stupid power washer

wannabe2000GT

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well i figured i would wash my car with the power washer yesterday (stupid idea) and as i was washing the hood i see little pieces of the black applique fly off the car. so the pressure washer ripped about 1/4 of it off into little pieces. what would you guys sugest i do? i was thinkin about having it painted black insted of just a vinly sticker but that would be expensive. does anoyne know where i can buy a replacement one?

 

Crzyhrse

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They should have a handbook that comes with the Mustang when you buy it. It only contains 3 words: HAND WASH ONLY!!!!!!!!!!

 

wannabe2000GT

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yeah i learned that the hard way. i shoulda thought about it but its to late now.

 

urban96

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ebay

 

john_324

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Try www.graphic-express.com. They have replacement, ford-licensed ones. However, if you want OEM, I'm not sure...

 

VOORHEES

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john_324 said:

Try www.graphic-express.com. They have replacement, ford-licensed ones. However, if you want OEM, I'm not sure...

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Yeah, just about any body shop or you yourself could reapply a new one or something close. I would go OEM, for the correct texture and look.

Painting would be nice too though. BTW, no more power washing!

 

wannabe2000GT

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VOORHEES said:

Yeah, just about any body shop or you yourself could reapply a new one or something close. I would go OEM, for the correct texture and look.

Painting would be nice too though. BTW, no more power washing!

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thanks guys. im deff looking for an OEM replacement anything that looks the same just so i have the true 35th look. il check out that site and il never powerwash any car again!

 

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Crzyhrse said:

They should have a handbook that comes with the Mustang when you buy it. It only contains 3 words: HAND WASH ONLY!!!!!!!!!!

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I thought it was common knowledge to never power wash a car. I always laugh when i see people holding the nozzles at the car was 1/2" away fron their paint. If you are gonna powerwash, at least stand back 3-4 feet.

 

Cantslowdown

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I use a power washer at work on all the cars and never had a problem its just you need to watch it when u get close..Plus power washer helps when you have alot of bugs on the hood and bumper.