Got a new steamer and need some help

[ArtFoodBMW]

Hey guys! I picked up a Craftsmen steam cleaner/pressure washer for 150$ this week and have some questions. Also i picked up a 1985 325e BMW for my personal car/project. This is the car in question.

So first off, can i get replacement heads for my new steamer? It only came with one and it's already dead. I'd like to a triangle shaped one.

Second, is it possible to remove the color of leather (my seats) with the steamer? I dont want to remove the color. I started doing the back seats and the leather now appears very light compared to the arm rest that's never been used.

I don't have any pics of the backseat but here one of how dirty the leather was! http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/ArtFoodBMW/IMG_2475_zps0cb096df.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/ArtFoodBMW/media/IMG_2475_zps0cb096df.jpg.html)

Thanks for the help!

[Znig22]

As for attachments I will let someone who may have one of these steamers weigh in, You can always google your machine for parts. As for the leather, Yes you can potentially hurt the leather if you do not properly use your steamer. It would truly help if you can post pictures of the area in concern.

[ArtFoodBMW]

As for attachments I will let someone who may have one of these steamers weigh in, You can always google your machine for parts. As for the leather, Yes you can potentially hurt the leather if you do not properly use your steamer. It would truly help if you can post pictures of the area in concern.

I have googled for attachments and replacements and nothing shows up. Ill post pictures tomorrow when i get the car in the garage.

[FUNX650]

I have googled for attachments and replacements and nothing shows up.
What are the Model and Serial NO.'s of this Craftsman unit?

Bob

[ArtFoodBMW]

Craftsman 1700 PSI 1.3 GPM Electric Pressure Washer
That's all i got

[FUNX650]

Craftsman 1700 PSI 1.3 GPM Electric Pressure Washer
That's all i got
This looks like this may be your Craftsman Pressure Washer's model NO: #580752860

Did you get any manuals when you bought this unit that looks like this:
http://c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/pd_download/lis_pdf/OWNM/1112459L.pdf

There is a part list (page 21), with the parts' NO.'s, in the above manual from which you can use to order new parts (page 40).

This unit should have a 1 year warranty.

Bob

[Lakeside Detail]

I doubt you are removing color, use a white towel to see if there is color transfer. Steaming does a extremely good job cleaning leather, and the color you see is the original color after removing 30 years worth of dirt, body oils, and anything else. Try cleaning the arm rest. Even if it was never used, 30 years still takes its toll.

[sharpreflection]

I'm pretty sure what you are removing is dirt and grime from that leather do like the above post and use a white or ought colored microfiber to make sure it's dirt or dye.

[ArtFoodBMW]

This looks like this may be your Craftsman Pressure Washer's model NO: #580752860

Did you get any manuals when you bought this unit that looks like this:
http://c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/pd_download/lis_pdf/OWNM/1112459L.pdf

There is a part list (page 21), with the parts' NO.'s, in the above manual from which you can use to order new parts (page 40).

This unit should have a 1 year warranty.

Bob

Thank you so much! I googled the part number... Sears wants 23$ for a part that deforms in one use.


I doubt you are removing color, use a white towel to see if there is color transfer. Steaming does a extremely good job cleaning leather, and the color you see is the original color after removing 30 years worth of dirt, body oils, and anything else. Try cleaning the arm rest. Even if it was never used, 30 years still takes its toll.


I'm pretty sure what you are removing is dirt and grime from that leather do like the above post and use a white or ought colored microfiber to make sure it's dirt or dye.

^^^You may be right, Ill try in a couple hours. And post pictures:)

[Tato]

Looking forward to see results, I'm about to order a steamer to improve value of my work. It's great to see your use on it.

I'm also (almost) sure you're actually cleaning the leather the way it's intended to be cleaned.

However, don't forget to properly condition the leather after cleaning.

Kind Regards.

[WAXOFF]

That's not leather.

[ArtFoodBMW]

Pictures:

Before:
http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/ArtFoodBMW/1985%20325e/IMG_2514_zps2ad92504.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/ArtFoodBMW/media/1985%20325e/IMG_2514_zps2ad92504.jpg.html)

After about 3 minutes
http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/ArtFoodBMW/1985%20325e/IMG_2515_zpsb3311f15.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/ArtFoodBMW/media/1985%20325e/IMG_2515_zpsb3311f15.jpg.html)

Ten minutes later, it's not very evenly cleaned
http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/ArtFoodBMW/1985%20325e/IMG_2517_zpsc1641050.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/ArtFoodBMW/media/1985%20325e/IMG_2517_zpsc1641050.jpg.html)
Close up:
http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/ArtFoodBMW/1985%20325e/IMG_2519_zps7b5c1b02.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/ArtFoodBMW/media/1985%20325e/IMG_2519_zps7b5c1b02.jpg.html)

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/ArtFoodBMW/1985%20325e/IMG_2521_zpsfb50cbff.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/ArtFoodBMW/media/1985%20325e/IMG_2521_zpsfb50cbff.jpg.html)

Comparison of arm rest to seat, both cleaned
http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/ArtFoodBMW/1985%20325e/IMG_2513_zps4f52e45a.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/ArtFoodBMW/media/1985%20325e/IMG_2513_zps4f52e45a.jpg.html)


The front seats have a blue color on them, and the steam cleaner won't remove it. Any idea how to?
http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/ArtFoodBMW/1985%20325e/IMG_2509_zpsb47553d2.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/ArtFoodBMW/media/1985%20325e/IMG_2509_zpsb47553d2.jpg.html)
Also the seems wont come clean either
http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/ArtFoodBMW/1985%20325e/IMG_2510_zpsa1a10ced.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/ArtFoodBMW/media/1985%20325e/IMG_2510_zpsa1a10ced.jpg.html)

[UglyBetty]

Try this, it works......

http://www.autogeek.net/leather-master-dye-transfer-remover.html

[andrewbmw]

This in vinyl, I feel your pain I had to do this to a bmw e30 as well! This stuff is impossible to get the dirt out, what I would do is take them out, four bolts, steam clean all of them and re-dye them.

[WAXOFF]

You do know that's not leather. It's vinyl so it's going to stand up to cleaners better. That dye transfer the blue stuff from jeans.