Retired_CPO Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Is this a tool that I should purchase as part of my detailing supplies? I know I can justify (in my mind) the reasons to have one but is it neccessary? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mikegeaney Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I just voted for yes, but if you have sufficient water pressure and a good hose/sprayer you should be all set under normal conditions. I also thing you can never have too many tools/too many tricks in your bag so to speak. They are also good for other things around the house other than detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Retired_CPO Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 I totally agree with you there Mike. You can never have enough tools. My water pressure is decent for what it's needed for...washing clothes, showers, etc.. but when I am washing cars....I always find myself wanting just a tad more pressure. I know I probably just answered my own question but I guess I am trying to get advice from the folks who have more experience than I do. Thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 xcracer48 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I voted yes. You never know when you might need one. I think it comes in handy sometimes. For example, mud on undercarriage bottom of car/truck. We use it a lot on our four wheelers . I would say 1500 psi is good. It is just enough yet not too much on the wide setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Retired_CPO Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Cameron...thanks for the pressure recommenation...I totally forgot about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 ABSOLUTELY! Saves time, reduces the need for chemicals, and you can use much less water. (Think Green!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) :hi:It is nice in the winter time for your daily driver! Here is my setup, pressure for winter and garden hose for all the rest of time ! Edited February 11, 2009 by Chris05GTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Retired_CPO Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Here are the ones I am thinking about. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=207908-53576-1.601-602.0&lpage=none http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100626890&categoryID=502376 The price is the same...but Home Depot is closer than Lowes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Retired_CPO Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Well after reading the reviews...I might cave in and get a higher price model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hi Steve- Are you going to be mobile? If so, will you be using a truck, or a trailer? (I don't mean to be a snob here!) Either way, both of the pressure washers that are linked above are unfortunately in the "TOY" category. You will be much better off with a Honda-powered unit, with pneumatic tires, like this: http://www.amazon.com/Excell-Powered-Pressure-Washer-XC2800/dp/B0014T9AA2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1234389510&sr=8-4 or: http://www.amazon.com/Karcher-Powered-Pressure-2600-PH/dp/B000PGVU9Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1234389510&sr=8-2 That's the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nitelord Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Adam they are certainly nice power washers.:2thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I voted Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 If your going to use one you might as well get a foam cannon too :banana: Some places call them a foam lance too, you'll be able to soak them down good with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 cuzjarrett94 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 get a gas one trust me i had 2 of those little husky eletric one and they both died!!!junk!!dont get it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 If you wash in your garage you need electric ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 If you wash in your garage you need electric ! Agree 100% Chris, and I should have mentioned! You don't need an engine running in your garage for all kinds of reasons: Death by carbon monoxide poisoning would be bad. Deafness by engine running for long periods, also bad. Blasting the texture off your drywall, VERY bad. Been watching the photos by JunkMan, and must say, having a garage where one could wash would be ideal! Thanks Chris for clarifying, and you wash in that nice garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Retired_CPO Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Do I have a garage...yes..but I can't wash inside it. Thanks for all the advice...looks like I'll be investing it a quality gas unit seeing as I'll be mobile most of the time. Once again...thanks everyone...this is why I love this place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Would the larger gas models have to much power ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Retired_CPO Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 yeah...too much power would be a bad thing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 xcracer48 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 yeah...too much power would be a bad thing..... As long as you keep it on a medium to wide setting and don't get it to close to the paint you should be ok. I would say anywhere from 1500-2500 psi. At least that's all I have needed before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Retired_CPO Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Thanks for the advice!! Maybe I can find a used on cheaper than new but then again I run the risk of the previous owner neglecting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Would the larger gas models have to much power ? Too much power? Ever seen Tool Time? Know who Tim Allen is?? "Aaaagggrrrr Aaaagggrrrr Aaaagggrrrr Aaaagggrrrr!!" :lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 My Karcher electric has a varable wand that you can adjust the presure, I can fill the dispencer with Adams soap:drool: and water mix and turn the presure to the low setting and it acts like a foam gun .Works good ! Yea Adam it is nice to wash in a 70 degree garage ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Retired_CPO Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Too much power? Ever seen Tool Time? Know who Tim Allen is?? "Aaaagggrrrr Aaaagggrrrr Aaaagggrrrr Aaaagggrrrr!!" :lol::lol: Tim ALWAYS found a way to screw things up..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Tim ALWAYS found a way to screw things up..... Good point!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nitelord Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 An old boss of mine went and bought a larger model than was pictured earlier in the thread. His first time out with it, he wasn't paying attention. Probably didn't know what he was doing and ended up removing a 3" x 5" patch of paint off the hood of his 3 month old Silverado. One shot across the hood and the paint went flying. I assume it was cranked all the way up, but either way, it cost him dearly. On the other hand they sure are handy and quick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Is this a tool that I should purchase as part of my detailing supplies?
I know I can justify (in my mind) the reasons to have one but is it neccessary?
Thanks.
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