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Old Jul 21, 2005, 02:19 PM
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Car wash pressure gun vs. intercooler

I was washing my car with the car wash pressure guns, i got to close to the IC and it bent the little aluminum flats on it, anyway to fix it.
Old Jul 21, 2005, 02:24 PM
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pull the intercooler out and get a small screwdriver and pliers, and have fun..unless there bent really bad.. leave them alone..
Old Jul 21, 2005, 02:32 PM
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What psi was the gun at? Holy shi...
Old Jul 21, 2005, 02:34 PM
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How close did you get?
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i've done that with my central airconditioning unit
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never use a pressure washer on your car!!!!
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jesus, i hit the i/c all the time and never had that problem... no need to get that close bro! even for bugs and such.

you can buy a fin straightener

http://www.toolrage.com/prodView.asp?idproduct=15
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Originally Posted by Nez136
never use a pressure washer on your car!!!!
cause the high pressure can remove paint!!!
Old Jul 21, 2005, 02:48 PM
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popsicle sticks work wonders
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The pressure washer can break skin, strip paint it also can bend small aluminum blades... keep it in fan mode and 24-36in from sensitive surfaces.
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Originally Posted by burningmoney97
cause the high pressure can remove paint!!!
Only if it's like 2000psi! Damn where do you guys find these guns? Should require a permit to operate them.

I have used tons of DIY carwash places with pressure guns. They are awesome for removing bugs/bird sh~t etc. Use the brush on your wheels even, but not on the body.
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This was a car wash pressure gun he is talking about, not a pressure washer like you would clean your driveway with.

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Originally Posted by Fourdoor
This was a car wash pressure gun he is talking about, not a pressure washer like you would clean your driveway with.

Keith
?? are you clarifying my point or someone else's?
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Originally Posted by webguy330i
?? are you clarifying my point or someone else's?

Look at the time stamps on our posts... we both replied at the same time pretty much. Your post didn't exist when I was typing mine.

Keith
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Originally Posted by Fourdoor
Look at the time stamps on our posts... we both replied at the same time pretty much. Your post didn't exist when I was typing mine.

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In the fast paced world of forums, 1 minute is enough to fill a page.


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