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Pressure Washers

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by HeadStrong Off-Road, Dec 12, 2017.

  1. Dec 14, 2017 at 10:56 AM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    PSI is nothing without good flow, so make sure you’re getting appropriate PSI and as much GPM as you can within that product category.
     
  2. Dec 14, 2017 at 6:59 PM
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    HeadStrong Off-Road

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    I don't know about that. I was born in September.
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2017 at 7:00 PM
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    I am glad you enjoyed it!
     
  4. Dec 14, 2017 at 7:13 PM
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    That's the one I had. It'll wash vehicles just fine, concrete as well, just very slowly and methodically

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  5. Dec 15, 2017 at 2:24 AM
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  6. Dec 15, 2017 at 3:06 AM
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  7. Dec 15, 2017 at 7:12 AM
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  8. Dec 15, 2017 at 6:48 PM
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    With the proper soaps it increases lubricity and reduces the likelyhood that you will scratch your paint with the two bucket wash.
     
  9. Dec 16, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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  10. Dec 16, 2017 at 10:37 AM
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  11. Dec 16, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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    Truck cap , husky liners, deflector shield, ARE truck cap.
    Bought mine from Northern Tool and had it for ten years with no problems. Honda powered with a belt driven pump. Their about $1500 now but should last a lifetime.

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  12. Dec 16, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    It seems like a really nice unit. Just a little out of the budget. I love my husband and want him to have a good unit but I have kids too that need something from Santa :D
     
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  13. Dec 16, 2017 at 10:57 AM
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  14. Dec 16, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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    this one.........I'd buy it in a minute......if I needed one......$399/shipped

    the Honda/Karcher unit I have now is 12 yrs old......clean oil will make the

    Honda motor out last me.......did just have to replace the pump this month....

    $98 from the Tool Barn.......runs like new now.....

    https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/Simpson-MSH3125-S-Pressure-Washer/p6598.html
     
  15. Feb 2, 2018 at 10:01 AM
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    Indeed. It helps a ton with removing loose debris/dirt that has a tendency to scratch the clear coat. The only time we don't snow foam the vehicles is during the summer here in Texas when its close to 100F even in the shade. The soap dries too quickly so we stick with pressure washing and then ONR with the two bucket method.



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  16. Feb 2, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    So shinny!!!!
     
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  17. Feb 2, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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  18. Feb 11, 2018 at 10:20 AM
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    When my cheap electric pressure washer wears out.....I'm going in this direction next. That thing would be of serious use cleaning the outside of the house, gutters and etc.
     
  19. Feb 11, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    Sweet ride.



    Same method here, too.
     
  20. Feb 11, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    Thanks man! My wife loves her rig!
     
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