{"id":44100,"date":"2023-11-22T19:59:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T19:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lethal-industry.com\/?p=44100"},"modified":"2023-11-22T19:59:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T19:59:18","slug":"drivers-making-huge-mistake-when-cleaning-car-with-water-it-could-cost-thousands-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lethal-industry.com\/world-news\/drivers-making-huge-mistake-when-cleaning-car-with-water-it-could-cost-thousands-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers making huge mistake when cleaning car with water &#8211; it could cost thousands | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DRIVERS are making a huge mistake which could cost them thousands when cleaning their car with a hose, an expert has warned.<\/p>\n<p>Dave from Epic Automotive Detailing took to YouTube to explain how to avoid actually doing more harm than good while trying to buff up your motor.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/e65cf2ce-81ec-4640-8513-caf50eda8fbd.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cost-thousands-https-www-youtube-861336701.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>One key error that he sees beginners make is misusing pressure washers while scrubbing down cars.<\/p>\n<p>Dave warned: &quot;Holding a pressure washer way too close to the paintwork&#8230;I see this happen all the time.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;It&#x27;s no good having the right chemicals or the right tools if you&#x27;re not going to do the job right&#8230;it&#x27;s a minefield.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Standing too close can cause significant damage to your car&#x27;s paintwork, which can be a costly repair.<\/p>\n<h2>READ MORE MOTORS NEWS<\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-m6abrns1l-1700650556579.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-m6abrns1l-1700650556579.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-m6abrns1l-1700650556579.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SEE CLEARLY <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Man shares easy two-button combo which defogs his windscreen in seconds<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tell-fiat-seat-see-swns-843330037.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tell-fiat-seat-see-swns-843330037.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tell-fiat-seat-see-swns-843330037.jpg\"><\/picture><span>QUICK CLAIM <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Diesel emissions claims: Final chance for BMW drivers to claim before deadline<\/h3>\n<p>According to Webuyanycar, a full respray can cost anywhere between \u00a32,700 and a whopping \u00a35,000.<\/p>\n<p>As such it&#x27;s vital that drivers make sure to stand well back when using pressure washers to avoid ripping the paint off their cars.<\/p>\n<p>Dave recommended actually getting a more powerful washer in order to make sure you can keep a safe distance while still busting tough dirt and grime.<\/p>\n<p>He urged: &quot;You&#x27;re way better off having something with more bar pressure, at least then you can stand back a bit and get a little bit of power.&quot;<\/p>\n<h2>Most read in Motors<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tp-composite-keep-it-down-2-1.jpg\"><\/picture><span>FUEL FREEZE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Relief for drivers as fuel duty cut stays in Jeremy Hunt&#8217;s Autumn Statement<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jr-auto-hold-function.jpg\"><\/picture><span>PUSH IT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Mystery button solves one of drivers&#8217; 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