Steamer

Quality Leather said:
This should be Exhibit A for why a steamer can be dangerous for use on leather. That second photo shows that you have removed some of the coating. In the third and fourth photo, you can see how dull the coating has become. I doubt it was that dull from the factory. I see this all the time when I steam leather. It dulls the coating (along with removing some of it). I am not saying don't use one, but I pretty much only use one when I am refinishing the leather. I used one yesterday before I refinished a couch and BMW seats.



To respond to the OP, I use a Daimer. It has been pretty good.
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I can assure you none of the coating was damaged.



When you refinish leather how do you "add" back the shine you say was removed?



Cheers,

greg
 
Greg,

It is clearly visible on the rag. The gray color is coating.



I spray on some coating with high gloss. The coatings come in different gloss levels from dull to patent.
 
VX5000, and yes you have to understand what each steam setting does in terms of heat. Otherwise just use a triangle attachment and keep the steamer moving on delicate surfaces!
 
Quality Leather said:
Greg,
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Quality Leather said:
It is clearly visible on the rag. The gray color is coating.



I spray on some coating with high gloss. The coatings come in different gloss levels from dull to patent.
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....that seat is visibly soiled and coated with whatever protectant/dressing/conditioner the customer had been using. It’s obvious to me that there would be some evidence of soiling to the towel as well after the process (which is why I would have assumed its “grayish” in appearance). I’m not saying that there may not have been some transfer of color from the leather, but I’m not sure I would consider that picture a good example that there was. …..perhaps with a more visible color like red?
 
Yes, the seat is visibly soiled. There is some color on the rag. A better example would be to clean the seat conventionally on one side and the steamer on the other to see how big of a difference there is. I did this last year and the steamer didn't give a big difference. If you use a steamer and like it, then use it on a low setting and without the brush attachment.
 
Quality Leather said:
Yes, the seat is visibly soiled. There is some color on the rag. A better example would be to clean the seat conventionally on one side and the steamer on the other to see how big of a difference there is. I did this last year and the steamer didn't give a big difference. If you use a steamer and like it, then use it on a low setting and without the brush attachment.
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It seems that we ALL need a primer on cleaning leather, you seem like have many answers but products and methods.



Give us the details.



Cheers,

GREG
 
Hello Everyone,



I'm a relatively new detailer compared to you all. I am in the process of choosing a steamer to my business as well. Looks like you all prefer this vx5000.



My question is though, do any of you use a steamer on the exterior? or is it just an interior/engine thing?
 
I'm intrigued by the spray coated that can be added after such an agressive cleaning, thanks for the leads.



Cheers,

GREG
 
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