Power/Pressure washers

[Deleted member 59498]

This is going to get as weird as oil changes!

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[rickinAZ]

Won't strip paint or lose a finger unless you get within six inches of the spray. And...even six inches will only sting (badly) . Twelve inches is a good safety margin. I've owned a pressure washer for 25 years.

Oh...and I've had some cut toes as well, but only when I accidently swing the gun and get momentarily too close to my foot.

That said, if you have it in pin-point mode it will cut like a laser. I always use the widest nozzle.

 

[kenp1985]

I use this one it's plenty powerful and small.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-1...VM8mUCR024A4OEAQYAyABEgLCIfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have the same one, stores easy and plenty of power for a car/light work around the house.

 

[kakwvu]

Won't strip paint or lose a finger unless you get within six inches of the spray. And...even six inches will only sting (badly) . Twelve inches is a good safety margin. I've owned a pressure washer for 25 years.

Oh...and I've had some cut toes as well, but only when I accidently swing the gun and get momentarily too close to my foot.

That said, if you have it in pin-point mode it will cut like a laser. I always use the widest nozzle.

This last sentence, 100%. Use the appropriate nozzle and you won’t cut anything off.

 

[JeepVet74]

Awesome suggestions. Thanks. This is exactly why I love this forum.

 

[JeepVet74]

Did I miss the cutoff? I got this one and it’s on sale now. Blasts crud out of the wheel wells very well: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-1...Blaster-and-Detergent-RY141612-CMB1/312422908

No cutoff. Keep suggestions coming!

 

[Chile1]

Westinghouse WPX3200

 

[Old Jeeper]

Looking at purchasing a power/pressure washer and foam cannon for washing my Jeep and my little convertible. What do you guys use? Doesn't need to be super powerful- I'd prefer not to strip paint or accidentally lose a finger.

Based upon your comment allow me to suggest you take a pass on the John Deere 4000 psi, because YES it will almost cut your finger off (ask me how I know) and it will strip paint and cut concrete to boot. Pass on this!

 

[rcadden]

I have the Sunjoy one from Amazon. Works awesome. As others have said, just keep your distance and use the right nozzle.

 

[bondijoe]

I also have the green works from lowes. When I bought it 2700 psi was the strongest; they now have 3000. Having just power washed the front of my house, wouldn’t want any less power than what I have. Also, I love the foam cannon.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Greenworks...old-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer/1001029294

 

[kakwvu]

Based upon your comment allow me to suggest you take a pass on the John Deere 4000 psi, because YES it will almost cut your finger off (ask me how I know) and it will strip paint and cut concrete to boot. Pass on this!

2,000 PSI is “ouch” range, so I figure 4,000 is “have the car running” range for a trip to the vet. I need a new one and figure 2,700-3,000 is more than enough to clean siding, concrete, etc.

 

[SRQgunner]

I use the MTM PF 22.2 foam cannon attached to my Stanley 2050. I also purchased the optional wall mount. I have it mounted just inside my garage. Outfitted with all quick disconnect fittings. I think the Stanley 2050 also came with a detachable cart. It's very portable even without the cart.

I really enjoy washing my Jeep!


Stanley 2050
Stanley Wall Mount
PF 22.2 Foam Cannon
Chemical Guys Honeydew Foam Soap

 

[LatteSipper]

I use this one it's plenty powerful and small.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-1...VM8mUCR024A4OEAQYAyABEgLCIfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Same here, or the newest iteration (different colors and 1900 psi on mine). Use it with an MJJC foam canon with narrow orifice, spray gun with QD connectors (Sooprinse knockoff brand), and a kink free high pressure hose. I use only 40* 2.5gpm and 3.0gpm tips when rinsing. No issues.

Edited with links to the gear I have (aside from washer already linked):

• Hose
• Washer gun with 3.0gpm nozzles
• Adapters and QDs kit
• 2.5gpm nozzles
• MJJC foam cannon

Plus a high sudsing soap for the foam cannon.

 

[hydrorubi]

https://www.obsessedgarage.com/coll...ducts/ar-blue-clean-ar630-tss-pressure-washer

This is the one I went with but if you look around their site all their pressure washers are geared towards car washing and there's tons of information. Just like jeep mods if you go down the car detailing rabbit hole it can get pretty expensive pretty quick so just be warned.

 

[iflyfromphx]

Check out Active. They OEM many store brand washers. They just released their new model - Active 2.0.

many YouTube videos - long one on obsessed garage.

Active

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