can you pressure wash ur car?
07-23-10, 06:52 AM
#2
You could damage your car or tires if you use a pressure washer with too much pressure. I'd not want to use anything over 2,000 psi. I'd also caution to not get the wand too close to the vehicle as the pressure is much higher closer to the nozzle. If you have areas where the paint has chipped you could also remove chunks of paint with too much pressure.
I use an electric pressure washer rated at 2,000 max psi and it has tanks for chemicals. I put car wash soap in one and APC in another. The unit foams the car nicely and I use around 800-900 psi for the paintwork and 2000 psi for the wheels, tires, fender wells and undercarriage.
I use an electric pressure washer rated at 2,000 max psi and it has tanks for chemicals. I put car wash soap in one and APC in another. The unit foams the car nicely and I use around 800-900 psi for the paintwork and 2000 psi for the wheels, tires, fender wells and undercarriage.
07-25-10, 08:44 AM
#5
You could damage your car or tires if you use a pressure washer with too much pressure. I'd not want to use anything over 2,000 psi. I'd also caution to not get the wand too close to the vehicle as the pressure is much higher closer to the nozzle. If you have areas where the paint has chipped you could also remove chunks of paint with too much pressure.
I use an electric pressure washer rated at 2,000 max psi and it has tanks for chemicals. I put car wash soap in one and APC in another. The unit foams the car nicely and I use around 800-900 psi for the paintwork and 2000 psi for the wheels, tires, fender wells and undercarriage.
I use an electric pressure washer rated at 2,000 max psi and it has tanks for chemicals. I put car wash soap in one and APC in another. The unit foams the car nicely and I use around 800-900 psi for the paintwork and 2000 psi for the wheels, tires, fender wells and undercarriage.
07-25-10, 01:57 PM
#6
Car Pressure Washers And Tires
Car wash systems featuring self car wash options offer convenience to those who prefer to wash a vehicle themselves, but many customers are unaware that the pressure washer car wash can be hard on their tires. A recent edition of Popular Mechanics advises against using pressure washer car wash nozzles too close to the tires, especially using the narrow-angle feature of some hand car wash nozzles. The problem comes when using the spray too close to the sidewalls, where water pressure changes can damage tire structure. Simply lowering the pressure doesn't help, the trouble is caused by alternating water pressure. Posting signs in the car wash system area with a warning to keep the spray a reasonable distance from the sidewalls protects car wash owners from complaints and possible liability.
Car wash systems featuring self car wash options offer convenience to those who prefer to wash a vehicle themselves, but many customers are unaware that the pressure washer car wash can be hard on their tires. A recent edition of Popular Mechanics advises against using pressure washer car wash nozzles too close to the tires, especially using the narrow-angle feature of some hand car wash nozzles. The problem comes when using the spray too close to the sidewalls, where water pressure changes can damage tire structure. Simply lowering the pressure doesn't help, the trouble is caused by alternating water pressure. Posting signs in the car wash system area with a warning to keep the spray a reasonable distance from the sidewalls protects car wash owners from complaints and possible liability.
http://www.tirew.com/warranty/_docum...ot_covered.pdf
Condition: High-pressure industrial sprayers are powerful enough to damage tires. This type of damage is most often cosmetic and requires no repair unless casing cords or other components are exposed. If casing cords are visible, remove this tire from service.
Solution: Do not use high-pressure sprayers to clean tires.
Solution: Do not use high-pressure sprayers to clean tires.
Last edited by jfelbab; 07-25-10 at 02:21 PM.
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10-19-10, 11:44 PM
#11
Then you guys might as well not even touch the car. If you logically think about it, cleaning the car still uses some friction. Friction removes wax as well correct? 
Besides, in my year of using a pressure washer, I noticed 0 effect on durability. I wash my car every week since its dark and looks ugly when its brownish blue
Besides, in my year of using a pressure washer, I noticed 0 effect on durability. I wash my car every week since its dark and looks ugly when its brownish blue
