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Topic: Car wash using pressure washer!
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bobby5
May 21, 2011 at 07:07:55 AM
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Hi, I’m exploring using a pressure washer from karcher to wash cars. I understand that one can attach a foam lance to it so that it can dispense detergent. Would washing a car this way without the use of any mitts be clean? Essentially, I use the high pressure spray nozzle to wash off dirt, and then attach the foam / soap lance followed by another final spray down via the pressure washer.
Appreciate any thought from enthusiast who may have tried this technique. Thanks in advance!



kooks
May 21, 2011 at 07:37:07 AM
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Posted By: bobby5 on May 21 2011 at 07:07:55 AM

Hi, I’m exploring using a pressure washer from karcher to wash cars. I understand that one can attach a foam lance to it so that it can dispense detergent. Would washing a car this way without the use of any mitts be clean? Essentially, I use the high pressure spray nozzle to wash off dirt, and then attach the foam / soap lance followed by another final spray down via the pressure washer.
Appreciate any thought from enthusiast who may have tried this technique. Thanks in advance!



If whatever you're washing has "old" grime on it and you want it "white glove" clean you probably won't be happy without using a mitt or brush of some sort.

If you're not anal then yes it will get it clean the same as any drive through car wash that only uses pressurized hot water with soap, only you'll be able to spend more time where its dirty. Preferably get a hot water washer, hot water helps a LOT.

Do NOT put hot water into the pump unless you know for a fact that the pump is made for hot water. Most pumps are not made for hot water and it will ruin the pump rather quickly. On a hot water washer the water is heated after it goes through the pressure pump.


If you're new to using a pressure washer be careful you don't remove paint. Stay under 2000 psi for sure, under 1500 psi would be pretty safe as long as you use a flat fan tip.




DRYSLICK
May 21, 2011 at 10:28:38 AM
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Soft water is the trick to clean cars, most self serve car washes have soft water :)



johngr24
May 21, 2011 at 03:12:40 PM
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Soft and hot water both help majorly... Having worked in the truck washing business (Blue Beacon for roughly 5 years) I also know how you bend the wand can help majorly. Go look at what those guys use... much better than any local car wash wand.



Beer
May 23, 2011 at 04:33:46 AM
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Posted By: bobby5 on May 21 2011 at 07:07:55 AM

Hi, I’m exploring using a pressure washer from karcher to wash cars. I understand that one can attach a foam lance to it so that it can dispense detergent. Would washing a car this way without the use of any mitts be clean? Essentially, I use the high pressure spray nozzle to wash off dirt, and then attach the foam / soap lance followed by another final spray down via the pressure washer.
Appreciate any thought from enthusiast who may have tried this technique. Thanks in advance!



It’s good to use pressure washer to clean your car but don’t use high pressure spray nozzle because it could scratch and take off paint. Always try to spray from some distance. For more information you may check out http://www.best-pressure-washer-reviews.com/, it has excellent reviews about best pressure washers selected on their characteristics. Hope this will help you.



harriet_othelo
May 23, 2011 at 09:30:52 AM
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Does this post read weird to anyone else?

Spammer...



cleaner241
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July 11, 2011 at 01:41:51 PM
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Definitely don't use a high pressure spray nozzle on your car, it may take away some of the paint or chrome. I know this from past experience unfortunately. Just another fact too is be careful of the soap you use, because dish washing soap can take away the paint as well.

Billy | Pressure Washers and Accessories


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race88
July 11, 2011 at 02:20:42 PM
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Posted By: cleaner241 on July 11 2011 at 01:41:51 PM

Definitely don't use a high pressure spray nozzle on your car, it may take away some of the paint or chrome. I know this from past experience unfortunately. Just another fact too is be careful of the soap you use, because dish washing soap can take away the paint as well.

Billy | Pressure Washers and Accessories



dishwashing detergent just removes wax .not paint



linbob
July 11, 2011 at 04:27:01 PM
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Posted By: bobby5 on May 21 2011 at 07:07:55 AM

Hi, I’m exploring using a pressure washer from karcher to wash cars. I understand that one can attach a foam lance to it so that it can dispense detergent. Would washing a car this way without the use of any mitts be clean? Essentially, I use the high pressure spray nozzle to wash off dirt, and then attach the foam / soap lance followed by another final spray down via the pressure washer.
Appreciate any thought from enthusiast who may have tried this technique. Thanks in advance!



we use poweer washers all the time with good results. Do not spray hard at areas that have seals and bearings like front axels, rear end and power steering shaft



vancilwa
August 21, 2017 at 12:55:01 AM
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Posted By: Beer on May 23 2011 at 04:33:46 AM

It’s good to use pressure washer to clean your car but don’t use high pressure spray nozzle because it could scratch and take off paint. Always try to spray from some distance. For more information you may check out http://www.best-pressure-washer-reviews.com/, it has excellent reviews about best pressure washers selected on their characteristics. Hope this will help you.



Not very good good website! Is this is your uncle's website? 
You have to look your competitors mr.spammer! Find power washer is more authentic website than your uncle's one!



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