Recent content by docrice

I bought the electric Kärcher at Costco back in November since a gas version isn't practical for me for several reasons (I can always borrow one). The adjustable wand has stopped putting out full pressure, so I thought I'd cash in the Costco return-policy for an exchange. However, it seems...

I recently got a Kärcher 3.47 from Costco: http://www.karcherresidential.com/en/showproducts.php?op=view_prod&param1=275&param2=&param3= and have been using the flexible spray wand to hose down the car, remove stubborn bug and bird deposits, etc.. I've taken some personal risks and have...

I've read some threads here (and elsewhere) since I'm thinking of getting an electric pressure washer. I can always borrow my friend's gas-powered 2400 Kärcher if I need to, but it's too big to store in my 1-car garage, too loud, and too bulky to carry to the upstairs patios for cleaning. It...

Not sure if this has been discussed in the past, but are there any issues using something like hot (but not necessarily boiling) water to help dissolve some minor streaks of slush and mud on the paint as a first step before regular washing? I figure I can heat up some water in the microwave and...

Most detailer postings I see are generally on well-kept vehicles, so here's a slight change of pace. One of my best friends is the original owner of an 8-year old blue Mustang which has lived its entire life outdoors. I guess you could call it "weathered." He occasionally washes and waxes...

I thought I remember this topic being covered recently, but I can't seem to find the thread. I've had the DIC-20 for a couple of months now and I use it roughly once a week for a rinse-down / foam gun soak. I do a normal wash once a month. The TDS meter has been reading 000 so far. Today...

I see there are different models of the Makita available. I read somewhere that the "CX3" and "CX4" only differs on the accessories included. I also see a "CY" version. Are there any real differences that I need to know about?