Anyone using vapor steam for exteriors

[Chargedx]

Hello,

I am considering purchasing a vapor steamer from Kevin at Kleen Car for mobile exterior cleaning. Anyone using a steamer with ONR as a finish.



Have not read anything negative about using steam for the exterior lately.



Probably overthinking this ext cleaning process, but trying to reduce any factors to fail before I get started going mobile in a wet climate 9-months of the year. Trying to develop a process/learn to disolve the top layer of dirt on top of the clearcoat.



Thanks,

Ken

 

[Jpostal]

I have the biggest vapor cleaner available (Daimer Kleenjet 5000) and I would never attempt to wash an exterior with it. It would take a long, long time. The actual steam car wash systems might work but I have never seen one in person. Plan to spend 6k on one.



Steam Car Wash - Daimer SUPER MAX 6230SCW

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

Only thing I've ever used the steamer on exterior-wise is to get polish/wax residue out of cracks or to clean wheels/wheel wells/exhaust tips. My Dupray Hill Injection has an "overheated water injection" feature that makes it functional for that type of duty.

 

[JohnKleven]

I recently picked up an Optima Steamer and it does a great job for cleaning exteriors. Great power and plenty of heat. A great machine.

 

[Thomas Dekany]

Hi Ken! How are you?

Hello,

I am considering purchasing a vapor steamer from Kevin at Kleen Car for mobile exterior cleaning. Anyone using a steamer with ONR as a finish.



Have not read anything negative about using steam for the exterior lately.



Probably overthinking this ext cleaning process, but trying to reduce any factors to fail before I get started going mobile in a wet climate 9-months of the year. Trying to develop a process/learn to disolve the top layer of dirt on top of the clearcoat.



Thanks,

Ken

 

[Chargedx]

Hi Ken! How are you?

Hi Thomas,



Life is good. Trying to develop a marketing plan and get a pt job before cleaning cars. It has been a grind so far. Don't want to jump to part time cleaning since I have a FT job which is physical.



Hope all is well with you.



Ken