Need help ASAP, accident with 1750psi
09-18-2005, 03:06 PM
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Need help ASAP, accident with 1750psi 
Washing the car today, pressure washer got stuck as I was blasting away road grime and what not from the wheel wells and under the car. When went to release the pressure, trigger got stuck, I slipped and it nailed the paint. Results below. What can I do to fix this?
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09-18-2005, 05:28 PM
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I 've been cleaning my car with this thing for years and never done anything of the sort. Ugh, I just spent $900 bones for body work and touchup on this car less than a month ago~!
09-18-2005, 06:21 PM
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I have detailed cars for years and have seen this a handful of times... Only occured for me when the damn washer nozzle is point blank on the paint. Dont know the pressure of the dealership's washer, but once it gets hot (burner) it doesnt take a whole lot to start stripping paint. I have done it even with one of the gas ones from wal-mart.. i believe it is something like 1700 also.... Be careful guys!
09-18-2005, 08:22 PM
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I can engrave headstones if I set mine on a narrow stream. I wouldn't get anywhere near my Z with it (2400psi). I do wash my old Dakota with it- but I set the nozzle to a nice wide swath.
09-19-2005, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Luna
the water in the waterjet on OCC is also mixed with some sort of abrasive so its not just water
On the upside, it's a mistake someone won't make twice.