Just wondering if it’d be safe to use a 1740psi high pressure washer on our Tiguan due to sensors etc. I also hear that it can damage rubber seals etc if not angled right. I normally use a garden hose with 2 bucket method.
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I use my washer. It has a similar psi rating.
It isn’t strong enough in my opinion. Only gets off the same dust that a garden hose does.
Anything like bugs, bird poo and road grime still needs sponging.
Disappointed in mine and it wasn’t a cheapie
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Originally posted by Simonr23 View PostI use my washer. It has a similar psi rating.
It isn’t strong enough in my opinion. Only gets off the same dust that a garden hose does.
Anything like bugs, bird poo and road grime still needs sponging.
Disappointed in mine and it wasn’t a cheapieMY20 Tiguan Allspace Black - R-Line, S&V, Pano roof
MY11 MK6 GTI Black - Leather, Sunroof etc.
MY17 MK7 Golf 92 TSI
MY18 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD (For sale)
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My 2100psi Gerni was written off in floods recently, and I just replaced it with a 1900psi Karcher K4. No problems at all using it on many cars over the years - just dont get any closer that about 30cm otherwise you do risk possibly peeling paint off.
Both the Gerni and Karcher were approx $450-500 so not cheap ones.
The Karcher is noticeably less powerful than the Gerni was.
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Originally posted by PDMJO View PostI've got a Bosch Aquatak back from when the state gov were giving out rebates for purchasing pressure washers.
It's 1300W and makes short work of droppings & bugs. No issues with my sensors, and I put the gun right up to the panels.MY20 Tiguan Allspace Black - R-Line, S&V, Pano roof
MY11 MK6 GTI Black - Leather, Sunroof etc.
MY17 MK7 Golf 92 TSI
MY18 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD (For sale)
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Originally posted by Lucas_R View PostMy 2100psi Gerni was written off in floods recently, and I just replaced it with a 1900psi Karcher K4. No problems at all using it on many cars over the years - just dont get any closer that about 30cm otherwise you do risk possibly peeling paint off.
Both the Gerni and Karcher were approx $450-500 so not cheap ones.
The Karcher is noticeably less powerful than the Gerni was.MY20 Tiguan Allspace Black - R-Line, S&V, Pano roof
MY11 MK6 GTI Black - Leather, Sunroof etc.
MY17 MK7 Golf 92 TSI
MY18 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD (For sale)
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Originally posted by southtigThe tig is so small compared to full size 4wds that I'm faster with a hose and bucket than it takes me to set up my karcher. The modern shaggy cloths instead of sponges and a couple of big micros instead of chamois help massively. Karcher still is boss on 4wd/boat/concrete/decking duties.MY20 Tiguan Allspace Black - R-Line, S&V, Pano roof
MY11 MK6 GTI Black - Leather, Sunroof etc.
MY17 MK7 Golf 92 TSI
MY18 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD (For sale)
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Originally posted by Passat R36 View PostDepends on the lance you use, just don’t use dirt blaster on the carMY20 Tiguan Allspace Black - R-Line, S&V, Pano roof
MY11 MK6 GTI Black - Leather, Sunroof etc.
MY17 MK7 Golf 92 TSI
MY18 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD (For sale)
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Originally posted by PDMJO View PostMine's the Aquatak 10 if the additional info is of any use to you. Had to go out to confirm.MY20 Tiguan Allspace Black - R-Line, S&V, Pano roof
MY11 MK6 GTI Black - Leather, Sunroof etc.
MY17 MK7 Golf 92 TSI
MY18 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD (For sale)
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Originally posted by Simonr23 View PostMines the aquaTak 130, 1885psi.MY20 Tiguan Allspace Black - R-Line, S&V, Pano roof
MY11 MK6 GTI Black - Leather, Sunroof etc.
MY17 MK7 Golf 92 TSI
MY18 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD (For sale)
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