Deciding on Steam Cleaner and Extractor

[gtijimmy]

Hey guys, I would like to get some feedback on purchasing some big equipment for my detailing arsenal. I've decided on purchasing a steamer before an extractor and I am left with a couple of options.

I can purchase a Dupray Hill Injection ($2000), Dupray Tosca ($1000) or a VX5000 ($800). Is it better to purchase the Dupray Hill Injection for the additional power or will the VX5000 be satisfactory for all my detailing needs? I am detailing other peoples cars with fairly dirty interiors/exteriors. Is the Dupray Tosca a step above the VX5000?

I have decided that I will eventually purchase the Mytee HP60 as that seems like an excellent extractor and I could purchase this extractor with the Dupray Tosca or VX5000 for around the same price as the Hill Injection.

Basically my question: Is the Dupray Hill Injection worth the extra money or would it be better to have the VX5000 and the Mytee HP60 instead? I can always get the Hill Injection and Mytee HP60 but it will just take longer and I do not know if the Hill Injection is worth the extra money as the VX5000/Tosca could be enough. Thank you!

[OTSDetail]

I'd say definitely get the Mytee....

[808_detail_nut]

Just get the Carmen super inox. Best investment I made.

[gtijimmy]

Just get the Carmen super inox. Best investment I made.

I am interested in that unit now. How is the Carmen Super Inox better than a separate steam cleaner and extractor, like the Dupray Hill Injection + Mytee HP60?

[808_detail_nut]

I honestly could not tell you about a mytee because I went from a vapamore primo, LGM, and a Rug Doctor. Never used a extractor but the cleaning ability is legitimate and saves time because you have 2 pieces of equipment in 1. Especially if you buy the extraction tool, it makes it simple. I was in the same position as you and wanted to upgrade so I looked into a steamer+extractor combo. Then I ran into this piece of equipment and I researched for about 2 weeks before I pulled the trigger(1 week research, 1 week talking my wife into it). Anyway, I have used it 4 times so far on moderately dirty interiors and it did a fabulous job. I'm waiting for a really bad interior to do a review. Good luck.


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[808_detail_nut]

I forgot, if you do decide on this tool then get the 220v. The 110v can only run the vac and steamer together for short periods. With the 220v there is no problems with it.


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[Eric M.]

I currently have the Dupray Hill Injection and it handles 90% of everything I throw at it. It's so much for versatile than an extractor however on really soiled fabrics nothing beats an extractor however that accounts for less than 10% of the interiors I do. As mentioned above once this machine is done I'm investing in the Carmen Super Inox. Best of both worlds.

[gtijimmy]

Sounds like I should bite the bullet and go straight for the Carmen Super Inox instead of slowly upgrading. How powerful is the Vac on the machine? I couldn't find much information on its lift/HP/psi for the extractor portion.

[Eric M.]

Sounds like I should bite the bullet and go straight for the Carmen Super Inox instead of slowly upgrading. How powerful is the Vac on the machine? I couldn't find much information on its lift/HP/psi for the extractor portion.

If I was to redo things this is exactly what I would have done.

[808_detail_nut]

More than enough to be effective. The thing that pushed me over most is that they have exceptional customer service. Dupray calls me every once in a while to see how the machine is. They were so easy to talk to and work with.


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