proper cleaning methods
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I would think so, it doesn't take much pressure to push water into places it doesn't belong. Even the self serve car washes seem a little heavy to me, but with caution work well. I like to hose it all down with degreaser, use the whole can, it's cheap. let it sit for a while 10-30 minutes and wash from the top down.
I am still experimenting on how to do the job safely with COPs.
I am still experimenting on how to do the job safely with COPs.
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For the motor, pressure washer is a no-no. To start, the motor should be warm, not hot! (As powrstrkn' said) If it's too hot to change your oil, it's too hot to clean with the hose. Spray liberally with degreaser (simple green) Let set, aggitate where needed, use a regular hose and nozzle to gently spray and rinse, don't go overboard and try to avoid direct jets of water on the electronics, including the COPs. Once rinsed, start it up to warm and better dry things. Finally, use a dressing of your choice to top it off... Just don't get any on the belts. 
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ok thank you for your replies...i will be cleaning the engine sometime soon and thank you because i would have sprayed the degreaser and just power washed it off....o well i probably would have ruined something, wouldnt have been the first time!! lol
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Originally Posted by CounterMaker
ok thank you for your replies...i will be cleaning the engine sometime soon and thank you because i would have sprayed the degreaser and just power washed it off....o well i probably would have ruined something, wouldnt have been the first time!! lol
...and I'll second the "do not use a pressure washer" on the engine.
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Originally Posted by CounterMaker
just wondering is between 1750 - 2000 psi power washer to much for my truck...
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All the trucks we pressure wash at work peel the black letters off the logos. It WILL happen eventually, but I don't think it looks to bad. Also, be careful with simple green on certain metals. just read the manual and rinse off the motor if you like.
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Check out the forums at http://www.meguiarsonline.com for advice. The site is administered by Mike Phillips, one of the top detailing experts in the country.
There is no way I would use a high pressure wash on any part of my truck. (And, I've seen simple green take the paint off an engine.)
Do a little research and learn about the proper techniques and products to use to keep your truck clean.
There is no way I would use a high pressure wash on any part of my truck. (And, I've seen simple green take the paint off an engine.)
Do a little research and learn about the proper techniques and products to use to keep your truck clean.