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At home car washing with pressure washer

Posted on 6/29/20 at 3:52 pm
Posted by Run1lap
Member since Dec 2017
14 posts
Posted on 6/29/20 at 3:52 pm
I got an electric (greenworks 2300) pressure washer. Anyone have any luck with filling the tank with car wash and having a clean car? I saw that “pressure washer” approved liquid is required - any recommendation?
Posted by TU Rob
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2008
12726 posts
Posted on 6/29/20 at 4:00 pm to
I wouldn't do it, unless you can dial the pressure back. I have a little 1750 PSI washer and really only use it to blast bugs off the windshield and clean the rims. A good brush and a bucket of water is the fastest way I've found at home, and really cleans the cars.
Posted by Aristo
Colorado
Member since Jan 2007
13292 posts
Posted on 6/29/20 at 4:44 pm to
Chemical Guys make a pressure washer kit that is legit.
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
15016 posts
Posted on 6/29/20 at 5:12 pm to
I'd never use a pressure washer to clean the body of my vehicles and have only used mine a couple times after hitting the dump after a bunch of rain and accumulating a ton of mud on the undercarriage.

Even then, I made sure not to hit things like bushings, rubber cups, areas with grease fittings, etc. and damn sure nowhere near anything electronic.

You can hand wash the average car in half an hour.
Posted by GCTigahs
Member since Oct 2014
2027 posts
Posted on 6/29/20 at 6:06 pm to
I use that same electric Greenworks for my 5th wheel. I added a foam gun from Chemical Guys and a very soft bristled brush with extension pole to scrub after using the foam. I found a guy on YouTube who detailed RV’s and basically bought what he listed.
Posted by Lucky_Stryke
central Bama
Member since Sep 2018
1910 posts
Posted on 6/30/20 at 5:56 am to
Foam cannon
Posted by cssamerican
Member since Mar 2011
7106 posts
Posted on 6/30/20 at 7:16 am to
I use that same electric Greenworks pressure washer, and foam gun for my cars. Then I use the maxi-suds in the foam cannon. I live down a muddy road so the grime is pretty thick on the lower sides of the vehicle. It seems to work extremely well. I would just advise to use a 40 degree tip when rinsing with the pressure washer so you reduce the chances of damaging your finish.
Posted by Taffeta
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
923 posts
Posted on 6/30/20 at 8:13 am to
you need this

LINK
This post was edited on 6/30/20 at 8:15 am
Posted by Popths
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
3964 posts
Posted on 6/30/20 at 8:56 am to
Geaux Clean
Posted by SurfOrYak
BR/MsDelta
Member since Jul 2015
402 posts
Posted on 6/30/20 at 9:06 am to
Watch some goonzsquad videos on youtube
Posted by Tiny Rick
In a vat in the garage
Member since Jan 2016
1517 posts
Posted on 6/30/20 at 11:41 am to
Adams polishes brand Foam Cannon kit works fantastic. Chemical Guys is another brand which someone mentioned already. I’ve used both and found Adam’s brand to be slightly better. I’ll never go back to other methods. It takes me about 20-30 min total to wash The outside of my F150. After 3-4 neighbors saw me using it they bought one too. Lol.

Edit: forgot to add that I noticed after using the Adams products that my truck didn’t need to be washed As frequently. Many times in the past as soon as it rained my truck was back to being a mess. Seems like the products I was using in the past weren’t necessarily all that great at truly “protecting” my vehicle.
This post was edited on 6/30/20 at 11:44 am
Posted by TheNolaClap
Jersey Shore (not fist pump)
Member since Jun 2012
1489 posts
Posted on 6/30/20 at 2:37 pm to
Thanks a lot for this thread, got the chemical guys system coming now...
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