Which polisher and steamer to get with this sale??

[DownSouthDetail]

With this sale going on and the gift certificate available I'm going to be upgrading my polisher and also want to get a steamer. Which polisher should I get? The 3401 or the rupes 15? The 3401 after discount and gift certificate would be $286.00 but I would also have to buy the 4 3/8 backing plate for it to work with the pads I already have, so it would really be around $316.00. The rupes would be $294.50 and would work with the pads I already have. Just looking for your opinions and your experience with these machines.
Also, should I grab a steamer from here or should I just get the mcculloch mc1385? The new dupray steamers look really nice!!

Thanks everyone!

[DownSouthDetail]

Anybody??

[David Hayward]

If you've got the money in the budget that Dupray looked great from Mikes write up. I personally have a 1385 and 0 complaints. As for the polisher what do you currently have?

[Hazcat]

I'd get the 3401 but you can't really go wrong with either one. If you're like me you'll eventually own both.

[Mike Phillips]

Anybody??


If you use a steam machine a lot, especially every day, the ability to fill the Dupray on the fly can't be understated...

How To Use the Dupray Hill Injection Steam Cleaner (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/82576-how-use-dupray-hill-injection-steam-cleaner.html)


This steamer ON and at full heat and I'm adding water. Most steamers use a pressurized tank and when you run out of steam, that means you've run out of water and if the tank is pressurized you have to turn the steamer OFF and wait for it to cool down before you can remove the lid to the water tank. This means time waiting instead of time cleaning.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78146




Handy Dandy Clamping System

The spring loaded clamp for attaching towels is also a time saving feature you will love.


For cleaning car interior, you're going to love the triangle brush with the spring loaded towel clamp. This makes placing a clean towel onto the brush fast and easy and it holds it very securely.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78127


The size of the brush head is PERFECT for any standard size 16" square microfiber or cotton towel.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78128



Simply fold the towel diagonally to create a triangle shape like this...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78129



Place the brush head onto the folded towel like this with a little more extra space at the top. (not much just a little, you need some excess at the back also)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78130



Use your finger or thumb to depress the spring loaded clamp....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78131



Then simply pull the three corners of the towel up and through the open slots of the clamp....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78132



Should look like this when done correctly...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78133

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78134



You're ready to start cleaning and disinfecting without using chemicals.... this can be a real lifesaver if you're allergic to or sensitive to cleaning chemicals.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78135




Check this out....

Steam Cleaning a Ferrari Interior with the Dupray Hill Injection Steam Cleaner (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/82437-steam-cleaning-ferrari-interior-dupray-hill-injection-steam-cleaner.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78096


Look closely at the leather and it's a brown color....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78095


Ewww.... that's pretty gross... the good news is not only has all the body oils, dirt and grime from 1987 been removed but any bacteria, mold, germs and viruses have been killed.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78097



These seats came out looking like brand new!
This car and these seats are over 27 years old....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78108


:xyxthumbs:

[DownSouthDetail]

If you've got the money in the budget that Dupray looked great from Mikes write up. I personally have a 1385 and 0 complaints. As for the polisher what do you currently have?

I currently us the HF DA, it takes a long time, it's loud, it vibrates ALOT but for $50 dollars I can't complain bc it does get the job done. Just want to get an overall smoother, faster correcting machine and I will put a 3 inch backing plate on the HF to use for smaller areas.

[DownSouthDetail]

If you use a steam machine a lot, especially every day, the ability to fill the Dupray on the fly can't be understated...

How To Use the Dupray Hill Injection Steam Cleaner (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/82576-how-use-dupray-hill-injection-steam-cleaner.html)


This steamer ON and at full heat and I'm adding water. Most steamers use a pressurized tank and when you run out of steam, that means you've run out of water and if the tank is pressurized you have to turn the steamer OFF and wait for it to cool down before you can remove the lid to the water tank. This means time waiting instead of time cleaning.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78146




Handy Dandy Clamping System

The spring loaded clamp for attaching towels is also a time saving feature you will love.


For cleaning car interior, you're going to love the triangle brush with the spring loaded towel clamp. This makes placing a clean towel onto the brush fast and easy and it holds it very securely.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78127


The size of the brush head is PERFECT for any standard size 16" square microfiber or cotton towel.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78128



Simply fold the towel diagonally to create a triangle shape like this...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78129



Place the brush head onto the folded towel like this with a little more extra space at the top. (not much just a little, you need some excess at the back also)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78130



Use your finger or thumb to depress the spring loaded clamp....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78131



Then simply pull the three corners of the towel up and through the open slots of the clamp....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78132



Should look like this when done correctly...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78133

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78134



You're ready to start cleaning and disinfecting without using chemicals.... this can be a real lifesaver if you're allergic to or sensitive to cleaning chemicals.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78135




Check this out....

Steam Cleaning a Ferrari Interior with the Dupray Hill Injection Steam Cleaner (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/82437-steam-cleaning-ferrari-interior-dupray-hill-injection-steam-cleaner.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78096


Look closely at the leather and it's a brown color....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78095


Ewww.... that's pretty gross... the good news is not only has all the body oils, dirt and grime from 1987 been removed but any bacteria, mold, germs and viruses have been killed.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78097



These seats came out looking like brand new!
This car and these seats are over 27 years old....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78108


:xyxthumbs:

Thanks for all the info Mike! Have you tried the new Dupray One or One Plus steamer? If you have, how do they compare to this model you were using?

[runrun411]

Oh my goodness Mike, Why did you show me that? Now I'm plotting and trying to figure out how to hide a purchase like that from my wife.

[Fphillips]

Oh my goodness Mike, Why did you show me that? Now I'm plotting and trying to figure out how to hide a purchase like that from my wife.


lol


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[refreshauto]

cant go wrong with this deal, this is the machine i use everyday

Wolfgang FLEX XC3401 Ultimate Polishing Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-flex-kit.html)