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Thanks for the info.It helps myself and others from maybe having the same problem.Have you turned up the settings from the factory specs as some of the forum members have mentioned ? How old was the car that you had the problem with ? Thanks again for sharing your findings.
 
Did you buy the car brand new, isit possible that these areas have been dyed once before, you just happend to remove it.
 
I've used my VX5000 on a few cars now and no problems. I love that thing.
 
no i dont think you can turn the pressure up i used it the same way it came out the box.

I bought my m3 BRAND NEW so I know nothing was dyed. its a 2006 m3.

I do need to learn how to use this thing. Ive seen people using it everywhere on the interior but i tried it and it really made things worst...
 
What setting on the wand attachment did you use?

High, Med, or Low?
 
the same thing happened to me when i used my mcculough mc 1275, im getting kind of scared to use it on anything other than upholstery now.

i sprayed the panel that has the door lock switches on it with megs APC + at 10:1, then i went over it with steam using a brush and it came out looking scratched and faded in some spots, it goes back to normal when i dress it with megs water based dressing tho.

i wonder why this happens
 
All BMW have a special coating on their plastic that peel over time. I own 3 BMW and hate this special coating. When I used to install car audio I used to alway scratch the coating off of BMW. The best way to clean the plastic n seat is to use the magic easer from mr. Clean. You can find it at walmart or home depot in the cleaning section.
 
southbeach said:
All BMW have a special coating on their plastic that peel over time. I own 3 BMW and hate this special coating. When I used to install car audio I used to alway scratch the coating off of BMW. The best way to clean the plastic n seat is to use the magic easer from mr. Clean. You can find it at walmart or home depot in the cleaning section.
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magic eraser? you can use it on platic that isnt shiny, itll dull anything that shines. at least thats my personal experience w magic eraser:P
 
Looks like the vinyl is a little over cooked.

Those steamers are really handy. But they do get extremely hot and with too much attention to particular materials it can easily cause damage.

If I'm going to clean vinyl with my steamer (which I only do for allergenic interior services) I try to use some APC to loosen up any dirt/grime. Then you can use the steamer in a much quicker fashion and prevent damage.
 
Auto Glym's Hi Tech Interior pad is your best friend for plastic, vinyl and leather!!
 
ride5150 said:
magic eraser? you can use it on platic that isnt shiny, itll dull anything that shines. at least thats my personal experience w magic eraser:P
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I use magic erasers on every interior before dressing. Never had a problem. If you agitate too much, like anything else...then yeah, it will probably dull.
 
yeah i had bad luck with M.E. it left a black plastic white !! are there different M.E.s that are more abrasive?
 
southbeach said:
All BMW have a special coating on their plastic that peel over time. I own 3 BMW and hate this special coating. When I used to install car audio I used to alway scratch the coating off of BMW. The best way to clean the plastic n seat is to use the magic easer from mr. Clean. You can find it at walmart or home depot in the cleaning section.
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You sir are correct... I have a Z3 and true to form the stupid plastic is coated with a rubberized junk... I hate this stuff... I won't use a steamer on the plastic stuff in Bimmers... same with Audi, VW, and Benz...
 
jamores23 said:
yeah i had bad luck with M.E. it left a black plastic white !! are there different M.E.s that are more abrasive?
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Actually, that might make sense. Cause I don't actually use the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. I buy them in bulk on eBay. The Mr. Clean ones are way too pricey for my taste. So maybe the ones I use aren't as abrasive. But, I've loved them and they work really well. :dblthumb2:
 
I have the Vapor Chief and it runs 275 degrees at the tip. Fortunately the pressure can be adjusted. When cleaning interiors I tend to start at 30 psi with a thick MF towel wrapped around the triangular brush. Once the towel gets saturated, I will turn off the steam and keep cleaning. Another point is I move very quickly when steaming and try not to hit the same area two times in a row. It needs to cool a bit.

I was hesitant when starting to use this steamer but have fallen in love with what it can simplify. Once you get the hang of it, it can cut a considerable time of interior detailing. Good luck with it!
 
How long have you had the vapor chief. I'm thinking of getting one. Please respond
 
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