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19.Oct.2023
What do people concern most when using a high-pressure washer for car washing?
When using a high-pressure washer for car washing, due to the power and impact force of the high-pressure water jet, some issues may cause people’s concern. Addressing these issues is crucial to ensuring effective and safe car washing
- Paint Damage: High-pressure water jets can potentially strip the paint off the car's surface, especially if the paint is already damaged and the water jet nozzle is too close to the car's surface. Using a wide fan spray pattern and maintaining an appropriate distance from the car's surface are essential to prevent paint damage.
- Surface Scratching: Dirt or debris on the car's surface can act like abrasive particles when pressed by high-pressure water jets, leading to potential scratching. Pre-rinsing the car with low-pressure water and using high-quality soft brushes or ultra-fine fiber gloves in combination with high-pressure water can reduce the risk of scratching.
- Decoration Trim and Rubber Seal Damage: High-pressure water jets may forcefully get under beneath or into gaps in rubber seals, potentially causing damage or leaks. Please pay special attention to vulnerable areas like window seals and rubber trim, and avoid applying high-pressure water jets directly at these areas.
- Windshield Damage: Strong water pressure may cause the windshield to crack or shatter, especially if damages, cracks, or weak points are already there. Please avoid applying high-pressure water jets at the windshield from a close range.
- Water Ingress: High-pressure water jets can forcefully enter areas where they shouldn't, such as electrical components, the engine compartment, or the exhaust system. Please use high pressure washer cautiously when cleaning around these areas.
- Coating Protection: If the car's surface has protective coatings or wax, using high-pressure water jets may reduce their effectiveness. It is recommended to use a wider fan spray pattern and maintain a safe distance to minimize this risk.
- Personal Safety: Contact with high-pressure water jets can cause injuries to human skin. People should avoid pointing the spray gun at people and use proper protective gear, such as gloves and safety goggles, when using high-pressure washers.
- Water Consumption: High-pressure cleaning systems often use more water compared to traditional way of manual car washing. While high pressure washers have better efficiency, we should take the environmental impact of water usage into account.
- Noise: High-pressure pumps generate noise that may disturb neighborhood or cause discomfort. Please pay attention to noise levels, especially when washing cars in residential areas.
