| DrunkenGoddess |
What is considered adequate for doing a good job on the car? The psi ranges from 1000-5000 and the prices go from $100-$6000 :eek: So, for someone who just about adores their car, any recommendations on a good pressure washer?
P.S. This isn't for me, so no need to take into account my strength or lack of, for operating the thing :p
In fact, something powerful and fun I guess!
Thank you :) All feedback appreciated! |
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| oldraven |
| All I know is NOT to buy a Simoniz POS from Canadian Tire. Those things keep the repair shop in business. |
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| DrunkenGoddess |
thanx for the warning raven! but that's like one of the more popular brands.. now i'm really clueless as to what to buy!!
you car lovers.. don't u all wash your car?? or y'all just lick and wipe with your sleeves? |
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| SilverZ24 |
I have had a 1750psi Husky pressure washer for almost 2 years now and it still works really good. I use it mainly for washing the driveway and house, but it does a good job on the vehicles too. And it works much better at my new house now that I have hot water taps in the garage to hook up to it. :bthumbup:
But I think the Husky ones are good (at least mine seems to be). I would try to go for a bit more than 1750psi even though it is enough, I always seem to wish I had just a bit more power. :D
And mine cost about $300 at the time, so it is very reasonable too. |
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| BlueTurboEGG |
$120 Cruddy Tire "Stinger" 1200 PSI, 4 years and still going.
With cheap stuff, sometimes you'll get 1 year, sometimes more.
I think anything more than 1500PSI and you're just risking ripping your paint off. |
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| SilverZ24 |
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Originally posted by BlueTurboEGG
I think anything more than 1500PSI and you're just risking ripping your paint off.
Well you would never do full pressure with the spray set to a fine point. But with that extra pressure, you can set the wand to make a wider spray and you can wash the car faster. :bthumbup: |
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| Inzane |
Pressure washers are nice to have for cleaning your driveway pad, and wheelwells and underbody.
But they are totally NOT REQUIRED for routine car washing.
If your washing technique is good (ie. proper) a garden hose and two buckets and a lambskin mitt is all you need to get a good wash. Overzealous use of a pressure wand on your paint is just asking for trouble anyway. |
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| oldraven |
| I agree with Inzane. I have accrylic emamel paint with crappy primer, so I can't use high preasure on my car. Garden hose and a soft brush with a bucket of soapy water. |
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| Mekanik22 |
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Originally posted by oldraven
All I know is NOT to buy a Simoniz POS from Canadian Tire. Those things keep the repair shop in business.
You mean that thing they advertise on the commercials about them going ape shit trying to take old paint off stuff? |
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| silvermist |
| My dad just bought a husky 2800 psi gas powered pressure washer and it works great for cleaning the car and it comes with a detergent,0,15,20 degree tips and you can get a 40 degree tip as well they work great just stay away from 0 degree tips on pain unless you really don't like your paint, or the shape of your body panels. Just make sure you don't direct the stream of water straight at your car( This is common sense but it doesn't hurt to reiterate this fact) |
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| GOT BOOST |
Hi Drunken Godess
I seldom use the pressure washer, only on my daily driver in the middle of winter after a nice snow fall.
I bathe my Supra with a garden hose, 2 wash mitts (one for the paint, one for the wheels), a shamois, and a couple drops of Mothers Car wash.
This does the job quite nicely.
But interesting find on the Simonize, as that is one I would have bought if I were to buy one for cleaning my concrete.
I have heard Karcher is a good reliable brand.
Mike Nikolai |
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| Pro Drag |
I used to manage a Car wash in my younger days.
I would venture to say you would be safe anywhere up to 2250 PSI with a broad spray nozzle.
We had 2500 in the "truck" (highway tractors) bay and never a complaint.
That being said, it you get a fine tip nozzle and 2250 and get overzealous up close, you might start peeling paint. |
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| SilverZ24 |
| ^ yeah, we have 3200 psi in one of our wash bays here at work and I have used it a bunch of times on my car and suv and it is fine. Very easy to wash the car quickly with that kind of pressure. :bthumbup: |
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| beatshack |
| just dont use it on rust spots lol |
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| sparkycivic |
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Originally posted by oldraven
All I know is NOT to buy a Simoniz POS from Canadian Tire. Those things keep the repair shop in business.
he speaks the truth. 4 months to replace a power switch, and then they stole the nozzle, and offer no option for replacement. useless. manager finally refunded after some phone calls and intimidation. simoniz = bullcrap
has anyone used those refurbished tiller-motor powered ones that XS Cargo is selling? those look totally bitchin for the price! |
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| Z32NUT |
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Originally posted by Inzane
Pressure washers are nice to have for cleaning your driveway pad, and wheelwells and underbody.
But they are totally NOT REQUIRED for routine car washing.
If your washing technique is good (ie. proper) a garden hose and two buckets and a lambskin mitt is all you need to get a good wash. Overzealous use of a pressure wand on your paint is just asking for trouble anyway.
I concur, Jason. Pressure washers never come anywhere near my baby. If the guys who painted my car saw me using one, you'd probably find me in a bloody heap at the back of some dark alley.
With the VW, it's a necessary evil in the winter, so I try to keep it at least 2 ft. away to rinse off the really nasty stuff and to do the final rinse. To to the job, I grab my watch mitt to do the job properly. The people at Shell here know me, so they don't give me any grief. |
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