Steam Cleaning Cars?

[Beemerboy]

Saw this posted on another site and wanted to see thoughts here....Looks like its a Japanese solution or based company:D

Clean By Steam (http://www.steamcarwash.net/index.htm)

[CharlesW]

While my first thought is "no way", I said the same thing about Poorboy`s Spray & Wipe six years ago. :redface:

Try one and let us know your thoughts. :)

[Beemerboy]

While my first thought is "no way", I said the same thing about Poorboy`s Spray & Wipe six years ago. :redface:

Try one and let us know your thoughts. :)

Thanks Charles...I checked the price of the unit and it reads...$0.00

Sounds like start-up costs are nil:rofl

They must make there profit in shipping

[Page]

Beemerboy i have seen that on youtube, I thank it would be a good idea. Seems like it would loosen up the dirt and push it away. I like the IDEA. Lets buy one and play around with it

[9D4E420]

Kinda interesting but really strange. I bet the machine itself is about 3 grand.

[Page]

Ok i have a web for you but no prices
Steam Jet car wash system (http://yujinst.en.ec21.com/product_list.jsp?group_id=GC00291699&group_nm=Steam_Jet_car_wash_system)

[Beemerboy]

These people really don`t want to sell their products...no prices to be had on the net that I`ve seen

[Poorboy]

I`m not sure i would want steam cleaning my car :hmmm:
The temperature of steam is over 212f and I`d like to know what the paint mfgs think and would it void a paint warranty :confused:

[9D4E420]

I just thought of something.... That steamer has to strip any kind of sealant or wax that`s on your paint.:eek: It says that the wax is added to the steamer but if I recall the wax has a melting point definitely below 200f. It just doesn`t add up. I know when I use the hot water from my pressure washer it is a little over 200 and I use it just for engines, undercarriages, jambs, wheelwells and tires. PB you brought up a good point there with the paint warranties that`s what made me think of the wax.:)

What is the exact melting point of wax anyway? I`m sending this guy an email to see his explanation I`m curious.

[CharlesW]

What is the exact melting point of wax anyway?
I have read anywhere from 160 to 180 degrees for natural wax.
I have also read as high as 350 degrees for "Polymers" which I`m guessing refers to synthetic waxes. Since the percentage of "Polymers" probably varies a great deal, it is likely that the melting temperature will as well.

The problem with this information is the same problem with a big share of the internet information.
No true documentation or hard facts to back up all these statements/claims.

Regardless, I don`t think I will be steamcleaning my paint any time soon.

[Poorboy]

Regardless, I don`t think I will be steam cleaning my paint any time soon.

come on Charles ..we know you want to be the first on your block with one of those babies :lol2:

[9D4E420]

I have read anywhere from 160 to 180 degrees for natural wax.
I have also read as high as 350 degrees for "Polymers" which I`m guessing refers to synthetic waxes. Since the percentage of "Polymers" probably varies a great deal, it is likely that the melting temperature will as well.

The problem with this information is the same problem with a big share of the internet information.
No true documentation or hard facts to back up all these statements/claims.

Regardless, I don`t think I will be steamcleaning my paint any time soon.

Charles, I totally agree with everything you just said. I`m going to email the company and use the wax melting points as reference thanks!:)

[Russ@Exclusive]

I`d pass on this one.

[atkinsonair]

I did not look at pic but cant you make steam below 212 if the pressure inside the tank is different(like a pressure cooker)

[atkinsonair]

ok i looked at specs on machine it is like at pressure cooker lets just say,steam temp is 158/176 @56/64 psi.