Using steam to wash exterior of vehicle

Just watched the video. I can't see how the leading edge of MF can't collect enough dirt and debris to mar. I like steam for some jobs like interior. But I would certianly not clean paint like they did in the vidio. I would love to hit that bad boy with my brinkman when she was done!
 
JSFM35X said:
...I can't see how the leading edge of MF can't collect enough dirt and debris to mar.
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Can't help but wonder the same thing. As I watched this I wondered how it would work out with a little shot of S&W or similar product before the steamer. Couldn't help but give a little more lubrication. Then again maybe the steamer would just remove it.
 
from the looks of the video, it may save water, but it is a very slow process!

I also wonder if these people know anything about car care :hmmm:
 
Wouldn't the steam remove all protection on the car?

That's not a bad thing if you are planning to replace it, but as general cleaning?
 
I was thinking the same things. I like using my steam cleaner on the inside of cars but never thought of using it on the exterior painted surfaces.
 
I use my steamer:

Car
1 x per year to clean door hinges
as necessary if I got stuff on the carpets that I cant get out
Very infrequently in wheels to get into the lug holes and tiny nooks

House
4x per year SS sink in kitchen
4x per year in all bathrooms blow out around the faucets
as needed if the grout get it very clean
bathroom ceiling if it gets funky
Kitchen tile grout 4x per year.-Keep it like new.
 
My buisness partner brought this to my attention the other day. He said he saw a post on a forum were a guy got a dealership contract using this and he says he is able to wash and wax a car in 15 min...If i find the forum again i will post a link to it. Made me alittle skeptical though, cause it just doesnt seem right, but who knows...

Did anyone see a price on this steamer? You never know it might just be the new age of detailing, though past tried and true methods never fail you..
 
I checked for a price but didn't see one, but they do have some kind of form you fill out and email to them and they will give you a price. Thought it would be interesting to some here on the forum.
 
Ya i saw that form but dont really why a sales rep contacting me everyday trying to sell me the product. But if anyone knows the price please share. Im assuming quite expensive, but could be profitable if it does what it says it does..
 
I used to own a Vapor Chief steamer that would reach 100psi. One of their big claims is that it can be used for exteriors. I tryed it once and didnt care for it. I didnt notice it removing wax or sealant. It DID do one hell of a job on wheels, bugs, tar, etc but it was slow going and at that period of time I was doing production work (time = money). However it was an amazing machine for interiors and a real asset to my business.
 
steam cleaning is the future but to clean the cars the outside is a very long process like 20 mins. I want one of those just because its fully self contained.
 
Well, first of all I have used steam and a power washers as a cleaning process; they are on same lines as each other--you just slow down the flow of water in a power washer to produce steam. Steam is produced at 212 °F, and the rapid expansion of painted surface over a long time/term is not good: eventually the paint will start to dull and fade. Steam will remove waxes and polymers by heat alone. Both power washing and steam cleaning have their own advantages and disadvantages, but neither will clean the surface as well as hand washing. I have played around with all types of solutions and processes, and as of yet have not found a process that cleans a painted surface as well as by hand.

As for the 15 minute wash and wax, I'm sorry there is NO way you're going to convince me that you're getting a good job. I'm open minded enough to see the advantages of speed versus profit, but will never be convinced that fast food is a gourmet meal.
 
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