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Apr 2, 2006 | 01:14 PM

RoastEmSS

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Power washer

a power washer is ok to use when washing your car, correct? i just want to make sure it doesnt damage anything

Apr 2, 2006 | 02:52 PM

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You can't really 'wash' a car with a power washer (you need soap to wash) you can only rinse it. And it would depend on what nozzle or nozzle setting you are using. I can write my name in concrete with my power washer if I adjust the sprayer to a pin-point setting. If I were to adjust it to a wide swath I could 'rinse' my car with it but I still wouldn't do it. I only rinse my car with a slow stream of water.

Apr 2, 2006 | 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Z/28

You can't really 'wash' a car with a power washer (you need soap to wash) you can only rinse it.

No, really?

Anyway, I use a power washer when I wash mine, full blast on the wheels to get the brake dust off but, LOWER THE PRESSURE ALOT when its hitting the actual paint!

Apr 2, 2006 | 07:37 PM

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No, really?

Yes really. Sorry, my orginal post was not intended to be sarcastic. I simply meant that I've tried to remove dirt with just using a power washer on a safe setting (on my truck) and there is always a dirty film remaining. But without scrubbing with soapy water, it doesn't get clean. I do use it on wheels and undercarriage with good results though.