Why Pressure Washers DON'T Damage Paintwork!

Here I address the urban detailing myth that pressure washers are too dangerous for use on a car.
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[@PartTimeRonin]

"It's come down to common sense and if you don't have any, that's not my problem" I love this guy LOL

[@riorompero1314]

If you're gunna use quote marks at least get the quote right... *"Again, it comes down to simple common sense, and if you don't have any, that's not my problem."

[@johnrichardson544]

@@riorompero1314 At least when it was quoted, it didn't change the meaning of the sentence!

[@chrisljung5137]

Rio Rompero You must be fun at parties

[@stewpottv6622]

That's literally the argument for this issue. No common sense = damage is inevitable.

[@chrismayer3919]

HELL, YEAH! YOU TELL 'EM, GURU!!!

[@donutmanbmw1]

" if you don't have any then it's not my problem'" top ten comment of the year. Fantastic .

[@jasontsabunimt6680]

Mark Jones that's the best roflmao accent and all hahahahahahahaha

[@qasimmir7117]

'This theory does not hold water.' Well done.

[@MyMfDominoes]

"It comes down to simple common sense, and if you don't have any, that's not my problem." DAMN. STRAIGHT.

[@gardenweld]

Thing is common sense is not very common.

[@miraclervs]

hahaha genius

[@max-go7ik]

BMW recommends not to use these as they could possibly repair the indicators

[@scherpebocht]

LOL

[@AmanKumar-no3hz]

i got scared then lool

[@peterlaing2537]

max quick check from the BMW owners manual and I can confirm this. It reads: “Section 1, Article A, ‘Tips for Detailing Your BMW.’ BMW does not recommend the usage of power washers and other high pressured water devices for detailing your car as it may result in sub-optimal performance of the indicators. If your BMW’s indicators blink upon operating the stock located to the left of the steering wheel as a result of detailing you BMW with pressure washers, please cease vehicle operation immediately and contact the nearest BMW dealership.”

[@JontoDickens]

I spent over 12 months cleaning huge chicken sheds in Australia with one of two very powerful truck mounted machines (one high volume and pressure and the other purely high pressure). These cleaned 6 month old, baked on chuck shit and if you were caught in the stream would leave a stripe of bruising across your torso or arm or arse cheeks etc. Each day after work we would use these same machines on slightly reduced settings (but still way higher than any machine used by detailing enthusiasts and most pros) to blast the trucks body work clean and at the weekend clean our cars with them also and guess what? No damage, at all, ever. No dents, no scratches. So it's hilarious to hear people with no direct experience offering dire warnings that your 'over the counter' Karcher shouldn't be used "cus you'll ruin your nice n shiny motor, mate. Trust me, just saying for your own good" blah blah blah.....

[@GainingDespair]

I think pressure washing can undeniably damage the paint... If you slam the wand into it a few dozen times.

[@collaredgreens1600]

I'm surprised this is even a concern people have. Just don't wash the dog with it, everything else is fine.

[@codypendency9482]

Collared Greens well not everything..... it took 4 hours to reattach my penis

[@AverageReviewsYT]

Always ferda... Dude... What was u trying to get off from the night before?

[@DeepThinker193]

I can wash my wife with it?

[@JHA854]

I don't know why your video was recommended to me, but I just want to say, you make some good points and your car looks fantastic.

[@shotparchmentgames8421]

This is not his car, he has a company "car cleaning guru" Where people take there car in for a thorough wash and they pay him $35-$500.

[@brodymartin1991]

+Shotparchment Games who cares

[@edgarrivalking5624]

J probely looking for pressure washers. Well at lest of me

[@rp6412]

He’s a scouse he stole it

[@TheSm5025]

I don't know how this got in my recommendations... and why I clicked on it... like for real I don't even have a car.

[@thespector8587]

same

[@catamenia8485]

+SM Saad But you enjoyed it,right?

[@TheSm5025]

Marin Angushev I dunno... I mean I don't own a car lmao.

[@sharifsircar]

Haha Same here

[@TheSm5025]

lmao coming from someone so insecure about their face they don't even have a profile picture

[@thomasandresen571]

Since I bought my first car, I've always enjoyed washing my car in a professional do it yourself washing hall. The place I'm using has pressurewashers that are much stronger than the typical electric pressure washers sold for the consumer market. It feels stronger than 160 bar. I have never had any problems with that, and my cars paintwork has always outshined my neighbors cars.

[@fleettech3570]

a pressure washer can screw your paint up if you have a big number psi and hold it close to the body,I have a karcher electric 1100psi and been using that for almost a year on different vehicles and no issues. just use your common sense with high pressure water systems

[@genmaxpain]

+Jason cc remember that common sense is not so common anymore haha

[@camcam1676]

Pressure washers are not more effective but merely up the chances of you messing up. Use a hose it does the same thing

[@joeyfur1]

+genmaxpain step back we have a professional pressure washerer here

[@jhonjohnjonjondoe5011]

I have a brand new 1700 psi pressure washer and i held it up all the way to the paint in a Inconspicuous spot to see if it would take paint off or do damage then checked a couple other spots. I learned it won't on my car and if it is soft paint or if it is a old brittle paint then it will prolly do damage.

[@chang.stanley]

I use a 4000psi 13hp gasoline pressure washer, that can literally cut wood fencing, and I have absolutely no problems cleaning my car with it.

[@RobertBrownieJr]

Just bought myself a pressure washer after watching multiple of your videos, good salesman ;)

[@cerious_6ix]

which one?

[@AverageReviewsYT]

Clearly he didn't have any common sense and ended up killing himself with it.. Poor man didn't stand a chance with that pressure washer such a young hopefull guy who's life was dwindled away by those derned evil paint washer strippers. RIP

[@stroshow5]

Did you have trouble selling ur used car after damaging it badly from pressure washing?

[@gilbertvehicleservices]

Great video! As a detailing enthusiast, I have never been very comfortable using a pressure washer. Your video clearly explained the benefits of properly using a pressure washer, and your technique to use it with excellent results. Thanks again for taking the time to share your knowledge with the world. I look forward to watching more videos from you.

[@iyampotato]

"It comes down to common sense and if you don't have any, that's not my problem." Cue Thug Life music.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Haha!

[@americannotamericant1773]

God his accent is infectious. I think he just sits in front of the mirror and perfects his English just to make other English speakers envious lol

[@berczigabor]

Titles his video "pressure washers don't damage paintwork". Goes on to elaborate that pressure washers indeed can damage paintwork. They will not if used "the right way" - however, that's exactly what people generally imply when they say that pressure washers might damage paintwork. At least I have yet to hear or read anywhere (outside of this video) anybody saying that pressure washers will damage paint, no matter what, so don't use them - or similar.

[@anzeg-]

5:38 you savage :]

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+Anze G The cut-throat world of car cleaning!

[@Euphoria0011]

+Car Cleaning Guru Your videos are gold, I believe the Integra detail job was possibly the most impressive due to the championship white noticeably collecting dirt easily. I'm actually going off that video for my own future detailing endeavors.

[@K_Karayianis_L.C.S.W.]

You do have a very soothing, sleepy-time voice and I'm learning a lot about proper car washing care.

[@Walt1960]

I watch your videos because you are very well spoken. Thanks for taking the time to upload these videos. I could only imagine the amount of time it takes editing.

[@Oxedizer]

You sound like the furniture maker from Gone in 60 Seconds :D

[@zakk6505]

"I said 50 Caahhhs not Forty nine and a half"

[@biopledgiance]

+Oxedizer Christopher Eccleston. He is from Manchester. Guru is near Liverpool. I found the accents similar and super relaxing.

[@anthonyd1303]

+Zakk 5150 I just stole fifty cars in one night! I'm a little tired, little *wired*, and I think I deserve a little appreciation!

[@peterkilleen3061]

No way, he’s a southern fairy... this legend is a northerner! Proper man!

[@peterkilleen3061]

Vault-Tec he’s not manc! Listen to Liam Gallagher, that’s manc... this guy is more Merseyside way, but also sounds slightly brum

[@daniellee1509]

The local carwash uses a handheld pressure washer on wheels. It wiped the growler off the center caps of my 2006 Jag, and popped off the "Ford" emblem off my 1998 F150 center caps. Yes a pressure washer can damage a vehicle.

[@ImprobableTrexx]

Paintwork.... literally in the title my dude

[@zPhyZkl]

@daniel lee if you actually bought decent cars, then this wouldn't happen. Buy shit, get shit...

[@ouarkie]

I have used a pressure washer since 1988 and the only time I ever had an issue was when I was using a diesel powered steam cleaning pressure washer. We used it to clean greasy motors and hydraulic pumps and the sort. My boss bought a new Chevy 1500 and pulled up to the wash area, got out of his truck and without asking anyone how to set it, turned the pressure washer all the way up to its highest setting and the steam all the way up. Which should NEVER be done. He grabbed the spray nozzle and walked to his truck and sprayed 1 strip across the passenger side door. It completely stripped the paint to bare metal, just like it was media blasted. He had to have the door repainted. This was an industrial machine, but when set accordingly we used it to wash cars, trucks, vans, ATV's, whatever with no issues.

[@jamescmartinjr7249]

Will since I was one of those people who asked a question about your pressure washer, I'm just glad it was about adjusting the pressure. Ha! But, thanks for addressing the myths and questions we viewers do have and giving lessons we can use.

[@limeddasch382]

Car cleaning Guru: „It comes down to simple, common sense, and if you don‘t have any. Then that‘s not my problem.“ Gordon Ramsay: *“IT‘S CALLED COMMON SENSE. WHICH IN YOUR MIND, ISN‘T COMMON!* We see the different worlds in terms of British foul mouth levels.

[@Rottenblossom118]

simple no bullsh*t easy to absorb advice and info as always mate nice one

[@XampleEditing]

I currently have a 66 mustang. Classic car, the paint is brand new (painted 2 years ago) and a basic LOWER pressure washer does the job really well! Never had a chip or problems. Makes cleaning easy

[@richardhammer187]

Just like a hose pipe.

[@JoeTierno]

A very professional and thoughtful video. If you were to move to the United States, you'd make a bundle of dough making voice-over commercials. Well done.

[@MrJewripper]

you have the voice of sophisticated British angel

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+MrJewripper Comment of the year thus far!

[@MrJewripper]

+Car Cleaning Guru hahaha thanks man, its true

[@boilerhousegarage]

I'd go as far as sophisticated scouser :-D

[@CarCleaningGuru]

That's an oxymoron!

[@boilerhousegarage]

Ha ha. Only for those who end every sentence with "like".

[@plxton]

I once went to a car wash where the guy blasted off a side indicator and just calmly put it back in like nothing ever happened. I bet as soon as it hit a bump it popped back out haha.

[@AnonWebSurfer999]

Awesome myth buster video man, clearly explained with confidence 10/10

[@milesghoover712]

I've always wondered if buying a quality electric pressure washer was a was a safe bet for maintaining the super grimy engine in my 2006 GMC diesel pickup truck. I think after seeing your videos and listening to your well explained cleaning "lectures", I'm going to go for it and buy one. Thanks for the outstanding videos!

[@siraryx]

The only pressure "washer" capable of stripping off paint as I can think of, is the pressure hose of certain fire trucks which are capable of cutting through metal and even concrete. However the water is often mixed with sand which I doubt anyone would do to their car :D And on the topic of fire trucks; a family member works in the fire department and I often see them washing the fire trucks (with a regular pressure hose as in the video) up to two times every day. After 5 years of use the paint is still looking good. That's ~3650 washes.

[@andylees136]

Great video. I personally wouldn't touch a car now without having a good snow foam and wash down with the lance, my car is more or less clean then before i get the wash pad on it. I think maybe people try to use the wrong nozzle ie, ones for blasting slabs rather than a dedicated one just for the car such as come with my Nilfisk pressure washer. And as you say its damn good fun lol...Oh just treated myself to a pet blaster dryer so ill be touching my paint even less and stop those annoying water runs from around mirrors and the like....such a child for gadgets lol. Anyway keep the videos coming.

[@codykonior]

A really wonderful and calming video thanks! Looking forward to trying it out in a few weeks time!

[@donski170]

Love that snow foam. Keep these videos coming. Find them relaxing and informative.

[@6977warrior]

The only thing I learned from this video is NEVER use a power washer to clean your car.

[@whatismyname3775]

but I bought PW after watching this video xD

[@richardhammer187]

Nope, utterly pointless for cars.

[@zir786]

bruh this video. you couldnt get any more accurate. the cheeky jokes through out made me lol p.s im a hose head. pressure washer are too much hassle to set up as i live in a terraced house

[@LeverageL1]

New to cleaning cars properly. Before my recent purchase didn't care to be honest. I was concerned about taking my pressure washer to my new car but you have put my mind at ease and will be trying it out this weekend. Thanks for the clarification and tips as well.

[@SilverCymbal]

Good video and explanation. Thank you! Great work too

[@blahyou77]

" It comes down to simple common sense and if you don't have any, thats not my problem." you sir, are a gem. Great work again.

[@xerxespatel3]

Your accent is fucking artistic and audibly pleasing

[@CarCleaningGuru]

If you say so!

[@xerxespatel3]

Please understand i mean that in the best of compliments as an american, your content is great by the way, cheers man

[@larjkok1184]

Dear Marge, thanks for the fab painting of yours truly! I hung it on me wall! You're quite an artist. In answer to your question, yes we do have Hamburgers and Fries in England, but we call French Fries "chips"! Love, Ringo.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+Steve Gould Haha!

[@hamerplayer1229]

Oh Ringo you're such a card!

[@edgeofvamp]

My favorite line in this video starts at 5:39. Well said, sir. I prefer to use pressure washer when i can, as i have 3 vehicles and 2 motorcycles that generally get washed over the same weekend. I couldn't imagine using just a standard hose on something as big as my suburban or to concentrate a steady flow of water onto a carbureted engine like my air cooled sport bike.

[@niklasnevesrensen5679]

I am going the route of the regular hose... But I am also just cleaning my own car :)

[@stewvlogs5084]

Thank you again for another great video. Definitely will be using my karcher pressure washer on my car now. At last an easier way to clean those wheel archers and wheels. Thought I would damage them before I watched this. Ooooh a lovely Porsche. How did you know I like Porsches. Thank you for the great advice.

[@antonv.]

thanks

[@andrewshelly6804]

Just bought a kranzle k1050p and its fantastic for car cleaning. Great video guru

[@natebennett2873]

i was always told that if it hurts your hand its too strong

[@AJ6spd]

Nate Bennett Chrisfix right?

[@natebennett2873]

well actually my dad always told me that, also seen his vid tho

[@nib95]

It does depending on the distance your hand is. I've actually cut my hand on a pressure washer before. It was a pretty powerful one I use to wash the dirt and mould off my garden tiles.

[@topspykimi]

good accent / sleep right away

[@srvasantsr5595]

topspykimi and I am not hasiru Gajina balegalekanaba. Movis

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That was so interesting and thank you too! I have an old clio which is 20 odd years old and I use a pressure washer and I agree it is fun to use and quick! Thanks for dispelling this weird myth! Well done I enjoyed your video!

[@ChrisBrown-dy8ts]

I use a pressure washer on car cleaning and found them great to use on cleaning the car, only thing it unstuck the door mirror glass , was an easy fix , just stuck it back on, I now avoid the door mirror glass, still use on the rest of the car. Great informative video.

[@gplusgplus2286]

There are waterjet cutting machines at 60,000 psi that cut like laser. That will damage your car, the pressure washer won't.

[@AverageReviewsYT]

Even then a lot of things require the agrigate.. Water only does a lot but even some materials it won't. Touch

[@jamesdavies7526]

why is it called common sense? there is so little of if around!

[@ryanrohauer5940]

it used to be commen....

[@chrishurst8358]

Common sense is more "apply simple logic" when presented with something you have no experience in. So being given a pregnant cow and a pair of gloves you would apply simple logic, put the gloves on and help guide the calf out. Being given sticks and a flint or string may take a bit longer if you have no idea, but applying simple logic such as 'friction causes heat' and 'rubbing things causes friction' will get you there. Being given a pressure washer that you can use to clean ingrained dirt from a brick at 1cm distance, you would not spray your car at 1cm distance (following simple logic). Common sense suggests that you meant to write "there isn't and has never been" as opposed to "there is and has never been". However some people do not have even basic logic when it comes to many things, which is why you get people who spend most of their lives damaging/breaking their own possessions and only learning what not to do once this has been done.

[@alexanderdillard8930]

Chris Hurst some one did some googling

[@chrishurst8358]

Alexander Dillard nope, that's all original intelligence there.

[@alexanderdillard8930]

Chris Hurst I was making a joke lol

[@tubejim101]

Thank you for making this video. This is something I have been thinking of trying.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Another excellent video mate, really enjoyed this one, very informative.

[@Xighor]

Your voice gave me flashbacks of watching CBEEBIES as a kid.

[@tomatotime1]

Course we are going to use pressure Washers. It's like having a supercharger on your hose. Who doesn't want more power. And then add the foam Lance and it's happy days.

[@kenfox5244]

I've only got a Karcher but I find more than enough to snow foam and rinse all the crude of my prius and another cracking video many thanks ken

[@maxtheweime]

All wise words of wisdom. Great video. Please keep em comin!!!

[@Ayayron_e3]

what is your accent? Every time you end a sentence it sounds like you're asking a question. lol

[@Mo-ih4gr]

ik it actually bothers me. like a lot

[@GadGetHackss]

fr

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+aaron brooks Newbie voiceover accent!

[@MrTechetmo]

+Car Cleaning Guru Seems like hes German because of the pics

[@futurechills]

+aaron brooks scouse

[@Papa7Bravo]

Bullshit it doesn't cause damage, it will find any thin point in the paint and will eventually get under it, once under a bit of paint it will only get worse with more use. And this was with a regular fuel station pressure washer standing well away from the car.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+BRAV0 TWO ZER0 If painted properly and free from damage there shouldn't be any 'thin points'...

[@Papa7Bravo]

+Car Cleaning Guru when a car is painted you get thin points such as on sharp edges of cars, someone could have a scratch there that has gone through the clear coat. bird crap will eat away at the paint also, even if not left on for a long time it still does do some damage, if you really want to jet wash a car then you go over it with a soft sponge and warm soapy water starting from the top going down. then rinse off the excess then you're pretty much good for jet washing which will only really get rid of any grease that has built up anywhere or rubber from tyres. the only time really to be using a jet wash that won't damage the paint will be like in the video it is spraying pretty much a mist, which you might as well just be hand washing it.

[@chrisparti]

I took my car to a carwash, and he used a pressure washer and tore chunks out of the lacquer, anywhere there is a stone chip, there's a chance that a pressure washer will left the lacquer or even the paint. I once watched a neighbour peeled a large sheet of paint off the car. I totally agree that if used correctly i.e. pulled right back from the paint, there is little chance of damage, but they certainly can damage paint if used incorrectly.

[@WRXFREAKTUNER]

Brilliant video! I love how you make all these serious points with a slight hint of a joke here and there however still stay so calm! Love it great video mate.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+SAKA It's why all the oh so serious comments crease me up!

[@zackariahgill1263]

5:39 hahaha tell em buddy

[@Cup_70]

That orange peel on the door @ 10:57

[@mr.potatofries8094]

ik I think it looked better before the wash

[@viperz888]

That's Porsche quality for ya.

[@evanchi9460]

+Cup Take a closer look, and correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that protective film? Doesn't appear to be the clear-coat itself...

[@viperz888]

Evanchi you're wrong.

[@kontoname]

There is a protective sticker but on the door I'd say it's a paintjob after damage. There's no way the car would come like this from the factory. Probably damaged by pressure washing it. :D :D ;D

[@Djtonydraper]

Pressure washer wakaa! Lol. That'll be me too. I love using a pressure washer. I started using one a few years back & always wondered how I managed without it. It's an incredible tool & has so many uses. Especially around the house. I love it. Great video. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@funkynerd_com]

Thank you for putting your life on the line to bring us this valuable information. It is very much appreciated.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

It’s what I do.

[@iammattbennett]

I have literally stripped paint off my own car using a pressure washer. Clear coat is especially risky on some cars.

[@MKRM27]

That was careless.

[@iammattbennett]

+MKRM27 no genius, it was with the same pressure washer ID washed hundreds of trucks with. Some clearcoats cannot take it. The point is that nobody can just make a blanket statement saying pressure washers are totally safe to use on cars.

[@ryanrohauer5940]

+Matt Bennett and when has he? he says prolly 100 times make sure it's not to powerful, use commen sense. sucks its not so commen anymore

[@jeviam]

Stupidity

[@iammattbennett]

Jeviam you can lick my sack. I was at a safe distance for 99.99% of cars. The point is that some older cars don't have the best paint.

[@baldypel]

You do realise that you are going to have to do a " Detailing your Kranzle" video. Quite frankly yours is a disgrace.....x

[@TheLukey21]

I'd expect it to be sparkling clean and waxed considering how thorough he is with cars.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+SpazzyMagee Haha, I knew someone was going to suggest this! I quite like the stark contrast between the grubbiness of my working equipment and the results they impart :)

[@roosterbrand3671]

Always excited to see you post

[@owenrichards2622]

Nice video, no one can possibly argue this?!

[@zerone9521]

Does pressure water ruin the car?

[@slapster2275]

just keep it off the bearings..m

[@slothkid9199]

haven't watched the video at all have you?

[@slapster2275]

+JimsJams Smithy haha

[@zerone9521]

JimsJams Smithy lmao. I did it on purpose

[@larjkok1184]

Yes, it destroys it, as explained in the video.

[@m16msn]

Nice video but will constantly using a pressure washer to clean my car remove the wax or polish I've applied,that's the time consuming job.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+m16msn Nope!

[@m16msn]

cheers for the reply, I have toyed with the idea of treating myself to a pressure washer.

[@TheRealCatnut]

+m16msn But you can remove the paint on things like trim, where chrome parts have infill colour that can be damaged.

[@camcam1676]

+m16msn Save your money at the pressure hes at your garden hose with a high pressure nozzle will do same job.

[@TheRealCatnut]

pressure waahers are great, like has been said just be careful

[@WestfieldFreshAir]

I took a couple of patches of lacquer off my 5 series last year. Was removing some stubborn bugs, before I knew it the bugs were gone, and so were 2 patches of lacquer. I suspect the bugs had coincided with some stone chips on the front bumper. Lesson learnt not to get lance too close to the paint. Good job it's a company motor.

[@AnonWebSurfer999]

This guy has the best accent, and said everything very smartly with a hint of cheekiness hahahahaha

[@TheRoopDhillon]

Great vid but I just cant do this guys voice mate

[@xVwraithVx]

Yeah agreed

[@Zsword92]

the voice is OK but that northern accent is horrendous

[@harlowrog1]

Scouse in it, reason enough to turn off!

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+harlowrog1 Eh, eh, calm down, calm down!

[@harlowrog1]

+Car Cleaning Guru 😂😂

[@mareksumguy1887]

In my informed opinion... pressure washer's only merit is its water usage efficiency. They push water into your lights and door cavities, where you don't want water to be.

[@MKRM27]

So does driving at 70mph in the rain

[@kahn289]

Thanks so much for this video. You really helped me out in my selection of an appropriate pressure washer.

[@gregsullivan7408]

Thanks - very informative. Probably a little off topic, but have you ever experimented with the kind of soaps that touchless car washes use? My understanding is that they apply two different layers of soap (acidic, and caustic), and the reaction between them lifts the dirt off. Is it possible to use this kind of process in a domestic situation?

[@davidspencer4632]

I used an electric 1,100 on a car once. It took a small piece of clear coat off from getting near a rock chip. So this video is too much of a blanket statement.

[@s00perflab]

+David Spencer Did you watch it? He clearly sated if you have paint imperfections that you shouldn't a pressure washer.

[@davidspencer4632]

s00perflab And you missed my point. Sure, if you go over every square inch of paint. But inadvertently hitting a very tiny chip - as I did - can happen to anyone. But not those who never use a PW on a car with clear cote.

[@rdog1121]

This dudes accent is to much for me. It's like finger nails on a chalk board. UGHHHHHHH....... MAKE IT STOP!!!!!!!

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+rdog1121 Second most unattractive accent in the UK apparently. Yes, believe it or not - there's worse!

[@farty1000]

+Car Cleaning Guru my wifes a scouser sexiest accent ever

[@rdog1121]

+Dave hawkins what the heck is a "scourer"???

[@farty1000]

haha a typo. should read "scouser". a term for someone from merseyside or close by

[@jeraldsiemon]

I feel you

[@DaveBoxBG]

Great video. I always wash my cars in coin activated self service car washers and never had problems but was concerned still :) now it is clear to me

[@James01234]

Thank you!!! I use them at work all day everyday while detailing cars and don't understand why people say they damage paint work just use them correctly 👌

[@orcinsd]

Favorite quote: "...it comes down to simple common sense, and if you don't have any, that's not my problem." I have said that myself on more than one occasion. Keep up the great work and the great videos!

[@patty109109]

Great vid. Convincing. I was also scared about it, but I hate toiling out there with the mitt, and it's slow as well. And a particular bother around the wheels.

[@benh4717]

Thanks for this video, I went to a pressure wash station today with this worry in the back of my mind. I normally wash my car at home with a garden hose but because I don't have the time and the car was becoming filthy i decided to take it there once. I felt the pressure wash at the station was quite powerful those and had to hold steadily otherwise it pushed my hand back. I hope thats not too strong for the car..

[@africansilverback2722]

Great Video!!! in all my time of detailing i only had one bad moment using a pressure washer on a car with the worst wrap on a hood of a car and it stripped that off , that wasnt the fault of the pressure washer but it was the person who applied the wrap on classic cars id use a lower bar and no problems give a nice healthy amount of snow foam then allow to dwell for a nice 5 mins and blast off is more than enough on my own cars when im lazy spray wheel cleaner on alloys and just snowfoam the rest dwell for 5-8 mins and blast on full bars and that me lol

[@steven2809]

As a brummie I’m amazed how small minded people get hung up on accents! Great video and your ‘quite posh’ Liverpool accent (I hate the term scouse) sounds just fine to me. Amusing and articulate commentary- well done!

[@gustavgnoettgen]

Depending on if there's sand in the water - if you have a well in your garden etc.

[@hondacar]

I just bought a pressure washer for the car and home.I found this video informative.Unlike other comments,I understood every word you spoke.Your accent is easily understood and it makes a nice change from hearing the nasally,whining American accent.

[@BalkanBoyBiH]

i love your videos with passion amazing work ill be a forever fanboy of your channel keep up ti good work!

[@brixmis7]

Thanks for your time and effort making the very informative video, I am ver grateful. As an after note, I loved the very "PC" start ;)

[@wimseffelaar8950]

Fantastic explanation supported by facts with a dab of sarcasm, I love it! Superb video!

[@jemmace2586]

The 'Schrödinger's Box' of Auto detailing, I love how you both explain things so matter of fact and to be honest, the only way to, after all, the fish market can wait with it's inane and lunatic methods of scare mongering and quasi logic! Thanks for a great video, Again! :)

[@Bodurindustrial]

Hi, Great and informative video. What pressure washer do you use? I'm looking to purchase a recommended commercial washer. Thanks

[@nbamford03]

He's got a kranzle k7 around £420 in UK. Another good make it Nilfisk and a decent one of those is around £240.

[@schneisim]

Great work making your videos! What kind of soundboard and application are you using for sampling?

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+Simon mech. I use Audacity to record the voice overs and Final Cut Pro for the actual editing. Just purchased a Blue Yeti mic as well so the audio quality should improve in future videos.

[@MultiJiggaWho]

Great video! You've got yourself a new sub.

[@philyoung4238]

Love your videos. Keep them coming

[@Hubjeep]

9:26 Nice foam! Can you just foam, then rinse and be done? Or do you have to wipe foam with sponge/brush/cloth to clean?

[@CarCleaningGuru]

+Hubjeep You can for a quick clean to removes light surface dirt in between proper contact washes.