I was wondering if anyone has ever used a powerwasher to wash their vehicle. I just bought a 1650psi electric one that was for "automotive use" and some zep car wash concentrate to put in it. I was worried that it will damage the paint so i test it on another vehicle (didn't want to put it to the 2003 HD yet) with the spray set at its widest and on a lower pressure. It really did a nice job and had no apparent problems w/ the paint ( theres not that much pressure u can put your hand up to about 5 inches from the nozzle).

Anyone know anything about powerwashing and if its good or bad for the paint or car. Thanks

 

It is fine. More Pros than you can count use pressure washers when they wash vehicles.

Not only do they do a good job but they use less water than a hose!

 

My dad owns a trucking company and has a power washer with a burner and that baby will clean wheels and tires like nobodys business. It will also clean the truck spic and span. I try to make sure that I never let it spray one spot for too long for fear that it might dig in and chip something away. I love it.

 

I use the power washer all the time. It cleans better (gets in the gaps and the under side good. Be shure and dont use the 0* tip, I think it would cut through the metal. I even go to the local car wash place and use their soap and everything, except the brush,,ewww.

 

I always thought pressure washers were kind of rough on the paint and with all that pressure, I thought the dirt would be pushed into the clearcoat and hurt it. Just my $.02

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I thought that the particles in the water (minerals) would damage your paint wether it be scratching or makeing the clear dull. I have no experience in power washing just given an idea to look at.

 

nothin beats a good ol' hand job

 

Think you people worry too much...

 

did you see what happened to beast's truck from ftw? it was an old truck and old paint, but still just something to be careful of

big sheets of paint flying off

 

Yhea, but old paint and delamination can do that. If the pressure washer didn't take it off, then it would have probably started to peel up. He was probably too close to the paint and they also had the pressure up high. That is one of the good things about having your own pressure washing and not trusting one of those places. I know I have my pressure washer set at 900 PSI. I know I didn't jack it up to 2000 PSI to help people clean better.

 

@ 3,000 PSI you can take the morter off buildings really easy, just watch the feet ((((errrr))))

 

I have a little rolling Campbell Hausfeld that I got for Christmas a year or two ago. Runs about 1700 psi according to the box and literature anyway. It really cleans the truck up very nicely. This particular model cuts off the pump when you let off the trigger. Great for after a buff, blasting all the compound out of the cracks. And for washing the engine down. Puts a lawn hose to shame.
Nothing to worry about, unless you have an old, or badly done aftermarket paint job.,,,,98