{"id":4003,"date":"2020-06-28T23:39:28","date_gmt":"2020-06-28T23:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/?p=4003"},"modified":"2023-01-04T03:41:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T03:41:22","slug":"how-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/how-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Detail Your Car Without a Pressure Washer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is no getting around the fact that pressure washers are one of the most important tools in detailing. Allowing for high-pressure rinsing of paintwork and hard to reach areas, as well as the application of thick snow foam, I would be completely lost without my trusty Karcher.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0:not(.this-class-is-for-specificity):not(.class-is-for-specificity){margin-bottom:30px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;border-top:1px solid currentColor;border-right:1px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;border-left:1px solid currentColor;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;box-shadow:2px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);max-width:448px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:20px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid currentColor;border-right:1px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;border-left:1px solid currentColor;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid currentColor;border-right:1px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;border-left:1px solid currentColor;}}<\/style>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not owning a pressure washer (and there are many valid reasons for not having one) should not stop you from detailing your car. For this article, I will not be covering \u2018waterless\u2019 washing and instead, look at how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/car-detailing-101\/\">detail your car<\/a> without a pressure washer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The process that you can use here will likely depend on the state of your car to start with. The dirtier it is, the more creative you will have to be.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing I will add before I dive in is that not having a pressure washer is not the end of the world. You&#8217;re still going to be able to get great results without one. However, they make life a lot easier if you are able to get one by whatever means.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_167368-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_167368-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_167368-04\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_167368-04 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_167368-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_167368-04\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_167368-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_167368-04\">Recommended Products for Detailing Without a Pressure Washer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all forms of detailing, there are tools that will help when it comes to a process about How To Detail Your Car Without a Pressure Washer. I talk throughout the page about products you can use, but below I&#8217;ve included some of the tools that are going to make your life so much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ca6c58-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ca6c58-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ca6c58-3f\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ca6c58-3f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ca6c58-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ca6c58-3f\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_ca6c58-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ca6c58-3f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/iw0ic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Hozelock Hose Nozzle<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A decent hose nozzle is going to make the process of your hosepipe that little easier to use. What this does is allow you to change the spray of the water to offer more concentrated power where needed and then a wider spray for rinsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to spend a lot of money on these products and they are built to last as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B002HMT72G\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3701\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Hozelock 2292 Hose Nozzle HOZ2292B10\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B002HMT72G?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Hozelock 2292 Hose Nozzle HOZ2292B10\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/21YR3UUWacL.jpg\" alt=\"Hozelock 2292 Hose Nozzle HOZ2292B10\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B002HMT72G?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Hozelock 2292 Hose Nozzle HOZ2292B10\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Hozelock 2292 Hose Nozzle HOZ2292B10        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>H\/L HOSE NOZZLE BULK 2292A6002<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B002HMT72G?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_11f46d-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_11f46d-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_11f46d-ac\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_11f46d-ac mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_11f46d-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_11f46d-ac\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_11f46d-ac wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_11f46d-ac\"><span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large product-title-word-break\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/MsGAora\">Chemical Guys TORQ Foam Blaster&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_ad3329-e0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_ad3329-e0\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/MsGAora\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Chemical-Guys-TORQ-Foam-Blaster-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Chemical-Guys-TORQ-Foam-Blaster-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Chemical-Guys-TORQ-Foam-Blaster-6-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Chemical-Guys-TORQ-Foam-Blaster-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Chemical-Guys-TORQ-Foam-Blaster-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Chemical-Guys-TORQ-Foam-Blaster-6-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Chemical-Guys-TORQ-Foam-Blaster-6-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Chemical-Guys-TORQ-Foam-Blaster-6-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Chemical-Guys-TORQ-Foam-Blaster-6-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A lack of pressure washer means that you won&#8217;t be able to use a traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/how-to-snow-foam-a-car\/\">snow foam<\/a> gun needed for several pre-wash processes. However, Chemical Guys have come up with a brilliant product in the TORQ Foam Blaster that makes for a handy alternaitve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s designed to mimic the work of a snow foam gun, but without the pressure washer. Does it have the same effect? No. Is it a good alternative? Most definitely, yes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any process or tool that encourages a contactless wash is well worth the investment in my opinion. I know that if I were unable to use a pressure washer, this would be one of my first investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07QZY71BW\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3702\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Chemical Guys TORQ Foam Blaster 6 Car Snow Foam Sprayer Hose Attachment\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B07QZY71BW?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Chemical Guys TORQ Foam Blaster 6 Car Snow Foam Sprayer Hose Attachment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/316M-Eu9+UL.jpg\" alt=\"Chemical Guys TORQ Foam Blaster 6 Car Snow Foam Sprayer Hose Attachment\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B07QZY71BW?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Chemical Guys TORQ Foam Blaster 6 Car Snow Foam Sprayer Hose Attachment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Chemical Guys TORQ Foam Blaster 6 Car Snow Foam Sprayer Hose Attachment        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B07QZY71BW?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d27fd4-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d27fd4-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d27fd4-5c\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d27fd4-5c mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d27fd4-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d27fd4-5c\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_d27fd4-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d27fd4-5c\"><span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large product-title-word-break\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/iW5gMNB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Gloria FoamMaster FM 10<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly to that of the Foam Blaster above, a good inclusion for detailing without pressure is that of foam pressure sprayer. These can be used with several pre-wash products and even some snow foams as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are pump-action, which then creates the pressure needed to propel the product onto the car. I actually use these on pretty much every car detail that I complete for a mix of wheel cleaner and traffic film removers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B003Y7FYNY\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3703\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"GLORIA FoamMaster FM 10 | Foam Sprayer | 1 Litre Filling Capacity | Exchangeable Foam Cartridges | Pressure Sprayer for Car Cleaning\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B003Y7FYNY?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"GLORIA FoamMaster FM 10 | Foam Sprayer | 1 Litre Filling Capacity | Exchangeable Foam Cartridges | Pressure Sprayer for Car Cleaning\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n         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class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-6-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, 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I recommend driving to a petrol station that has a self-service pressure washer. This will allow you to remove any of the heaviest contamination before you touch the paint.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will need some form of pre-wash to use when at the pressure washer. I like to use KKD Citrus Magic as a pre-wash. I dilute it to about 1:25, so 1-part product and 25 parts water in a spray bottle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"7392452339\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3704\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Krystal Kleen Detail Citrus Magic Pre Wash 1 Litre - Suitable for Paintwork Fabric and Plastics\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/7392452339?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Krystal Kleen Detail Citrus Magic Pre Wash 1 Litre - Suitable for Paintwork, Fabric and Plastics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41q9nmY5leL.jpg\" alt=\"Krystal Kleen Detail Citrus Magic Pre Wash 1 Litre - Suitable for Paintwork, Fabric and Plastics\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/7392452339?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Krystal Kleen Detail Citrus Magic Pre Wash 1 Litre - Suitable for Paintwork, Fabric and Plastics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Krystal Kleen Detail Citrus Magic Pre Wash 1 Litre &#8211; Suitable for Paintwork, Fabric and Plastics        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>KRYSTAL KLEEN DETAIL CITRUS MAGIC was developed from a need for a prewash that would provide a bit more bite to road dirt than our A-KLEEN<\/li><li>It also has a pleasant citrus fragrance. It contains a gentle combination of degreasing agents and citrus solvents which help suspend dirt to help&#8230;<\/li><li>Can be used as a prewash through a hand sprayer or pressure pump<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/7392452339?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First, give your car a thorough rinse with the pressure washer. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, liberally apply the prewash to the surface. Citrus is an active cleaner which will eat away at the surface dirt. If you have a sealant on your car you want to preserve, consider using a weaker dilution of the cleaner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Leave the citrus to dwell for several minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You could use this time to pressure wash the wheels and arches. Pressure rinse the bodywork. If there is still a visible film of dirt, you should do another round of citrus prewash to remove as much dirt as possible. The more you remove now, the less there will be on the surface when we do a contact wash later.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With the thick dirt now removed, you can head home or wherever you have access to a garden hose.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I realise this does not seem like a very practical way to go about washing a car, but in my opinion, it\u2019s the safest way to go about washing a very dirty car.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_94ca8e-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_94ca8e-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_94ca8e-c1\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_94ca8e-c1 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_94ca8e-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_94ca8e-c1\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_94ca8e-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_94ca8e-c1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moderately Dirty Car<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your car does not appear extremely dirty, you should be safe enough just using a garden hose at home. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I still recommend using a pre-wash, as this will remove a large amount of dirt before you need to touch the car. Just follow the same process as above &#8211; liberal application, leave to dwell, and rinse off.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_68eeaf-85 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_68eeaf-85\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-4-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-4-788x591.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-4-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Any stubborn bug remnants on the front bumper can be removed using a dedicated bug remover.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B01M1GA053\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3658\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Autoglanz Bug Off Citrus Bug &#038; 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Without a pressure washer, you may not be able to remove as much brake dust. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Spray your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/best-alloy-wheel-cleaners\/\">wheel cleaner<\/a> on and leave to dwell, then rinse off &#8211; this is just to get more dirt off before touching the wheel. For more info on wheel cleaning, check out my article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/how-to-clean-alloy-wheels\/\">how to clean alloy wheels<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With the wheels out of the way, give the car another rinse to keep the surface wet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_47faa7-ee .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_47faa7-ee\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-5.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-5-788x591.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-5-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fill up your wash water and add your wash shampoo. For this, I would add slightly more than the manufacturer recommends in order to provide extra cleaning power. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For a shampoo with excellent cleaning ability and lubricity, check out Bilt Hamber Auto Wash or Adams Car Shampoo. Check out my full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/bilt-hamber-auto-wash-review\/\">Bilt Hamber Auto Wash Review<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_543e6d-70 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_543e6d-70\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/fJQfttv\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bilt-Hamber-Auto-Wash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bilt-Hamber-Auto-Wash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bilt-Hamber-Auto-Wash-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bilt-Hamber-Auto-Wash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bilt-Hamber-Auto-Wash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bilt-Hamber-Auto-Wash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bilt-Hamber-Auto-Wash-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bilt-Hamber-Auto-Wash-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bilt-Hamber-Auto-Wash-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B002OHXY96\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3705\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Bilt Hamber Auto Wash Car Shampoo  500ml\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B002OHXY96?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Bilt Hamber Auto Wash Car Shampoo (500ml)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31oB2gUmH4L.jpg\" alt=\"Bilt Hamber Auto Wash Car Shampoo (500ml)\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B002OHXY96?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Bilt Hamber Auto Wash Car Shampoo (500ml)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Bilt Hamber Auto Wash Car Shampoo (500ml)        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Up to 60 washes from one bottle<\/li><li>Highly concentrated<\/li><li>Contains no colourants, waxes, perfumes or thickeners<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B002OHXY96?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Without a pressure washer, you won\u2019t be able to use a foam cannon, but what you could use is a foam blaster. These work in a similar way to foam cannons; however, they connect to your garden hose. The foam will not be as thick as from a foam cannon, but it may help reduce swirls. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You could also use Adam\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/best-car-shampoo\/\">car shampoo<\/a> in the foam blaster. The Chemical Guy\u2019s blaster is more expensive than the foam cannon but might be a good investment if using a pressure washer is not an option.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Something else you may want to consider is a hand-operated foam sprayer. They are a bit cheaper than buying a foam blaster and can be used for multiple purposes, such as pre-wash, carpet cleaning and wheel cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Carry out a safe wash, starting at the top of the vehicle working your way down. After each panel, clean your mitt using either the hose or a clean bucket of water. Wash the bottom panels last, before giving the car a final rinse.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_b9b78e-bd .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_b9b78e-bd\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-3-788x591.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-detail-your-car-without-a-pressure-washer-3-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_5f2feb-c6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_5f2feb-c6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" 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