Normally, high pressure washers are reserved for the most difficult industrial cleaning tasks, such as heavy duty industrial degreasing. One requires a high output power for removing deeply bound dirt from hard surfaces. However, auto detailing is relatively less difficult. How high should the output pressure be for effectively cleaning vehicles?
Pros and Cons of High Power
The benefits of high pressure washers are well known. High cleaning efficiency and quick cleaning are two of the most obvious advantages. The durability and flexibility of modern machines from Daimer® are other benefits.
At the same time, high power has its disadvantages too. For example, high pressure washers with a high output power cannot be used on soft surfaces or surfaces that cannot withstand high pressure output. Vehicles have their own share of soft surfaces. For example, most of the interior parts are soft, like the seat upholstery, carpets, and coverings of the steering wheel and dashboard. Using a machine with high output pressure may not provide the desired results.
Tips to Choose Machine
Opinions vary regarding the use of high pressure washers for auto detailing. The consensus is that the pressure level should not exceed 1500 psi. A machine with a higher output pressure level than this might cause damage to the softer surfaces of vehicles. Look for specially made auto detailing machines such as Daimer®’s Super Max™ 6120SCW, which features pressure levels of 1000 psi, steam temperatures of 250°F, and low flow rates of 0.5 GPM.
Pros and Cons of High Power
The benefits of high pressure washers are well known. High cleaning efficiency and quick cleaning are two of the most obvious advantages. The durability and flexibility of modern machines from Daimer® are other benefits.
At the same time, high power has its disadvantages too. For example, high pressure washers with a high output power cannot be used on soft surfaces or surfaces that cannot withstand high pressure output. Vehicles have their own share of soft surfaces. For example, most of the interior parts are soft, like the seat upholstery, carpets, and coverings of the steering wheel and dashboard. Using a machine with high output pressure may not provide the desired results.
Tips to Choose Machine
Opinions vary regarding the use of high pressure washers for auto detailing. The consensus is that the pressure level should not exceed 1500 psi. A machine with a higher output pressure level than this might cause damage to the softer surfaces of vehicles. Look for specially made auto detailing machines such as Daimer®’s Super Max™ 6120SCW, which features pressure levels of 1000 psi, steam temperatures of 250°F, and low flow rates of 0.5 GPM.
