Can a pressure washer chip car paint?
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Pressure washing a car has the POTENTIAL to chip the paint. ... If you apply the pressure to that very spot, there is a high chance you'll chip a big chunk of paint. So, if you need to use a pressure washer to wash your car, keep the nozzle a couple of feet away from the surface of the vehicle.