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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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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

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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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It is bad for engines, please do not do it.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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What's wrong with soap and water?
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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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?
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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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
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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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
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by myZter
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?
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
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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why is steam engine clean bad? what do you clean it with then?

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