Has anyone used a power washer for cleaning non-skid surface on deck? I have a small electric 1300 psi powerwasher - is there any danger of damaging the surface / gel coat?
Thanks!
Bill
I used a 3500 psi, 4 gpm pressure washer to clean boat I just bought and had no problem. I was careful to keep the spray gun far enough away to not damage the gelcoat. I also used a wide pattern nozzle. If you use a narrow pattern nozzle and place the tip close to the surface it can damage the gelcoat.
Bill, I have a 1300 psi electric model and have used it for 5 years with no problem. It really cleans the nonskid well and leaves no marks.
Jack
Guys
It will get the deck clean. But be very careful that you do not get a high pressure stream under any deck fittings etc. You will start a leak when you remove or loosen any sealants with such high pressure.
Mark
I also use a 3500 psi model but with the fan spray. I find a "deck to tip" distance that just barely cleans - meaning you have to sweep at least twice to see the grime roll off. To avoid getting under fittings, I try to emulate the rainfall and keep the tip perpendicualr to the area.
If the boat has several weeks of dirty rain, I will also do a quick spray of deck cleaner using the integrated suction line on the sprayer. This lets the cleaner work a while as I start the high pressure cycle and helps expidite the cleaning.