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I've seen pics and read about people using a pressure washer to detail their engine...personally I would be very nervous about that. However, I was wondering how safe is it to wash the exterior of your car?
I have a 98 Accord sedan with some severe paint chips on the bumper. I'm not too worried about the bumper because the paint chips are numerous enough that it really needs to be painted...I have an OEM bra on it right now to hide. My concern is the rest of the body which is in every good condition.
The reason I want to use a pressure washer is because, unfortunately, my neighbor has a huge tree over my driveway. It drops tons of pollen and other stuff on the car everyday. Nothing to chip the paint but it doesn't come off during a prewash with the hose. I would like to get as much off before I start washing with the mitt to avoid scratches.
I have a 2400 psi gas pressure washer. I was going to use it about 6-8 feet away on the largest fan setting for the tip. Would that be OK?
I would use it to remove the major loose stuff and then maybe a strong rinse. It would not use to remove stubborn spots.
Would a fireman's style nozzle be a better alternative? I currently only have a standard multi-spray pistol grip nozzle.
I have a 98 Accord sedan with some severe paint chips on the bumper. I'm not too worried about the bumper because the paint chips are numerous enough that it really needs to be painted...I have an OEM bra on it right now to hide. My concern is the rest of the body which is in every good condition.
The reason I want to use a pressure washer is because, unfortunately, my neighbor has a huge tree over my driveway. It drops tons of pollen and other stuff on the car everyday. Nothing to chip the paint but it doesn't come off during a prewash with the hose. I would like to get as much off before I start washing with the mitt to avoid scratches.
I have a 2400 psi gas pressure washer. I was going to use it about 6-8 feet away on the largest fan setting for the tip. Would that be OK?
I would use it to remove the major loose stuff and then maybe a strong rinse. It would not use to remove stubborn spots.
Would a fireman's style nozzle be a better alternative? I currently only have a standard multi-spray pistol grip nozzle.
j/k
After I rinse the car off, I will clean the windows off with glass cleaner and paper shop towels so they don't spot and I will "air" dry the car off on the road. 
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