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05-14-2003, 08:53 AM | #1 |
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Power Wash...bad for clearcoat/paint
Hello all,
I'd like to spray off the layer of dirt off my WRX before I wash it by hand. Is it bad for the clearcoat and paint if I use a power wash at the wash bay? I here it dulls the finish? But I'd rather spray off the layer of dirty then to wash it off with a mit and scratch the car. What do you think?
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05-14-2003, 10:21 AM | #2 | |
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Omaha, NE
Vehicle:2002 Impreza WRX Silver Metallic |
Re: Power Wash...bad for clearcoat/paint
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If you're really concerned about swirls and scratching, here are a couple more tips for your hand wash that may help . . . First, use two buckets; one for your carwash, another to rinse your mitt out in. Also, consider using two mitts, one for the top portions of the car, and the other to finish up side skirts and the bottoms of the bumpers. On the final rinse of the car, completely remove the hoze nozzle, put the hose on low pressure, and let the water sheet off the car by using the stream from the hose. If you get the hang of it, you can actually use the hose to get the bulk of the water off the car before you dry. The last bits of water can be blotted up with your drying towel (less rubbing == less chance to induce swirls). Tort |
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05-14-2003, 11:02 AM | #3 |
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I don't trust power washers or power buffers or anything like that around my car. I always prefer doing it by hand. You should be able to spray most of the dirt off with a hose unless the dirt is really caked on their.
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05-14-2003, 12:43 PM | #4 |
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I agree, a garden hose should be fine. The powere washer is too powerful for your paint.
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05-14-2003, 12:55 PM | #5 |
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a power washer i used once had different power head settings...but i would just use a regular hose
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05-14-2003, 01:53 PM | #6 |
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A power washer will take off your wax and/or sealant a LOT quicker than a hand wash. I feel using a garden hose to rinse off whatever you can should be plenty. If you have serious amounts of dirt still sticking then your paint isn't protected enough and needs a wax anyway. Use a good car soap and the dirt should be suspended in the solution and the lubrication provided by a good soap will keep dirt from scratching while washing.
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05-14-2003, 04:06 PM | #7 |
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I've used a power washer @ the local wash bay every week for 8 months now and have had no problems on my black WRX. With a little common sense, the power washers you find at these "wash bay" centers should be perfectly safe. There are good points made about wax longevity, detegent strength, and swirls. It certainly shouldn't hurt if your just pre-rinsing the car before washing it @ home though. I know the gent who runs the
bay where I go. The equipment is quality and always kept in good shape which makes me feel very comfortable using it. btw, I'm very picky about my car's finish. |
05-14-2003, 04:29 PM | #8 |
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Vehicle:2004 WRX Java Black Pearl |
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I've always washed my cars at this one car wash in my town. Never had a problem with paint. The car usually comes out much shinier than if i did it in my driveway.
I always get a laugh out of those idiots that use the scrub brush on there paint. The same brush everyone else uses on their wheels. I actually saved this guys paint job on his BRAND NEW Nissan 350Z by stopping him as he was about to scrub the hood. He thanked me a lot..... |
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