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    Hey guys,

    I am looking to buy some equipment for detailing so I can start my business.

    I look for steamer, extractor and a good pressure washer.

    I have looked at the Vapor Chief and the Mytee Lite 2 8070 but still dont know which one should I get or if I really need to get an extractor if I am getting the Vapor Chief or whatever other steamers you guys think I should get.

    Now for the pressure washer, I have the Karcher electric pressure washer which is overall good but the output of water is weak and the noise it makes is horrible so I am looking for a really good pressure washer.

    I would appreciate any comment from you guys.

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    Mobile or fixed location?



    Don`t for get you also need insurance, reclaim, signs, uniforms, paperwork, web-site, training........,
    At Your Service



    Yvan




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    Skip the pressure washer and use ONR. For a steamer, if you can afford it, check out: Vapor Steamers - Car Detailing school



    You don`t "need" an extractor if you have a good steamer and a good wet/dry vac.
    BespokeCarDetailing and AeroCleanse, LLC

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    Thank you guys!

    That Steamer is 110v and I need 220v and that is the reason I said the vapor chief since he kevin can make it in 220v.

    Also, would like to get references on pressure washer just to use it on really dirty cars that ONR will not be able to perform the extra cleaning ability of regular wash.



    Thanks,

    Eliran

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    You need a pressure washer. It will save you time and money. While onr is great. Its no a replacement to a pressure washer.
    Barry E. Theal
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    I know I need and I have but not satisfied that much with my karcher and would like to get some suggestion on which PW.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eliran
    I know I need and I have but not satisfied that much with my karcher and would like to get some suggestion on which PW.


    take about $2500-$3000 and buy a heated commercial grade PW. You`ll never look back once you do and kick yourself in the arse for not doing it sooner. Landa makes some of the best ones out there right now.
    -Jake Bright Dynamics Auto Spa.

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    1st thing to get is a big bag of money lol.

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    twisted, I liked the idea! It is so damn true.

    Jakerooni, can you give me a link to a PW like that?



    Thanks everyone!

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    I just looked at those Landa and I dont know exactly which model but it seems to be to much for what I am looking for.

    What about the camspray or other brands?

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    Here a newer model of the one I have. I`ve used a lot of different brands out there and there`s just nothing like a Landa. I`ve never thought of it as being too much for my needs.



    LANDA PRESSURE WASHER
    -Jake Bright Dynamics Auto Spa.

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    Thank you Jakerooni!

    And what is the price for that?

    I have found 3 nice PW from Camspray and Karcher which both carry Honda engine:

    Cam Spray 25006HX - Professional 2500 PSI (Gas-Warm Water) Pressure Washer w/Honda

    Which is 2500PSI and 3.0 GPM.

    Karcher G4000OH - Prosumer 4000 PSI (Gas-Cold Water) Pressure Washer w/ Honda GX Engine

    Which is a little high 4000PSI and 3.6 GPM but can be adjust from 100-4000.

    Karcher HD-2.5/30-CH - 3000 PSI (Gas-Cold Water) Pressure Washer w/ Honda Engine

    3000PSI and 2.5GPM.



    What do you guys think about these 3?

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    New your looking at close to the $3000 mark. But you can get them fully refurbed for half the price. landa has it`s own website which can link you to their vendors in your area to get a solid price. And remember it`s the heat that makes the biggest difference so I wouldn`t bother too much with those cold water ones if your looking to spend over a grand. Cold water PW`s have their place but more in the $200-$500 range. once you get over that you really should be buying a Heated pressure washer.
    -Jake Bright Dynamics Auto Spa.

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    Thank you very much!

    The main problem is that I dont live in the states and I cant go to stores and look at pressure washers and only got the internet.

    I found today 2 more heated pressure washer, one is by Comet and the model is Scout and in my country it costs around 2200$ and it does have 150 bars and 9 liters per minute.

    Untitled Document

    The other one is Nilfisk Neptune 2 which is 170 bars and I dont know how much gallons per minute and it is about the same price.

    Introduction

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    The Netpune 2 is 145 bars which is 2103 PSI and 2.64 gallons per minute.

    Also, I found another steamer if you guys are familiar with, super vapor 6i:

    1-800-GO-VAPOR | Vapor Steam Cleaners | 1-800-GO-VAPOR | Super Vapor 6i

 

 
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