VX5000 Vs Vaporchief 125

Here is a video comparing the Vapor chief 125 to the VX500. #detailing #Steamer
While both are very awesome machines. depending on your needs you may want the less costly one or the more costly one.
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[@msheron]

I use the Chief in my vehicle detail business. Hard to beat a continuous water fill system that needs no cooling down to add water then repressurizing to get back to the job. Hard to beat Chief systems in that respect. Great comparison. To those on the fence, think about the down time and need to continuous go.

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

Absolutely, I believe I was getting about 30 to 45 minutes of use out of the vx5000, but to let it cool and heat back up seemed like it was taking so long. But the Chief has made things much more efficient. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment

[@marctrainor5595]

I really love your style. It's good that you impress on people that you can "actually" clean a car without a steamer, i.e. the great little story about your young detailer watching all the steamer vids. I just ordered a nice steamer by Dupray, so I'm looking at all the how-to videos on steam cleaning I can. I notice almost all the car detailers still use pre-treat of some kind or all purpose cleaner with a brush to lossen things up. Makes sense to me, then use the steam cleaner and the micro-fiber cloth. Thanks for the really fun and informative video. Darn, I wish I was as in good of shape as you. I'm sure all your years of hard work detailing didn't hurt you a bit. I'm 70, but I know I'm still w a y..... out of shape. Marc.

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I do enjoy detailing work. It's not as easy as lots of folks think it is. It's taken a little toll on me. But I'm still here grinding. I do still love the machine quite a lot. It's been very helpful in my work flow. I didnt know at the time of this video, but once in a while depending on how often you use this machine, there is a plug bolt in the bottom of the boiler you need to remove and make sure you clean any mineral deposits out.

[@jennieredrose5819]

Which Dupray did you get? And since it's been about a year, how did it hold up?

[@DETAILINGDETAILING-hb7bj]

I like this video, I own the VX5000 may upgrade down the line to a vaporchief 125 for the fact you can run it with (STRICTLY) tap water (NO DISTILLED WATER) The extension and horse hair brushes and the chemical injection with continuous fill.

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

Its definitely worth the investment! No need for distilled water is great, but the ability to be up and running in 10 minutes or less and you're going all day.

[@philipcrow3806]

The reason I don't like the vapor chief us because it says no distilled. I don't want hsrd water from steam drying in cracks crevices, vents, fabric etc.

[@fredrestrepo6064]

Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video, I am looking into buying a steamer to detail vehicles and in doing my research I came across your video which by the way it was very informative. Once again thanks so much and wish you the best in your business!

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

Thanks for taking the time to let me know. I really wanted to make detailing related videos because coming across information like this was almost impossible when I started. After I made this video originally, I've thought about so many other things I could have mentioned, so if you ever have any questions on either of the machines, definitely feel free to let me know.

[@KWW0321]

You can adjust the pressure up on the VX5000 by adjusting the pressure regulator cutoff screw inside.

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I didnt know there was the ability to adjust the pressure, only the low medium and high on the switches

[@KWW0321]

@@finaltouchautodetailingllc Yeah it's a small screw that controls the cutoff from the gauge. I brought mine up another BAR, still not as powerful as my Vaporchief but a drastic improvement. I've had mine upped for a couple years now with no issue and talked with the manufacturer prior. Here is a how to video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp-yZ3utha-Kpc0

[@trentsdetails3589]

Love my chief 100

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

These chief Steamers are really hard to beat

[@sunnybeachweddings7037]

Nice video! I like the Chief 75....at $675. Adding those 2 solution containers, sure makes it a little bit time saving. But is it $1100 more worth it? Sure we all can use sprayers, brushes on a drill to clean carpets and seats. I guess because I was a part time detailing, I always had access to hot water for my VX 5000, then the heating time is about 5 minutes 😂, next do we all need 6 bars for interior detailing? No. And in the steps of interior detailing, wiping, brushing, etc I never had a downtime with the VX. My point is cleaning with the VX or the Chief 75 may just be fine. Do I like the Chief 125 ...Yes. But unless this is a tool in your daily Auto detailing arsenal...not worth to spend the $$. Ps ...I had the VX since 2009 and I detailed over 200 vehicles with that machine. Never added distilled water, and 11 years after...still 0 problems.

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I was a bit concerned with using distilled water because I didnt wanna use tap water and mess the machine up, but I could have used tap water all along and made sure I cleaned it with vinegar and been just fine. But to be able to use chemical injection has been awesome, for onr washing and light degreaser for heavy greasy engine cleaning, this machine has made me money, not cost me money.

[@sunnybeachweddings7037]

@@finaltouchautodetailingllc I agree if you’re a full-time auto detailer every tool that could save you time and be more cost and time efficient it’s worth the money, for part-time detailer and just to have it in your garage… You could go with way cheaper one. That’s just for the folks who are considering buying a similar tool. Have you thought of applying a wax with steam? Is there such a thing possible in your opinion?

[@sunnybeachweddings7037]

@@finaltouchautodetailingllc I did consider optima DX and Fortador Steam Units...But they’re way too expensive… For part-time detailer, what’s your opinion on them?

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

@@sunnybeachweddings7037 I did have a first hand look on the fortador steam machine at detailfest last year, it's a beast of a machine, but I can't see the price of the machine unless you have a 100+ cars a day, there is a use for it , but it has to have a reason to buy it to make business sense.

[@sunnybeachweddings7037]

@@finaltouchautodetailingllc you are on point!

[@dijimon04]

Hey! Thanks for the video. Does the chief steamer also have a hot water feature?

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

It does, it has a trigger button you squeeze with your index finger, and a button you squeeze/press with your thumb. It draws from the other bottle as it is more of a chemical injection button. It is very hot from there as well, I use that for just a steady stream of hot water. I talk about it more on the follow up video of 3 years of ownership video. Looking back I feel this is hard to watch , as I was new to talking to the camera the second video is better.

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

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[@fathersonsmobiledetailingh2587]

Great information man 👍🏾👌

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

Hope this info helps when people are trying to make a decision on their purchases.

[@danaandrewingram]

Hi you didn't mention the the third button which gives you water injection that the chief does not do, I love my vx 5000 for that reason when I order the 125 chief I thought it had that function

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

You are exactly correct, I didnt mention that, I'll make a follow up video on this and link it here. This was something I filmed when I was a lot newer to video and youtube and was learning. Thank you for your understanding and taking the time to let me know about this

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

Also the chief does have a button on the back of the handle that is for the chemical injection, but if you put just water in the chemical injection you can get just hot water come through.

[@jimshort9266]

Thanks for the introduction video of the chief 125. I just recently started shopping for a steamer and like what this has to offer. I also like the optional extractor they sell that you attach to your own shop vac. Have you given any consideration to purchasing the extractor kit?

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I have looked at it and considered purchasing it, to me it's a little big , as for myself using in a car the seats would be easy, and floor mats outside of the car also pretty east. But I have a bissel small machine that is not super powerful yet it's small size make easy work to get in the floorboard of cars tricky contours. So for me I may just save my $300 on the other component and continue using my bissel. Thank you for your comment.

[@jimshort9266]

Thanks for the response. I went ahead and purchased the 125 and the extractor kit today so I guess I’ll see. I’m not a detailer so I really splurged but I’m hoping it will last for years. I should still have a few good years left being in my early 50’s. It will probably take awhile to run it through the paces but I’ll try to leave a follow up comment later in the year. Thanks for the video!

[@hiitsdave35]

@@jimshort9266 that's awesome to hear, I've been using mine very regularly in my detailing business, I actually used it yesterday around my home to clean my hard wood floors, in and around my kitchen and then I cleaned the windows and trim around them on the front of my house.

[@stephenmullenmarketing]

How is the extraction attachment

[@jimshort9266]

Steve M ... this is going to sound crazy but I haven’t even used it yet. Sorry I can’t give you any insite.

[@bilal-5706]

how do you like it now after 5 years?

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I did do a 3 year video on it , maybe should do a 5 year. But honestly this thing has made me so much money it's redicoulas. I saw Larry from AMMO talk about the old vx5000 and I wanted one so bad. I put some money out on it and was a little disappointed at how long it took to cool off so I could refill, only to heat back up. With this holding a gallon or a little more, I can use maybe over a half gallon of water per vehicle on average. I did let it go a little long on cleaning out the machine, I wrote the guys at chief and told them what it wasn't doing, they sent a replacement part, only about 28 dollars and I had it going again in 30 minutes. Still a beast of a machine and hasn't let me down other than my own fault

[@bilal-5706]

@@finaltouchautodetailingllc Thanks so much for the reply. In terms of cleaning power which did you think served better - the vx5000 or the chief steamer. The thing that seems really nice about the vx5000 is that 3rd bazooka switch which allows you to really flush something like floor mats. does the chief do a similar job if you have the steam all the way up?

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

@@bilal-5706 on this chief, there is a button you press with your thumb, it's the chemical injector, I normally use water only in that jug, and it blast a strong stream of water through the hose, it is good for floor mats engine bay, door jams that have dirt built up in them. I tried to see if chief Steamer would allow me a referral or affiliate program, they said no, but I'm getting nothing in return for promotion. I'm just saying it is honestly a great tool. It was about $1,800 when I bought it. I used paypal finance. So I could have it like now, and make money now to pay for it and it was worth it. Not saying just because you go in debt you're gonna make more money, but me saving time on my work allowed me to do more cars. Which in turn helped me make more $. Did I ask if you saw the follow up video?

[@bilal-5706]

@@finaltouchautodetailingllc yes! i was able to see the follow up video, very nice review. i ended up buying the chief steamer 125- is there any email i can reach you at?

[@adamg7850]

Is the Dupray Hill Injection a step up from the Vapor Chief?

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I'm not familiar with Dupray? What is that.

[@adamg7850]

Final Touch Auto Detailing llc Dupray is the Lamborghini of steam cleaners. Made in Italy and widely recognized as the best in the industry.

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I see, I have never heheard of them, I will have to look them up. The best to my understanding is vapor chief is made in America, and I'm a firm believer in spending money where I make it. Not saying the other brand is of any lesser quality, but I have just not heard of Dupray before. I would love to test out Dupray. I am still very happy with the chief steamer though.

[@Sergio-rn7os]

@@adamg7850 they are all made in Italy, Chief 125 is up there with Vapor Rino but cost $1000 plus cheaper. Check out Chief 125 VS Vapor Rino

[@Sergio-rn7os]

@@adamg7850 Vapor Rino is the only machine with a vaccum hose inlet and they sale high end attachments to converted into a heated extractor. You only provide your wet dry vac tho. If I would of known this machine existed I would of saved a few thousand before I purchase a pressure washer setup, a heated extractor and know I'm looking into purchasing the chief vapor 125

[@johnwilsoniii4757]

Is either one better than the Vapor Rino? 🤔

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I recon better could be a matter of opinion honestly, after looking over the rino webpage, you're looking at a machine about $1,000 more with a claimed 10 psi more. If you can tell 10 psi on the top end more and have an extra grand to spend... for me the performance of this machine is worth the $1,000 more over the vx5000. It heats up so much faster and continuous fill are huge time savers.

[@arizonathepainter1050]

How many minutes constant vapor on both

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

On the vvx5000 about 3 hours constant on medmedium and indefinitely on the vapor chief.

[@chrislambert6732]

Can you run a degreaser through the 125?

[@hiitsdave35]

You certainly can, in the chemical container, you can put degreaser and it sprays out of the hose. I'll link a face book video.

[@HardikPatel-ry9rm]

Ill buy your vx5000

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I wish I could sell it to you, but it's been gone to it's new home for a while now. The new owner is still using it and loving it too.

[@d201120112011]

Has anyone tried to power these off of a DC to AC inverter hooked up to an electric car? I would imagine if not setup right You either blow fuses or perhaps ruin the steamer or both

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

Both of these machines work off 110 ac, so if the inverter were set up properly, it should be ok.

[@bearns8660]

I went with the 125 because there is a competitor with the same machine and they're a $1300 price difference it takes up so many different other tools brushes no more power washer no more tank of water what else no more multiple large bottles of cleaner that's nice and for the price I could have bought everything I spoke about but save tons of space and time. Just curious does anyone know how long you can run the 125 without it running out of water? and what size generator can I use on them?

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

The vapor chief is an amazing machine and the price is right on point as well. For me I've cut back 80% or more on of some of the chemicals I use.

[@bearns8660]

Thanks I appreciate it on the other hand does anyone happen to know what type of generator I can use what strength generator and how long I can run without running out of water? 80% that's a lot it'll definitely save money on products.

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I'll send a message to vapor chief and see what they say as far as what is needed for a minimum generator. As far as water, you fill your 1 gallon water jug and it draws off that, you can run over 3 hours on one gallon, but the continuous fill you never really run out of steam as long as you have water to put in

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

According to the manufacturer at least 15 amps and 2500 watts, bigger is always better, but this is a minimum requirement

[@bearns8660]

@@finaltouchautodetailingllc can you put it into the trunk without it being preloaded obviously with chemicals and liquid? Because I'm trying to avoid purchasing a company vehicle for the first year or two..