The Power of Steam

[Dimetera413]

I recently did the Deluxe Interior Package to a 2001 BMW 525i. It really had a lot of potato chips crushed up and "sprinkled" on pretty much every surface. My camera ran out of battery life unfortunately so I only snapped a few pics but one set was very clear at giving you an idea of what took place. This is the door panel before:
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n636/dimetera413/STEAM/IMG_4680_zps5b4a1827.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/dimetera413/media/STEAM/IMG_4680_zps5b4a1827.jpg.html)

Then I used OPC at diluted at 3:1 and lightly pre soaked the panel and hit it with my Mytee.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n636/dimetera413/STEAM/IMG_4686_zps0cce96ad.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/dimetera413/media/STEAM/IMG_4686_zps0cce96ad.jpg.html)

I steamed it with my detail nozzle then just wiped with a yellow microfiber and it came out like this.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n636/dimetera413/STEAM/IMG_4687_zps4bfd532a.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/dimetera413/media/STEAM/IMG_4687_zps4bfd532a.jpg.html)
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n636/dimetera413/STEAM/IMG_4688_zps5a2b7e68.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/dimetera413/media/STEAM/IMG_4688_zps5a2b7e68.jpg.html)

AMAZING!

If you're on the fence about a steam cleaner I hope this helps you decide. Also here is a pic of some delicious potato chips stuck in every crevice in America.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n636/dimetera413/STEAM/IMG_4683_zpsec73499e.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/dimetera413/media/STEAM/IMG_4683_zpsec73499e.jpg.html)

Out comes the toothpick! Thanks for looking.

[RMM]

Jesus! An Hazmat suit is mandatory...

[TundraPower]

What brand and model of steam cleaner is that?

[RMM]

What brand and model of steam cleaner is that?

I think it's this one:

VS1500 Firebird? Vapor Steamer (http://www.mytee.com/products/firebird-vapor-steamer-automotive/#.UbUN5PmsiSp)

[TopThatDetail]

I just ordered the VC4000 should be here in the next day or so can't wait to test it out

[hoyt66]

So tragic! I get it that people like this are good for business but.....It's hard to comprehend this when you are an avid detailer.

[Evan.J]

Nice Job! Ill be saving up for one of these machines.

[DogRescuer]

[QUOTE=Dimetera413;888013]I recently did the Deluxe Interior Package to a 2001 BMW 525i. It really had a lot of potato chips crushed up and "sprinkled" on pretty much every surface. My camera ran out of battery life unfortunately so I only snapped a few pics but one set was very clear at giving you an idea of what took place. This is the door panel before:


Then I used OPC at diluted at 3:1 and lightly pre soaked the panel and hit it with my Mytee.
Great work, what is OPC?

[skubasteve!]

I believe its optimum power clean, an APC made by optimum.

[b0b]

I was checking your particular steamer out and they show a couple pictures of it being used on the paint of the car. Do you use it for that or just for interior purposes? How much has your process of detailing the interior changed since getting the steamer? I am very interested in getting one of these...

[DogRescuer]

I believe its optimum power clean, an APC made by optimum.
Thanks

[Dimetera413]

What brand and model of steam cleaner is that?

That's the Mytee Firebird Steamer.


I just ordered the VC4000 should be here in the next day or so can't wait to test it out

Awesome, let us know how it goes.


So tragic! I get it that people like this are good for business but.....It's hard to comprehend this when you are an avid detailer.

I get what you're saying. I wasn't really digging the smell in there, either.


Nice Job! Ill be saving up for one of these machines.

Great! You'll love it.


[QUOTE=Dimetera413;888013]I recently did the Deluxe Interior Package to a 2001 BMW 525i. It really had a lot of potato chips crushed up and "sprinkled" on pretty much every surface. My camera ran out of battery life unfortunately so I only snapped a few pics but one set was very clear at giving you an idea of what took place. This is the door panel before:


Then I used OPC at diluted at 3:1 and lightly pre soaked the panel and hit it with my Mytee.
Great work, what is OPC?

OPC = Optimum Power Clean.


I was checking your particular steamer out and they show a couple pictures of it being used on the paint of the car. Do you use it for that or just for interior purposes? How much has your process of detailing the interior changed since getting the steamer? I am very interested in getting one of these...

I have never used it on exterior paint and i'm not sure if I ever will. I like sticking to my usual chemical-based process for doing exterior work. I have done door jambs though and it blasted all the crud out of the hinges and hard to reach spots no problem. My interior process got a lot easier since getting a steamer. Just spray your cleaner of choice(granted it's safe for interior materials), let it dwell and penetrate, then steam the heck out of it. Wipe with a fresh microfiber after and you're done. Sometimes you have to still agitate some really stubborn stains or spots with a soft brush but no biggie. My favorite thing about steam though is that it sanitizes and kills bacteria. Odor killing chemicals are almost useless after so it saves a lot of money and time.

[b0b]

Thanks for all the info!

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[sproketser]

Nice write up mate ! Thanx for sharing , did a kickass job in there .

[VP Mark]

Great job! I actually love doing jobs like this. When a high quality car is really dirty and not actually damaged it can really showcase your abilities.

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