Washing the car with a high-pressure cleaner

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Create a car wash at home effortlessly with the help of a pressure washer. With a little care and our instructions you will achieve great results.


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Why should I wash my car with a pressure washer?

A pressure washer sprays water under high pressure to effectively remove dirt from your car. This saves you a lot of effort instead of washing the entire body by hand. When using a pressure washer on your car there are a few things you need to keep in mind to prevent damage.


Washing your car with a pressure washer: choosing the right machine

When choosing a pressure washer to clean your car you should first consider whether you can easily operate and move the machine as you will often have to move it to wash your entire car. The lightweight design has an advantage here: theRE 90for example weighs only 21.61 lb..


Another factor that affects how well the pressure washer washes your car is the available water pressure. You need at least 80 bar but no more than 200 bar. Not only does the pressure level determine the effectiveness of the cleaning but also the amount of water that is dispensed. The pressure washer you choose should have a capacity of 300 to 132.09 gallons per hour. It is also useful if you can attach a washing brush to wash your car: this is the case with allSTIHL high-pressure cleanerspossible.

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Tips for washing a car with a pressure washer


You should not expose your car to large temperature fluctuations when washing it. This means that in winter you should not use a high-pressure cleaner at temperatures below -10 °C as there is a risk that the warmer water on the cold surface can cause fine cracks in the paintwork. On the other hand if it is very hot in summer you should wash your car in the morning or evening to prevent the paintwork heated by the sun from suffering a thermal shock from the cool water. We mainly advise against washing your car by hand or taking it to the car wash at very high or very low temperatures.


To protect the finish of your car you should only direct the jet of the pressure washer at a slight angle to the outer layer of paint. Start with a low pressure. Keep the pressure washer at a sufficient distance from the bodywork (at least 30 centimetres). If necessary gradually increase the pressure until the dirt is effectively removed. Keep in mind that too high a pressure (more than 200 bar) can damage the paint.

How to Wash Your Car with a Pressure Washer: Step-by-Step Instructions

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With attention to your safety: protective equipment

With attention to your safety: protective equipment

Working with powerful machines is fun and can expand your skills which is great as long as you wear effective and safe protective clothing when using them. Always wear your personal protective equipment when working with pressure washers. This includes safety glasses. Refer to theuser manual of your productfor more information. Before using your pressure washer for the first time you should familiarise yourself thoroughly with the machine and ensure that it is in perfect condition before each use. On request we will be happy to prepare your machine for its first job and also advise you on the types of safety clothing that you can comfortably fit. Remember that personal protective equipment is not a substitute for safe working practices.


Step 1: Remove leaves and twigs

First remove loose coarse material such as leaves or twigs from your car by hand. This way the woody material will not scratch the paint when you use the pressure washer on the car.


Step 2: Rinse away coarse dirt

Now you can get started with the high-pressure cleaner. Use the flat jet nozzle and start with the lowest pressure setting. Always keep at least 11.81" away from the car so that you do not damage the paint or the delicate rubber parts. Rinse away coarse dirt with the water jet that you direct at a slight angle at the car. You can also rinse rims and tires with the high-pressure cleaner. You must not direct strong water jets directly at rubber elements.


Step 3: Apply the cleaning agent

If the rims are very dirty apply a little rim cleaner. Pour some car shampoo into the foam head as indicated in the instructions and then attach the foam head to the pressure washer. Now spray the cleaner on all metal surfaces and all paintwork of the car. Do not spray on windows and mirrors because car shampoo contains wax that is not suitable for these surfaces. Let the cleaner work for a few minutes.


Step 4: Remove dirt

Confirm thewashing brushto the pressure washer and use it to wash the car. You can also use a soft sponge. Do the same to clean the rims in the places where the cleaning agent should have removed the dirt.


Step 5: Rinse and dry

Rinse your car with plain water from the pressure washer until there is no dirt or cleaning agent left. Dry the bodywork with a soft cloth or chamois.


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Summary: Washing the car with a high-pressure cleaner


  • You can wash your car effortlessly and efficiently with ahigh pressure cleaner
  • Always wearpersonal protective equipmentwhen you are working as indicated in the operating instructions
  • When washing your car set your pressure washer to a low pressure and aim at the car at a slight angle. Ensure sufficient distance from the surface so that the paintwork is not damaged. Use the flat jet nozzle.
  • First remove leaves and twigs by hand. Then rinse the car with the high-pressure cleaner to remove coarse dirt.
  • Spraycar shampooon the paintwork and treat stubborn dirt on the rims with arim cleaner. Attach a washing brush to the pressure washer to gently wash the car or use a soft sponge. Finally rinse the car with plain water and dry thoroughly.


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