Cleaning 350Z Roadster with Karcher Power Washer

[DaddyCee]

Hi.

 

I'm keen to find out if there are any do's or dont's for cleaning my 350Z which is a Roadster with a pressure washer. I am concerned that the fabric roof could be damaged if not done correctly.

 

Any advice will be gratefully received.

 

Many Thanks,

 

DC.

[14N]

Any advice will be gratefully received.

 

DO leave the roof up/closed

[DaddyCee]

oh yeah, forgot that one

[14N]

That's why I got a coupe - just incase I ever forgot

[dErZ]

I use my Nilfsk with a snow foam on my roadster all the time. The roof has been treated so the fabric has a beading affect akin to waxing your body work.

 

I dont get too close to the fabric with the nossle as Im sure it would damage it very quickly. Just stand back and use the spray to clean the top.

[ioneabee]

I wouldn't have thought it wise to use the pressure nozzle on the roof - just run the hose under normal pressure over it

[bronzee]

I have used our Stihl water blaster on roadsters before, but having said that we had 2 nozzles especially made as wasn't happy with the stock one. Take it very gently.

[DaddyCee]

all very good advice that I will heed. Still need to find the time to give this a blast (not literally). I take it blasting the RAYS alloys will be fine as long as I stand well back?

[BulletMagnet]

I never point my pressure washer towards the car unless it has a snow foam lance attached.

For rinsing I always use a hose with spray gun on watering can setting to create sheeting water.

[Will370z]

I would have it on a light setting for the roof just in case, not worth the risk