Why *less* PSI on pressure washer actually cleans better 🤯

[@diydetailofficial]

www.diydetail.com

[@cteegs6893]

How would you adjust the pressure on a Briggs and Stratton? Mines really low it seems

[@myteethhaveeyes]

Real ones always explain the process

[@diydetailofficial]

We are trying

[@liquidbrainstorm]

​@@diydetailofficial all you needed to say is lower pressure more flow. Higher pressure less flow.

[@kadenmachardy8291]

​@@liquidbrainstormlmao for real

[@jameslowry17]

@@diydetailofficialwhat’s the ideal PSI & GPM for car washing?

[@johnboycurb9119]

Real ones explain the process?? Yeah 'sometimes'..... They start the clip by saying "1 little unknown fact about Pressure Washers,The Lower The Pressure "SOMETIMES" the better it is' lol Thats The Reason for Having Different Quick-connects Nozzles & Fitments, All Pressure Washers come with some sort of wash Down Tip or Lance if not then do the Rinse Using The Water Source before it connects to the Power washer ie Outside Tap/Buffer Tank

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

The style is real with those shoes ! Great tip. More flow, Less psi is definitely the way I set my washer up 😊

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks!

[@DatboyCS]

Those are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn by a mile Puma SoftFoam+ I believe

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@dialedmedia_]

What shoes? 👀😂

[@rianime9371]

Those shoes are camouflaged

[@terpy6001]

What’s even better than lowering the pressure is to have more volume of water. I pressure wash for a living and if we aren’t trying to strip the whole top layer of concrete off we use more volume to move more stuff

[@diydetailofficial]

Exactly

[@taliyy_]

Didnt even see em

[@marijnhuizing5138]

really depends how you lower the pressure, do you lower it by using a larger nozzle or by by turning the valve?

[@em4703]

It's good to have high pressure for the wheel and undercarriage cleaning. If you want lower pressure in specific spots, just step back a bit.

[@briceoliver6829]

Do this by opening your nozzle size up not opening your unloader valve please 🙁

[@derangedazrael2615]

For car washing gpm is far more important than psi. Gpm, Gallons per minute, will help rinse/rise and loose dirt/debris. Psi, pounds per square inch, is less important because the damage it could cause as well as affect the water pattern as explained in the video. A good psi is around ~1700 and preferably anything with 1.7-2.0+ gpm. There’s amazing videos on the here that can help you find products/attachments to upgrade your pressure washer to perform its best for car specific needs, just look them up 👍🏽

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@matsudakodo]

My best 40° nozzles get me 700-1500 at about 2gpm on a Greenworks 2700

[@XroorX]

Also weakens cladding adhesive by using too high p.s.i.

[@diydetailofficial]

Very true

[@yomomma3570]

It weakens it either way, a garden hose is more than enough to properly and adequately clean behind the mouldings with the least amount of wear. This man is just attempting to sound superior in knowledgeablility than others for whatever ego complex he has. He didn't explain the process or why, he just repeated the same things over again. It's basic double sided tape underneath most exterior mouldings; most, not all. Some have double sided tape and plastic automotive clips, others just have the clips. In these cases, again... Just the extremely low pressure of a garden hose is more than adequate to get behind the mouldings. If rain water can penetrate, so can your garden hose. Either way, basic double sided tape is not the strongest material, in fact... It is extremely easy to tear and not recommended to have any pressure applied to it, especially on older, weather worn mouldings. You don't really need a pressure washer to wash a vehicle at all. They just make the job faster, but you need to take mind in your pressures and locations of use. I would never recommend using a pressure washer on an engine bay as so many detailers do. Such a bad idea. Too many fragile rubbers, plastics and seals to accidentally and unknowingly damage. Engines are not just an analogue machine anymore and need to be handled with a modicum of care.

[@HoloScope]

@@yomomma3570 yo it really ain’t that serious

[@yomomma3570]

@@HoloScope it can be if you're a petrol head or have a classic/rare vehicle with hard to find parts

[@Len_M.]

@@yomomma3570 What would you know about Pressure Washing? You haven’t even been on KZbin a Year. What you want is 1. High Volume, _Heated_ Pressure Washer 2. High Quality Chemicals - Soaps/Degreasers/Iron Deposit Remover/Tar & Sap Remover 3. Foam Cannon + Undercarriage Attachments + Brushes/Wash Mit/Clay Towel + Two Buckets with Grit Guards (One for Body, One for Wheels) 3. Filtered Water for the final Rinse + Quality Microfibre Drying Towels. 4. After Wash + Tire Dressing (+ Ceramic Coating)

[@plumbus5614]

I usually wait for it to start raining then go 100mph+ on the highway works just as good

[@diydetailofficial]

Definitely more fun

[@hugobacilio]

😂

[@nightdaychannel828]

So true! I also totally agree with another point you make which is: a power washer pre-rinse (water only) can actually SCRATCH your paint! Pre-wash with an APC and/or snow foam will encapsulate the dirt and help safely rinse it off!

[@diydetailofficial]

Great point!

[@tjfaulkner7897]

High volume is the best way to get the chunks. Pressure is what cleans it.

[@diydetailofficial]

Good analogy

[@tjfaulkner7897]

@@diydetailofficial I work on heavy equipment and when we wash them it is best to use a fire hose to get them “washed” then get the little spots and grease with steam pressure.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@lucidworx]

Just found ar blue clean. Looking for a replacement and this is exactly how it's works for certain things. The 2300 with 2.75 nozzle brings it down to around 1500 3.5 nozzle to about 900 and I'll still have the original nozzles for the full 2300 on my driveway.

[@diydetailofficial]

Good choice

[@garyadams4467]

I love this guy, he cleans his truck INSIDE his garage ✅

[@diydetailofficial]

I don’t like being cold

[@victor4091]

Sometimes I use a snowjoe cordless power washer (300psi) to remove loose contaminants before rinseless wash and it works just fine. It's great that I can actually spray rinseless wash solution instesd of just water so it also replaces a trigger sprayer/handheld foam sprayer for pre-soaking panels

[@diydetailofficial]

Great tip!

[@QuantumMind88]

That's an EXCELLENT tip! Thank you!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bigdawg3587]

Lol the car wash in my neighborhood one of the hoses has insane pressure I found out the hard way by blowing my whole side trim off along with like a 2 foot spot of paint it was insane.

[@diydetailofficial]

They had it turned up to 11?

[@pluggedawayzae861]

this is very true. how i think about it is the higher the pressure, youre more so slicing into the dirt but not breaking it. the higher gpm the moee youre submerging the dirt from the inside which will break it up easier

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@MyGuyKirby]

I really hate it when dirt/grime hides under those trim, especially the roof. Nice to know, then best to use the soap dispenser tip to get the lowest pressure

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for your comment!

[@rt2255]

And high pressure peels molding right off. Had older car that had old original pun stripe that had hardened started peeling, high pressure washer removed it eady peasy, then wd40 took any sticky residue right off. So remember high-pressure if it hits paint chip can also blow paint.off once water gets under paint

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@bobhawkins3387]

100% correct, Yvan. Time is the key

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@Unknown-j7n2g]

That's super true and it really makes a big difference I do work on a car wash ,and that's a really bad problem

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@AYZEEStudios]

I m try that. Got to love Ivan’s tips!

[@tmdosu]

Also high pressure while dirt in large amount, will act as a sandblaster and scratch the paint.

[@diydetailofficial]

Exactly

[@SIlverranger]

An interesting fact is this applies to the gutters on your house as well. One reason so many gutters get clogged is because the guttering is at too much of a pitch. The water drains so fast it skips over the dirt and leaves instead of pushing it down the drain.

[@diydetailofficial]

True?

[@marshmower]

If the leaf is sitting in deep water it'll get pushed through. Perfect world doesn't always happen though. Light rain doesn't help.

[@pullingthestrings5233]

Tip: If you lower the pressure to 8 psi, it gives the water even more time to penetrate deeper into the crevices.

[@diydetailofficial]

Good

[@daveallsopp320]

Great tip,thankyou

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardhiller3135]

Amazing that this needs to be explained

[@diydetailofficial]

Not everyone has experience with a pressure washer.

[@MisterManiac45]

This actually makes a lot of sense

[@diydetailofficial]

thank you

[@dansumners8638]

Gpm's is where it's at, volume over pressure

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes.

[@marshmower]

Just got a pressure washer. 3250psi i think. I want the pump to last. Thanks for the tips. Ive heard the stories where people found paint adhesion problems with white Toyotas. I guess ill find out if there's loose paint...😅

[@diydetailofficial]

You don't need that kind of PSI for washing cars. Just use common sense and have fun:)

[@marshmower]

@@diydetailofficial I'll test it on some invasive species first. Be gone, chupacabra!

[@TimMartin62]

It works with a bidet also. On those muddy

[@diydetailofficial]

lol

[@z.z.onichi5365]

i think with such high pressure, the water keeps flooding the cracks so quickly that nothing can come out, also the high pressure shoves the dirt deeper in the cracks

[@diydetailofficial]

Nice way of looking at it.

[@nathanaelholmes3650]

I usually let the pressure washer take the molding and trim off

[@diydetailofficial]

It makes cleaning easier without them 😉

[@hugobacilio]

😂

[@vr4966]

Hope to see garden hose VS PW efficiency comparison from start up to break down

[@diydetailofficial]

Good idea!

[@scottrich976]

Domestic ones are about 140 bar so use the low adjust to get the lower pressure.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@JeffOfAllTradez]

Sweet so if I just dip my entire car into a lake overnight it should come out clean as a whistle..no pressure required. Pours on my paver patio all the time. Still need pressure washer

[@diydetailofficial]

Your interior may not fare as well. There is a difference between low PSI and no psi.

[@Mezcaudill]

It’s funny how counterintuitive some things seem u til you have first hand experience. This is true from basics up to very complex chemsitry

[@diydetailofficial]

Exactly.

[@punjab1captain]

There was one crevice like that i spent like 5 minutes putting the pressure in and it felt like there was unlimited dirt. Now i know why

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@alberta3157]

sometimes lower pressure is better because i always put holes in my car but if you make it lower the water actually isn't moving that fast

[@diydetailofficial]

🧐

[@woncho1]

Great tip from a great Pro.

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Notchilldude]

This guy is one with the detail shop

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@tweker69]

It's never about the psi, it's about the gallons per minute. 2.5 and up is fantastic.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@UnkindCuberMelon]

Mr clean and Santa mixed together be like😂

[@diydetailofficial]

Lol

[@TechiesUnofficial]

You had everything.... should have done a demo.

[@diydetailofficial]

This was extracted from a longer video to create a short.

[@Sam-kw9wd]

I find that using my garden hose to wash my car does the job better or probably because the pressure comibg from my tap is strong. I use my pressure washer nowadays for snowfoam but rinse the car with the garden hosem 😂

[@diydetailofficial]

Exactly

[@kevinfrancisco3821]

Thanks for the tip

[@diydetailofficial]

Any time

[@avenbingham6111]

it’s pressure vs volume. if you have a thicker stream it floods out more

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@bob5466]

High pressure can damage the vehicle always be careful

[@diydetailofficial]

Agreed

[@footwyse]

Makes sense! Great tip

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@tylerh6789]

Shoot it at the seam. Do some tests because I pet high pressure gets in there too at the right angle.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@alfredolozano695]

That gun needs some Obsessed Garage love … swivel , quick disconnect , nozzle …

[@diydetailofficial]

We are always improving.

[@benmartin5692]

It also peels the doubled sided adhesive just saying

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes it does.

[@D0nt_trip3]

Thought dude was all ankles til I realized his shoes red

[@diydetailofficial]

They blend into the floor

[@johnboycurb9119]

Where i live and in Any Surrounding Areas this is called "Rinsing Down" were the Water Flow changes to Help Get The Dirty Water & Soap Off The Vehicle PLUS you shouldnt be waiting to The End of washing The Vehicle to Do this.........most of The Dirt, Mud and Grime should have been Taken Off During The Pre-Wash at The Start Of Washing Your Vehicle If Not,Then there definitely shouldnt be Any After Youve #Sponges & Hoses,Snowfoamed or TFR!! I would Take Gallons + litres per Minute over PSI everyday of the week,Its A No Brainer! I love how they start this with " 1 little known fact,"The Lower The Pressure "SOMETIMES" the better it is" lol

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@pizzapete9203]

Absolutely RIGHT 👍

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@syedzafar4915]

He makes sense... Think about it the other way, when we throw a rock on river water in slow speed it sinks.... But if we throw it with high speed it bounce

[@diydetailofficial]

Exactly!

[@nullofficialchannel4315]

Bro was shook for a sec lol

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@bradgt5130]

Is that a Tahoe with wagoner wheels?

[@diydetailofficial]

Dodge Ram wheels actually.

[@aalxxsr]

2000psi and 1.1-1.2gpm it’s good to wash an auto ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, that’s great.

[@chrisracer2007]

You don't want to lower the pressure that much... Just get a pressure washer with higher flow

[@diydetailofficial]

There are many options, that what makes detailing fun.

[@ricardoenriqueromerokwan8712]

Can 600 psi water pressure be used to start a detailing business?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, a pressure washer isn’t a requirement

[@canadian5095]

1000psi is the sweet spot for pressure washers and automotive detailing

[@diydetailofficial]

Agreed

[@RR31982]

I’m going with 500 psi

[@thecarcommunity559]

Absolutely right ✅️

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@hasanfatima8902]

Old is gold

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@parksnrecsdetailing]

What pressure washer gun do you guys use?

[@diydetailofficial]

I believe that’s a velocy

[@JoseGomez-gw9lt]

💘 the red floors

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@wesfields9322]

This man got drip with those shoes👀

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@RR31982]

You’re not aware that drip is an std are you? 😂

[@daviddntait]

High pressure simply creates to "small" of a water droplet. Too much atomization if you will. Less pressure has a more direct impact with a larger droplet/volume.

[@diydetailofficial]

True

[@RR31982]

👏👏👏

[@PinkFlamingoPowerWash]

Similar to what we call soft washing in my industry. Higher flow vs PSI. I run 8 gallons per minute.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@dialedmedia_]

When he said "low pressure" then threw 500psi at me, I was stunned😂

[@marijnhuizing5138]

thats low pressure for pressure washers. its common for pressure washers to have 2175 to 2900 psi

[@diydetailofficial]

500 psi is very low

[@dialedmedia_]

@@diydetailofficial yeah I'm not that well-versed in the pressure washing world. I thought 500psi was a lot until another commenter said 2,700psi and I almost shat

[@AustinVb14]

@@dialedmedia_hold on to your pants cause im about to blow them off. Most of your northern state commercial cleaners are using 8gpm 4000 psi hot water machines.

[@dialedmedia_]

@@AustinVb14 😱😱😱

[@mattmccauley5561]

Gpm means more than psi to an extent anyway but I'd rather have a pressure washer with 900psi 2+ gpm with a 40degreee tip

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@SeizingSheldon]

All black fit, fire red shoes to MATCH THE FLOOR AND CAR!!!! THIS MAN GOT THE DRIP

[@geemy9675]

very scientific explanation

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@humboldtsbest2265]

Volume is also a big deal, I worked washing semis for a while and all our guns were low pressure high volume, much more effective on mud and road grime

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@zachdude3606]

Is that an older Durango?

[@diydetailofficial]

No , Chevy Tahoe

[@DDG-Downfall]

Best wheel cleaner?

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail All Clean for nasty wheels, if regularly maintained, the same as you use for the rest of the car.

[@NickyVEE89]

Oh wow. Another genius on youtube. Wow thanks now I know how to clean my car.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@_Eric_H_1591]

Pressure vs volume balance

[@diydetailofficial]

True

[@homeimprovement8119]

With that logic, it should be apparent that pressure should force the water in the crevices with a better flow to carry out the dirt.

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately pressure in tight places isn’t alway effective.

[@angeldelgado3365]

Can anyone tell me what model SUV is that? Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Chevy Tahoe

[@devilishirv]

what kind of wheels are those they 🔥

[@diydetailofficial]

Dodge Ram wheels.

[@devilishirv]

@@diydetailofficial no way!? thanks are they just polished really good haha for them to be one a tahoe/suburban they look nice

[@theiconicandrew]

Is that the mtm hydro special? I've been stuck on which model to go with

[@diydetailofficial]

Can’t recall the exact specs off hand but it is MTM

[@larrydoogood5746]

Man I hated washing my suburban and seeing dirt leak from the moldings where was you years ago

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a real issue with these

[@T0astedR0asted]

A good limit for pressure washers is 2000psi max & 2gpm recommended

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@michaelpace2469]

Tu for teaching me something new

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for your comment.

[@UbaidKhan-bd4sf]

100% waffling

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@rastwet]

Them sneakers blend in as it should

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@RJ-lk5pj]

Take your pressure washer tip off to allow low flow of water

[@diydetailofficial]

Sometimes that’s not enough.

[@emperorbraphomet]

And better on the paint to not damage it.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@Daa253]

Also safer on the paint/clear coat.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@emperorbraphomet]

This. Thanks chief.

[@cteegs6893]

Does anyone know how to raise the water pressure on a Briggs and Stratton? I just replaced the unloader manifold on one and it doesn’t seem to have much pressure. It’ll get dirt off of concrete if I hold it real close but seems weak. It’s a new nozzle and hose. Pretty sure I put it together right.

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately not.

[@SadfoxGuyver]

This man wants you to crip walk

[@diydetailofficial]

😉

[@fatimavega7517]

Very true

[@freeaudiobooks7469]

The lower the pressure, the greater the water. 6 times the water

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@joel-hv8vc]

The double sided tape on those moldings shouldn’t let dirt get in there

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s not alway on the edge of the molding.

[@themechanicalmechanic1370]

Is that ram wheels on a Tahoe or Yukon?

[@diydetailofficial]

Good eye

[@jeramiahbowles2692]

I didn't know water bounces🤔

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a metaphor to illustrate .

[@turboflush]

I clean Industrial equipment with heavy grease and oil on them. Low pressure soap always did better. High pressure also just makes a mess, blows it from one spot to the next. Worst is on to me.

[@diydetailofficial]

thanks for sharing that!

[@kobysanders2489]

You can tell this is real cause he explained why. Everyone else would of just cut the video short

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@BLACKEDOUTVIK]

Thought he was gonna spray his hand for a sec lol

[@diydetailofficial]

No

[@tylerc819]

Pressure vs volume

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@prasantamedhi]

that's called experience

[@diydetailofficial]

We are all learning every day