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Pressure Washers for Cars and Detailing

Car Wash Pressure Washers and Detailing Machines from 1,400 to 2,500 PSI

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A pressure washer for cars has one job the others do not: clean paint without marking it. That means 1,300 to 2,500 PSI with a wide fan tip, 2 to 3.5 GPM to rinse fast, and a machine that starts every time in a bay or on a driveway. The 65 machines here are that band, chosen from the whole catalog by pressure and flow: Kranzle electric units on a standard outlet or 230 volt, BE and Pressure-Pro electrics for bays, Cam Spray wall mounts for a fixed detail lane, hot water units for engine bays and wheels, and a few quiet gas units for mobile detailers with no outlet. All ship new from the manufacturer through High Pressure Car Washer, an authorized dealer for every brand here, with free shipping to the lower 48 states.

The name on the door is High Pressure Car Washer for a reason. Detailers who wash cars for a living buy the Kranzle line and the commercial electrics; car wash operators buy wall mounts and hot water for the prep bay; homeowners who want detail shop results buy the same 120 volt machines. Pair any of them with a cannon from foam cannons and soap and the 16 inch wand from guns and wands. The guide under the products covers PSI on paint, electric versus gas for detailing, and the car wash bay setup.

KranzleElectric pressure washersWall mount unitsFoam cannons and soapGuns and wandsResidential machines
Start here: the machine we would put on the truck for each job
Detailing on a standard outletKranzle K1622TS1,600 PSI at 1.7 GPM on a 120 volt 15 amp circuit, the detailer starting point.Detail shops with 230 voltKranzle K2160TST2,320 PSI at 2.9 GPM on 230 volt single phase.Car wash prep baysCam Spray 1500WM1,500 PSI at 3 GPM on the bay wall with the floor clear.Engine bays and wheelsKranzle K2175TSTHot water and steam at 2,500 PSI on 230 volt single phase.
Compare the pressure washers for cars and detailing buyers ask about most
ModelPSIGPMPowerHeatFormBest for
BE P1715EN1,7001.7Electric 120V 1 phaseCold waterPortableCars at home, entry price
BE P2317EN2,3001.7Electric 120V 1 phaseCold waterPortableCars and patios, standard outlet
Kranzle 1122TST1,4002.1Electric 120V 1 phaseCold waterPortableMobile detailing on 120 volt
Kranzle K1622TS1,6001.7Electric 120V 1 phaseCold waterPortableDetailing on a 15 amp outlet
Kranzle K2020T2,0001.9Electric 120V 1 phaseCold waterPortableDetailing with a hose reel, 20 amps
Cam Spray 1500A1,4502Electric 120V 1 phaseCold waterPortableBays, portable electric
BE B205EA2,0003.5Electric 230V 1 phaseCold waterPortableShops, more flow on 230 volt
Kranzle K2160TST2,3202.9Electric 230V 1 phaseCold waterPortableDetail shops on 230 volt
Kranzle K700TST2,5003.3Electric 230V 1 phaseCold waterPortableDetail shops, 2,500 PSI
Pressure-Pro WM/EE2015G1,5002Electric 120V 1 phaseCold waterWall MountPrep bays, wall mount
Simpson MB15181,5001.8Electric 120V 1 phaseDiesel burnerPortableSmall shops, 120 volt hot water
Kranzle K2175TST2,5003.3Electric 230V 1 phaseDiesel burnerPortableEngine bays and wheels, hot water
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What PSI is safe for cars

Under 2,500 PSI with a 40 degree tip at 12 inches or more. Pressure above that, or a narrow tip up close, lifts clear coat at chips and edges. Flow matters more than pressure on a car: 2 to 3.5 GPM rinses foam and grit off a panel fast, and a wide fan tip spreads the force. Every machine on this page sits between 1,300 and 2,500 PSI.

Electric pressure washers for car detailing

Fifty eight of the sixty five are electric, because a detail bay is indoors and a customer's driveway is quiet. On a standard outlet: the Kranzle 1122TST, K1622TS, K2017 and K2020T, and the BE P series. With a 230 volt circuit: the Kranzle K2160TST and K700TST and the BE B205 units with more flow. Kranzle's total stop system shuts the motor off between cars, which is why those machines last a decade in a shop.

Gas pressure washers for mobile detailing

A mobile detailer with no outlet buys a quiet gas unit in the 2,200 to 2,500 PSI class: the Pressure-Pro 2,400 PSI Pro-Skid for a truck and the Makinex DPC-2200 dual unit for two operators. Run a 40 degree tip and keep the distance.

Car wash pressure washers and the prep bay

A car wash prep bay wants a wall mount or stationary electric unit in the 1,500 to 2,500 PSI class with 3 to 4 GPM, a hose reel, and hot water if the bay does engine bays and wheels. The Cam Spray wall mounts and the Pressure-Pro wall mount Eagle units live here; hot water electric units such as the BE HW205EBA and the Kranzle Therm K2175TST handle grease without exhaust in the bay. See wall mount pressure washers.

Foam cannons, wands and soap for cars

Foam first, rinse second. A foam cannon on a 16 inch wand lays the pre wash that lifts road film before the rinse touches the paint, and a pressure washer detergent rinses without residue. Both are in foam cannons and soap and guns and wands.

Pressure washers for cars we recommend by job

Kranzle K1622TS for detailing on a standard outlet

The Kranzle K1622TS is 1,600 PSI at 1.7 GPM on a 120 volt 15 amp circuit, the model most detailers start on.

Kranzle K2160TST for detail shops with 230 volt

The Kranzle K2160TST is 2,320 PSI at 2.9 GPM on 230 volt single phase.

Cam Spray 1500WM for car wash prep bays

The Cam Spray 1500WM wall mount puts 1,500 PSI and 3 GPM on the bay wall with the floor clear.

Kranzle K2175TST for engine bays and wheels

The Kranzle Therm K2175TST adds hot water and a steam mode at 2,500 PSI on 230 volt single phase.

Freight, delivery and returns on machines

Free freight to the lower 48. Machines ship new from the manufacturer by freight carrier at no charge to a commercial address with a loading dock or forklift, or to the carrier's nearest terminal for pickup. Orders are prepared within 0 to 1 business days and delivery takes 5 to 8 business days.

No dock or forklift? Ask for liftgate delivery when you order and we quote it before anything ships, so there is never a surprise charge at the curb. The carrier calls ahead to schedule the delivery, and a crate of this size lands curbside, not inside the building.

On delivery. Inspect the crate before signing. Note any damage on the delivery receipt and photograph it. We file the claim with the carrier, and if a replacement is needed we ship it.

Returns. Unused machines in original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. A 20 percent restocking fee applies and return freight is the buyer's responsibility, which is why we would rather confirm the model before it ships: send the job, the water and the power on site through the form on this page and we check the spec against the machine. Full terms are on the shipping policy and return policy pages.

Not sure which machine fits the job? Answer a few quick questions and see the machines that fit, right here.

Prefer a person? Give us a call at (219) 327-1138. We are available Monday through Friday from 9AM to 6PM CST and one of our representatives will help you with what you're looking for.

Takes under a minute. No email needed to see results.

Pressure Washers for Cars and Detailing questions, answered

What PSI pressure washer is best for cars?
1,500 to 2,300 PSI for detailing, up to 2,500 with a wide tip, at 2 to 3.5 GPM. Every machine on this page sits in that band; the machines above it are for concrete and equipment.
Electric or gas for car detailing?
Electric for a bay or a driveway with an outlet: quiet, no exhaust, starts with a switch. Gas only for mobile detailing with no power, in the 2,200 to 2,500 PSI class with a 40 degree tip.
Can I use a pressure washer on a car at home?
Yes, with a 120 volt unit under 2,300 PSI, a 40 degree tip, a foam cannon and 12 inches of distance. The Kranzle and BE electric units here are what detailers use for exactly that.
What pressure washer does a car wash use?
A wall mount or stationary electric unit at 1,500 to 2,500 PSI and 3 to 4 GPM in the prep bay, with hot water if the bay does engines and wheels. Cam Spray and Pressure-Pro wall mounts are the usual picks.
Do I need hot water for detailing?
Not for paint. Hot water earns its cost on engine bays, wheels, undercarriages and road film, which is why dealership bays run the Kranzle Therm and the BE hot water electrics.
How does shipping work?
Shipping is free to the lower 48 states. Machines ship new from the manufacturer by freight carrier to a commercial address with a dock or forklift, or to the carrier's nearest terminal. No dock? Ask for liftgate delivery and we quote it before anything ships. Orders are prepared within 0 to 1 business days and delivery takes 5 to 8 business days.
Are these machines sold by an authorized dealer?
Yes. High Pressure Car Washer is an authorized dealer for BE Power Equipment, Cam Spray, Kranzle, Makinex, Pressure-Pro and Simpson, and every unit ships new from the manufacturer with its factory warranty.
What if I order the wrong machine?
Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unused units in original packaging. A 20 percent restocking fee applies and return freight is the buyer's responsibility. Find My Machine and the phone line exist so the model is confirmed before it ships.