The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Clot wrote:
George wrote:
"John" wrote in message


Is it worth using a Power Washer for a car?

Yes,really gets that road **** off the wheel arches and anywhere
else thats impossible to get a rag.

Can't it do more harm than good

Urban myth.

(as well as being an extra bit of kit to get out).

Lazyness is the next step to becoming a couch potatoe

I like your last comment. A bucket (or several) of water and lightly
applied elbow grease is the best way to go as far as I'm concerned.
No noise pollution, no electrickery used and no paint lifted. Apply
as needed - suggested frequencies -once a month in winter and in
summer no more frequent than bi-monthly - though does depend upon
your mileage!
I have not found it effective in removing **** from wheel arches and
lichen from around window frames. Or in panel lines. Here a pressure
washer used judiciously works far better.

Otherwise I agree.

Wheel arches - a hose once a year. Plantlife - unless I go back to the days
of Minis where moss used to grow in the window tracks, had not been a
problem until recently.I bought my wife a new little toy car - the last of
the 206ccs - and we kept her previous 4 door as a pool car and particular
her use if transporting more than one passenger or elderlies about. It has
little use and recently begun developing a green tint. T'was the very devil
to remove! You've reminded me that I meant to remove the rear light clusters
to remove the residual bit. Thanks.