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Graplr 02-24-2012 02:27 PM
Engine Steamer
 
Anyone use one?

I was thinking about getting one to clean up some of my engine bays.


Something like this?
HAAN HS-20 Deluxe Hand Held Steam Cleaner - Walmart.com

MTI 02-24-2012 02:36 PM
Tried hand steamers in the past and found they don't have enough power to do much more than a solvent or degreaser.

kerry 02-24-2012 02:46 PM
What's wrong with a car wash?

Graplr 02-24-2012 02:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kerry (Post 2890409)
What's wrong with a car wash?
Every carwash I've seen has signs stating no degreasing chemicals may be used. I'm pretty hesitant about pointing the high pressure sprayer at it.

Graplr 02-24-2012 02:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MTI (Post 2890398)
Tried hand steamers in the past and found they don't have enough power to do much more than a solvent or degreaser.
I haven't tried one in a few years but I haven't had much luck with degreasers.

kerry 02-24-2012 03:01 PM
I've been high pressure spraying my engine bays since the early 70's. Gasser and diesels. Do it routinely. Only problem I've ever had is water inside the distributor cap now and again. No need for degreasing chemicals.

MS Fowler 02-24-2012 03:01 PM
Probably a waste of time and money for that hand held unit.

Dudesky 02-24-2012 03:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Graplr (Post 2890394)
Anyone use one?

I was thinking about getting one to clean up some of my engine bays.


Something like this?
HAAN HS-20 Deluxe Hand Held Steam Cleaner - Walmart.com

Grainger had a couple nice ones that had a kerosene heater/pressure wash. Cost a bit.Worked real well.

Graplr 02-24-2012 03:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dudesky (Post 2890451)
Grainger had a couple nice ones that had a kerosene heater/pressure wash. Cost a bit.Worked real well.
The cheapest steamer cleaner I found on Grainger was $1650. :eek: Pretty certain I could get all 4 of my cars engine bays detailed at a shop for that price.

TnBob 02-24-2012 05:31 PM
Places like Harbor Fgt have pressure washers that work for not much more.

A good soaking with something like Purple degreaser before pressure washing sure makes a difference too.

catmandoo62 02-24-2012 08:04 PM
ah just soak it in anti-freeze.that stuff breaks up grease like no tomorrow.

MS Fowler 02-25-2012 08:22 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by catmandoo62 (Post 2890650)
ah just soak it in anti-freeze.that stuff breaks up grease like no tomorrow.
and no environmental issues at all!

catmandoo62 02-25-2012 10:45 AM
hmmm just where does old anti-freeze go??i know of no one that recycles it.does it just mysteriously float off into space.


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