Best pressure washer for car?

waqasahmed · 8 October 2017 at 1:00PM

My understanding is that you still need a hosepipe right? Well, we do have one of those, and currently we're using car shampoo, warm water, and sponges

Ideally, I'd like to use something fairly light, just for the car. I understand that you can get those ones that do your garden, windows etc.. and whilst they're nice, week in, week out, it's needed for the car, so it'd be nice if it was pretty...light, as it would make washing the car a lot easier than it is now

We do only have a little terraced house.

Does any one have any recommendations on what to buy, and also what accessories/shampoos to buy too?

TheCyclingProgrammer · 8 October 2017 at 1:15PM

I have s Nilfisk which does a good job. Get a decent snow foam bottle to use with it.

waqasahmed · 8 October 2017 at 4:53PM

TheCyclingProgrammer wrote: »

I have s Nilfisk which does a good job. Get a decent snow foam bottle to use with it.

So this should be fine?

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6069131

Or this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-C110-7-5-Pressure-Washer/dp/B01MTZWJWA/ref=dp_ob_title_hi?th=1

WHich appears to be the same thing?

It comes with a "lance" Or would I need to buy this?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Snow-Foam-Lance-Nilfisk-Compaitble/dp/B00DS5UCY8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1507477885&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Nilfisk+detergent+snow

I'm guessing I can use this for snow foam? I'd rather use something as cheap as possible but GOOD too

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CarPlan-CDW201-Demon-Foam/dp/B00JLDH6VI/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1507477925&sr=1-2&keywords=Snow+foam

Right now, we stick to T-Cut as the supermarket ones seem so..watery

gingernut352000 · 8 October 2017 at 6:34PM

Agree nilfisk screwfix sell them but buy the best one you can for your budget and a snow foam lance see detailing world for recommendations

d0nkeyk0ng · 8 October 2017 at 7:05PM

C110 or C120 would be fine for your needs.

Snowfoam - proper HD lance is required, like the Amazon one linked. Some websites give you a litre of snowfoam to go with it.

waqasahmed · 8 October 2017 at 7:16PM

I guess I can get the snow foam from here

https://www.hygienesuppliesdirect.com/products/prod232302-4x5-litres-pro-kleen-orange-snow

waqasahmed · 8 October 2017 at 7:18PM

d0nkeyk0ng wrote: »

C110 or C120 would be fine for your needs.

Snowfoam - proper HD lance is required, like the Amazon one linked. Some websites give you a litre of snowfoam to go with it.

Yeah, I've seen that you get about 1 litre, but it seems like HSDOnline sell pro-kleen foam SUPER cheap when you buy 20l of it!

https://www.hygienesuppliesdirect.com/search/search.php?query=Pro-kleen&page=6&sort_mode=3

waqasahmed · 8 October 2017 at 7:58PM

According to Detailing world

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=359287

I should go for this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nilfisk-Alto-Kew-HD-Snow-Foam-Lance-Adapater-Solid-Brass-Shipped-from-UK-/161660076008?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a3b0ffe8

waqasahmed · 8 October 2017 at 8:07PM

So...

I take it, I should buy the following:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-C110-7-5-Pressure-Washer/dp/B01MTZWJWA/ref=dp_ob_title_hi?th=1

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nilfisk-Alto-Kew-HD-Snow-Foam-Lance-Adapater-Solid-Brass-Shipped-from-UK-/161660076008?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a3b0ffe8

One of these:

https://www.hygienesuppliesdirect.com/search/search.php?query=4+x+5+litres+snow+foam

I'll ask which one "smells" best from them. I've a feeling it'll be strawberry milkshake

TheCyclingProgrammer · 8 October 2017 at 9:45PM

I think the Nilfisk I have is the C110.

I got my snow foam lance and liquid (and other car washing kit) from:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

waqasahmed · 8 October 2017 at 10:05PM

Thanks. I'll look to buy the lance from there but I think I'll buy the snow foam elsewhere purely because you get a massive discount when you buy 20l of it

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