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anyone using this?? are this much better compared to traditional washing??

where can I get a good steam washer??
 
Never heard of it for washing a car ... I know steam has been used for cleaning engines (not good for the wiring/electrical connectors) and for interiors, but that's about it.
 
Steam cleaning exteriors is risky because there is no lubrication factor, which will then add the possibility of scratches or swirls!!! If you pre-soak with something then steam the surface you might be a little safer but still will never beat the power of a traditional wash! Trust me on this one lol...
 
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-xZbyjjYAY&list=UUrezX0KOKQjeuahkkd5eTUQ]AUTO DETAIL (PT-2) - DRY CARWASH using a Dry Vapor Steam Cleaner - AUTO DETAIL Car Wash - YouTube[/video]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KGEFKLs_Xs]Steam Car Detailing - Dupray Steam Box - YouTube[/video]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS5S-ZiVEiY]Auto Detailing Done Right! - YouTube[/video]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bXmxRjjAw8]Detail Your Car - With Steam! - Jay Leno's Garage - YouTube[/video]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kbg9XquQLs]Steam Car Wash Machine - Optima Steamer (Full Version - English) - YouTube[/video]
 
I use steam washing exclusively now and have never scratched a car. I use the Optima steamer.
 
what would be the advantages of it? is it more costly and where can I get it? and how much did it cost you?
 
AeroCleanse said:
I use steam washing exclusively now and have never scratched a car. I use the Optima steamer.
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My guess is.... like a waterless wash, steam washing a car is done best with large supply of clean microfiber towels available to avoid cross contamination.


I remember as far back as 6, maybe 7 years ago some guy in SoCal kept wanting to bring a steam cleaner for washing cars to Meguiar's and show me his steam machine. Never saw him though...


One thing for sure, build a better mouse trap and the world will beat a path to your door...


:)
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
My guess is.... like a waterless wash, steam washing a car is done best with large supply of clean microfiber towels available to avoid cross contamination.
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Definitely use quite a few towels Mike, but my machine came with them.

The advantages of a steam wash are, uses less water, no run off, don't need to use chemicals, you can wash all parts of the car. You don't end up with water running out of nooks and crannies.

My machine was $6k, and you can get a business lease on the equipment, so its around $260 a month for me, but your results may vary. Steamericas sells them, contact them for more info.
 
AeroCleanse said:
I use steam washing exclusively now and have never scratched a car. I use the Optima steamer.
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That is quite a statement!

I am certain that every single time I wash any car...I leave a scratch. They may be tiny...they may be few, but they are there.

The trick for me is minimizing the depth and number of scratches to extend the period between light polishing


What is your process when using the steamer?

Are you pre-treating with something or just steam the panel and wipe off with a MF?


Thanks
 
allenk4 said:
That is quite a statement!

I am certain that every single time I wash any car...I leave a scratch. They may be tiny...they may be few, but they are there.

The trick for me is minimizing the depth and number of scratches to extend the period between light polishing


What is your process when using the steamer?

Are you pre-treating with something or just steam the panel and wipe off with a MF?


Thanks
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Steam and wipe behind with a MF. If the panel is really dirty, I steam the panel to loosen / flush before I go back and steam and wipe behind. If it's terribly dirty, I turn the moisture up to full and flush the panel first.
 
Just wondering how well does this work on tires and rims with caked on brake dust?
 
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