a buyer’s guide to high pressure car cleaning tools
These cleaning tools have several benefits, and as you can see from our reviews, they are popular with both residential and professional auto detailers. Let’s see some of them.
fast and efficient
High pressure car cleaning tools provide a fast and efficient way to clean all types of vehicles. it’s easier and saves time because you don’t have to stand in line at the local car wash.
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The high pressure from your air compressor produces a much stronger spray than the regular garden hose you would normally use to wash your car. removing bird droppings, tree sap, salt, asphalt and bugs can be a pain if rubbed by hand. any of the cleaners we reviewed will get the job done much faster with less effort.
We’re talking minutes here – you might be able to wash an entire car in less than half the time.
versatility
These high-pressure tools don’t just wash the exterior. Unlike a garden hose, you can also use these tools inside your car. fabric, leather, vinyl – all can be cleaned with a high-pressure car cleaner.
high-pressure air works with a minimal amount of water so seats and floorboards aren’t saturated. you can easily blot up the water with a towel, wet vacuum, or just air dry with the windows down and doors open.
plus, when used with air alone, there’s no water to worry about. The high-pressure air stream will remove loose dust and dirt from hard-to-clean areas such as dashboards, vents, cup holders, and door pockets.
save money
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Instead of spending several dollars on a car wash or professional auto detailer, you can invest in a one-time purchase of a high-pressure car cleaner. even if you spend more to get the tornador, it won’t take long to see the savings after a few uses.
Water use is minimal, plus fewer buckets, sponges, brushes, and gloves are needed. don’t worry about broken garden hoses or sprinkler heads either.
For professional auto detailers, these tools make a lot of sense. They reduce cleaning time so you can serve more clients, plus they eliminate the need for a large number of brushes and other detailing tools.
not just for cars
Customers have found all sorts of uses for pressure car cleaning tools. they have used them on other vehicles such as boats, bicycles, motorcycles, and scooters. They’ve even cleaned household items like refrigerator and freezer door seals, rugs, garage doors, patio furniture, canvas awnings, fences, and more.
Unlike a gas pressure washer, one of these tools can be safely brought indoors for use on tough stains on carpets and other surfaces.
what are the limitations of high pressure car cleaning tools?
An important thing that customers sometimes overlook: You must have an air compressor. not only that, but it must be powerful enough to generate constant pressure for the spray to be strong enough to remove dirt.
If the air compressor is too small, it will either produce very weak pressure or have to be shut down frequently to refill and re-pressurize. that negates the whole purpose of the device, so make sure you have a good air compressor.
what kind of air compressor is best for car cleaning tools?
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The most important thing is to find out what the car cleaning tool requires in terms of psi and cfm. this can usually be found in the owner’s manual. but you may need to contact the manufacturer directly if you are unclear. then compare the numbers to the output of your existing air compressor. typically you will see a minimum of 60-75 psi, not to exceed 90-110 psi.
If you don’t already have an air compressor and don’t plan on using it for anything other than washing your personal vehicles, it’s probably not worth the investment in money and storage space.
what to look for when buying
Is your air compressor compatible with the tool? That’s the most important thing. compressors under 20 gallons will generally have trouble with one of these devices
does it come with a variety of cleaning nozzles? the default nozzle is just a regular cone shape with an open end. but having one with a brush on the end can also be very useful.
Do you have extra wobble tips? One of the most common complaints is that the tip can suddenly fly off and get lost in the grass or down a drain, etc. having an extra tip in the box (or those you can easily buy) is a good idea.
does it do anything else? cleaners like tornador black with speed vac speed up the process. clips to your wet/dry vac so you can vacuum up water when you’re done cleaning without having to change attachments.
how to use a high pressure car cleaning tool
this section is more specific to the tornador model, but the general steps are similar for all models.
- fabric
- remove large, loose debris with a vacuum or brush.
- turn the water valve to the vertical position to spray the cleaning solution.
- Hold the nozzle 1 to 3 inches from the fabric. pull the trigger. move across the fabric in straight lines, using overlapping strokes.
- let the solution sit for 10 to 15 seconds if necessary.
- use a microfiber towel or a damp vacuum to remove excess liquid.
- turn the water valve to the down position for air only. then blot the area.
- hard surfaces
- set air pressure to 75 psi (recommended).
- turn the water valve to the vertical position to spray the cleaning solution.
- use overlapping motions to spray the area.
- let the solution sit for 10 to 15 seconds if necessary.
- turn the water valve to the down position for air only. Blow-dry area, then buff with a clean, soft towel.
- First, try to avoid dropping it on the ground or other hard surface. could break easily.
- always unplug it when you’re not using it.
- Please keep the water valve horizontal after use to avoid leakage.
- while holding the jar cap, squeeze the jar to avoid risking damage to the gun assembly connectors
- After each use, place the 2- to 3-inch cone in a bucket of soapy water. Squeeze the trigger once or twice to remove any dirt that has built up inside.
maintenance
There are a few things to remember when it comes to caring for your high pressure car cleaning tool.
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