Need to recommend Electric Pressure Washer

[E90325M]

I saw this video for Top 5 Electric Pressure Washer To Buy 2015. I am curious what brand you guys use for washing your X5? Thanks.

Best Electric Pressure Washer To Buy 2015:
Sun Joe, Karcher, AR North America, Campbell Hausfeld, GreenWorks

[Chem14]

I would be interested as well. Although the best ones are fairly expensive. Maybe a recommendation for a foam gun as well.

[E90325M]

Originally Posted by Chem14

I would be interested as well. Although the best ones are fairly expensive. Maybe a recommendation for a foam gun as well.

I already have a Chemical guys ACC326 Foam Blaster and use it for a non-pressure washing. Not sure if this can work well with Pressure washer. I remembered that some guy in forum recommend the second one to work with pressure washer, it is cheaper one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221273980713...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Line Drive]

Chemical Guys is the way to go for the soap and all related products (except the pressure washer).

Note that there are differences among foam guns, cannons and blasters, and not all work universally with pressure washers. Some typically work only with garden hoses, and others are specifically designed to work with pressure washers. Some pressure washers have universal adapters to which foam guns will work, and some don't. For example, AR Blue has proprietary adapters that Chemical Guys' foam cannons won't connect to. It's not a big deal, but before you buy, just make sure the foam canister you want to buy can connect with the pressure washer you're looking at, or that an adapter is readily available.

[gtmassive75]

I use this.. been working great over a yr now, even use it to wash the yard.
http://www.amazon.com/AR-AR383-Elect...e+washer&psc=1

[MrTookies]

Alright this is the Pressure washer I use (relatively new brand, great product,)

THE FORCE 2000 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o02_s00

this is the cleaning product I use with it...

Mothers 05664 California Gold Car Wash - 64 oz is currently cheaper than the 32oz (just FYI)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o04_s00

Let me know if you have any questions

[Chem14]

Originally Posted by PlayTookies

Alright this is the Pressure washer I use (relatively new brand, great product,)

THE FORCE 2000 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o02_s00

this is the cleaning product I use with it...

Mothers 05664 California Gold Car Wash - 64 oz is currently cheaper than the 32oz (just FYI)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o04_s00

Let me know if you have any questions

Do you use a foam gun with this?

[MrTookies]

Originally Posted by Chem14

Do you use a foam gun with this?

I do not, it comes with a "cleaning bottle" that hooks up right in front where I fill up the mothers (diluted).

youtube.com/watch?v=CrO-nHYFbGM (at 1:41 you can see what I am talking about).

After I tried it like that I saw no need to buy a foam gun, cant get cleaner then clean. This thing has great power for a electric pressure washer.

I also like using this.... Wash Mitt ] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o04_s00 [

and this for waxing ect.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o09_s00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o04_s00

I dont lease the vehicle so...might not be instersting for everybody...

FYI: That's not me in the video haha, just google'd it really quick to show you what I'm talking about.

[Doanster]

I have a gas powered washer so can't comment/recommend an electric model.
I have both the foam gun (Gilmour Foam MasterII) as well as the Foam Cannon. The former/garden hose hookup type will only get you watery suds no matter how much product you put in the canister. If you want the sticky snow foam that sticks to the car, only the foam cannon via strong pressure washer will provide that.
In the video that PlayTookies linked, there's a subsequent video of the 1800 model where the guy used the foam cannon that came with the washer. As you can see, it did not create snow foam. Not sure if it was due to the washer pressure (1800psi vs the 2000psi unit) or whether he didn't have the nozzle set correctly.

[jcfay]

I've got one of the greenworks ones that seems great (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o03_s01), but haven't used it on the car yet. To be honest, I was afraid it was too damn powerful as it can remove the stain from my weathered outdoor deck, and has blasted paint off of some surfaces as well. I've been hand washing to this point. Any tips or threads on ways to safely use a pressure washer? Man, what a time saver it could be... Thx

[Chem14]

I would love to get a system that can do the snow type foam. Especially for the wifes car as its black (never again).

[EIGHTLUG]

I've used an AR Blue Clean for several years now. Still going strong. I bought the Foam Canon through them, also. It was right around 50 bucks. This past fall I ponied up and bought a Kranzle K2017T. I kind of geek out on detailing stuff. So, why not. I've used it twice and I would have to say their PSI rating is more realistic. The fan on their nozzle is more consistent. It's just all around nicer, but you pay for it.

I refuse/boycott Chemical Guys stuff. The guy in their videos is such a ding dong. I can't pull myself to give them my money. I use Adam's Car Shampoo. It's the goods....
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[MrTookies]

Originally Posted by Doanster

I have a gas powered washer so can't comment/recommend an electric model.
I have both the foam gun (Gilmour Foam MasterII) as well as the Foam Cannon. The former/garden hose hookup type will only get you watery suds no matter how much product you put in the canister. If you want the sticky snow foam that sticks to the car, only the foam cannon via strong pressure washer will provide that.
In the video that PlayTookies linked, there's a subsequent video of the 1800 model where the guy used the foam cannon that came with the washer. As you can see, it did not create snow foam. Not sure if it was due to the washer pressure (1800psi vs the 2000psi unit) or whether he didn't have the nozzle set correctly.

Neither of the models (1800 or 2000) come with a foam canon. Only the little bottle for soap or other cleaning liquids.

[MrTookies]

Originally Posted by EIGHTLUG

I refuse/boycott Chemical Guys stuff. The guy in their videos is such a ding dong. I can't pull myself to give them my money.

To funny I concur 100%

[Doanster]

Originally Posted by jcfay

I've got one of the greenworks ones that seems great (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o03_s01), but haven't used it on the car yet. To be honest, I was afraid it was too damn powerful as it can remove the stain from my weathered outdoor deck, and has blasted paint off of some surfaces as well. I've been hand washing to this point. Any tips or threads on ways to safely use a pressure washer? Man, what a time saver it could be... Thx

It's all about the nozzle you use and the distance you keep. My washer comes with three quick connect nozzles that vary in strength. I use the middle one to spray the car down, "scrub" the wheel wells/lower bumpers, etc. I use the weak nozzle for the rinse. Even though it looks like the pressure is too strong, this nozzle actually mists the water much more so it's actually less power than a normal garden hose sprayer. Getting closer or further away from the car gives you even more control.

Btw, I only use the pressure washer/foam cannon if the car is really dirty. Otherwise, just normal hose and bucket for regular washes. Getting everything setup with the pressure washer is a PITA for maintenance washes.

[Chem14]

Originally Posted by EIGHTLUG

I've used an AR Blue Clean for several years now. Still going strong. I bought the Foam Canon through them, also. It was right around 50 bucks. This past fall I ponied up and bought a Kranzle K2017T. I kind of geek out on detailing stuff. So, why not. I've used it twice and I would have to say their PSI rating is more realistic. The fan on their nozzle is more consistent. It's just all around nicer, but you pay for it.

I refuse/boycott Chemical Guys stuff. The guy in their videos is such a ding dong. I can't pull myself to give them my money. I use Adam's Car Shampoo. It's the goods....

I have started the geek out process myself. Just purchased this:
http://www.amazon.com/DI-120-Cr-Spot.../dp/B0056HDCUM

I have seen the Kranzle around on other posts as well. Seems like the way to go. I may give the AR Blue or another one a shot first and see how it goes. Thanks for the pic, thats the way to go IMO, especially for black paint. The less I touch it the better.

[EIGHTLUG]

Originally Posted by Chem14

I have started the geek out process myself. Just purchased this:
http://www.amazon.com/DI-120-Cr-Spot.../dp/B0056HDCUM

I have seen the Kranzle around on other posts as well. Seems like the way to go. I may give the AR Blue or another one a shot first and see how it goes. Thanks for the pic, thats the way to go IMO, especially for black paint. The less I touch it the better.

YES! I too have a Cr Spotless Water System on my RADAR. Honestly, you can't beat the AR Blue, for the price. It has done a damn good job, for me, for sevral years now. And that's several years of religious washing of multiple cars. My first thought was that the plastic adapter the connects the hose to the pressure washer would break. I've always been mindful of it and here I am today with the same plastic adapter it came with. It's four bucks, on their site. http://www.arblueclean.com/Products/...gha-kit-72.cfm

[vonmayr]

Originally Posted by EIGHTLUG

YES! I too have a Cr Spotless Water System on my RADAR. Honestly, you can't beat the AR Blue, for the price. It has done a damn good job, for me, for sevral years now. And that's several years of religious washing of multiple cars. My first thought was that the plastic adapter the connects the hose to the pressure washer would break. I've always been mindful of it and here I am today with the same plastic adapter it came with. It's four bucks, on their site. http://www.arblueclean.com/Products/...gha-kit-72.cfm

Well damn. Both of these look awesome - and seeing as I now have an X5 and an M3 to regularly wash and detail, guess I need to look at the DI and pressure washer route.

[EIGHTLUG]

Originally Posted by vonmayr

Well damn. Both of these look awesome - and seeing as I now have an X5 and an M3 to regularly wash and detail, guess I need to look at the DI and pressure washer route.

I would have already added the DI to the arsenal, if I didn't set my garage up the way I did. When we bought the house, I had the walls of my garage finished (greenboard/texture/etc.) and painted the walls in Sherwin Williams exterior Techno Grey. So, I have the ability to wash the cars in the garage and I haven't had to contend with the water quickly drying in the Sun and leaving water marks or having to be overly careful of not getting water on the walls. The DI system would have been the cheaper route.
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[jcfay]

Originally Posted by Doanster

It's all about the nozzle you use and the distance you keep. My washer comes with three quick connect nozzles that vary in strength. I use the middle one to spray the car down, "scrub" the wheel wells/lower bumpers, etc. I use the weak nozzle for the rinse. Even though it looks like the pressure is too strong, this nozzle actually mists the water much more so it's actually less power than a normal garden hose sprayer. Getting closer or further away from the car gives you even more control.

Btw, I only use the pressure washer/foam cannon if the car is really dirty. Otherwise, just normal hose and bucket for regular washes. Getting everything setup with the pressure washer is a PITA for maintenance washes.

Thanks. I watched a number of videos, some using those swirling brush attachments (that I'm confident would just destroy decent automobile paint), and came to the approach that it'd have limited use. Mine's pretty easy to attach so I guess maybe soaping the whole thing down might be worth the pressure washer effort. Other than that, I think it's just going to be the 2 bucket hand wash method for me moving forward (although it's a pain in the ***)