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Concept:
Welcome to the comprehensive guide to my current pressure washer setup for automotive detailing.
Here, you will find detailed information on the various components that make up my system.
Achieving optimal performance requires a wide range of accessories, and I have invested significant time and effort into
researching and coordinating these items. Below, I will first provide a summarization of the individual components in my setup,
followed by a more detailed descriptive breakdown.
Please note that my setup may change as I discover new and better accessories, so be sure to check back often for updates.
| Category |
Budget Setup Details |
Prosumer Setup Details |
| Pressure Washer |
Karcher Electric K2100PS Pressure Washer |
Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer |
| Hose and Reel |
Uberflex 1/4" x 50' 3100psi Pressure Washer Hose with (2) 22mm-14mm female twist connects
Flexzilla Polymer Garden Hose Leader 3' x 5/8"
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Coxreels 100' High Pressure Hose Reel
MTM KobraJet 100' 4000psi Single Steel Wire Braid Pressure Washer Hose
MTM KobraJet 5' 4000psi Single Wire Braid Pressure Washer Hose Whip
Davco Polymer Garden Hose Leader 3' x 5/8" Solid Brass Fittings
HISC Original Ultimate Fireman's Hose Nozzle Black 6026 HISC50BB
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| Short Gun |
McKillans Short Gun with Swivel |
Essential Washer Short Gun with Swivel |
| Extension Wand |
McKillans Extension Wand 21" long 20° bend |
Essential Washer 20" 20° Bent Extension Wand
Essential Washer 18" Straight Extension Wand
Essential Washer 12" Straight Extension Wand: |
| Pressure Gauge |
MTM Hydro 43.5021 5,000 PSI 5K SS Gauge Kit |
MTM Hydro 43.5021 5,000 PSI 5K SS Gauge Kit |
| Foam Cannons |
Essential Washer Premium Foam Cannon
Essential Washer Heavy Duty Foam Cannon |
MJJC Foam Cannon Pro 2.0
MJJC Foam Cannon S V3.0 |
| Snow Foam |
Chemical Guys Mr. Pink
MJJC Snow Foam Shampoo
KochChemie GFX Gentle Snow Foam X-MAS (Limited Edition) |
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| Fittings |
MTM #24.5027 Veloci RSK Brass Adapter Kit 14mm
Brass Garden Hose 90° Elbow Connector 3/4" FHT x 3/4" MHT (for pump inlet)
Morvat Brass Garden Hose Y-Splitter 3/4" 2-Way with individual shut-offs
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Essential Washer M22-14mm Quick Connect Kit
Essential Washer Garden Hose Quick Connect Set
Essential Washer QC Socket & Plug Set 3/8" F-NPT
Essential Washer QC Socket & Plug Set 3/8" M-NPT
Essential Washer Garden Hose Quick Connect Set with Check Valve
MTM 24.0087 M22-14mm 3/8" FPT Twist Seal Coupler fitting
Coxreels 617 (2) Steel 90° Straight Elbow 5000 PSI, 3/8" Male NPT x 3/8" Female NPT
Brass Garden Hose 90° Elbow Connector 3/4" FHT x 3/4" MHT (for pump inlet)
Morvat Nickel Plated Brass Garden Hose Y-Splitter 3/4" 2-Way with individual shut-offs
Tool Daily M22 Male to 3/8" QD Plug (for one end of 20' Active hose, to connect to 100' hose)
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| Nozzles |
Brass 7-Angle Pivoting Coupler Attachment
MTM QC 1/4" Nozzle 4pk (0°, 15°, 25°, 40°)
Ridge Washer QC 1/4" Nozzle Protective Guard 5pk (0°, 15°, 25°, 40°, Soap)
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Essential Washer Blue Rinse Nozzle and Guard
Yamatic 360° Rotating Ceramic Turbo Nozzle
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Active 2.0 Instruction Manual.
Specifications:
Load Voltage: 120V/60 Hz
Rated Current: 14A
Peak Pressure: 1800 PSI
Working Pressure: 1100 PSI
Water Flow: 2 GPM
Maximum Water Temperature: 104°F (40°C)
Motor: 9650 Universal Reinforced
Pump: Patented 5 Piston Reinforced
Power Cord: 35 ft. 16 AWG with GFCI
Soap Application: 600ml Foam Blaster
Gun Assembly: Metal Construction
Switch: Rocker Switch
Pressure washer inlet: 3/4" GHT standard garden hose adapter, 11.5 TPI
Pressure washer outlet: M22-14mm
Minimum required inlet pressure and flow: 40PSI and 4.8GPM
Mobile setup: Generator or power bank w 1800W running, 2100W surge
Warranty: 2-year residential warranty
Lifespan: ~200 hours
This is a non-serviceable unit.
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Included Equipment:
20’ steel braided rubber hose M22-14mm
Metal pressure washer long gun and extension lance
Foam blaster cannon 600ml
4 Nozzles (0°,15°,25°,40°) 3.7 orifice size
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The Active 2.0 was specifically designed with the Automotive detailer in mind.
Advertised specifications with their included 3.7 orifice nozzles are perfect for this purpose and run the machine at between
900-1000psi and just about 2.0 gallons per minute.
Active says if you are going to change the nozzles for varying applications, that in order to keep under the recommended
15 amp current draw, to use nozzle sizes between 3.5 to 5.0. The recommended orifice size to use with a foam cannon is a
1.25mm orifice. A 1.1mm orifice will draw between 19-20amps and overwork the machines microswitch and capacitor and possibly
your electrical curcuit.
As for hoses, Active says the preferred hose type and length is steel braided rubber hose under 100' in length.
Non steel braided hosing may expand under pressure and prevent the pressure washer from reaching its peak pressure.
The Uberflex hose is non-steel braided type. The MTM Kobrajet and Essential Washer hoses are single wire steel braid offering strength, lightweight and flexibility.
The additional flow on this pressure washer over your entry level machines is a very noticable difference and makes for much
quicker rinsing. The size of the machine itself is much smaller too making for a more compact setup on your shelf.
Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer
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The first thing I did with the Active 2.0 was to shorten the factory 35 foot electrical cord.
If you are going to shelf mount this, as I did, the cord is simply to long and unsightly.
Personally I need only 10 feet in length to get to my electrical outlet. I happen to have a 20amp GFCI outlet, but the cord has
its own GFCI already built in and this pressure washer is designed to run on a 15amp circuit.
Shortening the length makes for a nice and neat cord routing when the pressure washer is sitting on the shelf in the garage where
it is most used, while still having an ample length for outdoor use in which I have outdoor GFI outlets mounted on the exterior walls
of each corner of my home at 2-3 feet off the ground. This also leaves me with a nice 25 foot long electrical cord to repurpose for
use around house, although it is only 2-wire as opposed to the nicer 3-wire cord the Karcher pressure washer came with which I
shortened as well.
To shorten the cord I typically open up the GFCI plug end via the 4 philips head screws and remove the wiring there.
The screws on the Active GFCI didnt seem to fit any of my phillips screwdrivers well enough to avoid striping them out,
so I opened the pressure washer case to see if it would be easier to proceed from that end of the cord.
This revealed crimp on flag type right angle connectors being used rather than screw in connectors as I had hoped.
While I did have these connectors on hand, I decided that it may be best to shorten from the GFCI end.
As I anticipated, the screws were difficult to remove and one ultimately stripped out. This stubborn screw required drilling and
extraction to remove. Once the GFCI case is opened you can easily remove the cord strain releif and loosen the screws holding
the Hot-Black and Neutral-White wires in place. Again, there is no Ground-Green wire in this setup. From there just cut back the
cord to the desired length then cut back the cord insulation, strip the wires, and tin the ends using a soldering iron and
rosin core solder for a solid factory type connection.
Karcher K2100PS Instruction Manual.
Specifications:
Power supply (Ph/V/Hz): 1 / 120 / 60
Pressure (psi): 2100
Flow rate (gal/min): 1.2
Area performance (ft²/hr): 215
Water Feed Temperature Max. (°F): 104
Connected load (A): 13
Detergent tank (gal): 1
Weight without accessories: 39.7 lbs
Weight incl. packaging: 50.5 lbs
Dimensions (L x W x H): 18.5" x 18.9" x 35.4"
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Included Equipment:
High-pressure hose: 25 ft
Electrical Cord: 35 ft (12ga)
Detergent application: Tank
Removable detergent tank
Integrated water filter
Adapter for 3/4" garden hose
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The Karcher Performance Series K2100PS was developed to offer premium cleaning performance and unparalleled ease of use.
This electric pressure washer delivers 2100 PSI of TruPressure™, ensuring you get the highest level of cleaning power and driven by a
rugged brushless induction motor that last longer, runs quieter, and works cooler than traditional universal motors.
It includes convenience features such as a unique on/off foot switch, a handy storage bin, large one-gallon removable detergent tank and four spray nozzles
(including a turbo nozzle for intense cleaning). Metal hose connections, oversized no-flat wheels and an integrated black aluminum frame make this unit highly durable.
Universal quick-connect nozzles and standard M22 hose connections simplify nozzle and accessory usage.
Best of all, no tools are needed for assembly – you can set up and start using the K2100PS in five minutes or less!
When you're done cleaning, simply fold down the handle for compact storage. Backed by a two year bumper-to-bumper warranty with industry-leading Rapid Exchange Program,
the K2100PS electric pressure washer is perfect for tackling those deep cleaning jobs.
Unlike many other brands of pressure washers, Karcher models run at very close to advertised specs of 2,100psi and 1.2 gallons per minute.
This is using the provided stock nozzles that have an orifice size of 1.4.
I tested the pressure with these 1.4 nozzles and it measured 2,000psi.
The swirling turbo nozzle measured 900psi and worked very well for cleaning concrete.
This is a lot of pressure and is great for hosehold chores such as cleaning sidewalks, driveways, patios, decks, BBQs, patio furniture, house siding, gutters, etc.
But, for optimal automotive detailing we want to run the pressure washer at around 1,000psi and have as much flow as the machine can possibly provide.
To accomplish this we need to change the nozzles being used to a larger orifice size which will decrease pressure and increase flow.
Please see the "Nozzle" section of this article below for more details on that process whereas I upgraded to nozzles with a 2.5 orifice.
I shortened the factory 35 foot electrical cord down by about half to a more manageable length of 16.5 feet.
This made for nice and neat cord routing when the pressure is sitting on the shelf in the garage where it is most used,
while still having a useful length for outdoor use in which i have outdoor outlets mounted on the exterior of each corner of my home.
This gave me a nice 18.5 foot long 12gauge 3-wire electrical cord to use around the garage once I added
a pair of replacement extension cord ends...male plug and female connectors NEMA configuration 5-15P and 5-15R.
To accomplish this I opened up the GFCI plug end of the cord via the 4 philips head screws and removed the Hot-Black, Neutral-White
and Ground-Green wires. Then I cut the cord to the length needed so I could neatly route the cord to the nearest outlet when
it is sitting on its allocated shelf space. I re-tinned the ends of the wire with solder to match how the original
installation was done for a solid connection.
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Swirling turbo nozzle 900psi
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Swirling turbo nozzle 900psi
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Coxreels Cord Reel Features and Benefits.pdf
Coxreels Hose Reel Design Features.pdf
Coxreels Hose Reel Installation and Maintenance Manual.pdf
Coxreels Hose Reel Parts List.pdf
The Coxreels 112-3-100 is part of the Challenger Series, which is a high-quality Hand Crank Hose Reel designed for efficient hose management.
Coxreels 100 Series hand crank hose reels are lightweight, compact, versatile reels that perform at working pressures up to 4,000 PSI.
Save time and effort while increasing the safety of your work environment.
The hose reel features a durable construction with a powder-coated steel frame that provides excellent resistance to corrosion and wear,
ensuring long-lasting performance even in demanding environments.
The steel frame is compact and lightweight, allowing for easy portability and installation in various locations.
The hand crank mechanism is designed for smooth and effortless hose retrieval and retraction.
It enables you to manually wind the hose onto the reel with ease, providing reliable control over the hose length and tension.
This feature is especially useful when precise hose management is required.
Lightweight hand-crank hose reels have solid, one-piece U-shaped bases for applications requiring longer lengths of hose.
The open-drum design provides smooth, even hose wrapping around the drum.
A drag brake or tension brake prevents freewheeling or de-spooling during operation, transport, or storage.
These steel reels with corrosion-resistant finish mount on the floor, wall, bench, or on a truck.
Brand: Coxreels
Model: 112-3-100
Max Pressure: 4000psi
Hose Capacity: 100' 5/8" OD, 3/8" ID
Maximum Operating Pressure: 4,000 psi
Overall Height: 13"
Overall Length: 12"
Overall Width: 9.5"
Reel Material: Steel
Reel Finish: Powder Coated Blue
Drive Type: Hand Crank
Hose Reel Type: Wall Mount
Hose Reel Swivel Material: Brass
Swivel Inlet Size: 3/8" Female NPT
Swivel Outlet Size: 3/8" Female NPT
Seal Material: Nitrile
Fasteners Included: No
Handle Length: 3.5"
Includes Leader Hose: No
Mount Base: 6"H x 9.5"W
Mounting Hole Center to Center: Width 5.5", Height 3"
Mount Hole Diameter: 7/16"
Maximum Operating Temperature: 225°F
Reel Width: 8"
Reel Diameter: 5.5"
Reel Weight: 19lb
Reel Standards: CE
Reel Bearing Construction: EPDM
Reel Overall Dimensions: 12"L x 9.5"W x 13"H
SWIVEL: Machined from solid brass 90° full-flow NPT swivel for simple seal maintenance and fast and easy hose installation. No need to remove the reel from its mount
U SHAPED FRAME DESIGN: Solid one piece heavy gauge all steel "U" shaped frame. Professional grade, compact, lightweight and simple design
CNC SPUN DISCS: Heavy duty CNC robotically spun and ribbed discs with rolled edges for greater strength, durability, hose protection and operator safety
ADJUSTABLE TENSION BRAKE: Tension brake adjusts the speed of the draw to your desired preference and prevents your reel from free wheeling during operation, transport or storage
STEEL CONSTRUCTION: High quality steel construction provides superior strength and durability for heavy duty applications in commercial and industrial settings
OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE: long lasting, chip resistant and rust inhibiting CPC powder coat finish, and direct hand crank for easy mechanical retraction
Warranty: Leading 2-year manufacturers limited warranty
Made in the U.S.A.
Model: KobraJet #29.5233
100' Hose Smooth Non-Marking Blue
3/8" ID (5/8" OD)
3/8" Male NPT Swiveling Inlet x 3/8" Male NPT Fixed Outlet
4000psi max
Constant run Temp 275F
Single Steel Wire Braid Rubber Jacket
Hose End Bend Protectors
KobraJet Non Marking Smooth Blue Hose is available in various lengths to accommodate all cleaning scenarios. This non-marking hose now features a thicker inner wall to prevent gashes and ruptures and is great for any pressure washing application. Kobrajet is manufactured out of high quality components and assembled in the U.S using 'Bite the Wire' technology when installing the 3/8" rigid and swivel fittings. This technique guarantees that your hose ends will stay in place and will not rupture or blow off during pressure spikes. These advanced fittings also have a longer life with superior resistance to corrosion due to the salt spray test which yielded results of 125 hours before corrosion was detected; nearly twice the industry standard, meaning your hose will last longer, especially in abusive environments.
Kobrajet hose can handle temp spikes up to 310°F but constant run temperatures should not exceed 275°F
MTM Kobrajet 100' pressure washer hose
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MTM Kobrajet 5' whip hose
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When I initially got into pressure washing, this is the first hose I purchased to replace the hose that comes with the pressure washer.
The factory hose that comes with the Karcher pressure washer, as with nearly all pressure washers, is not only too short but is also
too stiff to maneuver comfortably and it kinks very easily making it very hard to work with and move around as they have wind up memory and do not roll out flat.
They will eventually fail at this kink or pressure point.
The Uberflex hose is super pliable and easy to work with.
It is a bit tedious to roll up nice and neatly, but also a little to short to invest in a hose reel.
It is best for portable pressure washer solutions.
You will most definetly want to upgrade your hose to something that is longer, lightweight, more flexible and kink resistant.
If you want an uberflex hose but in a different color than the matte blue I have purchased, you can sometimes find it in black and less often in red.
Additionally, the green Flexzilla pressure washer hoses use the same patent as the Uberflex and perform similarly.
ProPulse has upgraded the standard cold-water pressure washer hose to an innovative, lightweight, flexible, UV-resistant, and ozone-resistant consumer cleaning hose.
The UberFlex is easy to use, stable in length and truly non-marking.
For residential and light duty cleaning environments. These cleaning hoses are best suited for gas and electric cold water pressure washers up to 2.5gpm.
Not for hot water or steam.
Technical data:
Connectors: 22mm-14mm female twist connects
Reinforcement: One-Layer Textile Braid
Cover: Matte Textured Thermoplastic
Inner Diameter: 1/4”
Working (Max): 3100 PSI
Burst (Min) 3:1 Working Pressure
Impulse Life: 100,000+
Maximum Temperature: 140°F
It is better to use a short input hose to the pressure washer than to use my existing 100' garden hose.
This is the leader hose I use for my prosumer pressure washing setup with Active 2.0 pressure washer.
Drinking Water Safe - The inner tube material of this hose is NSF certified. So this garden hose is safe for drinking water
Strees Relief - This 3ft garden hose has a nice metal sping type sleeve cover at each end for bend protection for the most vulnerable part of hose, in addition, this protective sleeve helps the hose kink free at the connection and keeps the hose from pinching off if it turns abruptly at the faucet or attachment end
Features:
Hybrid Polymer Construction: Hose supports 150psi
Metal Strain Relief Ends
Drinking Water Safe
Male to Female Fittings: The garden hose equipped with 3/4" solid brass fittings, avoid of rusting, rubber washer placed inside maintains a tight seal, avoid of leaking. Female end has a 360-degree swivel.
All Weather Flexibility: This heavy duty water hose stays flexible and won't get stiff and brittle even in extreme weather conditions.
Sturdy and Persistent: This heavy duty water hose is flexible yet sturdy, this hybrid polymer hose is persistent. The solid brass fittings stand up to crush.
In the pics below I campare the coloer of this hose to the MTM Kobrajet Blue.
Additionally I show it next to the Fevone leader hose. The Fevone was not a polymer Hybrid type hose and would not
lay straight. It stayed in a curved shape, kinked and was sort of flat (hose was not round in shape).
I purchased two of these. One for the low pressure water input to the pressure washer and the other to be used for a bucket filler.
It is better to use a short input hose to the pressure washer than use my existing 100' garden hose.
This is the leader hose I use for my budget pressure washing setup with Karcher 2100 pressure washer.
Flexzilla Garden Lead-in Hoses were engineered with a lightweight Flexible Hybrid Polymer to lie flat and eliminate kinking under pressure.
Lead-in hoses come in shorter lengths that allow you to attach a garden reel to the spigot without all the excess hose.
With a superior O-ring you get a long-term, leak-free connections. Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Features:
#HFZG503YW-E
Extreme all-weather flexibility
Durable outer cover resists abrasion, UV and mold
Won’t kink under pressure
Lightweight and easy to handle
Lays flat – no memory
Reinforced mid-layering provides extra strength
Anodized aircraft aluminum ends
Leak-free connections – A durable O-ring provides long lasting leak-free connections
Max. working pressure at 70°F: 150 psi
Drinking Water Safe
The ultimate bucket filler nozzle.
The Original Ultimate Fireman's Hose Nozzle is powerful enough to clean lawn equipment, concrete drives and walkways, lawn furniture, vehicles and more.
With five built-in settings, this nozzle allows you to choose the perfect amount of pressure for nearly any job.
The distance of the powerful Original Ultimate Fireman's Hose Nozzle stream can reach gutters and even second story windows!
The Ultimate Innovations Original Fireman’s Hose Nozzle is constructed of Stainless Steel, Brass, Reinforced Fiberglass and Rubber.
The nozzle has a Limited Manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty.
Fits any standard 5/8” hose.
5 Different Spray Options.
Great for outdoor cleaning, gardening, car washing even power washing.
Specifications:
#6026 HISC50BB
Dimensions: 4.75 Inches (H) x 2.5 Inches (W) x 3 Inches (D)
Weight: 10 Ounces
Protective Qualities: Crushproof
Number of Spraying Patterns: 5
Material: Brass, Stainless Steel, Fiberglass, Rubber
Warranty: Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Swivel Design: Equipped with a swivel inlet that allows your hose to rotate freely during use, prevent annoying kinks and wrestling with your hose.
Preinstalled Fittings: Our guns come with the fittings preinstalled with teflon tape and locktite. Saving you time and effort.
Lightweight Pull Trigger: Hold the pressure washer gun for long durations without getting tired. The snub nose design makes it easy to maneuver with just one hand. The short gun design is very convenient for use with a foam cannon.
Why Us: Our swivel is one of the smoothest in the market. Built with real stainless and brass fittings, unlike the competition. Preinstalled fittings ensuring durability and leak resistance.
Made for Detailers: The McKillans Pressure Washer Gun is the perfect upgrade for your power washer. The integrated swivel helps save you time by keeping your hose tangle free. The small body design makes the gun easy to handle and maneuver. Stop using the long, leaky, and cheap stock gun that comes with your pressure washer, and upgrade to a quality gun. The small design makes it perfect to use with the foam cannon!
Specifications: 3/8” Male Inlet and 1/4” Female Quick Connector Outlet. Maximum Recommended 3000 PSI and 2.6 GPM
The swivel on your short gun is a must and eliminates binding and make moving around the vehicle much easier.
The perfect pressure washer extension wand for cleaning cars and trucks. A must-have accessory alongside a quality foam cannon.
Compact Design: At a length of 21 inches, the wand is the perfect size for maximum maneuverability when rinsing vehicles. Equipped with a 1/4” Female Quick Connector, and a 1/4” Male Plug
Specifications: The length of the wand is 21 inches. It is equipped with a 20 degree bend. The inlet is a 1/4" male plug. The outlet is a 1/4" female quick connector.
Ergonomic: Rinsing the roofs of vehicles are often hard to reach. The curved front end allows for easy rinsing of hard to reach areas.
Why Us: Built with real steel fittings. More durable and leak resistant. Durability, the connectors are made out of high quality steel to withstand high pressure.
UPC: 747465461303
The 20 degree bend on this extension wand makes it much easier to do the lower portions of the vehicle such as under the rockers and bumpers as well as the roof of large vehicles like SUVs.
Please see our dedicated MJJC Foam Cannon webpage for extensive details, review and coupon code.
I like this because it foams very well and is very budget friendly, one of the lowest cost while great performing soaps out there on the market today.
Mr. Pink is the perfect maintenance car wash shampoo that is tough on dirt, yet gentle on wax and sealant with slick lubricants that gently guide dirt and grime off the car for a scratch free wash!
Like No Other Soap Out There.
Other detailing shampoos and low grade car wash soaps are often too strong, stripping wax and staining plastic and rubber parts. Mr. Pink is pH balanced and gentle on all exterior automobile parts like paint, clear coat, polished metals, glass, and even vinyl, rubber, and plastic trim. Mr. Pink rinses clean after every car wash, leaving behind no residue for a truly clean surface every time.
Unique Formula To Minimize Swirling And Scratching
Improper washing can cause scratches and swirls that make your paintwork appear dull and neglected. Mr. Pink is blended with super-slick polymers with hyper surfactants that lift, capture, and lubricate abrasive debris, allowing the surface to be gently wiped to minimize scratching and swirling. Choose Mr. Pink to help glide your wash mitt effortlessly over the surface for the perfect weekly wash!
Use This Soap To:
Maintain your ride with a gentle, weekly wash
Restore the high gloss shine to your daily driver
Wash with a constant stream of unending foaming bubbles
Gently glide dirt and debris off paintwork
Protect your ride against swirls and scratches
MTM Hydro's Premium 5,000 PSI Pressure Gauge is now paired with the Stainless top-mount Gauge fitting to effectively measure running pressure and catches spikes that occur when your gun trigger is released or engaged. Use your assembled gauge to measure baseline PSI and compare against baseline at later dates for accuracy.
A primary fixed location is most commonly found immediately after the pump or on an unloader port to measure 'Pressure at the Pump' and catch pressure spikes.
This location will also alert you of cavitation in the pump that you may not hear or feel – the needle on the gauge will bounce and appear to be trembling.
A second, temporary position is at the base of the spray gun for intermittent checking of pressure to ensure your nozzle does not need to be replaced.
This will also catch pressure spikes and alert you of pressure changes over time as your nozzle enlarges due to wear.
Specifications:
MTM Hydro #43.5021
Max psi: 5,000 PSI
Max Temp: 212°F
3/8" Plug X 3/8" Coupler
Please see our dedicated Essential Washer Pressure Washer Accessories webpage for extensive details and long format video review.
When moving from a budget setup to a prosumer level setup, I went with the Essential Washer company's line of Pressure Washer
Accessories. They are very high quality, using all stainless steel components, while still being value priced.
Essential Washer Pressure Washing Accessories
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Essential Washer 20" 20° Bent Extension Wand
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Essential Washer 18" Straight Extension Wand
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Essential Washer 12" Straight Extension Wand
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Essential Washer Short Gun with Swivel
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Essential Washer Blue Rinse Nozzle and Guard
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Essential Washer Premium Foam Cannon
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Essential Washer Heavy Duty Foam Cannon
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Essential Washer M22-14mm Quick Connect Kit
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Essential Washer Garden Hose Quick Connect Set
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Essential Washer QC Socket & Plug Set 3/8" NPT
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Essential Washer Garden Hose Quick Connect Set with Check Valve
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The Veloci RSK kit offers a fast and effective solution to install the required Quick Connect fittings on Karcher, Ryobi, Simpson, and similar pressure washers.
Each of these residential pressure washers offer their accessories with 14mm proprietary stems on their M22 fittings.
The #24.5027 Veloci RSK kit comes with 7 pieces which you will definetly need.
MTM also offers the same 7 piece quick disconnect fitting kit in a more premium Stainless Steel version #24.5026 for those that want this albeit at a 50% higher cost.
Included in the Kit:
Qty 2: MTM Hydro 24.0450 Brass Garden Hose 3/4” Male to 1/2" QD Plug (for garden hose spray guns)
Qty 1: MTM Hydro 24.0449 Brass Garden Hose 3/4” Female to 1/2" QD Coupler (for garden hose outlet)
Qty 2: MTM Hydro 24.0447 (2) Brass M22-14mm Male to 3/8" QD Coupler (for hose ends)
Qty 2: MTM Hydro 24.0446 (2) Zinc Plated Steel M22-14mm Female to 3/8" QD Plug (for pump outlet and OEM gun inlet)
I intend to primarily use the Karcher K2100ps pressure washer in the garage for vehicle washing duties.
As such I will keep it on a shelf without the wheels or push handle installed.
I also have a 100' garden hose mounted to a Rapid Reel hose reel inside the garage as well.
To facilitate getting water to both the 100' garden hose as well as the pressure washer with 50' hose,
I installed a 3/4" brass 2-way Y-Splitter with individual shutoffs at the garage spigot.
I will also move it outside as needed for exterior household cleaning chores.
When doing so I will connect the pressure washer to a second garden Rapid Reel hose reel with 130' hose I have located outside
at the rear of the house. To make this process simple and easy I purchased additional quick disconnect fittings.
Also I remove the outside hose reel in the winter and store it in the garage at which time I blow out both hose reels with
compressed air to winterize. These additional QD fittings will help facilitate all that and make the job much quicker and easier.
I additionally added more individual pieces as follows to round out this setup:
Pressure Washer Related
Qty 1: MTM Hydro 24.0450 Brass Garden Hose 3/4” Male to 1/2" QD Plug (for pump inlet)
High Pressure (Kobrajet Hose Related)
Qty 1: MTM Hydro 24.0087 M22-14mm 3/8" FPT Twist Seal Coupler fitting (for pressure washer pump outlet)
Qty 2: MTM Hydro 24.0063 Stainless Steel 3/8" Female to 3/8" QD Coupler (1 for 100' pressure washer hose outlet, 1 for pressure washer whip hose inlet to connect to Pressure Washer outlet elbow)
Qty 1: MTM Hydro 24.0082 Stainless Steel 3/8" Male to 3/8" QD Plug (for Pressure Washer outlet elbow)
Low Pressure (Garden Hose Related)
Qty 1: MTM Hydro 24.0449 Brass Garden Hose 3/4” Female to 1/2" QD Coupler (for my second garden hose outlet)
Qty 2: MTM Hydro 24.0449 Brass Garden Hose 3/4” Female to 1/2" QD Coupler (for my 2 garden hose house spigots)
Qty 2: MTM Hydro 24.0450 Brass Garden Hose 3/4” Male to 1/2" QD Plug (for my 2 garden hose inlets)
Qty 2: MTM Hydro 24.0449 Brass Garden Hose 3/4” Female to 1/2" QD Coupler (1 for 3' whip to connect to pressure washer pump inlet, 1 to connect to y-splitter)
Qty 1: MTM Hydro 24.0450 Brass Garden Hose 3/4” Male to 1/2" QD Plug (for garden hose 3' whip to connect to y-splitter)
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MTM #24.5027 Veloci RSK kit
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In my budget setup I am using a brass Y-Splitter to select between my garden hose and pressure washer
In my prosumer setup I am using a Nickle Y-Splitter to select between my bucket filler and pressure washer.
The Nickel is used to more closer match my stainless steel fittings.
The Brass Garden Hose 90 Degree Elbow Connector is to allow for more compact routing of the garden hose leader and free up
space on shelf to left of pressure washer.
Brass Garden Hose Y-Splitter
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Brass Garden Hose Y-Splitter
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Nickel Plated Brass Garden Hose Y-Splitter
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Nickel Plated Brass Garden Hose Y-Splitter
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While the Karcher pressure washer comes with its own turbo nozzle, the Active 2.0 does not. This nozzle is the best for
cleaning concrete and house siding. I purchased the Yamatic 360° Rotating Ceramic Turbo Nozzle with 4.0 orifice size to
work with the Active 2.0 setup.
The Brass 7-Angle Pivoting Coupler Attachment will allow for easier cleaning of under body, bumpers, wheel wells and even
your gutters
Yamatic 360° Rotating Ceramic Turbo Nozzle
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Yamatic 360° Rotating Ceramic Turbo Nozzle
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Yamatic 360° Rotating Ceramic Turbo Nozzle
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I purchased this fitting set in order to get the M22 Male to 3/8" QD Plug.
I am using this on the Active 2.0 20 foot hose so that I can connect that hose to the 100 foot main hose on my reel
and extend it to reach further.
With this extension in use, I can now reach the furthest parts of my property for the infrequent occasion in which I need to
use the Active 2.0 setup for household duties without moving it off its shelf mount setup.
Tool Daily M22 Male to 3/8" QD Plug
and M22-14mm Female to QD Coupler
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Tool Daily M22 Male to 3/8" QD Plug
on the Active 2.0 20 foot hose
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Tool Daily M22 Male to 3/8" QD Plug
on the Active 2.0 20 foot hose
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Specifications:
Coxreels 617
Stainless Steel
90° Straight Elbow
5000 PSI
3/8" Male NPT x 3/8" Female NPT
I am using two of these together in order to get the pressure washer pump output hose to make a U-Turn and go back into the
pressure washer hose reel. This will make the hose lay nice and flat without that long gradual bend that would otherwise
be necessary and protrude into my working area.
Coxreels #617 90° Elbow Steel Male x Female NPT 3/8" 5,000 Max
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Coxreels #617 90° Elbow Steel Male x Female NPT 3/8" 5,000 Max
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Coxreels #617 90° Elbow Steel Male x Female NPT 3/8" 5,000 Max
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Coxreels #617 90° Elbow Steel Male x Female NPT 3/8" 5,000 Max
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Shelf Overhang - Karcher
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Shelf Overhang - Karcher
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Shelf Overhang - Active
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Shelf Overhang - Active
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MTM Hydro's Stainless Steel QC Nozzles 4 Packs offer superior performance and extended life as a result of our refined manufacturing process.
This premium nozzle pack has 4 different fan patterns - 0°, 15°, 25°, 40°.
These Stainless QC Nozzles are 100% tested for orifice accuracy and degree setting so you never have to worry about using an inaccurate nozzle.
In addition to the meticulous testing process, MTM Hydro nozzles are manufactured with striations in the stainless steel to securely hold the pressed head of
the nozzle and eliminate the possibility of the colored head falling off, as with competing models.
All MTM Hydro nozzles are etched along the neck with the degree and size of the nozzle.
For reference: 40025 translates to 40° size 2.5 orifice.
Every pressure washer is unique, each having its own PSI (Pressure per Square Inch) and GPM (Gallons Per Minute) rating.
These two factors dictate the orifice size that is perfect for your pressure washer.
Use these two ratings from your pressure washer manual/label in our nozzle calculator to choose the correct size for you.
This will prevent backloading your pressure washer and damaging your machine.
It will also ensure you are retaining the right amount of pressure to use all your accessories properly.
The Karcher 2100 pressure washer is advertised to run at 2,100psi and 1.2 gallons per minute.
Real world performance shows that it operates at very close to those specifications, I measured 2,000psi with the Karcher supplied 1.4 size nozzles.
While this pressure is great for hosehold chores such as cleaning sidewalks, driveways, patios, decks, BBQs, patio furniture, house siding, gutters, etc.,
for optimal automotive detailing we want to run the pressure washer at around 1,000psi and have as much flow as the machine can possibly provide.
To accomplish this we need to change the nozzles being used to a larger orifice size which will decrease pressure and increase flow.
At first I tried the 3.0 nozzle size but that showed pressure of 700psi on my gauge.
So then I tried the orifice size 2.5. This size showed pressure of 900psi on my gauge and is the size recommended by Obsessed Garage and what I have decided to use.
Flow with the 2.5 orifice nozzle size is around 1.35pm.
Specifications:
Nozzles are color-coded and etched for easy spray pattern and orifice identification.
1/4" QC plug outlet
Included in the Kit:
Red: 0° nozzle
Yellow: 15° nozzle
Green: 25° nozzle
White: 40° nozzle
PRESSURE WASHER NOZZLE GUARD: The pressure washer tips are designed with rubber protective covers, which shields the nozzle from accidental
impacts, damage, or abrasion. This power washer nozzle protector, protects your car paint safe from scratches during cleaning.
5 VERSATILE NOZZLES: This set includes five pressure washer nozzle tips with different spray patterns, allowing you to choose the perfect nozzle for any cleaning task. The nozzles included are 0°, 15°, 25°, 40°, and a soap nozzle for detergent application.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: Our power washer nozzle tips are designed to fit most standard pressure washer wands and guns, making them compatible with a wide range of high-pressure washer models.
DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Made from high-quality stainless steel, these power washer tips are built to withstand the rigors of heavy-duty cleaning tasks, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS: Our pressure washer nozzles are perfect for cleaning various surfaces, including driveways, sidewalks, decks, patios, cars, boats, and more. The different spray patterns allow you to tackle light to heavy-duty cleaning tasks with ease.
Specifications:
Color coded rubberized exterior
Etched for easy spray pattern and orifice identification
Stainless Steel 1/4" Male Plug
4000psi max
2.5 orifice size (Karcher)
4.0 orifice size (Active 2.0)
Included in the Kit:
Red: 0° nozzle
Yellow: 15° nozzle
Green: 25° nozzle
White: 40° nozzle
Black: Soap Dispensing
2.5 Orifice Nozzles
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4.0 Orifice Nozzles
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4.0 Orifice Nozzles
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Nozzles
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