Valeting - if you can't do it yourself...

[It's me 609]

I once steamed a cavalier with an alacanta interior,it didnt end well

then i steamed a bumper and the paint came off in one big sheet

you can guess im not a steam lover

 

oh yes i bought one of those small yellow steam pots with the nozzle to do detailing in cars and melted an air vent

[BHM 994]

1 hour ago, Mojo121 said:

My folks steam the carpets in their house; seems to do a nice job.

Ah but!! Is your folks' carpet rammed full of pop, crisps, toffees, sticky sweets and semen like the seats of the average scruffy 12yr old Peugeot?

[Mojo121 229]

3 hours ago, BHM said:

Ah but!! Is your folks' carpet rammed full of pop, crisps, toffees, sticky sweets and semen like the seats of the average scruffy 12yr old Peugeot?

Hmm dunno but thank you for that thought mate 

[Arfur Dealy 823]

Steaming will stretch cloth, fabric and velour..... 

[metcars 394]

53 minutes ago, Arfur Dealy said:

Steaming will stretch cloth, fabric and velour..... 

.. and damage glue used to manufacture seats apparently

[have a word with the wife 299]

2 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said:

Steaming will stretch cloth, fabric and velour..... 

and turn black air vents white 

 

out with the satin black aerosol 

[have a word with the wife 299]

9 hours ago, Mojo121 said:

My folks steam the carpets in their house; seems to do a nice job.

A good wet vac is the tried and tested in my experience. We've got an older version of one of these bad boys:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Numatic-Car-Wash-Valet-Carpet-Seat-Upholstery-Vacuum-Cleaning-Cleaner-Shampooer-/271875235258?epid=1361108436&hash=item3f4d06ddba:g:x4QAAOSwBLlVWywZ

same as me, wow just looked at link and look at price !   i rinse mine out after every use and protect it from frost 

[sparky 274]

13 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said:

Steaming will stretch cloth, fabric and velour..... 

Steam steam
Steam steam

Steam
Steam, steam, steam

1 to the 2 to the 3 to the

Call me for the pleasure
You can call me for the pain
Call me on the phone
Or on the mental plane
I'll be the freak you need
I can tell you what yoU came for
Come without karma
To destruct the dance floor
Rise to the top, never stop
Drop like cream
You bring the body and I'll bring the steam
You bring the body and I'll bring the steam

Love can love you
Love can heal you
Love can see you
Love can feel you
Love can warm you (oh babe)
Love can calm you
Love will help you
Love won't harm you

Steam steam
There's no need to be afraid
Steam steam
Let the lake of love flow
Steam steam
Tonight let's become one soul
Steam steam steam steam

Boy like the heavenly dream

Steam, like cream dream

[Arfur Dealy 823]

2 hours ago, tradex said:

East 17?

North 18 ?

[BHM 994]

I thought he was serenading us with song. He's probably had a few private messages asking if he's "free tonight for a drink and possibly more". 

[Stephen 21]

[ik1980 11]

wet vac and quality products are best

[Arfur Dealy 823]

I like wet vacking, yes I do...

as the poo comes out it looks like new...

 

[It's me 609]

9 hours ago, tradex said:

East 17?

no i think its the lady boys

about 1976 on the polydor label i believe

[NoMargin 11]

On 2017-9-21 at 8:43 AM, met said:

Yeah, it's amazing what a good valet can do?

While we are on the subject of valets, how does everyone feel about 'steaming' interiors? I was was hearing from an car upholsterer a few weeks back about how 'steaming' does a good job of removing dirt/stains and glue needed to assemble the seats?

I've seen those optima steamers do a good job on car interiors and exteriors, I was very tempted a few months back. But the price was way to much. Didn't come to mind the damage the heat could do to the glue in interiors or steering of cloth.  But good point.