Pressure Washers?
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Whitethunder46
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Being a mobile detailer, it's nice to have the extra power, especially for bug/tar removal, tire/wheel cleaning, and fenderwell cleaning. Also works better than great for engine cleaning since a lot of it is air.
The cons I have is simply the time it takes to hook up, etc. I have quick connects galore out of everythingggg, but it still takes me an extra 5min. to hook the pressure washer up, get it running with the pressure built up, and all the hoses untangled and neatly positioned.
Overall, the pros definately outway the cons imo.
My model: Electric Karcher 1400 PSI w/ 25ft. extension PW cord for 45ft. total length
The cons I have is simply the time it takes to hook up, etc. I have quick connects galore out of everythingggg, but it still takes me an extra 5min. to hook the pressure washer up, get it running with the pressure built up, and all the hoses untangled and neatly positioned.
Overall, the pros definately outway the cons imo.
My model: Electric Karcher 1400 PSI w/ 25ft. extension PW cord for 45ft. total length
Whitethunder46
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FMINUS said:
No strip, no replace 2 buckets.
The soap you use is what will/could strip wax.
Jdm
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The thing about a pressure washer is the fact that it gets in to crevices and tight afters that any tool or brush simply wont get into. For example, the rubber moulding where your window retracts into when roled down, spray it with a normal hose and it seems clean, get saflely close with a pressure washer and dirt pours our of them. I would never want to wash a really dirty vehicle without one.
orngez
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pressure washers are in the same category as brushes, foam guns, bucket dollies, etc...i call them gift accessories...stuff i put on wish lists to get...they are not necessary on a detail...but they have their specialized uses....i find pressure washers especially good at engin bay cleaning as well...when you hold away at a distance you are misting/blowing air on the engine to get the degreasers gone without flooding the engine bay full of water....
Are you guys using weaker pressure washers and turning the adjustment down? B/C we have a pressure washer that will chip cement away LOL. I learned the painful lesson of wearing sandals while pressure washing.......was fine all these years but all it takes is that one time
orngez
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electric power washers usually top out at about 1800-1900 psi and only shoot out so manny gallons per minute...gas ones are where the real power is at....and higher water flow...i have taken the paint off of bumper, in order to strip the paint off without using chemicals, with a high powered gas pressure washer...an electric one can do it as well...but a hihg powered gas one you dont have to be that close to still do it
klumzypinoy
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Surfer said:My gas powered one will chip the cement away and take your hand off
Oh man, I wonder if people used pressure washers as a form of torture
Whitethunder46
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Mines only 1400PSI, not that powerful. Only one nozzle I use and it's only a fan style, you can't adjust it.
koibybrian
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Mine is 2700 psi and 2.6 gal per min. Bottom line gpm and pressure. GPM is the under lying current in two seemingly identical pressure washers. I use mine some what infrequently for detailing. I allways dial it down an use a pulse nozel.(green)
Jimmie
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Surfer said:My gas powered one will chip the cement away and take your hand off
I stored one like that for a friend. You had to hold the wand down with your other hand or the recoil would take it over your head. It actually hurt from the recoil at the grip after awhile.