I have an Optima Steamer DMF, and yes it does an excellent job. I bought a Thermasteem for interior and then found a used Optima, so I got it for exterior. They both are great machines. I had planned to add detailing to my business, but both machines have been sitting because I also have a...
Thanks guys, I really like that Werner work platform. I really need to get one of those, and it's way cheaper than the 3M stand on ebay too. :thankyousign:
I just did a search on how to reach the top of vehicles and came across this thread. I just got finished this weekend on my car and used one of those little 2-step stools to reach the top. I tried opening the door and standing in the car, but that felt too unsteady. The stool had rubber feet...
The 4000C is a continuous fill model, the VX-5000 is not. I'd choose a continuous fill if I had a lot of work to do so I didn't have to wait for it to reheat. If it was just for my own personal use and time didn't matter as much, then I'd go with the best price. The company selling the 4000C...
You could sand it a bit to remove the scratch and then spray some texture on the area. You'd probably have to then mist a little color back over the area and it might not even be noticeable when you're done. Check with one of the vinyl repair suppliers and they can sell you small quantities of...
Welcome! I'm new here as well, and also adding detailing part time to my wsr/leather repair business--and I also have a full time job! Looking to make the auto detailing/repair full time soon.
You can't go wrong with Auto Geek, I've been buying from them off and on for years for my personal...
Ok, that seems to be the answer I'm getting on using a steamer for the exterior--great on interior, not so great for exterior.
The reason I keep asking about steamers is because I'm in a spot that I can't have a lot of water runoff, so some of the online videos of steamer machines doing...
Did you use the VX5000 to drywash the exterior, or did you use something like Optimum No Rinse for your exterior drywash? I'm looking at steam machines to use on the exterior and getting mixed information from manufacturers, so I thought the best info would be from someone actually using the...