My Steamer!!!!!!!!! - Page 2

jdoria · 03-13-09, 03:13

I think they are all Italian.

I got mine here: Steam cleaner, steam cleaners, steam cleaning, steam vapor cleaners

757motoring · 03-14-09, 06:02

What is the process you guys are using to do seats,dash, carpet, door panels etc?

Polished&Waxed · 03-14-09, 06:28

I am interested in the methods also. Right now Im randomly changing attachments and using them. It def adds quality to your detail. Cloth seats that I may have not touched are now easily cleaned and the headliner above the drivers door is getting cleaned quicker and more thoroughly.

The process is what will make it worth the cost though. A tool is nothing without the proper methods and techniques which in turn make you money.

jdoria · 03-14-09, 06:43

Its one of the easiest things to use.

Just be careful of:

Headliners that are glued up, you may soften the glue.
Steering wheels that are already peeling, you will peel the rest of the coating off.
Radio button markers that are painted on, you may lighten them or remove them.
Paint chips, you could heat up the area around the chip and get under the clear.

I say "be careful" not "avoid". Just watch what you are going as you go.

AeroCleanse · 03-14-09, 06:45

A steam cleaner was the best investment I have ever made.

Polished&Waxed · 03-14-09, 07:23

any tips AeroCleanse?

Heatgain · 03-14-09, 08:19

Just bought a McCullough on sale at Harbor Freight. Yes I'm aware it's a cheap steamer but it's a good cheap steamer, at least according to many reviews I've read.
And, being an enthusiast and only an occasional detailer for pay, I can't spend $700 for a steamer.
Haven't tried it on a vehicle yet, but all our jewelry in the house is now so clean and sparkly.

lecchilo · 03-14-09, 08:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdoria

Its one of the easiest things to use.

Just be careful of:

Headliners that are glued up, you may soften the glue.
Steering wheels that are already peeling, you will peel the rest of the coating off.
Radio button markers that are painted on, you may lighten them or remove them.
Paint chips, you could heat up the area around the chip and get under the clear.

I say "be careful" not "avoid". Just watch what you are going as you go.

I'll go ahead and say flat out avoid headliners...

WCD · 03-14-09, 05:02

Headliners...put a towel on the triangular brush, steam it nice and hot, turn off steam and then wipe headliner. No direct steam should hit the headliner.

You can also spray a light mist of APC on the towel first.

Rob

You should buy Renny's DVD so you can learn all the uses, tricks, and tips!

Polished&Waxed · 03-14-09, 05:52

you wouldnt happen to have a used one just laying around would ya?

HappyWax · 03-14-09, 08:50

I just bought a euro-steam es2100 and it looks very similar -the gauges and buttons are the same, just the placement is different -and even the hose button controls are identical. The only difference I can spot is that my hose has steal mesh around it.

Does yours have the hot water jet too?

Polished&Waxed · 03-15-09, 05:26

yeh the 3rd button on the machine and then the back button on the right side of the wand gives the hot water stream.