What do I add to pressure washer?

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  1. Arminius

    Arminius Active Member

    919
    Oct 30, 2019
    Seattle
    Bowrider 200 Select, 2003
    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.
     
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  2. Little Ducky

    Little Ducky Well-Known Member

    Jun 5, 2017
    Dickson, TN / Chattanooga, TN
    1998 290 Sundancer
    Twin EFI 5.0L w/Alphas
    Kohler 4kW
    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.
     
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  3. Arminius

    Arminius Active Member

    919
    Oct 30, 2019
    Seattle
    Bowrider 200 Select, 2003
    5.0L MPI, 260 hp w/Alpha 1 Drive
    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.
     
  4. OllieC

    OllieC Well-Known Member SILVER Sponsor

    Mar 11, 2013
    N.W. ‘Sconnie
    Sara Belle
    2005 Weekender 215
    Mercruiser 5.0 mpi, Bravo III
    These all have to be jokes, right?
     
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  5. Arminius

    Arminius Active Member

    919
    Oct 30, 2019
    Seattle
    Bowrider 200 Select, 2003
    5.0L MPI, 260 hp w/Alpha 1 Drive
    I think I will feed the pressure washer from the hot water heater.
     
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  6. blaster

    blaster Well-Known Member

    May 23, 2011
    potomac river
    2010 sea ray 205 sport
    F-250 CCLB 6.2 4x4 3.73 rear.
    Mercruiser 4.3 mpi alpha 1.62
    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.
     
  7. scoflaw

    scoflaw Well-Known Member

    Aug 10, 2011
    cape cod mass, cape coral fl
    1999 Powerquest legend 260 sx 502 mag
    2005 Baja 242 islander 496
    502 mpi Bravo 1
    496 mag B1
    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
     
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  8. blaster

    blaster Well-Known Member

    May 23, 2011
    potomac river
    2010 sea ray 205 sport
    F-250 CCLB 6.2 4x4 3.73 rear.
    Mercruiser 4.3 mpi alpha 1.62
    I guess it depends on how hot hot is. Over 150* burns it up pretty quickly.
     
  9. SKybolt

    SKybolt Well-Known Member SILVER Sponsor

    Nov 11, 2014
    Kent Narrows, MD
    Reel Nauti
    460 EC
    Detroit 6v92TA
    (Low profile's)
    Alison Gears
    Westerbeke
    12.5kw Genset
    This whole thread is a joke, like the others.
     
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  10. Bill Curtis

    Bill Curtis Well-Known Member

    604
    Mar 24, 2022
    Eastern NC
    '95 220 Overnighter
    454 Mag. Bravo3 w/ 2.0:1 ratio gears and 28 pitch props
    454 Mag Bravo3. 2.0:1 ratio gears w/ 28 pitch props
    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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  11. SKybolt

    SKybolt Well-Known Member SILVER Sponsor

    Nov 11, 2014
    Kent Narrows, MD
    Reel Nauti
    460 EC
    Detroit 6v92TA
    (Low profile's)
    Alison Gears
    Westerbeke
    12.5kw Genset
    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 ...
     
  12. Bill Curtis

    Bill Curtis Well-Known Member

    604
    Mar 24, 2022
    Eastern NC
    '95 220 Overnighter
    454 Mag. Bravo3 w/ 2.0:1 ratio gears and 28 pitch props
    454 Mag Bravo3. 2.0:1 ratio gears w/ 28 pitch props
    Bored, too much free time, twisted sense of humor all come to mind.
     
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  13. GypsmJim

    GypsmJim Well-Known Member

    925
    Aug 8, 2018
    Western New York
    '19 SPX 190 OB, 150 & 5 Mercs
    '17 Whaler 150 Montauk
    '15 Yamaha FXHO
    '60 Mulray Dinghy
    '52 Lyman 15'
    Mercury 150 4-stroke
    68 Outboards representing 11 manufacturers
    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.
     
  14. Carver370

    Carver370 Well-Known Member

    Mar 30, 2007
    New Buffalo Michigan
    2000 Sea Ray 400 Sundancer - Diesel
    T-3116 CAT - 350 HP
    I’d just grab an aerosol can of clear coat spray paint and go to town. What’s the worst that could happen?
     
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  15. Arminius

    Arminius Active Member

    919
    Oct 30, 2019
    Seattle
    Bowrider 200 Select, 2003
    5.0L MPI, 260 hp w/Alpha 1 Drive
    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.
     
  16. JeffM

    JeffM Member

    545
    Oct 6, 2006
    Magothy River, MD
    2000 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer
    5.7 EFI w/Bravo III
    I think w!ngle$$ has returned……………
     
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  17. techmitch

    techmitch Well-Known Member PLATINUM Sponsor

    May 1, 2008
    Chesapeake Bay, Middle River/Frog Mortar Creek MD.
    1999 270 DA
    Twin 4.3s W/Alpa I Gen II's
    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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  18. dwna1a

    dwna1a Well-Known Member PLATINUM Sponsor

    Apr 23, 2012
    James River
    88 Weekender 300 "Seahorse"
    Twins 350
    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
     
  19. dwna1a

    dwna1a Well-Known Member PLATINUM Sponsor

    Apr 23, 2012
    James River
    88 Weekender 300 "Seahorse"
    Twins 350
    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
     
  20. Arminius

    Arminius Active Member

    919
    Oct 30, 2019
    Seattle
    Bowrider 200 Select, 2003
    5.0L MPI, 260 hp w/Alpha 1 Drive
    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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