Thinking of getting a steam cleaner for undercarriage prep

[Onehole]

Thinking of getting a steam cleaner for undercarriage prep, any recommendations?



I want something that is going to be easy to use in tight spaces. I tried doing some searches on the web but couldn`t find anything appropriate.



Thanks in advance.

JB

[Bill D]

I`ve used a "Steam Buggy" for tough tasks, this style of steamer seems to work well for automotive jobs

[dcswd]

I`ve had good experiences using a small hand held steam cleaner for the engine bay. I`m sure it would work well for getting in all of the little nooks and cranies on the undercarriage as well.



The steam cleaner I use has a 1.5 foot extention hose which makes it easy to get around stuff.

[Mr Concours]

I once took the paint off the front bumper/spoiler of a customers GT3 (it had be repainted and was repainted again under warranty)with a Karcher steam cleaner,the really big ones that run on diesel and are like a pressure washers.pretty good but I susspect we are`nt talking about this type.

Father in law bought a small hand held steam cleaner last Year but took it back for a refund as he wasnt impressed.

[Richt]

I find a pressure washer and degreasser is quite adequate. I once took paint off a works van with a steam cleaner! ( also a diese-Karcher steam cleaner)

[Richt]

[Accumulator]

RichPug306xsi- nice undercarriage



I`ve had mixed results with steam cleaners. I have a DeLONGHI steam cleaner, but I hardly EVER bother getting it out. It DOES work pretty well for this sort of thing, though.



I used to have a fairly big, propane powered one that was good for really awful jobs, but a hassle and mess to use. And like the even bigger ones, it could do some damage.



The little hand-held ones didn`t last for me, and the last one (Bissel, I think) burned me but good when it failed.



Like Bill D, my late father REALLY liked his Steam Buggy. Used it to clean all sorts of stuff. It might be a good, reasonable way to go for this sort of thing

[scottabir]

hasnt anybody else seen the infomercial with the shark portable steamer? it completly details a classic mustang by itself!!

[MBZ 500E]

JB take at look at these industrial steamers link on the Thomas Register: http://www.thomasregisterdirectory.c...0037234_1.html



Maybe they`ll offer something a bit more substantial.