Pressure washer at 160 bar

[SPIROS ANTONIOU]

Hello guys i ve post again this question and i didnt get an answer ,but i want to know this power can damage the car paint?

 

[BobbyG]

Hello guys i ve post again this question and i didnt get an answer ,but i want to know this power can damage the car paint?

160 bar = about 2300 psi

While this pressure is generally tolerated by most automotive coatings the size and configuration of the tip combined with how close it is to the finish plays into this.

I'm certain that damage has been done if the force is concentrated close enough and for long periods of time. So to answer your question; "can" it damage the paint, the answer is yes but not under normal conditions and if used responsibly.

While I do use my pressure washer I'm never closer than 12" and I use the tip that produces a fan shape covering a wider pattern. My pressure washer is rated for 2600 psi or 180 bar.

 

[A4 1.8tqm]

:iagree: You'll be fine, just don't hold the nozzle right up to a rock chip for 5 minutes.

 

[SPIROS ANTONIOU]

Thanks guys .i will be carefull.:xyxthumbs: