Wednesday, July 20, 2011

An Overview of Car Detailing Equipment


A quick internet search would reveal a large variety of car detailing equipment available. Out of these models, there are 3 basic types. The three fundamental cleaning machines used in auto detailing are carpet cleaners, pressure washers, and steam cleaners.

Carpet Cleaners
Carpet cleaners are the best car detailing equipment for cleaning interiors. With a maximum output pressure of 500 psi and a maximum output temperature of 210°F, these machines are perfect for cleaning the softer surfaces in the interior of vehicles. Carpet cleaners are mainly used to clean seat upholstery, carpets, and mats. For auto detailing, it is best to buy carpet cleaning machines equipped with low flow technology.

Pressure Washers
You can find pressure washers specially made for cleaning automobiles. Such car detailing equipment, including Daimer®’s Super Max™ 6120SCW, will have an output pressure level of less than 1500 psi and a low flow rate of 0.5 GPM. Machines with high pressure levels could cause damage to the softer surfaces of the vehicles. Pressure washers are usually used for cleaning the hard surfaces, like the engine parts and body.

Steam Cleaners
Another type of car detailing equipment is a steam cleaner. This machine uses high temperature output, usually as high as 386°F. This is an excellent machine for cleaning vehicle dashboards, steering wheels, and spot cleaning seats and mats.