Should I keep my pressure washer?

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It's a 2800 PSI Gas-powered pressure washer. I don't like using it, because it's more trouble to set it up than it is to wash my car by hand. And hand washing turns out better.

The only reason I can see to keep it is for the undercarriage, but do I even need it for that?

... Any reasons to keep my washer?
 
I like my pressure washer...but I too find it a pain to use. Some thoughts:

Electric are a bit less hassle than gas.

A pressure washer is a GREAT prep tool before washing, especially with a
foam canon if the weather is nice. It is NOT a single tool to completely "wash" a vehicle. Some form of hand washing (aka agitation) is necessary. Pressure washers do a great job pre-rinsing before waterless/rinseless washes...as well as bucket washes!

I'll always have a pressure washer. Great prep/rinse tool. Gets into hard to reach areas, including wheel wells and undercarriage. And good for much more than just washing vehicles.
 
Good point on wheel wells, those are a pain to clean.
I'll probably keep my gas, don't want to go electric.. also a pain, and lack power. I would rather fill up with gas than plug in, the cords are a major pain. (I had one)

Thanks.
 
if i were detailing cars regularly i wouldn't be without a pressure washer. the majority of the gas pressure washers that are budget friendly (under $500) aren't meant to be run all the time because the pumps will eventually go bad. if i had the money to spend over $500 for a higher quality one i would, but until then my electric has served me well for many years...
 
a solid electric one is awesome! I wouldn't be without mine at all anymore.I went the AR Blue Clean route with mine and really like it. I currently have the AR 383 AR383 Pressure Washer | AR Blue Clean 383 Power Washers but I think I'm upgrading to the AR 390 AR390SS 2000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer | AR Blue Clean
with and extension hose for the shop so I never even have to move it. Simply plug it in, attach a hose and go, and 2000 PSI is really all you need IMO to wash/rinse a car. Plus you save a ton of water with a pressure washer too!
 
I've never used my pressure washer to clean my car (yet). So, what kind and how much car wash soap do you guys use in your foam cannon?
 
Here's my take on your thread-starter's question:

If it's already bought and paid for...why not
just go ahead and keep it: Pressure Washers
also have many non-automotive uses.


Bob
 
I just use a pressure washer to rinse and does not replace a traditional hand wash.
 
I use mine often but understand how its a PITA to set up. I now keep my nozzle hose hooked up to it and when i break it out i only have to hook up the water supply side hose. Oh, and plug it in...it's electric. I don't think its too much different than say my buffer that may need a different backing plate and a plug in too. At least keep it for the undercarriage, like others said...hey, its already paid for.

Plus, like Bob said, i use it for more than just vehicle duty and it's ready to go.
 
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