Steam cleaning the 370z exterior

Z Ninja · 04-30-2016, 10:07 PM

In this video I'm using my Dupray Tosca to steam clean the exterior of my black 370z. I follow it along with an Eagle Edgeless microfiber towel from The Rag Company. I would say this works good in full sun, no water spots, no need for soap, and uses very little water. It's handy in the winter time if it's really cold and you don't want to chance getting water everywhere that will turn into ice. The Dupray Tosca also works great in the house for sinks, floors, toilets, bathtubs, without the need for any harsh chemicals.

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MagmaRed370z · 04-30-2016, 10:57 PM

Nice!

barncobob · 05-01-2016, 07:17 AM

I dunno, steam on paint, not on my car

MacCool · 05-01-2016, 07:31 AM

Setting the wisdom of using steam on a car's paint (I could see its usefulness in the engine bay or wheels/wheel wells), I wouldn't rub my car down with a microfiber towel after washing. Too many swirls even with the best microfiber towels (especially on a black car). Blow-drying works better....MasterBlaster, or (cheaper) a leaf blower.

barncobob · 05-01-2016, 12:30 PM

leaf blower followed by a speed detail quick wax

dvboy · 05-01-2016, 12:44 PM

That cant be good,especially on a black car.

kenchan · 05-01-2016, 01:40 PM

rather dan steam cleaning, i would use waterless washes such as griot's spray on car wash. proper soak time and lubricity.

old guy · 05-01-2016, 06:02 PM

I'm guessing you're also taking off any wax, sealant, or coating you have on the car for protection . Just saying.

RonRizz · 05-01-2016, 08:08 PM

Sho looks clean, doe

SouthArk370Z · 05-01-2016, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old guy

I'm guessing you're also taking off any wax, sealant, or coating you have on the car for protection . Just saying.

Steam might work great before a good waxing but not something I would use for a between-waxings cleaning.

Of course, if whatever protection you are using will hold up to steam, then it doesn't matter.

Junkman2008 · 05-02-2016, 09:11 AM

Thank God for a heated garage with a floor drain.

Madcow · 05-03-2016, 01:53 AM

As a master detailer I do not recommend this.

axmea? · 05-03-2016, 02:59 AM

I would do this if there was mold and mildew on my Z.

Kidding aside, it is overkill to use that approach but it is your Z.

Junkman2008 · 05-03-2016, 03:54 AM

The first time that I saw this years ago, I figured that it would be a dead and gone gimmick by now. I'm surprised that anyone is still doing it. Lots of level-headed guys on this forum. That's good to see.

Z Ninja · 05-03-2016, 08:23 PM

04-30-2016, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z Ninja Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 58 Drives: 14 370Z BLK 6MT Rep Power: 11	Steam cleaning the 370z exterior In this video I'm using my Dupray Tosca to steam clean the exterior of my black 370z. I follow it along with an Eagle Edgeless microfiber towel from The Rag Company. I would say this works good in full sun, no water spots, no need for soap, and uses very little water. It's handy in the winter time if it's really cold and you don't want to chance getting water everywhere that will turn into ice. The Dupray Tosca also works great in the house for sinks, floors, toilets, bathtubs, without the need for any harsh chemicals. Shop the Best Steam Cleaners and Steam Generator Irons by Dupray Last edited by Z Ninja; 05-03-2016 at 08:10 PM.

04-30-2016, 10:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Nice! __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

05-01-2016, 07:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	I dunno, steam on paint, not on my car falicfr likes this.

05-01-2016, 07:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	Setting the wisdom of using steam on a car's paint (I could see its usefulness in the engine bay or wheels/wheel wells), I wouldn't rub my car down with a microfiber towel after washing. Too many swirls even with the best microfiber towels (especially on a black car). Blow-drying works better....MasterBlaster, or (cheaper) a leaf blower. falicfr, Wheels3309 and Madcow like this.

05-01-2016, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	leaf blower followed by a speed detail quick wax OTW Z-Boy and falicfr like this.

05-01-2016, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
dvboy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 269 Drives: 2016,M6 Rep Power: 26	That cant be good,especially on a black car. Joker_J and WI_Hedgehog like this. __________________ Pioneer AVIC 8000NEX,Hertz ML 1600,ScanSpeak D3004,Audison AV 5.1K,Helix DSP.2,Illusion Audio L10 Sub,RJM Clutch pedal,Stillen G3 long tube intake,Nismo exhaust,AAM S-line axle back,Ecutek tune

05-01-2016, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	rather dan steam cleaning, i would use waterless washes such as griot's spray on car wash. proper soak time and lubricity.

05-01-2016, 06:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,710 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	I'm guessing you're also taking off any wax, sealant, or coating you have on the car for protection . Just saying. SouthArk370Z, YzGyz and WI_Hedgehog like this.

05-01-2016, 08:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	Sho looks clean, doe __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

05-02-2016, 09:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10259	Thank God for a heated garage with a floor drain. SouthArk370Z, Zipper 104, falicfr and 2 others like this. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

05-03-2016, 01:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
Madcow Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 30 Drives: 370z Nismo/CTS-V Rep Power: 10	As a master detailer I do not recommend this. WI_Hedgehog likes this. __________________ 2015 370z Nismo --- 2013 Cadillac CTS-V Master Detailer

05-03-2016, 02:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I would do this if there was mold and mildew on my Z. Kidding aside, it is overkill to use that approach but it is your Z. WI_Hedgehog likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

05-03-2016, 03:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10259	The first time that I saw this years ago, I figured that it would be a dead and gone gimmick by now. I'm surprised that anyone is still doing it. Lots of level-headed guys on this forum. That's good to see. WI_Hedgehog likes this. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

05-03-2016, 08:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Z Ninja Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 58 Drives: 14 370Z BLK 6MT Rep Power: 11	Last edited by Z Ninja; 05-03-2016 at 09:53 PM.

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