pressure washing my truck?

Insomno bo

1500 PSI power washers were on sale for $50 at wal mart so I thought why not, I'll pick one up to wash my truck. I thought it would make the job easier but it did absolutely nothing. I still had to scrub down the truck like I normally would for the dirt and grime to come off. When I bought the power washer I assumed I could wash the truck with little to no scrubbing. Not sure if soap makes a difference, I was using cheap simoniz car wash solution meant for pressure washers.

So what's the point of washing a vehicle with a pressure washer if it still needs to be scrubbed by hand? Is there any benefit to using one or should I return it? The only thing it did better than a garden hose was cleaning out my wheel wells.
so what do you guys suggest should i keep it or return it?

Answer
You cannot buy a pressure washer strong enough that will just remove the dirt. At that pressure your paint would also come off.

The point of a pressure washer is to get the dirt off once loosened. It also is designed to get the light dirt off.

Pressure washers use less water to do the same job as your garden hose.

How much PSI do I need for a pressure washer to clean black vehicles?

Derek P

Bought a crappy Simonz 1800 psi and barely gets the dirt off, just leaves streak marks, and thats holding it an inch away
yah but isnt high pressure the same thing touchless car washes use?

Answer
Not designed for vehicles.

The auto wash places have a combo of hot - soft water, special soap, and a set pressure. It takes ALL three to work just right.



Sorry.

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