power washers

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by scania142, Jan 18, 2013.

  1. scania142

    scania142 Bobtail Member

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    I am having trouble washing my truck properly and am looking for some advise. I have a washer I bought in Home Depot but its no good. Cold water only and I just cannot get it properly cleaned. Can anyone recommend a power washer that will wash the truck and last. Thank you.
     
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  3. ralph

    ralph Road Train Member

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  4. Jumbo

    Jumbo Road Train Member

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    Streaking Beacon gets them clean and they only use cold water don't they?
     
  5. carrkool

    carrkool Heavy Load Member

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    they use hot water
     
  6. jbourque

    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    use a little muratic acid to the soap not to strong. works really good for the grim on truck, dont leave on to long. an not sure of the proper spelling sorry. jon
     
  7. Oscar the KW

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    Whatever you do, don't do this. ^^^^^^
     
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  8. carrkool

    carrkool Heavy Load Member

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    i will add wheel acid spray it on one side wash and rinse. also on white trucks comet works amazing.
     
  9. jbourque

    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    oscar kw why not ?
     
  10. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    Muratic acid is not to be playing around with, first you do not want that stuff getting into the ground water supply, it is lethal, second I use that stuff to remove galvanizing off of bolts and other stuff before welding. I can only imagine even in very small doses that it will dull paint down and cause it to flake off. Its not meant to be used as an automotive cleaner. And if you run it thru a power washer, never mind the damage there, but you will be breathing small particles of it in, it WILL eat at your lungs. It is a bad idea all around. The best thing I have found to use to get bugs and other round grime off is Simple Green, it works very well and is environmentally friendly.
     
  11. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    muratic acid will eat concrete i wouldn't use it on a truck however the right soap can make a truck shine washing with a garden hose and a soft brush.
     
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