Should I get a pressure washer?

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Currently I am washing my truck with a bucket, but I wanna buy a pressure washer to have fun while I do it. Since its only for my truck, it seems it migth be an overkill.

What do you guys think?
 
Yes, yes you should have one and a foam cannon to go along with it.
 
yes, i would get one and for around $100 this would be perfect. not to mention with the colder months where all the junk clings to the car, a pressure washer will blast it all off which will make cleaning easier. most all foam cannon's (buy one for lower PSI pressure washers) come with the adapter already attached so this pressure washer shoudln't require anything more extra to buy to use it...
Greenworks 1,600-PSI 1.2-GPM Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer
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I saw the foam cannon post mike did, but he didnt mention anything about pressure. He just did normal pressure with it, rigth?
 
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You don't have to have one, but they can help knock the loose dirt off and also add to the fun.

Just remember, a pressure washer and foam gun will complement your bucket wash, not replace it. To get vehicle clean, you will still need some agitation with some form of wash media.
 
I consider a pressure washer one of my best purchases. Especially if you get your truck muddy.

Removing 90% of dirt/mud/grime prior to hand washing = decreased chance of inadvertent love marks on the paint.

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UTdetailing said:
I consider a pressure washer one of my best purchases. Especially if you get your truck muddy.

Removing 90% of dirt/mud/grime prior to hand washing = decreased chance of inadvertent love marks on the paint.

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I totally agree with this. I think a pressure is probably one of your most valuable detailing tools.
 
i love mine its the harbor freight one with a foam gun. i should of got the extended warranty because the machine is cycling all the time and its a pita. i will be getting another one with the extended warranty this time. they are cheap the foam gun was more then the pressure washer
 
rendezvous2004 said:
I saw the foam cannon post mike did, but he didnt mention anything about pressure. He just did normal pressure with it, rigth?
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If anything can be said about pressure, it's that a gas-powered machine has too much for detailing purposes IMO. Any electric pressure washer is fine, they all have enough to knock dirt off and apply foam. The gas ones have so much that they can strip paint if you're not careful (same goes for electric, but much lower risk).
 
I'd get one with a foam cannon and good soap. Check out the Karcher follow me around, I think is the name. Read good reviews here about it, because some complain here it's a pain to drag out the washer and connect it for a wash.
 
The pressure washer is a godsend. Helps shift debris and grime without having to physically touch the vehicle which is when most micromarring is caused.
I picked up my Karcher from the Karcher Outlet here in the U.K. which refurbs the machines and sells them on. Three years later my £30 (new £120) is still going strong, that and along with the foam lance help shift 95% of the dirt before you even touch the vehicle with a wash mitt and two buckets.
 
derass said:
If anything can be said about pressure, it's that a gas-powered machine has too much for detailing purposes IMO. Any electric pressure washer is fine, they all have enough to knock dirt off and apply foam. The gas ones have so much that they can strip paint if you're not careful (same goes for electric, but much lower risk).
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Not if it's used properly, IMO.
 
Definitely get yourself a pressure
washer. Besides spraying down
vehicles...It can be used for many
other tasks around the house.


Bob
 
Don't let the scare stories mislead you. The only time a pressure washer will do harm to your car paint is if you've got a catastrophic failure of the clearcote or heavy rust already.
With that said using a pressure washer and lance correct usage is a must, don't get too close using the lance direct on, don't use too close around joins or where electrical equipment may be or window seals, don't spray direct on at the grille (try to do it at a 45 degree angle if you need to get relatively close in, but generally the joins and grilles as with other intricate areas, use a detailing brush with degreaser sprayed on and work round the edges and then in, use the pressure washer to merely rinse any debris away).
Common sense is a valuable tool and key to doing things correctly
 
FUNX650 said:
Definitely get yourself a pressure
washer. Besides spraying down
vehicles...It can be used for many
other tasks around the house.


Bob
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With lowered pressure and the gentle tip, great way to wash a cat.

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