really loud anyway so

it's going to be a lot louder yeah and a

loadable base only thing that we didn't

really consider very much when doing it

is whether the seats are going to go

back in oh

yeah I mean oh we got to get this got

have to drive this one in yeah here are

the

seats M I don't think they're going to

go back in looking at

that very nice you're going all out this

year aren't you huh someone's doing well

24 Vol yeah Venia six

channel so how many of these you having

in there nine there's nine o in there

now so 10 11 these are only two of these

these have just come out nobody's

they're expensive

,000 what's get it in now let's plug

let's get it in not sday not sday

beefy

there you're right there

mate you had it the wrong way up no I

didn't that way oh

yeah yeah see there there what we doing

now this is where you

do the tuning and there you see only for

professionals levels filters High Pass

low pass so you're not getting

Distortion as you know you can turn all

my systems up flat out they don't

distort as you want now what you got do

like these seats

oh you SPL show remember that from t-sh

earlier these are the

subs and you've got

six least out there do you know I

don't know you don't know just pay the

invoice yeah don't look

yeah don't drop that

yeah does that give a good size

comparison yeah you've got a big Ed as

well du voice CL mhm so we're wiring

them at 1 home I think we are yes get

the maximum power anything to me that is

B looking forward to hearing these what

are you doing that way for we're on

YouTube what are you doing when can we

turn it on then I think two weeks it'll

be up and running do you now rejoin me

back at home where I've got a sit and

edit in this chat all weekend so there's

videos for you guys next week so I've

read some of the comments on these

Sunday uploads of people saying Tim

You've Lost Your continuity and these

videos are a bit all over the place this

is a weekly video so basically when I

think there something that can go into a

weekly video I'll film it on my phone

and then I put them all together and

upload it for you on a Sunday so these

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