Is a pressure washer really needed for a safe wash ?

[TTQ B4U]

NO. I won't use one, especially on other people's cars. Any loose paint, plasti-dip, etc. is at risk. It's what you DON'T know about other vehicles that's dangerous. I do air-dry but when using a blow gun for my compressor on certain areas, I am always super careful.

[JDGolden]

For my Jeep, yes. I live off of a dirt road and when it’s muddy, it’s MUDDY.

[Bosko]

For my Jeep, yes. I live off of a dirt road and when it’s muddy, it’s MUDDY.

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[vaca22]

Can anyone recommend a decent foam gun?

[Bill D]

The gold standard is the adjustable one made by Gilmour that PBMG sells under its brands for around $70 but there are entry level ones for as little as $20. I just got a $20 HF one and will see how it performs compared to my Gilmour one. The HF one is supposed to be equivalent to the $40 one Griot’s sells.

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[CleanIT]

Both work well but a pressure washer is more ideal for a really muddy vehicle that has seen off-road use or vehicle that has seen a lot of road salt.

[GTguy559]

NO. I won't use one, especially on other people's cars. Any loose paint, plasti-dip, etc. is at risk. It's what you DON'T know about other vehicles that's dangerous. I do air-dry but when using a blow gun for my compressor on certain areas, I am always super careful.

Good point.

[GTguy559]

I'm confused by the question myself......I'm not sure where or why you would use "Safe" in the context of the question.

I would have worded it.....Is a power washer needed for a "Proper" wash.....perhaps that is what you meant.

anyway.....carry on....

I used “safe” because of past opinions on that using a pressure washer with a foam cannon for pre-rinsing and also blasting away dirty is the safest way to wash a car rather than using a spray nozzle on a hose because you can get the car cleaner before Contact therefore safer to wash.

[opie]

Imo your fine when it comes to using pressure washers. I wouldn't advise cranking a gas powered one up to and above 3000psi. I only run that high when spraying my foam cannon...i crank it back down after i pop off the foam cannon

Most pw's(mainly electric ones) are 2000psi and under, which is not all that much especially when your using a 40 degree tip, or 25 degree. I wouldn't be grabbing a 0 degree tip lol.

It also depends on how close one is holding the wand to the paint surface.

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[Bosko]

power washers are very safe when held at a distance, I have a 2800 PSI one and at 4 feet with a 40 degree nozzle I can spray it on my face.
It's all about distance to the paint along with a combination of a "Safe" tip choice