Help me find right sprayer

[ZoranC]

I am seriously considering getting myself a sprayer, not a regular bottle one, but one of those that have wand, like hand held garden sprayers are. I am thinking about using it to apply cleaners and dressings in hard to reach (for me) areas like nooks and crannies of the engine bay or wheel well areas. Things I would appreciate input on are: 1) Am I right that one gallon capacity is max I would need? I am trying to make it easy to handle around and easy on my back. 2) I think low pressure is all I need as long as fluids are atomized into consistent fine enough mist. I have heard that might not be the case. Do you feel hand pump based units will be sufficient for fine / very fine atomization of fluids in consistent manner I have in mind or I need something stronger like battery or 12v based unit? I am trying to avoid battery based units if possible to avoid added weight, added cost, and impact on environment. 3) If something stronger is needed for atomization what should I go with? 4) Are you aware of any adequate sprayer that at the same time has at least fine narrow spraying pattern (hopefully adjustable width/pattern), long line, long flexible wand, and adjustable rotating tip? Thank you in advance for your assistance and maybe even a pointer to product with these features!

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Help me find right sprayer

Not sure of the best one, but any of the sprayers offered at a gardening store should suffice.

[Andrew A4]

Re: Help me find right sprayer

I've always used a 1600psi electric pressure washer from Home Depot. Of course you have to use the wand to make the stream turn into a fan spray so you don't blow the paint off your car, but with some care, you'll never have any issues.

Works GREAT on wheels also. Brake dust = bye bye!!!!

It also uses far less water than your regular hose and has a bottle for soap built into the main unit so you can spray a nice coating of your favorite car soap all over before you put in a little elbow grease to get the remaining dirt off your car.

In addition, it has about a million other uses around the house. Cleaning decks, bricks, siding, roof drains, walkways, etc.