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MyRx 06-29-2020 10:17 PM
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Recommended steamer?
Depends on your budget and how often you will use it. There’s industrial Mytee/Dupray in the upper hundreds and more or 100-200 ones for personal use. I’m currently using a McCulloch mc1275 from HF. Inexpensive, small, versatile, and very mobile friendly. Bissell has some recommended multi use machines as well. More importantly than what brand, follow factory instructions like only use distilled water and depressurize it when not in use.

I’m on my 2nd mc1275 because I loaned the first one to my sister. She didn’t follow the instructions haha. Gotta love HF warranty 👍

daviddgaf21 07-20-2020 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by MyRx (Post 3344947)
This is always fun! I tend to add an engine clean on cars I detail. I use an engine cleaner or apc and a medium detail brush. For deep engine bays like the MR2 pictured, I used a heavy duty degreaser and steam in areas the brush and I can’t get to. It’s a rewarding outcome.

Always the comment of “...I’m afraid of the electrical...”. My response is “well that’s good, you should be. Because you are, you’ll avoid flooding those electrical areas with cleaner/water.” I don’t cover anything but I always inspect what is and what shouldn’t be. For example, a stereo ghetto wiring and any other drive-thru wiring job will be addressed before cleaning. Final dress-up of any engine bay is with a silicone-free dressing.

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Just take my money already!! My car sat out for like a year or two, during some family situations and It’s so damn horrible man.

dpfarr 07-20-2020 02:12 AM
Is there any product to use on alcantara/micro fiber crap?

Yoshoobaroo 07-20-2020 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dpfarr (Post 3350613)
Is there any product to use on alcantara/micro fiber crap?

A damp microfiber towel works best in my experience. You do not want any residue in the fibers, that will make them stick together and make the alcantara look worn down.

There are products for it, but water and elbow grease should do it.

dpfarr 07-20-2020 05:30 PM
My old is had alcantara and when totaled they noted ‘sweat stains’. Very bothered by getting into my car after perspiring in the summer heat because of the shame that insurance agent bestowed.

MyRx 07-30-2020 02:41 AM
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Is there any product to use on alcantara/micro fiber crap?
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Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo (Post 3350676)
A damp microfiber towel works best in my experience. You do not want any residue in the fibers, that will make them stick together and make the alcantara look worn down.

There are products for it, but water and elbow grease should do it.
And to add, if you have upholstery cleaner, use it lightly. Trick is to use a small amount of the cleaner and a mf towel. Gently wipe dry, softly vacuum to remove more moisture, use a clean dry mf towel to stand the fibers again.

MyRx 07-30-2020 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by daviddgaf21 (Post 3350606)
Just take my money already!! My car sat out for like a year or two, during some family situations and It’s so damn horrible man.
I have to see it to believe it lol. But I’m glad the car’s back to driving mode. Family first, that’s for sure

MyRx 07-30-2020 03:07 AM
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PFA and detail oriented, a BMW experience polishing this! Ceramic coated including calipers, wheelwells, glass, and engine compartment.


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MyRx 07-30-2020 03:19 AM
Last post I promise haha.

Been successful helping a few people out offline. Basically, if you’ve never clay’ed your car, you should. A hint when you should clay, after a wash and the car still feels like sandpaper, it’s time for clay. +30 min max after a wash. Google/YouTube how to claybar a car. I prefer a clay bar vs a clay mit/glove/block/towel/etc.

Clipdat 07-30-2020 03:51 AM
Supra looks so good in red! Nice job detailing it.

A little piece of my heart dies though every time I realize it only comes in automatic in the US.

finch1750 08-01-2020 11:03 PM
Is there any way to get good results buffing headlights from a drill attachment?

soundman98 08-01-2020 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by finch1750 (Post 3354185)
Is there any way to get good results buffing headlights from a drill attachment?
yes. i would look specifically for a 3-step process method though.

1st step should involve a compound that strips/sands the headlamp to remove the oxidized layer.
2nd step should involve polishing it smooth/clear.
3rd step should be some sort of protective coating to keep it looking spiffy for years to come.


personally, i do them by hand(rubbing compound, polish, and a wax sealant do all of the things mentioned). but if they're so oxidized that hand rubbing would take a significant amount of time, i get new housings..

on the cars in my past, it's been a $70-200 cost, which is cheaper in the long run... on this car, the oem housings can run upwards of $400-800/ea for the brz, so it's a little more worthwhile to put some elbow grease into them!

RToyo86 08-01-2020 11:55 PM
I've done the method soundman98 has used.

I also found sanding the lights down, then working to about 600 grit and applying a clear coat with UV inhibitors. Wet sand and polish for perfect finish.
You'll typically get longer lasting results vs polish + wax/sealant, but its more labor intensive.

humfrz 08-02-2020 12:11 AM
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Is there any way to get good results buffing headlights from a drill attachment?
Yep, but ya gotta be quick - :D

Where ya been, there, finch1750 - haven't seen much out of you lately?


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