Portable Pressure Washer

E92AXM · 02-18-2009, 09:57 PM

Does anyone know of, or recommend a pretty good one. I am looking to spend anywhere from $150 - $300 , as long as its a good product ill be happy. This one looks decent , but then again i really have no clue what to look for.
http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com...7.html#reviews

328i · 02-19-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SiNiStErE92

Does anyone know of, or recommend a pretty good one. I am looking to spend anywhere from $150 - $300 , as long as its a good product ill be happy. This one looks decent , but then again i really have no clue what to look for.
http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com...7.html#reviews

I would spend a little more and buy something with a honda engine, it should last forever then.

Innovative Detailing · 02-19-2009, 03:02 AM

Definately a Honda engine is a must!......Those Briggs & Stratton and Tecumsah engines are terrible and loud. Spring the extra $$$ and get a General T991GR pump which includes a gear reduction for longevity. A great unit complete should run you about $1,200 and it will last forever with proper maintenance. I have 2 of these units and one of them has run flawlessly for over 12 years!

Dave @ Innovative Detailing

Another great option is an electric unit with a Baldor motor and a Cat pump @ either 115v or 230v and those run between $500 - $800 complete.

SpecC · 02-19-2009, 06:58 AM

from what i've read, the gas pressure washers are kind of overkill anyway. this is if you're primarily using this pressure washer to wash your car

if you don't mind, this one is very popular among detailers

http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com...48M/p1466.html

stimpy · 02-19-2009, 10:37 AM

There goes your 150-300 dollar limit.. lol.

purplewidow · 02-19-2009, 11:05 AM

umm that karcher is 150-180..that is not over 300.. so the limit won't budge.. the only thing is i wish i spent triple and got the one from detailers domain.. it has gotten great reviews and is a lot more powerful with a much better design. i have the karcher 1800 and it is a good system.. but the fittings are cheap and you will need to buy quick connects and a different gun if you want to use a foam cannon.. i hardly ever use my PW any more b/c it takes longer to rinse and it is still cold out and i don't want to use it in the heated garage. if i had more space and just my car maybe.. but still i honestly think a cr spotless system is a much much better investment than a pressure washer.

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E92AXM First Lieutenant 131 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fl iTrader: (0)	Portable Pressure Washer Does anyone know of, or recommend a pretty good one. I am looking to spend anywhere from $150 - $300 , as long as its a good product ill be happy. This one looks decent , but then again i really have no clue what to look for. http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com...7.html#reviews
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Innovative Detailing Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 08 M3, 06 Denali, 53Ford F100 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Definately a Honda engine is a must!......Those Briggs & Stratton and Tecumsah engines are terrible and loud. Spring the extra $$$ and get a General T991GR pump which includes a gear reduction for longevity. A great unit complete should run you about $1,200 and it will last forever with proper maintenance. I have 2 of these units and one of them has run flawlessly for over 12 years! Dave @ Innovative Detailing Another great option is an electric unit with a Baldor motor and a Cat pump @ either 115v or 230v and those run between $500 - $800 complete.
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 308 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	from what i've read, the gas pressure washers are kind of overkill anyway. this is if you're primarily using this pressure washer to wash your car if you don't mind, this one is very popular among detailers http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com...48M/p1466.html
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stimpy Colonel 183 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	There goes your 150-300 dollar limit.. lol.
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02-19-2009, 11:05 AM	#6
purplewidow Lieutenant Colonel 54 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	umm that karcher is 150-180..that is not over 300.. so the limit won't budge.. the only thing is i wish i spent triple and got the one from detailers domain.. it has gotten great reviews and is a lot more powerful with a much better design. i have the karcher 1800 and it is a good system.. but the fittings are cheap and you will need to buy quick connects and a different gun if you want to use a foam cannon.. i hardly ever use my PW any more b/c it takes longer to rinse and it is still cold out and i don't want to use it in the heated garage. if i had more space and just my car maybe.. but still i honestly think a cr spotless system is a much much better investment than a pressure washer.
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