How is this PW for washing cars? Hank
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It's probably overkill if anything. You don't need 3,000 + PSI for washing cars. Maybe a truck. It's a heavy duty pressure washer though so it would not disappoint plus it would be good for other tasks.
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I have only used it for removing deck stain, which it works extremely well. I would imagine if you utilized the four inch wide spray nozzle and kept the hose a good foot away from you car it would take off any and all dirt or stains. It would most certainly remove any build up under the quarter panels. I did use it to take mold off the logs on my cabin and it worked great, keeping it a safe distance away so as not to remove wood or stain. Good luck.
63040
You need to be careful when washing the car with this PW. Dont get the pressure nozzle too close to the body as you may chip off the paint especially in the non metal areas.
1528204
Hi my friend, tell me about it!!! Worst product! Had the same problem with my new car. I finally took it to a car wash, and used a wand. By getting it wet, it became soft and pliable, allowing me to grab pieces at a time and tear it off. A lot of it peeled off just from the high water pressure. Sad product! It still takes time, but it will come off. Good luck!
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I use mine for watering flowers and in the dairy barn for washing udders. I do not need alot of pressure for this. I think washing the car would be Okay, but I don't know about the house. If you hook to a pressure washer I would think that it would be good. I love these. I have several of them!
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I find it near perfect for this purpose. I have used this model and a previous model for 8 years to dry our three cars: a Corvette, a two seater Mercedes and an old Suburban. Blower drying a car may sometimes take a little longer than towel drying (depends a bit on ambient temperature), but is much safer for your cars finish (nothing but air is touching the dry/drying paint) and can remove water from small crevices (e.g., around tail lights and door frames) and other areas you generally wouldn't take a towel too such as under the hood, inside wheel wells, along weatherstrip and disk brakes. I'm a recognized fanatic when it comes to paint care, have tried probably every premium product including sheepskin, synthetics, blades, microfiber and pure cotton towels, and I've found nothing to match a blower for drying. I've used other blowers, but this is by far my favorite because it is easily maneuverable and light, yet has good air output. Lightness is really appreciated when holding the unit at unusual angles or by other than the handle, say when drying the roof of the Suburban. Don't get too caught up in wanting the most powerful blower. Yes greater airspeed may dry a car a bit faster, but hurricane speeds can also begin to lift decals, tear wiper blades, and even separate rear view mirror glass over time. Only downside to blower drying, and this unit in particular, is that it's noisy. I wear overear hearing protection when using it as I'm rather sensitive to loud sound, but my neighbor across the street dries his two cars with an even noisier model and sees no need at all for ear protection.
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Lynn, It is a tremendous value and works well. It has a long siphon hose that you stick into a jug of pre-mixed soap dilution. I prefer this to a soap dispenser that has to be cleaned. I have empty gallon jugs and put the proper amount of power washer soap into them and place the siphon hose into the jug. Depending on what you are washing, it is nice to have different detergents in different bottles (house & siding/cars & boats/grease.) Over the years, I have tried many brands of detergents--highly recommend Krud cutter (Loews). With the siphon hose, it is also very easy to flush the soap out of the pump by sticking the siphon hose in a gallon off water when running. Lynn, It is a tremendous value and works well. It has a long siphon hose that you stick into a jug of pre-mixed soap dilution. I prefer this to a soap dispenser that has to be cleaned. I have empty gallon jugs and put the proper amount of power washer soap into them and place the siphon hose into the jug. Depending on what you are washing, it is nice to have different detergents in different bottles (house & siding/cars & boats/grease.) Over the years, I have tried many brands of detergents--highly recommend Krud cutter (Loews). With the siphon hose, it is also very easy to flush the soap... » Read More Lynn, It is a tremendous value and works well. It has a long siphon hose that you stick into a jug of pre-mixed soap dilution. I prefer this to a soap dispenser that has to be cleaned. I have empty gallon jugs and put the proper amount of power washer soap into them and place the siphon hose into the jug. Depending on what you are washing, it is nice to have different detergents in different bottles (house & siding/cars & boats/grease.) Over the years, I have tried many brands of detergents--highly recommend Krud cutter (Loews). With the siphon hose, it is also very easy to flush the soap out of the pump by sticking the siphon hose in a gallon off water when running. « Show Less
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Try using a gas powered lawn and garden leaf blower to remove the water from the surface of your car. I use this every time I wash my car and it is spotless and show room perfect. A high powered leaf blower works perfectly. Try it. It is the fastest way to dry your car. I have no fine scratches from towels.
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You would probably want to get something more powerful for that. I was using this in my garden and honestly never used the stronger settings.....I couldn't say for sure.....it may be a little bit light for doing what you want. You could always do something like that at a manual car wash....I know the pressure on those is really strong and they have good reach.
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I have a 4 gpm 4,000 pressure washer and I have found This whirl-A-way surface cleaner to do the job. This unit does not work using less than 3,200 psi and depending on the condition of the surface you are cleaning you may have to make two or more passes. I have had no reason to remove either of the two tips for the angle at factory specs does the job.
855397
I have had the unit washed several times by Ford dealers car wash after services and so far no problems.
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I've been using a Toro 51573 (190mph) for many years to dry my car after washing it. works great.
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Search for "waterless wash" on YouTube. Chemical Guys has a "how to" video there on cleaning an Audi with lots of grime on it using Ecowash. In addition, they have videos that show how to use most of their products. The videos are very good. I'm sure it helps them sell lots of products.
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It should be fine with automatic car washes. Road salt in Pennsylvania doesn't seem to harm it. Seems like a tough coating that holds up.
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It's great for washing aluminum wheels, but be careful with painted wheels. As to washing a car, the answer is yes, but also be careful. Make sure you use a nozzle that doesn't concentrate the spray too much. The unit comes with a spread nozzle that fans out the spray to about a 30 degree angle. I'd use that. Also, don't get too close to the car. I'd keep the spray about 12 to 18 inches away from the paint. As they say with most of these things, do a little test on an inconspicuous part of the car. A power washer can do a nice job getting a lot of the dirt off the car, but some good old fashioned elbow grease is the safest way to get a heavily soiled car clean. Hope this helps. It's great for washing aluminum wheels, but be careful with painted wheels. As to washing a car, the answer is yes, but also be careful. Make sure you use a nozzle that doesn't concentrate the spray too much. The unit comes with a spread nozzle that fans out the spray to about a 30 degree angle. I'd use that. Also, don't get too close to the car. I'd keep the spray about 12 to 18 inches away from the paint. As they say with most of these things, do a little test on an inconspicuous part of the car. A power washer can do a nice job getting a lot of the dirt off the car, but some good old... » Read More It's great for washing aluminum wheels, but be careful with painted wheels. As to washing a car, the answer is yes, but also be careful. Make sure you use a nozzle that doesn't concentrate the spray too much. The unit comes with a spread nozzle that fans out the spray to about a 30 degree angle. I'd use that. Also, don't get too close to the car. I'd keep the spray about 12 to 18 inches away from the paint. As they say with most of these things, do a little test on an inconspicuous part of the car. A power washer can do a nice job getting a lot of the dirt off the car, but some good old fashioned elbow grease is the safest way to get a heavily soiled car clean. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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About as effective as any other good quality nozzle. In other words....look into a pressure washer my friend.I like the "pam" suggestion though...along that line I wonder if rainx would bond to the car well enough to work without the buttery scent ;)
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Have gone thru several different types of car washes. The rolling bristle brushes, brushless clothe type and even the by hand type washes and have yet to encounter a problem,
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Mine seems to be holding up fine after several carwashes. Though I generally take mine through an automatic carwash rather than handwash mine.
221963
I have a 10 HP, 3000 psi, 3.5 gpm washer and it is marginal for performance. I have used my surface cleaner with a 13 HP, 3800 psi, 4.0 gpm washer and the performance was good. You might be happier with the 16 inch BE-1600WAW or 18 inch BE-1800WAW surface cleaner.