![]() some motors, etc hold up to steaming better than others. if you don't believe me, just look at how much more auto companies are doing to seal/cover the electronics. it will take it's toll on everything over time and really reduces the life of electronics. steam is worse as it seeps into every nook and cranny and starts to damage things. Motors and electronics are made to withstand splashing water, they are not made to withstand water coming at 1300 or more psi, and worse steam. i will use a pressure washer on motors i am specifically asked to do or if i have an oily engine i have to work on, but only in a few cases. ![]() What i do now (and recommend) is a spray the engine compartment with a degreaser (i use simple green brand), lightly rub the upper areas or even scrub bad spots, than hose off with normal hose pressure. the clear paint does yellow and start flaking off eventually though. when it's done, they usually use clear and black spray paint to make things look perfect. most dealerships use a high pressure washer with high temp steam and a degreaser like simple green (though usually an off brand because simple green is so expensive) diluted 3-1 with water(1 part water) or more. i have regular customer still from the 80's and have seen some damage to the electronics in some of the cars. i personally quit using steam on engines as they added more computers to vehicles. i have run a detail center at a ford/subaru/porsche/audi/mercedes/vw dealership. i have been detailing since the mid 80's. I have a detailing business and have for about 10 years. Ok, here i go I don't mean to offend anyone):
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