Halford pressure washer question

bmw330dconv · 08-13-2009, 05:52 AM

I have a Halfords pressure washer this one:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...Id_165689#dtab

I seem to have misplace the user manual so i thought i would ask on the forum, basically i can add car shampoo to this pressure washer and foam the car with the gun...it does have a compartment on the washer that i can unscrew and add the shampoo but i really dont want to do this wrong so does anyone know how much shampoo i should add? i use autoglym car shampoo.

also how do i change the washer from spraying the foam to just water?

sorry if the above may sound silly but i really dont have a clue!

doughboy · 08-13-2009, 06:08 AM

There's a manual on that page......

If its anything like a karcher jet wash, the foam only comes out when the lance is on low pressure (collar twisted to 'low') no soap comes out on high pressure.

bmw330dconv · 08-13-2009, 06:14 AM

shoot i didnt even see that! thanks!

AlanQS · 08-13-2009, 07:16 AM

I have the 1500 version of that one and, as far as I know, you won't get the "covered in foam" effect you see on Detailing World. The 1500 has a shampoo bottle which goes on the end of the lance and it is useless for foaming.

Also, try a 1:1 mix water/shampoo. If yours does foam well, that's all you'll need.

I got a foam master from Clean Your car with the Kew/Alro adaptor which fits a Halfords lance. This is the result!

bmw330dconv · 08-13-2009, 07:43 AM

I will test on Sunday and see how it comes out, Im looking forward to it, I hope it does come out like yours AlanOS!

Micky Dee · 08-15-2009, 06:29 PM

We have a lot of ethnic car washes near me that will do a first class job for a fiver........

Dr Dave · 08-16-2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Micky Dee

We have a lot of ethnic car washes near me that will do a first class job for a fiver........

Agreed, but I wouldn't [personally] let any one else wash my [detailed] motor using their sponges/mitts etc you just never know what is caught up in them.

For a company hack or not-so-special car then I would use these washes, for a fiver it's a no-brainer.

grey man · 08-16-2009, 09:00 AM

I would be very careful about using a pressure washer on a decent car. The high pressure can scratch just from the tiny bits if grit on the car. It can also remove the lacquer on wheels. If you are really careful (and I'm sure you are) - its OK, but it is a risk.

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bmw330dconv Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 271 Posts Drives: E93 330D Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	Halford pressure washer question I have a Halfords pressure washer this one: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...Id_165689#dtab I seem to have misplace the user manual so i thought i would ask on the forum, basically i can add car shampoo to this pressure washer and foam the car with the gun...it does have a compartment on the washer that i can unscrew and add the shampoo but i really dont want to do this wrong so does anyone know how much shampoo i should add? i use autoglym car shampoo. also how do i change the washer from spraying the foam to just water? sorry if the above may sound silly but i really dont have a clue! __________________ E93 330D M Sport
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doughboy Major General 1582 Rep 8,971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	There's a manual on that page...... If its anything like a karcher jet wash, the foam only comes out when the lance is on low pressure (collar twisted to 'low') no soap comes out on high pressure.
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AlanQS Colonel 250 Rep 2,815 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	I have the 1500 version of that one and, as far as I know, you won't get the "covered in foam" effect you see on Detailing World. The 1500 has a shampoo bottle which goes on the end of the lance and it is useless for foaming. Also, try a 1:1 mix water/shampoo. If yours does foam well, that's all you'll need. I got a foam master from Clean Your car with the Kew/Alro adaptor which fits a Halfords lance. This is the result! Attached Images
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grey man Private 3 Rep 89 Posts Drives: E 91 335d SE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gloucestershire UK iTrader: (0)	I would be very careful about using a pressure washer on a decent car. The high pressure can scratch just from the tiny bits if grit on the car. It can also remove the lacquer on wheels. If you are really careful (and I'm sure you are) - its OK, but it is a risk. __________________ E 91 335d SE Sparkling Graphite, Grey leather, Sat nav, Adaptive and High beam assisted Xenons, Electric heated seats, HiFi Speakers, Burr walnut etc. For winter - Defender 90 county.
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