Power/Pressure Washing?

[PantsoftheShandy]

Hey all

Just wondered what you opinions were on this?

Do you think its safe to power wash your bike and that it wont decrease the life of the bike? Or do you think it may damage the bike in some way?


Cheers

[pistol pete]

I always power wash my bike, have done for years. It's much much easier than a bucket or soapy water.

However, powerwashing does effect the life of some components. Obviously it takes all lubrication off, so it always needs lube'd afterwards. You will also get water into all the bearings/bushes on the bike, so it will need stripped down, possible some bushes replaced, more often that it might otherwise.

It's a compromise. If you are happy to do the extra maintanance & the time saved by 50p at the jetwash on the way home is worthwhile (bike lives in the flat, so always gets washed on the way home), then go for it. If you pay a bikeshop to look after it then it might not be.


Pete

[Tim.s]

Just don't get to close and don't aim the jet directly at your headset, bottom bracket and hubs.

[mat205125]

Tim.s said:

Just don't get to close and don't aim the jet directly at your headset, bottom bracket and hubs.

or legs. That hurts.

[Saddle bum]

Campagnolo state quite clearly that on no circumstances should their equipment be subjected to power washing.