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Post by esox07 on Apr 3, 2018 16:43:28 GMT -5
I am considering renting a pressure washer to do my driveway this spring/summer. I was thinking it would be a good time to use it on my Sportsmen 19BH. Is that recommended or should I stick with a brush that attaches to the hose?
The pressure washer is rated for 1850 PSI. I would of course take care around windows and such. Let me know what you think.
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Post by keithandcecile on Apr 3, 2018 16:57:34 GMT -5
Be careful around the decals. The pressure washer can peal them off with no problem....I know from experience
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Post by esox07 on Apr 3, 2018 17:15:58 GMT -5
Otherwise, I should be fine?  |
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 3, 2018 17:25:39 GMT -5
Never use a pressure washer on a trailer, besides destroying decals and other visible damage, there are many places for water intrusion that you won’t see. Get a soft, long handled brush, some car wash and rinse with a garden hose. Even then, just mist it around appliance vents.
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Post by esox07 on Apr 3, 2018 17:28:55 GMT -5
OK, probably best to err on the side of caution. That is kind of what I though someone would say. There are just some stains that are not coming off with the brush, soap and water. But I guess I will forgo the pressure washer. I don't want to do it and find out I made a big mistake. I can live with some staining. Stripped paint and possible appliance damage, not so much.
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Post by Chuck on Apr 3, 2018 18:08:05 GMT -5
Some times you can use WD40 to take off stains depending on the stain, I agree with lynnmor, no pressure washer only a hose an soft brush ... I use Dawn dish soap BTW to wash my trailer  Safe Travels an again welcome to the form Chuck |
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Post by Edd505 on Apr 3, 2018 20:29:32 GMT -5
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Post by esox07 on Apr 3, 2018 20:35:26 GMT -5
Those rubbing compounds are more for automotive finishes. I don't think the trailer paint would stand up to it.
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Post by nvguy on Apr 3, 2018 22:05:19 GMT -5
No pressure washer X3, to easy to damage things. As far as the stains, try a product called "Gell Gloss". www.gel-gloss.com/ It's a very soft abrasive, we used to use it at the dealership to remove the infamous black marks on the sides of RV's. The liquid allows you to apply it a bit more heavily than the with the spray. It also works great on vanities and shower enclosures. |
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Post by johnr on Apr 4, 2018 6:44:15 GMT -5
I'm going to be the opposite guy here. I do use a pressure washer. I have a little electric Husky, I think around 1500 PSI. I use the wand on the widest spray nozzle setting and stand back several feet from the RV.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 4, 2018 8:10:25 GMT -5
I have never seen a pressure washer clean as well as hand washing. If there was an advantage to using one perhaps this could be debated but for me, I'll use the brush. I use No. 7 car wash and for heavy cleaning, I use Reliable Products. |
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Post by bc75 on Apr 4, 2018 8:58:16 GMT -5
I agree i used a power washer on my camper. I turned down the pressure and was very careful and it missed up my decals.
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Post by esox07 on Apr 4, 2018 9:26:42 GMT -5
Glad I asked. I have one of those brushes that attaches to the garden hose. It is soft and works good for overall cleaning when dipped in a bucket of soapy water. I will just have to get up there with a good rag and some good cleaner/soap and use some elbow grease on the tough spots. Anyone bother to do the roof. Mine is aluminum and sits in the open, so it doesn't collect a lot of leaves and other debris.
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Post by johnr on Apr 4, 2018 13:30:08 GMT -5
Oh, I use a brush too, not just the power washer.
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Post by bc75 on Apr 5, 2018 18:55:05 GMT -5
I clean my roof once a year. Usually isn't very dirty.
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Post by Edd505 on Apr 6, 2018 21:21:44 GMT -5
Those rubbing compounds are more for automotive finishes. I don't think the trailer paint would stand up to it. Trailers not painted its colored gel coat. I Mequires products but 3M is well known and I am sure they have Marine & RV compounds, few boats are painted above the water line. Heres Mequires site www.meguiarsdirect.com/ |
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