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Hey Hawk02, You connect the deionizer whenever you use the hose or pressure washer? Where do you buy a deionizer, what does it cost? Worth the cost?
I connect the hose directly to the pressure washer to use the foam cannon. When it's time to rinse off the soap, I disconnect the hose from the pressure washer and connect it to the inlet side of the water deionizer. The outlet side of the water deionizer is then connected back to the pressure washer. I have quick connects on the end of all the hoses so it makes connecting and disconnecting the water deionizer a 10-second job.
I believe I bought my Simple Chuck at Autogeek.net. I caught it during one of Autogeek's 25% off and free shipping sales. And yes, it's been worth every penny. I fought water spots like crazy on my black Camaro until I started using the Simple Chuck.
I hate all those consumer grade pressure washers because they all advertise high pressure but in the fine print it says 1.5 GPM. Not good. 30 years ago I bought a used pump from a car wash. It puts out well over 3 GPM at 2500 psi. That thing has never failed in 30 years. It's all about the volume not the pressure.
I hate all those consumer grade pressure washers because they all advertise high pressure but in the fine print it says 1.5 GPM. Not good. 30 years ago I bought a used pump from a car wash. It puts out well over 3 GPM at 2500 psi. That thing has never failed in 30 years. It's all about the volume not the pressure.
You are correct that volume is more important than pressure.
You can somewhat control volume i.e. gallons per minute (GPM) by adjusting the orifice size of the nozzle attached to the pressure washer. A bigger size gives more GMP at the expense of less pressure. As a general rule, a GPM of 1.5 or above and at least 1000 PSI is perfectly adequate for car washing.
The biggest issue with consumer-grade pressure washers is not so much adequate GPM and pressure for car washing, it's durability. A $99 pressure washer from Lowes or Home Depot will probably need to be replaced within five years depending on usage. You're definitely not going to get 30 years out of one.
A $99 pressure washer from Lowes or Home Depot will probably need to be replaced within five years depending on usage. You're definitely not going to get 30 years out of one.
That car wash pump cost me $250 back then. And it was completely rebuilt. Today? I haven't looked but probably some stupid money.
I use this 3” random orbital polisher with foam or wool pads from Amazon. Very light weight & variable speed. I buffed the carbon side engine panels on my C8 with Maguires Ultimate polish & a wool pad. It is easy to handle & great for small areas or large.
That is what I am looking for, small and low profile, variable speed. What is the that brand name WESTOOL VISTOOL WSETOOL? I can't find it on Amazon.
That is what I am looking for, small and low profile, variable speed. What is the that brand name WESTOOL VISTOOL WSETOOL? I can't find it on Amazon.
Wisetool no longer available on Amazon. I purchased mine on Amazon for $46 5 years ago & find it very durable. One hand operation. I saw a used one on eBay for $86 ! I see others on Amazon $90 plus but know nothing about them.
Wisetool no longer available on Amazon. I purchased mine on Amazon for $46 5 years ago & find it very durable. One hand operation. I saw a used one on eBay for $86 ! I see others on Amazon $90 plus but know nothing about them.
I bought the one on Ebay, it will arrive today. Dual action, variable speed, 3", right angle, low profile, looks perfect. I hope it works.
The three inch, right angle, variable speed, dual action Wisetool is awesome. It just arrived today and I spent a couple of hours with it. The perfect size for all of the little curves on the C8.
I have a 5" Kobalt, 3" Hercules, and now the Wisetool. It is the best of all and very easy to work with. I am ready for some serious buffing this winter. By spring, my car will be shining like a diamond.
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