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Yes, this is basically what you are doing at a car wash. A pressure washer is just a motor and a pump that shoots water at high speeds, and high pressures. A pressure washer is a great way to wash your car, but there are a few things that you should keep in mind:
- Make sure that you do not use too much pressure. I would not recommend using more than 1500 PSI to wash your car.1
- The more flow you can get, the better, look for something around 3 or 4 GPM.2
- Get a water filter. You do not want small sediment in your water damage the paint job on your car (or your pressure washer).
- Do not leave the trigger in the "closed" position for more than 15 or 20 seconds. This can cause the pressure washer to get hot due to the friction produced when the same water is recirculated multiple times. If you are going to stop washing to apply soap, then just turn off the pressure washer.
*Tip- To save time, you can use a chemical injector to add the soap to the stream of water from the pressure washer. This is now pretty much the same setup as in a car wash.
- See TalkCarWash under related links for more information
- See Lawnsite under related links for more information
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∙ 11y ago
Anonymous
Yes definitely. You can do it yourself too, but it would be best to have the right pressure washer attachment to do the job well. I suggest getting an undercarriage cleaner and a foam jet wash for faster more efficient cleaning. I got them from BestCarGurus
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Exactly what do you wash with a pressure washer?
If you use a pressure washer like the 'Karcher K2' which has a 110bar pressure you can safely use it on your car, but I wouldn't use it at close range. There are plenty of other items that can be cleaned this way, i.e; patio, decking, bicycles, garden furniture and windows.
Where do you use a spring washer on a car?
Spring washer - is used to keep the nut from loosening due to vibration by Appling pressure between the bolt and nut to stop it from undoing
What do you use in your Pressure washer?
Water.
Can a pressure washer take paint off a car?
yes it can.
Car wash tools?
Giraffe Tools Pressure Washer
How do you provide water for a car wash at a remote site?
Many mobile car detailing businesses use a 100 or 200 gallon poly tank with a pressure washer connected to it.
Can you use regular dish soap in a pressure washer?
yes you can
How do you unblock a toilet shredder or macerator?
I would use a pressure washer.
Where can one purchase a pressure washer for use on a trailer?
Usually the easiest place to buy a pressure washer for use on a trailer would be on auction sites. There are also sites that are specially made for buying things like pressure washers for trailers.
Can you use bleach in a pressure washer?
Yes, bleach can be used in a pressure washer. Place the 12 percent bleach in the solvent hose in order to dispense the bleach with the water.
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How do you clean concrete mold?
With a power washer and a little patience.
