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Re: 1st Time Steam User; Tips, Techniques, and Warnings?
Originally Posted by Tato
Thanks mate.
What about 'humidity' of vapor on engine?
Thank you very much.
Kind Regards.
Not going to be an issue. Modern engine bay parts are all tested for harsh conditions such as humidity, water intrusion, etc.
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Re: 1st Time Steam User; Tips, Techniques, and Warnings?
Sorry insisting on this (I'm in need of self-affirmation on this thread), even that parts I would cover up with plastic / foil if doing a 'water wash' on engine?
Sure I will take care, but I'm talking about accidental vapor hitting.
Again, thanks.
Kind Regards.
“Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy”
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Re: 1st Time Steam User; Tips, Techniques, and Warnings?
Originally Posted by Tato
Sorry insisting on this (I'm in need of self-affirmation on this thread), even that parts I would cover up with plastic / foil if doing a 'water wash' on engine?
Sure I will take care, but I'm talking about accidental vapor hitting.
Again, thanks.
Kind Regards.
The engine compartment gets wet when driving in the rain, through puddles, etceteras.
Steamer is fine. Vapor will not hurt a thing unless you intentionally miss-use it.
Probably puts out less moisture than when you are spraying it down with APC or degreaser.
I have the Mytee Firebird and have not had a problem.
Many will indicate that modern engines can safely be power washed.
I would add...power washed by someone who has half a brain.
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Don't use the brush heads that it may come with to scrub any leather or plastic/vinyl, even lightly, or you'll be very upset with yourself... Well of course you can scrub some carpets and upholstery... Scrubbing on anything else should be done with a microfiber I'd say, lightly if you must scrub with it. So far that's my only caution I think!
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Re: 1st Time Steam User; Tips, Techniques, and Warnings?
Thanks again for all tips, very helpful. I'm looking forward to get my steamer this week.
Kind Regards.
“Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy”
― Isaac Newton
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Re: 1st Time Steam User; Tips, Techniques, and Warnings?
maybe obvious but dont use anything but distilled water and just keep it moving. I just got a vapamore primo about 2 weeks ago and used it on 2 details so far. Used it on door jambs, plasitc on the interior, and stubborn spots on the carpet and seats and its awesome. I also use it around the house also, the thing is sweet.
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I have the McCulloch steamer.I keep a bucket near to purge the line so that just steam is coming out. Sometimes you will get a shot of water when stopping for a few minutes and restarting.
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I have the $200 version of that steamer and I rip through interiors with it. Once you master using it you won't want to go without it. We live in Hawaii so we get a lot of sand in cars, this steam loosens up the fibers in the carpet making sand removal fast and east. Use your steamer for everything, but you will want the upgraded one because it holds more water and lasts twice as long and it has more heat!
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Re: 1st Time Steam User; Tips, Techniques, and Warnings?
Originally Posted by Love's Auto
I have the $200 version of that steamer and I rip through interiors with it. Once you master using it you won't want to go without it. We live in Hawaii so we get a lot of sand in cars, this steam loosens up the fibers in the carpet making sand removal fast and east. Use your steamer for everything, but you will want the upgraded one because it holds more water and lasts twice as long and it has more heat!
What island are you on bro?
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Awesome tips guys thanks! I wonder if mike has a steamer video somewhere
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