Pressure washer chassis attachment
Discussion
Not sure I’ve described it correctly in the subject but looking for recommendations for an attachment to clean the chassis.
Something like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292448180467
I don’t have a pressure washer at present (looking) so even something that works off mains water would be good. Although I doubt worthwhile.
Something like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292448180467
I don’t have a pressure washer at present (looking) so even something that works off mains water would be good. Although I doubt worthwhile.
Going on its description that's designed for use on ground surfaces so the jets will angle down unless you can get it to point up.
Pressure washing chassis is best done with the vehicle raised & a single jet lance.
That enables you to see what you are spraying water onto & what you've cleaned & what you've missed so you might be better with a set of ramps and a good set of waterproofs.
Randomly spraying high pressure water underneath the vehicle is not a good idea as many items - especially electrics & oil seals (see below) - on prop & drive shafts - are designed to resist normal water spray off the road but high pressure water may be able to penetrate connectors & other items giving you a host of interesting faults to deal with. Same reason that careless pressure washing of engine & engine bay is not a good idea.
(A Police force had issues with BMW motorcycle front wheel bearings rusting due to water ingress. Local BMW specialist stumped. BMW sent a factory tech over & he was stumped too until he saw them come in at the end of shift. Bikes were washed & refuelled. Washed with a pressure washer & this was the reason for water penetration of the seals - jet too close. Advice given & no further problems.)
Pressure washing chassis is best done with the vehicle raised & a single jet lance.
That enables you to see what you are spraying water onto & what you've cleaned & what you've missed so you might be better with a set of ramps and a good set of waterproofs.
Randomly spraying high pressure water underneath the vehicle is not a good idea as many items - especially electrics & oil seals (see below) - on prop & drive shafts - are designed to resist normal water spray off the road but high pressure water may be able to penetrate connectors & other items giving you a host of interesting faults to deal with. Same reason that careless pressure washing of engine & engine bay is not a good idea.
(A Police force had issues with BMW motorcycle front wheel bearings rusting due to water ingress. Local BMW specialist stumped. BMW sent a factory tech over & he was stumped too until he saw them come in at the end of shift. Bikes were washed & refuelled. Washed with a pressure washer & this was the reason for water penetration of the seals - jet too close. Advice given & no further problems.)
Edited by paintman on Friday 6th November 10:53
I have one of these. It's adjustable for both direction and pressure. I use it for cleaning the wheel arches.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HF2XMYM
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HF2XMYM
Fore Left said:
I have one of these. It's adjustable for both direction and pressure. I use it for cleaning the wheel arches.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HF2XMYM
Thanks, is that a variable output I can see?https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HF2XMYM
ETA - ignore, didn’t read your post correctly
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