Does pressure washing a car hurt?

[SVR]

Certainly, I make sure I'm about four feet away from the car with the PM.

Some of the things I see people do in south oz, the home of the worlds worst detailers I reckon are amazing

Upon my return from a trip interstate, I used the coin op to get bugs off the front and clean the wheel arches



This guy next to me had the 1600 psi PW an inch off the paint at full power and any bird poop or marks he saw he used his fingernails to get off. He kept the washer in the same spots for 10-30 seconds. Ouch.



Side on method for my detailed cars now, not much but it does help a little

 

[togwt]

Pressure Washer:

Electric powered high-pressure washer's can be used everywhere that a normal mains pressure hose would be used, but you should take a few precautions with there use. Beware of forcing water into areas were it can't drain, and don't hold the nozzle too close to paint surfaces for as well as impact damage an excess of water pressure could damage paint surface. Be careful when working with the pressure hose nozzle close to the vehicle paintwork, or while working in confined places like engine compartments as it could recoil and cause impact damage, try to keep a three or four foot distance and use the wand at a 45 degree angle They are an ideal tool for the cleaning of fender wells and undercarriage, and for the removal of road salt from these areas.

 

[l33]

i agree that pressure washing is not the best for your car and would not recommend it on a daily basis, or washing basis.



but if you have a car that you drive everyday and that might see winter months and snow and salt, it would be a good idea to rinse that muck off of the car with some emphasis before actually washing

I use one every weekend. Take it from someone who actually uses it on a regular basis. Stand a couple of feet away and it 100% safe. The stream at 2 feet away from the nozzle is very gentle.



I don't use the soap option, instead i bring 2 buckets.