Pressure washing ok?

[LotusEater666]

I was thinking of getting a cheap pressure washer from Argos. Is it safe to wash the composite body this way? I've also got lots of ArmourFend on it, worried it might peel... Thanks.

[NathanE]

Just use at a distance (minimum 1 meter) and its fine

[21TonyK]

Turn the pressure down as well (if you can) and use a wide spray jet, not the pencil type.

[Jonblue]

I would say ABSOLUTELY NOT. I've seen them take paint off, let alone armorfend.

[Skyman]

Wheels only in my book, and then it depends on their finish.

[tpp_uk]

Speaking from personal experience on my S plate S1 it's never complained, although as said above leave the high pressure for the caked on brake dust and be gentle with the bodywork at an adequate distance - I find it much better for getting dusty/sandy type stuff off before a proper clean instead of just rubbing it into, and scratching the paintwork with a sponge before removing!!

[derestrictor]

Avoid much above 40psi but ensure that when you stumble into your final cleaning posture, you resemble Dan Ackroyd in full battle dress as protrayed in Ghostbusters, 1984.

She may not look like much but she's got it where it counts, kid.

[crackthatoff]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!! i got one the first week into elise ownership and saw a little spot of dirt, so in my stupidity put the jet a little nearer and flicked off a nice piece of lacquer. every time I look at the bonnet I feel like a right tool !!! cost me 100 for the pressure washer and at some point 300 to get the top half of the front clam resprayed ahhhgggg

[TIPPER]

I've been using a pressure washer on my 9 year old S1 for the past two years with no ill effects. Its great for getting the crud from under the wheel arches (I live in rural Devon) and cow poo splatters from the flanks.
Generally I don't get the lance too close and have had no paint flaking issues. Take care around the wheels though as you don't want to damage any of the seals on the brake calipers.

[LRGS2]

I have used a pressure washer for my 4+ years of ownership of an S2 and have had no problems.