Wagner 1400 Watt Power Steamer

Discussion in 'Car Detailing Product Discussion' started by outlander, Apr 5, 2011.

  1. outlander

    outlander Virgin Detailer

    Would like to purchase this for interior detail job. Need Opinion on pro vs con. Thanks
     
  2. Cooter

    Cooter DB Forum Supporter

    Check on Amazon. They have them.
    I know a member that has recently picked one up and really likes it.
     
  3. jaynick808

    jaynick808 Virgin Detailer

    meh. its pretty cheap but i was unimpressed. ended up getting a dupray hill injection months later. thats more like an apples to watermelons comparison though lol.
    what parts of interior were you planning on cleaning?
     
  4. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Purchased one of these units at Costco, just upgraded to a Dupray as the Wagner didn't meet my needs.
    I will sell mine to you for cheap, lmk.
     
  5. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Why was this unit not good enough for you guys ...does it takes longer to clean because it doesn't heat up as fast as a professional unit?

    I am thinking about getting one. I am not a pro by any means and I'll probably use the unit once a month for detailing. I can't justify spending tons of money on something that will be used once a month. I know I can use it around the house, but if I can use it for detailing ... its a guy's toy (according to the wifey ... lol)
     
  6. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    I mentioned this to mrgolfrider in a pm conversation but I do a ton of interiors each month, and some are really bad off. A steamer for me has to be more effective (cleaning power) and save me time over my current methods of cleaning to be worthwhile. I bought the Wagner a while back, but didn't think it met my two criteria after 6 months of use.
    That started me on a long process of research that led me to a commercial grade unit. Based on the heat and pressure level of the Dupray unit, not to mention the fact that it is dry steam, I have every reason to believe it will outperform anything OTC.

    If you do a few interiors, and they are not too bad, a unit like the Wagner might be great for you. For me, after about 6 months of use, it just wasn't cutting it.
     
  7. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator


    I appreciate the honest response.
     
  8. kdude

    kdude Jedi Nuba

    I guess it comes down to what the goals are. If you do this professionally the Dupray is the way to go especially if it saves time and the results are immediate. If i was doing it only for myself.. once a month i would use plan B and find a compromise.
     
  9. jaynick808

    jaynick808 Virgin Detailer

    the psi and the temps are too low on the wagner. plus the vapor isnt as dry as a high heat dupray. im not sure of the specs on the wagner, but the few times i used it i ended up having to degrease then scrub then steam and i usually still wasnt that happy. with my dupray at 120psi and 389F i rarely need to bust out degreasers. at first i didnt think the dupray was worth it but after a few months of use i figured out where it saves time(leather,upholstery,headliner, ac vents) and where it isnt that effective and wastes time i.e. (cheap plastic trim,door jams, exterior paint, wheels, wheel wells)
     

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