The Space Pope
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Hi ,
just registered with your excellent forum ...some good ideas and good features here. Just right for a detailing fusspot like myself
To start the ball rolling , I had a question regarding the use of a Karcher 'CIP' 1.3hp pressure cleaner in washing a car.
We have water restrictions here in Sydney and we're not allowed to use a hose on our cars...only buckets. A fellow member on the LS1.com.au forums came up with an ingenious method of having a hose running from an elevated bucket rather than a tap to a pressure washer. It's using a bucket as suggested by the water authority and what's more, I only have to use 30 or so litres of water to get my car clean. Using buckets takes 150 litres or so.
I ensure the Karcher's pressure wand isn't too close to the paintwork and have worked out a sweeping method that seems to get the dirt or soap off pretty fine before washing.
Question is...am I harming the wax I have on my car by using a Karcher pressure cleaner? Anyone else here have tips on the most efficient way to rinse down a car using the Karcher...can be tricky getting all the car wash off on occasion and I want to keep the water usage down (being a drought and all).
Appreciate any advice you can give ...thanks guys
just registered with your excellent forum ...some good ideas and good features here. Just right for a detailing fusspot like myself
To start the ball rolling , I had a question regarding the use of a Karcher 'CIP' 1.3hp pressure cleaner in washing a car.
We have water restrictions here in Sydney and we're not allowed to use a hose on our cars...only buckets. A fellow member on the LS1.com.au forums came up with an ingenious method of having a hose running from an elevated bucket rather than a tap to a pressure washer. It's using a bucket as suggested by the water authority and what's more, I only have to use 30 or so litres of water to get my car clean. Using buckets takes 150 litres or so.
I ensure the Karcher's pressure wand isn't too close to the paintwork and have worked out a sweeping method that seems to get the dirt or soap off pretty fine before washing.
Question is...am I harming the wax I have on my car by using a Karcher pressure cleaner? Anyone else here have tips on the most efficient way to rinse down a car using the Karcher...can be tricky getting all the car wash off on occasion and I want to keep the water usage down (being a drought and all).
Appreciate any advice you can give ...thanks guys