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Can you power wash your car too much?

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Old 07-22-2014, 04:37 PM
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Default Can you power wash your car too much?

I'm washing mine quite a lot recently, I love a clean car. But i'm worried i'm damaging the paint by power washing it too much
Old 07-22-2014, 04:56 PM
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Why use a power washer? Doesn't a hose work?
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You are more likely to damage the paint by washing your car incorrectly, or by using the incorrect products on the paint then by just putting water on it.
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Yes, you can power wash your car too much. If by your car, you mean my wife's family-hauler truck with a 5.3L GM V8 that has a faulty design that allows water buildup on top of some important sensors on top of the engine. Otherwise, aside from cutting the trim pieces with high pressure water . . . it's just water.
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I would avoid doing power wash. The correct method of cleaning your exterior is by a 2 bucket method wash.




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