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VX5000 Vs Dupray one plus
Has anyone ever used both models? Which one would yall recommend?
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Re: VX5000 Vs Dupray one plus
Originally Posted by Invictus
Has anyone ever used both models? Which one would yall recommend?
My impressions. The owner of Steam Cleaners Direct, the sellers of the VX5000 challenged me to try both, so I did. I did not get my Dupray from AG as at the time, I was shopping elsewhere. SCD even paid the shipping return for the Dupray!
The first difference to me is the construction. The VX5000 is a stainless steel exterior with castors so it rolls around quite easily. I like it more for roaming around the exterior of a car than the Dupray. You do not get his layout until you move up to the Hill Injection.
They both have 65 psi low moisture steam.
They both have similar included accessories. I prefer the handle of the VX then the hand-guard version of the Dupray. This is because on the Dupray, the steam control is on the unit. On the VX, it is on the wand. right switch for low, left for medium, and both for full speed ahead. The VX also does water injection which the One Plus does not do. The water injection feature comes on the Hill Injection. This was a big factor to me.
The Dupray is a continuous fill versus the VX-5000 not being continuous fill but the VX has a large reservoir. Continuous works by having a reservoir then a second smaller reservoir to feed it to create "continuous" steam. I prefer just the larger reservoir. The full VX reservoir easily lasts a few cars of full cleaning unless it's "really" bad.
Both have low water and steam ready indicators.
The Vx5000 gives you an extra 2 ft on the hose 10ft vs 8 which may not sound like much but climbing into trucks, it has made the difference for me.
If Dupray is different with Autogeek, then please look into this but the VX5000 included MANY more brushes for the jet tool than the Dupray did. I believe I only got a couple.
Also both are true Italian made steamers which is apparently where the best steamers are made.
In the end I chose the VX because of the people behind the product, warranty, included accessories, product workmanship, hand controls, and the price. Over $1000 less than the Hill Injection for hot water injection albeit not as powerful, the VX5000 can tackle most automotive stains I've ran into.
It is quite capable for automotive detailing and anything more machine wise for me would be in the realm of a steam extractor such as the Carmen Inox. For it's price point and purpose, is to me the machine to have for it's size, power, reliability, and construction. For automotive use on interiors, door jams, engine work, it is a great tool. I would again see no purpose to spend more until I'd want the level of purpose the Carmen brings to the table.
I hope that helps at least my thought process behind it.
Autogeek OG. Attended detail fest I/II. Still detailing!
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Re: VX5000 Vs Dupray one plus
What if you could get a slightly used One plus for 600? Should i take it and save a few hundred or will i regret my choice?
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Re: VX5000 Vs Dupray one plus
Originally Posted by Invictus
What if you could get a slightly used One plus for 600? Should i take it and save a few hundred or will i regret my choice?
If it functionally works and has all the accessories, I'd go for it. Just make sure it works properly. Either machine are plenty strong.
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Re: VX5000 Vs Dupray one plus
Originally Posted by Invictus
What if you could get a slightly used One plus for 600? Should i take it and save a few hundred or will i regret my choice?
I would say that if you are doing detailing regularly, you will enjoy the castors the VX offers as well as the larger reservoir, and the stainless construction. Also water injection.
As Mike posted, the Hill Injection is a fabulous machine and is the one I really wanted but at $2 grand was a bit rich considering how well the VX performed. If you can swing it, the Hill is a great machine and definitely worth consideration.
I will say though with any tool, I prefer to buy new for the warranty and support offered and the VX has some of the best. Steve is an awesome guy.
Autogeek OG. Attended detail fest I/II. Still detailing!
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Re: VX5000 Vs Dupray one plus
Awesome I am wanting a steamer to help clean and speed up details. I will be starting a mobile wash very soon so want to be capable of giving my customers a quality clean. I see autogeek is about to have a sell it probably wouldn't include the Dupray huh?? Either way once the sell starts I will be spending some money. What else do you recommend I need easy on the pocket but quality chemicals. From Tire and wheel cleaner ,good wax, tire dressing and interior dressing, air freshner, pretty much everything. I was thinking
Car wash soap- hypo wash
interior and wheel cleaner- APC+
Wax- ?????
Wheel and black triming dressing-???
Interior dressing and protection-??
and brushes.
What other products will help save me time and leave quality result?
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Re: VX5000 Vs Dupray one plus
Originally Posted by ryandamartini
I would say that if you are doing detailing regularly, you will enjoy the castors the VX offers as well as the larger reservoir, and the stainless construction. Also water injection.
As Mike posted, the Hill Injection is a fabulous machine and is the one I really wanted but at $2 grand was a bit rich considering how well the VX performed. If you can swing it, the Hill is a great machine and definitely worth consideration.
I will say though with any tool, I prefer to buy new for the warranty and support offered and the VX has some of the best. Steve is an awesome guy.
It will have full warranty starting from when I order it. Its from SCD, it was a demo model only used for demo. Comes with all attachments.
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Re: VX5000 Vs Dupray one plus
Originally Posted by Invictus
It will have full warranty starting from when I order it. Its from SCD, it was a demo model only used for demo. Comes with all attachments.
You will enjoy it!
Autogeek OG. Attended detail fest I/II. Still detailing!
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