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    I noticed recently that, when I steamed`a friends car,`the plastic faded(Luckily he wasn`t upset, he`s selling it) I have a cheap steamer, so I`m thinking I`m using it too close. Can anyone else relate? How do you use your steamer, so when I buy a better one, I will do it 100% correct. Also, I notice after I steamed, then wiped, it smudged a bit. Can anyone else relate? Is it just my steamer or am I doing something wrong?

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    Bump! I am contemplating a steamer as well. Recommendations for a professional grade machine and proper use would be welcomed.


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    With a better/most potent steamer you`ll need to be even more cautious about damage like that.` I really like my Daimer 1500C, but I`ve done a little damage with it too (and I know from using a steamer `).` You can "bleach out" pigmented plastics, you can melt synthetic carpeting.. lots of ways you can mess up even if you`re not doing anything that seems obviously risky.


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    Aquahawk- Could you elaborate on that "smudging" issue?


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    pmnewton- Opinions vary about steamers- constant fill or not (I need it), chemical injection or not (I never use it but mine has it).` I`ve had a number of steamers, and IMO you should buy the best, and most powerful, one that you can afford.

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    Thanks Accumulator, when I wipe, It seems as if I`m wiping the finish off.


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    Ah, OK.` That must just be one of those surfaces that doesn`t take kindly to steaming.` You`ll run into those, hopefully not in a way that ruins somebody`s car!` Gotta start out very gentle and only ramp things up (gradually) if it`s really necessary.` And keep in mind that the steamer isn`t always the right tool for the job, even jobs that *seem* like good candidates.

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    How would one go about using natural ways of clean a car, like using no chemicals on certain cars like that?


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    AquaHawk- I guess that depends on what you mean by "no chemicals".` I`d probably use regular Interior Cleaner, maybe even an Interior QD product.` I bet somebody here would suggest ONR, that might be worth a try (never used that for it myself).

 

 

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