I just got a 1400psi washer and saw on TV last night a guy cleaning his car with it.


I can put on a detergent bottle and spray first at low pressure, then put on the head unit and vary the spray from wide to narrow. Seems great on wheels.


Anybody using one?

 

Yeah! The pressure washer is awesome on wheels. Here are some cautions while using pressure washer:


1. Always keep the nozzle at least 6 inches away from the paint. Don't be tempted to get closer to remove a little spot. If you spray directly into an existing chip and you're too close, it can actually chip the paint. 1400psi is not likely going to cause any problem, though.


2. Never use a straight stream (if the pressure washer supports it). Same reason as above, Keep the stream in a "fan" of about 30 degrees.


3. Don't towel dry after washing with only a pressure washer. Even if you use soap, some dirt will remain and you'll end up with dirty towels and swirl marks.


You may check out www.best-pressure-washer-reviews.com/pressure-washer-
characteristics.html, It has excellent reviews about the best pressure washers selected on their characteristics.

 

Can anyone say spam?

 

Yes I can, spam.
I just hope someone does not try this.

 

I use a pressure washer on my cars all the time. It cost me $2.75 at my local car wash. I detail wheels with a rag. no damage. gary

 

Washers like this do not lift that fine film, it takes off the heavier stuff and that fine film can cause damage. This film needs a MF cloth and soap, anything else will give you swirls, especially noticeable on black paint.

 

1400 PSI, that outta just about strip the paint off the car. But on the serious side, I'd relly be carefull using that much pressure on the car.

Test it on your neighbors car first.

 

I've used the local pressure washers for years, still no problems. I use them to get rid of the heavy stuff, then go home and do the bucket brigade.

 

Agreed, they work very well on bird ****. I never like to let it sit on my car, so sometimes I will hit a do it yourself and high pressure it right off. I would think these sprayers would be roughly 1200-1400 PSI if I had to wager a guess.

 

I read a long time ago, that high pressure washers remove some of the wax. That's why I only use it sparingly, and only of removing bird crap, wheels or road crap.