Ford Puma Forum

NeilS wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:22 pm If you plan on putting any dressing on plastic trim or tyres etc, you can cut up your demoted sponge into suitable sized pieces and use those - good alternative to dedicated applicators and much cheaper to replace.

tonyt2021 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:26 pm What confuses me is I was always led to believe it was a bad idea to use a pressure washer on a car (in case it pushed grit across the paintwork or something I guess) but it seems to be the thing to do from reading on here and google results

I have a Karcher, but would never of thought to risk using it on the car tbh

Wdf76 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:13 pm Foam paint rollers on a handle work a treat too.

NeilS wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:27 pm

tonyt2021 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:26 pm What confuses me is I was always led to believe it was a bad idea to use a pressure washer on a car (in case it pushed grit across the paintwork or something I guess) but it seems to be the thing to do from reading on here and google results

I have a Karcher, but would never of thought to risk using it on the car tbh

I’ve had a K4 for years and now have a K5 to keep it company. I’ve never had an issue with causing any damage. I have however seen people use the dirt blaster lance on paintwork which is an obvious bad move. Whether I’m using the standard adjustable Karcher lance or my aftermarket short gun with various extension lances and nozzles, I still don’t get close enough to cause damage. I stand further back (or turn down the pressure) when doing the wing mirrors, bumpers and alloys to avoid dislodging anything.

Obviously if the car has any damaged areas, flaking alloy lacquer etc, then caution should be taken.

Try to use the pressure washer lance at an angle to push along the panel, not into directly onto it if that makes sense?

If in doubt, stand back and move closer until you’re comfortable with the pressure.