To Everyone With A Mobile Setup

Freekin Kleen said:
I'm too spoiled with mine to detail without it. I turn down the throttle, change the nozzle tip, and clean door hinge/jamb area, engine bay, wheels/wells, and floor mats if needed...then followed by the extractor.
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I hear ya man. I've always used a pressure washer. IMO when it comes to doing a full detail...it cuts your time in half just by prepping with a pressure washer. I think it helps get the grunt work done with ease.:dblthumb2:
 
Kristopher1129 said:
I hear ya man. I've always used a pressure washer. IMO when it comes to doing a full detail...it cuts your time in half just by prepping with a pressure washer. I think it helps get the grunt work done with ease.:dblthumb2:
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Indeed it does. Especially when you get those vehicles that has "God knows what" built up in certain areas.
 
Freekin Kleen said:
Indeed it does. Especially when you get those vehicles that has "God knows what" built up in certain areas.
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I have a Power America pressure washer with a burner. The heat made quick work of really soiled mats. Unfortunately it's broken at the moment. I've just been using it with cold water. Now the pump is acting up. I've been washing cars without it for about 2 weeks...definitely miss it, ha.
 
I also do my door jambs with the PW lol you got to master it to get good at it.:)

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Guys please Stay on topic please I have an electric one now I use and I know how and where on the vehicle I can use it.

I am looking for one I can use on my mobile rig.

Pressure Washer Make, Model, Where you bought it would be a huge help.

Has anyone just bought a Honda Motor and slapped a Cat pump on it. If so how did you go about doing it and is it really hard?
 
sullysdetailing said:
Guys please Stay on topic please I have an electric one now I use and I know how and where on the vehicle I can use it.

I am looking for one I can use on my mobile rig.

Pressure Washer Make, Model, Where you bought it would be a huge help.

Has anyone just bought a Honda Motor and slapped a Cat pump on it. If so how did you go about doing it and is it really hard?
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Well I can tell you what I bought. I got the Stanley 1800 psi 1.4 gpm electric pressure washer. I haven't actually put it to the "real" test. But I tried it out yesterday, and I think it will do just fine for my mobile unit. You can run a chemical through it cause it has a seperate feed. Also came with a few attachments which may or may not come in handy.

I bought it online...not sure who I got it from. Most likely just the cheapest deal at the time. I mainly bought it for it's positive reviews, and it has a nice hose reel on the top of it. Keeps things tidy. :dblthumb2:

Here's a link to it. Check it out if you'd like.

Stanley 1800 PSI 1.4 GPM Maintenance Free Pump Electric Pressure Washer, P1800S-BB
 
EB4040HG 4.0 @ 4000 GX390 HONDA GP TS4040 PUMP $1358
STANDARD FEATURES
Revolutionary aircraft grade aluminum frame with dual handles (no welds to fail)
Lifetime frame warranty
50 Mesh inlet filter
Adjustable pressure unloader
Low oil shutdown
Pneumatic tires
Dual padded shock absorbing feet
3/4" Cold-rolled steel axle
Thermo-sensor (preventing overheating in bypass mode)
Commercial/Industrial grade engines

STANDARD ACCESSORIES
50" High pressure hose -- QC'S included
Gun and wand assembly-- QC'S included
Chemical injector assembly with QC's
4 Color-coded QC spray nozzles
1 Color-coded QC chemical nozzle

AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Skid Mount -- precede model with (S) ex. S/EB4040HG (no extra charge for portable or skid mounted units)
GX390 Models Honda's (only) upgrade with Electric Start option $275 -- battery with marine box included.

I have this model on my rig with the electric start and it works like a champ. Do not settle for anything other than a belt driven model with an electric start. The Honda GX390 is a commercial work horse.

Pressure Washer - Cold

Hope this helps.
 
I use the PW very little, if at all. City and county laws prohibit any water runoff into the storm drains. So, when I do need a little pressure, let's say for the door jams, I spray them down with APC and let it dwell for a little while. Then, I use my Nomad PW to clean it out. This usually does pretty well.
 
sullysdetailing said:
Guys please Stay on topic please I have an electric one now I use and I know how and where on the vehicle I can use it.

I am looking for one I can use on my mobile rig.

Pressure Washer Make, Model, Where you bought it would be a huge help.

Has anyone just bought a Honda Motor and slapped a Cat pump on it. If so how did you go about doing it and is it really hard?
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I was told by where I got mine not to bother spending the extra $$$ on the Cat pump. The guy had informed me that for some reason the Cat pumps on the smaller units were having issues. Mine has the Comet pump (5 yr warranty). The whole unit cost me $795 + tax. They also build all their units from scratch.

AmeriTech Pressure Cleaning Systems, Inc. sell a full line of High Pressure Hoses, Pumps, Pressure Cleaners, Washers, Hoses, Fittings, Accessories, A Frames and Trailer Rigs as well as Cleaning Equipment and much more
 
astrogus said:
Get a Honda few others compare to reliability and performance. I run a 2500 PSI Honda Commercial PW with an AR pump that's adjustable. I never needed a pump it pulls water awesome for a gravity feed system, I run a 100 gal tank, works awesome with my foam cannon. Thing has never let me down starts first pull every time, i recommend if using a trailer, truck bed, whatever. Make it a bypass system, its where the water when Ur not squeezing the gun doesn't recirculate through the pump it shoots back into your tank so you don't overheat (burn up) your pump. Good luck
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Sounds sweet and photos/videos and washer model number?
 
Executive Detail said:
Like I said before, I turn down the throttle first before doing it. It's a technique I've used since day one. The next chance I get I'll make a video to share. It doesn't soak or saturate the interior like many may think. If it did...I wouldnt keep doing it. I'll post a video soon!!
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Did you ever post your video?
 
I have these two and between them there's pretty much nothing I can't tackle. The electric one gets the most use and is safe to use just about anywhere on the vehicle. It's quiet, stops running when you release the trigger and has a SUPER long cord which comes in handy.

The monster DeWalt is just ridiculously powerful and delivers an insane amount of water - or at least it has the ability to. I've yet to find a residential situation that delivers 4.0 gpm!

I agree with what was mentioned above about going with a Honda engine. Mine can sit for a few months and it will start on the first pull every time. The other thing is the Honda engines sip gas slowly. Love mine!

Paid $189 for this one a couple of years ago and it's still the same price at HD and Lowe's
AR Blue Clean 1800 psi 1.51 GPM Electric Pressure Washer with Total Stop System-388 at The Home Depot

Bought this one from my neighbor with 14 hours on it. I only paid $400.
DEWALT Honda GX390 4200 psi 4.0 GPM Engine Pro Triplex Pump Gas Pressure Washer-DXPW4240 at The Home Depot
 
I need to buy me one of them pressure washers but I'd buy an electric one, much lighter to get around.
1800 psi max is all I would need.

Would be nice during the winter, foam then use the pressure washer than I could do a WW then start my correction.
Sure would save time keeping me out of the cold, get it in the garage fast.
 
I have 2. When I bought them I put the big picture into play. If I'm going to spend the money then I should get something powerful enough to accomplish everything I wish to do. Powerwash the house, driveways with a method of applying chemicals. Various coverings....brick, vinyl, wood etc. Did I spend alot....maybe 2K for the latest version but it does it all with ease. Honda motor and I forget the pump name. My supplier goes out of their way to ensure I am kept up to speed and has a mobile guy that handles my area on call. He advised that when buying a unit check the pump you get because some are alot harder to rebuild and parts prices are out of this world. Some are very easy. That was something that I was assured of about my unit. Anyway...like others have said you get what you pay for and if you get it do more with it. I've already paid for it with house and driveway jobs and I just do those because ppl see me doing mine and say hey can you and I say why not...it's not like I have a car to be detailed sitting in the drive. Oh it does that quite well. Enough rambling from me. Food for thought.

Afterthoughts: Remember that if you get one, check to ensure normal pieces and parts are readily available for maint. chores. Things to be aware of are the types and grades of motor and pump oil. Gaskets, spark plugs and air filters. Remember to change at proper intervals. Wand and extension accesories to include the big thing being the little O-rings inside. They have a tendency to disappear.
 
Klink10 said:
I have 2. When I bought them I put the big picture into play. If I'm going to spend the money then I should get something powerful enough to accomplish everything I wish to do. Powerwash the house, driveways with a method of applying chemicals. Various coverings....brick, vinyl, wood etc. Did I spend alot....maybe 2K for the latest version but it does it all with ease. Honda motor and I forget the pump name. My supplier goes out of their way to ensure I am kept up to speed and has a mobile guy that handles my area on call. He advised that when buying a unit check the pump you get because some are alot harder to rebuild and parts prices are out of this world. Some are very easy. That was something that I was assured of about my unit. Anyway...like others have said you get what you pay for and if you get it do more with it. I've already paid for it with house and driveway jobs and I just do those because ppl see me doing mine and say hey can you and I say why not...it's not like I have a car to be detailed sitting in the drive. Oh it does that quite well. Enough rambling from me. Food for thought.

Afterthoughts: Remember that if you get one, check to ensure normal pieces and parts are readily available for maint. chores. Things to be aware of are the types and grades of motor and pump oil. Gaskets, spark plugs and air filters. Remember to change at proper intervals. Wand and extension accesories to include the big thing being the little O-rings inside. They have a tendency to disappear.
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Thanks @Klink10 very useful info you posted here
 
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