A store near me has a rebuilt Black and Decker electric power washer on sale for $55. It comes with a wash wand and a wand with a bottle for soap attached to it. It has 1300 psi of water pressure and 1.6 GPM Water Flow.
Is this type of unit good for washing a car? Can the water pressure damage the paint? I assume this would be less than a self-service car wash put out.
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Electric power washer for car wash!
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Re: Electric power washer for car wash!
You can throw a crap ton of highly pressured of water at a car before it hurts anything. If you have any blemishes in the paint itself though, it could catch and peel paint off. If your paint is in good condition though, you should be fine. I personally wouldn't use it regularly, but if you got a ton of bugs on your bumper or mud and grime on the undercarriage, then I say go to town.
Re: Electric power washer for car wash!
Yea! It would be good for car wash, don’t fear that about the paint. You just need to take care of cautions while washing your car with 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 [EDIT by Mod: link deleted ... post left here as a warning!], It has excellent reviews about the best pressure washers selected on their characteristics.
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 [EDIT by Mod: link deleted ... post left here as a warning!], It has excellent reviews about the best pressure washers selected on their characteristics.
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Amazingly creative! But fail!
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