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      06-02-2008, 05:52 PM   #1
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using a pressure washer?

i have a 1800 psi electric pressure washer. is it bad to use it all the time ? will it take the wax off or any protectant coating?
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      06-04-2008, 02:14 PM   #2
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apparently youre supposed to use the mist opposed to the STREAM of the water to wash the car...meaning, keep your distance while doing so.
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      06-04-2008, 02:22 PM   #3
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i have a 1800 psi electric pressure washer. is it bad to use it all the time ? will it take the wax off or any protectant coating?
Pressurized water is fine, just make SURE that you are safe. I've seen a few high pressure water injuries in the ED.
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      06-04-2008, 02:52 PM   #4
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It is an interesting feeling to be cut with water, a little different from being cut with a blade. When the water cut my flesh, I felt as if my flesh were slowly ripped open whereas when I was cut with a blade I felt a cold sensation before the pain. My 1500 psi cut through my flesh with ease so be careful.

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