are steam car wash ok for cars. ive heard of steam engine clean but not car wash. i was thinking that it wasnt really good for teh paint since its steam and seems like all the dirt doesnt come off until u whipe it with cloth

any thoughts on this?

 

It is bad for engines, please do not do it.

 

What's wrong with soap and water?

 

nothing wrong with soap and water i was just curious on steam car wash.

why is steam engine clean bad? what do you clean it with then?

 

i was in court couple of years ago, and some guy had his bmw 7 series steam washed, (car didn’t start afterwards) he was suing the people involved with the car wash

 

dam.. lot of car washing places have steam engine clean. that

 

The engine bay includes plastic and rubber that my be damaged by hot steam. An experienced detailer can work with steam safely. A novice? Maybe.

Cleaning the engine bay? See: https://my350z.com/forum/showpost.ph...65&postcount=8

 

some seals can't handle it and it can get into electronics, it isn't worth the risk.