steam car wash??

[warhorst]

hi, anyone know anything about washing car using a steamer?

i know some detailers use it for interior stains and other disinfecting solutions......but for a car wash??

do they work.....using steam to remove dirt from the car and doesn't the high temperature do some "damage" to the paint job?

cause if it works....swirl marks from bad cleaning habits could be eradicated.................but high temperature means that the layers of wax...sealant..could be stripped off...??

not sure if i can post links to other website????

zadsinc.com

[No problem, link removed; 2hotford]

[N52]

Re: steam car wash??

I have no idea really about the paint but it'd work great on brake dust

[Murr1525]

Re: steam car wash??

Cant be good for wax, but my car dealer has a steam cleaning option for the engine. Havent tried or seen it yet.

[V.I.P.E.R]

Re: steam car wash??

Here is a link to a steamer i have and use for interior and exterior of the cars' i detail there are some videos' and a ton of info.

http://www.1car-detailing-training.com/vapor-chief-steam-cleaner-p-37.html

[Skip]

Re: steam car wash??

Hi People
From what I see here is a bunch of non-users that do not have actual experience and only expand on a negative that was conceived by them! Let me point some items out,
1. The temp does not go over 150 degrees at the nozzle and reduces temp by 10 degrees for every inch from target. I can hold my hand 2-3 inches from this without having to go to a burn center. Toyota used the machine in tests and found safe as car paint is good to about 240 degrees F
2. Swirl marks this could happen IF it was done incorrectly the Steam jet process has a Bio degradable solution that helps lubricate and clean surface add this to a wiping application that changes sides of folded cloth so that the cloth is changed as you wipe. We find that using this system sets up the surface for a nice smooth finish with close to using clay.
3. The steam does a job on Mercedes and Jag wheels that is incredible melts that brake dust right off no bad water going down the drain (suggest color coded towels that would only be used for wheels)
4. The US Border Patrol uses this machine in several different locations and is very happy the way it cleans vechicles inside and out and let me tell you the insides are packed with electronics and we never had a problem (no hi pressure)
Hopes this helps a little
Skip

[Mark58]

Re: steam car wash??

This is second post on this subject started in 2006! I think there is some misunderstandings here between "Steam Cleaner" and "Hot water pressure washers" Some Steam Cleaner units have low pressure (75-100 PSI) steam which is close to 300F and in my opinion it is to hot for washing cars. This type of unit is great in your butcher shop to disinfect and kill any bacteria on equipment , floors and walls. Now, Hot water pressure washers usually run up to 180F and at 1000 to 1500 PSI. Temperature is adjustable from 120- 180F. Pressure is also adjustable is by pressure regulator. This type of machine is great for removing any road grime and road salt.

http://www.hotsy.com/Hot-Water-Pressure-Washers.aspx?Cid=543