What do I add to pressure washer?

Arminius

Arminius

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Oct 30, 2019
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Seattle
Boat Info
Bowrider 200 Select, 2003
Engines
5.0L MPI, 260 hp w/Alpha 1 Drive
At Brown Bear Car Wash, I pay for the premium service and get a clean and shiny car. Is there a Wash & Wax solution I could add to the pressure washer to get a similar result on the above water portion of the boat hull working in the driveway.? I see Lowes has "Sun Joe, Slick Products - Wash + Wax 64 oz | Pressure Washer Chemicals" for $45. Sounds unpretentious and functional. Maybe someone has a favorite.
 
If it's not shiny to being with it won't get shiny with a simple wash and wax product.

I had my poor 98 290 cut and polished a few years ago to get rid of the ghost strip that was on the side from the PO removing the decal some time ago and the sides still look fantastic. They still clean up very well with a boat wash and wax product. the only area that needs another buffing/polishing is around the HVAC water exit.
 
I'll try the Armor All product as that stuff always made the dash and tires glisten. Gain with pain may come with exercise but I'll pass on boat waxing and buffing.
 
I think I will feed the pressure washer from the hot water heater.
 
Most pressure washers are not designed to be run on hot water. Not a great idea if you plan to keep the pressure washer for more than a single use.
 
The water from a hot water heater won't bother it at all. I do it all the time now steam is a different story
 
I guess it depends on how hot hot is. Over 150* burns it up pretty quickly.
 
SKybolt said:
This whole thread is a joke, like the others.
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I have yet to figure if we are being punked here. Plywood over a bowrider, headlights on a boat, wondering why a wet cell battery is dead when water is almost gone.
 
Bill Curtis said:
I have yet to figure if we are being punked here. Plywood over a bowrider, headlights on a boat, wondering why a wet cell battery is dead when water is almost gone.
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Well it is pretty amazing that one person can be that far off on things. I guess it's possible, but why would someone go through that much trouble to do that? But then again, why would someone actually think putting Armor All in a pressure washer would make a boat shine ... He is posting pictures however ...
 
SKybolt said:
Well it is pretty amazing that one person can be that far off on things. I guess it's possible, but why would someone go through that much trouble to do that? But then again, why would someone actually think putting Armor All in a pressure washer would make a boat shine ... He is posting pictures however ...
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Bored, too much free time, twisted sense of humor all come to mind.
 
Sorry to be late in this thread. But I just found a thread in another forum and adding recycled beer in a pressure washer shines a hull up really nice.

I'm going to try it in the Spring. Collecting the liquid as we speak.
 
It's been too cold to pressure wash and the new LED tubes in the garage give a great view of the hull. Research including Drake's Detail led me to believe I should clean spot by spot using Purple detergent, Soft Scrub, and lacquer thinner as required. The bottle of Jescar polymer sealant + has arrived on my doorstep and the plan is to use that stuff soon. I tried some of the carnuba wax but that is a lot of work. Got a heavy old power buffer. Drake recommends putting Dawn dish soap in the pressure washer but I think I will pass on that and on the beer piss. To each his own.
 
Arminius said:
It's been too cold to pressure wash and the new LED tubes in the garage give a great view of the hull. Research including Drake's Detail led me to believe I should clean spot by spot using Purple detergent, Soft Scrub, and lacquer thinner as required. The bottle of Jescar polymer sealant + has arrived on my doorstep and the plan is to use that stuff soon. I tried some of the carnuba wax but that is a lot of work. Got a heavy old power buffer. Drake recommends putting Dawn dish soap in the pressure washer but I think I will pass on that and on the beer piss. To each his own.
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Do you have any idea how many members here are extremely appalled at most if not all of the things you post?
Time after time, members here have tried to help and you have displayed nothing less than total disregard for any advise given on any boating subject what so ever.

I'll do you the courtesy of not posting the picture again.
 
Look into a company called Chemical Guys, and Power Washers Direct. Chem Guys sell the soaps and the injectors but Power Washers Direct sells injectors that are geared to whatever machine you may already own. You need to know the power of your pump and the GPM of the pump. Both are important to the type on injector you will need
 
Look into a company called Chemical Guys, and Power Washers Direct. Chem Guys sell the soaps and the injectors but Power Washers Direct sells injectors that are geared to whatever machine you may already own. You need to know the power of your pump and the GPM of the pump. Both are important to the type on injector you will need
 
techmitch said:
Do you have any idea how many members here are extremely appalled at most if not all of the things you post?
Time after time, members here have tried to help and you have displayed nothing less than total disregard for any advise given on any boating subject what so ever.

I'll do you the courtesy of not posting the picture again.
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Actually you guys have been helpful in the intensity of your remarks. I purchased a flood/spot LED array to easily mount on the bow but a trial install convinced me you were right. It is downstairs in the spare parts bin and low intensity LED docking lights are on the sides of the boat. I must say you are an opinionated bunch. I think that's what you are railing about. Meanwhile I will check on the soap injector people.
 
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