Power Washers

[altreed]

Hi,

I have a power washer, but never turned it to my Merc. However, I wondered if anyone has an opinion on using this method of cleaning?

Any Thoughts?

 

[Simon]

Not to good really as far as I’m concerned. Mine leaves stripes in the dirt on the bodywork requiring a sponge to get clean, but is powerful enough to remove paint from the wheel centres! Great for under the car & wheel arches though.

 

[NormanB]

I think they are too harsh if you have good paintwork, essentially you will lift off dirt then sort of 'shot blast' it along the body work.

 

[joe]

I bought one about 2 Years ago, and the first time i used it on my last car (w202) I was attempting to get a tar spot off when I blew a small piece of paint off the front wing about 8mm.

I was virtually touching the car with the lance....so it was my fault...but i just did not realise the washer was capable of that.
I was slightly vexed and never used the washer on the car again.
I would think it would be ok on wheels and blasting from a distance, but water can contain grit and other debris so be warned.

Joe

 

[altreed]

Hmm,

Thanks for that, I'll pass. Out with the old Sponge BoB then. :bannana:

Thanks

 

[RichardM]

I've used mine just about every weekend for the past 5 years on cars and wouldn't be without it. Makes cleaning the car so much easier, especially the wheels.

I did have one problem with the Merc when it was only a couple of months old that the crome trim pealed came off, MB sorted it out.

 

[Ian B Walker]

I only use my pressure washer on the wheels, suspension, under the wheel arches and under the floor. On the bodywork, never. Seen results of paint removal by pressure washer

 

[jaymanek]

Never had a problem in years. It would only have a problem if paint was already peeling or scabby.


Jay

 

[Ian B Walker]

Never had a problem in years. It would only have a problem if paint was already peeling or scabby.


Jay

You've seen the shed then

 

[l5foye]

A small piece of advice- bin the sponge and use a sheepskin mitt. If you have a dark coloured car, all you are doing is marking the paint.