Detail Tool 1-1/2 in. Stainless 3.5 in. Head 400 PSI AA162.1

Genuine OEM detail tool, 1-1/2 inch stainless steel with a 3.5-inch head, rated to 400 p.s.i. (part# AA162.1) — fits Tornado extractors and the Powr-Flite PFX1080CW auto-detailing extractor (see the full list below). A detail tool sits between a crevice tool and an upholstery tool: wide enough to cover a seat panel or a car footwell in sensible passes, narrow enough to work around a seat rail or a console without fighting it.

Why 400 p.s.i. matters on this one

At 400 p.s.i. this is a high-pressure detail tool, and the pressure is what makes it useful on automotive carpet and heavily soiled fabric where the soil is ground into the pile rather than sitting on it. That rating is also why it appears on the Powr-Flite auto-detailing machine’s parts list — vehicle interiors are exactly the work it is built for. As with every tool here, treat the figure as a ceiling and match it to what your pump actually delivers.

Detail tool or upholstery tool?

Use the detail tool where access is tight and the surface is firm — footwells, seat bolsters, around rails and trim. Use a wider upholstery tool on open cushion faces and sofa panels where coverage matters more than reach. The stainless head on this tool takes the abuse of working against hard trim better than a plastic-headed tool would.

When to replace it

Replace it when the glide face has worn or burred enough to mark fabric or trim, when the jet will not form an even fan after cleaning, or when it leaks at the head under working pressure. Early leaking on a stainless tool nearly always means it has been run above its pressure rating rather than worn out.

Compatible Models

• Tornado 98166 20″ Marathon 800 (8 Gallon, 115V)
• Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 (12 Gallon, 115V)
• Tornado 98190 22″ Marathon 2000 (20 Gallon)
• Tornado TE010-G03-U
• Tornado TE011-G03-U
• Powr-Flite PFX1080CW Auto Detailing Carpet Extractor

Not sure if this fits your machine? Call us at 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number and we will confirm compatibility before you order.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing commercial floor-care equipment since 1956. Browse the rest of the Tornado 98166 accessories and consumables, or see the manufacturer ranges at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the detail tool (part# AA162.1) for?

Tight-access upholstery and automotive work — footwells, seat bolsters and around rails and trim. The 3.5-inch stainless head is wide enough to cover a panel in sensible passes but narrow enough to work around obstructions a wider tool would fight.

Why is a Tornado detail tool listed on a Powr-Flite auto-detailing machine?

Because it genuinely fits both. The same 1-1/2 inch tool appears on the Tornado Marathon and TE-series extractor parts lists and on the Powr-Flite PFX1080CW auto-detailing extractor. Its 400 p.s.i. rating is well suited to vehicle interiors, which is the work that machine does.

Should I use the detail tool (part# AA162.1) or an upholstery tool?

Detail tool where access is tight and the surface is firm; upholstery tool on open cushion faces and sofa panels where coverage matters more than reach. The stainless head here copes better with working against hard trim.

How do I order the detail tool (part# AA162.1) or get help?

You can add the detail tool (part# AA162.1) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing floor-care equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.