Many people choose to wash their cars by hand or with a hose, but there are advantages to be had by using a pressure washer instead.
Not only is it far less manual effort than washing by hand, but it also uses less water than a traditional, unpressurised hose.
People often question whether washing a car with a pressure washer can damage the vehicle’s paint.
Though this is possible if proper care is not taken, it doesn’t have to be the case. Below, we’ll look at how a washer can be used without any risk to your car’s paintwork.
Choosing a car-safe washer
Not all pressure washers are safe for use on a vehicle; some are too powerful, whereas others have unsuitable nozzles. Follow the below advice when searching for a car-safe washer:
General advice when washing
Before we go into detail on the best process to follow, here are a few pieces of advice that will ensure your pressure washer is not likely to cause your vehicle any damage:
Washing your car safely:
Now that you know the best pressure washer to choose, as well as the advice to follow to avoid damage, here’s our quick guide to safely cleaning your vehicle with a pressure washer.
Remove excess dirt and debris first
Use a cleaning agent
Focus on ground-in dirt
Rinse away the remaining dirt and detergent
Conclusion:
By following all the advice and steps laid out above, you can safely enjoy the time-saving benefits of pressure washing your vehicle, without any of the concerns that you had regarding paintwork damage.