Using my steamer

[Anthony O.]

Here is a quick video I took of me cleaning a grungy tire. I sprayed the tire and wheel with Optimum degreaser, let it dwell for a few minutes then hit it with my steamer and the jet nozzle at 65 psi.



Try and ignore the background music.....had no idea it came through that loud!!



I did this to give many of you a preview of what a steamer can accomplish. These tires were very grungy as can be seen in the Click and Brag thread.





Anthony







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[BigAl3]

nice little video, once again anthony :) . my little nephew (10 years old) just commented on how he likes that song... :laugh:

[useth4z]

A-ha`s "Take on me"

[LastDetail]

"AND NOW IT`S READY FOR DRESSING!

Haha! Man that really did seem to do the trick though, just seeing the funk drip off onto the ground. Nice work.

[Pennypacker]

I like the videos. What kind of steamer are you using? Thanks.

[imported_smprince1]

I agree and use my steamer on the really nasty wheels and tires in a similar manner. The steam jet is also especially usefull at blasting out those tight crevices and lug nut recesses on the wheel.

[justin30513]

Ron has bragged to me about the steamer you have there. Looks awesome plus saves you a ton in chemicals and keeps you from having to carry them with you. I might have to invest and........

"Take one onnnnnnn. Take it on!"

[MMasz]

Outstanding! I wouldn`t be without my steamer. It does a great job blasting out dirt and old wax from crevices, cleans dashboards/consoles and just about everything!

[RTexasF]

I too am curious as to brand(s) will put out such continuous steam. The one I have is pitiful and not worth the effort to use.



The wheel and tire look terrific, great timesaver without compromise.

[klnyc]

Aha(the band)....man thats soo 80s.

Hey Ant, is thats a Tr5 or Tr6? I only see the hose, I didnt see the tank.

Man, I have the TR5 and works wonder :)

Great video any more?

[Anthony O.]

Morning everyone....I should be working but it`s cold and I`m a weather wimp:chuckle:



The steamer I am using is now about 3 years old.....great machine and it has never given me any problems. I check it out and clean it out routinely and the only thing Ihave had to do to it is re-splice the wire as it comes from the unit due to cracking.



The unit I have is this one Portable Steamer "Best Buy" (http://www.topoftheline.com/vaporblitziv.html)



Do a Google search to shop around if you like. Be weary of steamers at "BLOW OUT PRICES!! as they may not be very good.



You want to look for a steamer with a good warranty on their boiling unit, a good PSI, at least 55 psi (mines 65 psi), an on/off switch at the handle and continuous fill is handy to have also.



Always try and use distilled or soft water in yoru machine as this will promote a long and healthy life span for the boiling unit.



Thanks so much for the encouraging words people, much appreciated.



Anthony

[imported_rydawg]

Great video Anthony! I borrowed a friends steamer once and I could not believe how usefull of a tool it was. It cleans better than anything and is very quick at it also. The prices are up there, but well worth it and it`s my next investment. Once you try one, you will hooked for life.

[Anthony O.]

Great video Anthony! I borrowed a friends steamer once and I could not believe how usefull of a tool it was. It cleans better than anything and is very quick at it also. The prices are up there, but well worth it and it`s my next investment. Once you try one, you will hooked for life.



Thanks,



and yep:werd:

[ZaneO]

Always try and use distilled or soft water in yoru machine as this will promote a long and healthy life span for the boiling unit.



My Piccolo steamer specifically states not to use distilled water (as does my warm-mist humidifier :D ). Are other steamers different?

[Anthony O.]

My Piccolo steamer specifically states not to use distilled water (as does my warm-mist humidifier :D ). Are other steamers different?





No kiddin? I believe mine stated to use distilled water.....I`ll now need to check my instruction sheet, if I can find it.



Thanks for the heads up ZaneO