Using my steamer

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Anthony O.

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



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
 
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.
 
rydawg said:
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.
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Thanks,



and yep:werd:
 
Anthony Orosco said:
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.
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My Piccolo steamer specifically states not to use distilled water (as does my warm-mist humidifier :D ). Are other steamers different?
 
ZaneO said:
My Piccolo steamer specifically states not to use distilled water (as does my warm-mist humidifier :D ). Are other steamers different?
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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
 
I think distilled water is fine for steamers but not deionzed. I think that the steam manufacturers do not want people using distilled water so people do not accidentally use deionized water. Deionized will damage the metal components in the steamer.



I remember awhile back reading the label on a "distilled water" container that it might contain deionzed water, deionzed is cheaper than distilled water. I would only use distilled water in a steamer that clearly stated “made by steam distillation.�



I could be wrong though.
 
So, Tonoyo ...why does steam work? There doesn't seem to be much flushing action taking place like you'd get with a Karcher. I understand heat melting wax and oil ...but doesn't that stuff simply congeal once you pull the heat off it?



....I did see a small puddle at the base of the wheel ..and you did say 65psi, but maybe you could fill the hollow spot between my ears with tick more info. Thanks for taking the time to make the vid.



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Wetstuff said:
So, Tonoyo ...why does steam work? There doesn't seem to be much flushing action taking place like you'd get with a Karcher. I understand heat melting wax and oil ...but doesn't that stuff simply congeal once you pull the heat off it?



....I did see a small puddle at the base of the wheel ..and you did say 65psi, but maybe you could fill the hollow spot between my ears with tick more info. Thanks for taking the time to make the vid.



j i m
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Yes a pressure washer would of been very effective to clean the tires and wheels, especially the wheels if one were to use a water based wheel acid. My reason for using my steamer was we didn't want to move the car and also it allowed Ron to perform the interior cleaning while I tended to the tires.



The puddle of gunk is the sludge that the degreaser loosened and the steamer dislodged. If you work from top to bottom you should be able to get the tire gunk removed before it has a chance to set up again.



Great questions and thank you for your gratitude :)



Anthony
 
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