I have been using a pressure washer for a while now to wash my Toyota Highlander and Rav4. How much difference is there if I wash them with a regular hose w/ a spray nozzle vs the pressure washer? I normally have really light dust/dirt on both vehicles. Afterwards I use Meguiars spray wax, rain-x for the windows and then detail the interior.
Wash w/ pressure washer or regular hose w/ nozzle
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vtec92civic
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if you don't mind hooking up the pressure washer and what not i personally would go that route as it knocks off a lot of dirt and any stuck on dirt etc . . . . and lessens your chance of marring the vehicle when washing it.
911fanatic
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I agree. Even a small pwasher will do a better job of getting grit off during your pre- rinse.
Dan
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And if you start from less soiled areas, you can effectively "chisel" the dirt off by the stream of water getting under the dirt. I go either ONR or power washer, no in between.
scary bill
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For light dust and typical road grime I just use ONR. If the car looks too dirty to wash easily and quickly then I foam presoak and PW the nasty stuff off, then follow with an ONR wipe down. I get no wash induced marring this way, even on a Honda with soft paint.
In your case, if the normal hose can rinse away enough gritty stuff that *you* are comfortable with, then go that way. Otherwise PW.
In your case, if the normal hose can rinse away enough gritty stuff that *you* are comfortable with, then go that way. Otherwise PW.