Interesting use for a paint sprayer
So I`m perusing through some Youtube videos and I saw this and thought this is an interesting idea - using a paint sprayer as sort of a poor man`s pw to loosen up the dirt prior to a rr or ww wash - especially in water restricted areas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJpDk2U7bVA
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[True Confession: I didn`t watch the video :o ]
Garry Dean does something similar with his IUDJ.
I use my Lonn Cleaning Gun instead and it works well as long as the LSP is healthy, the vehicle isn`t too dirty, and my compressor is turned up to a potent psi.
I dunno about the "poor man`s.." aspect of it though since a compressor costs a bit and a decent (for carwashing) pressure washer is about $80. Nice to have both though, if that`s doable.
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https://www.amazon.com/Ywillink-Pres...dp/B07CQXFY49/
That might be more handy than a paint sprayer with a small can.
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bob m
So I`m perusing through some Youtube videos and I saw this and thought this is an interesting idea - using a paint sprayer as sort of a poor man`s pw to loosen up the dirt prior to a rr or ww wash - especially in water restricted areas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJpDk2U7bVA
Scott always thinks outside the box. He is opinionated but also very innovative.
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I believe this was covered in a different thread. Contrary to the impression given by the OP and the impression some of you got, resulting in comments about compressor cost and cup size, the video shows a Harbor Freight airless paint sprayer that draws from a large bucket.
I was actually intrigued enough by this idea that I bought one when it was on sale, but true to form, I haven`t used it yet. However, I can attest to the fact that the unopened box makes a nice stand for the little trash basket I have near the front door when I go through the mail.
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Setec Astronomy
I believe this was covered in a different thread. Contrary to the impression given by the OP and the impression some of you got, resulting in comments about compressor cost and cup size, the video shows a Harbor Freight airless paint sprayer that draws from a large bucket.
I was actually intrigued enough by this idea that I bought one when it was on sale, but true to form, I haven`t used it yet. However, I can attest to the fact that the unopened box makes a nice stand for the little trash basket I have near the front door when I go through the mail.
I didn`t watch the video. Sounds like it would work best as a distilled water rinse from a bucket.
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Wow... if that`s the tool....ummm... why not just use a pressure washer or a Worx Hydroshot?
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[True Confession: I didn`t watch the video :o ]
Garry Dean does something similar with his IUDJ.
I use my Lonn Cleaning Gun instead and it works well as long as the LSP is healthy, the vehicle isn`t too dirty, and my compressor is turned up to a potent psi.
I dunno about the "poor man`s.." aspect of it though since a compressor costs a bit and a decent (for carwashing) pressure washer is about $80. Nice to have both though, if that`s doable.
Ooopppps, I did not see the price correctly, video states $169.00, Harbor Freight $219.00. Yep, a PW would be the more versatile and cost effective way to go - unless - I`m just guessing here, water restrictions are so tight that even PW`s are prohibited.
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The Krause & Becker doesn`t require a water hook up.
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The Krause & Becker doesn`t require a water hook up.
Neither does a hydroshot. I forget the brand but there was another portable wash machine that was all the rage about 10 years ago here. Bought one and it has done a great job collecting dust!
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bob m
Ooopppps, I did not see the price correctly, video states $169.00, Harbor Freight $219.00. Yep, a PW would be the more versatile and cost effective way to go - unless - I`m just guessing here, water restrictions are so tight that even PW`s are prohibited.
They put it on sale periodically for the $169. I thought it was an interesting way to extend the use of rinseless washes to dirtier vehicles, or during a warm snap in the winter when it`s warm enough to wash but not warm enough to bring the hose out.
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How much pressure do the paint sprayers generate? With ~>120psi (and more is better) the Lonn Cleaning Gun works OK with IUDJ, but when it turn it down enough it`s less than (my version of) effective.
I don`t see the advantages of the paint sprayers unless they`re a lot cheaper than the Lonn (forget what that cost, got it from my wife as a gift). The paint guns I`ve used didn`t spray all that hard even when I was messing around at extreme pressures, but the Lonn has some oomph to it.
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I thought this was how detailers were using the Tornado (amongst other applications). People were all over it a while ago.
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How much pressure do the paint sprayers generate? With ~>120psi (and more is better) the Lonn Cleaning Gun works OK with IUDJ, but when it turn it down enough it`s less than (my version of) effective.
I don`t see the advantages of the paint sprayers unless they`re a lot cheaper than the Lonn (forget what that cost, got it from my wife as a gift). The paint guns I`ve used didn`t spray all that hard even when I was messing around at extreme pressures, but the Lonn has some oomph to it.
The specs on that pictured HF unit say 1000-3000 psi--remember, it probably needs that pressure to push paint through the thing--the video guy makes a point of saying the thing will probably last forever spraying water. I was intrigued by it for a better way to do a pre-rinse before rinseless, better than a pump-up sprayer.
For someone that washes indoors as you do, I don`t imagine it`s applicable.