Preparing a Surface for Painting


Apply Detergent:
Using the low-pressure setting on the Vario Spray Wand (2), apply Kärcher’s environmentally friendly Exterior House Cleaner detergent to a 6’ to 8’ wide section working from the bottom up. Allow the detergent to soak for 3-5 minutes, rewetting as necessary to keep the detergent from drying on the surface. The detergent will break down any oils or surface film for more effective cleaning.

Power Clean:
Use the Vario Spray Wand’s high-pressure setting (1) to rinse the detergent and dirt from the surface. For stone, brick, masonry or stubborn mildew and dirt, use Kärcher’s Dirtblaster™ Rotary Spray Wand (3). Clean and rinse from the top down in a side-to-side motion. Use Kärcher’s 33’ Extension Hose to clean longer fences and walls without having to constantly move the pressure washer.

Tip:
With Kärcher’s Wet Sandblasting Kit you can quickly remove rust and paint from fences, gates and trellises!

(1) If your Kärcher pressure washer came equipped with a Quattro-Nozzle Spray Wand, use its high-pressure fanjet setting for similar results.

(2) If your Kärcher pressure washer came equipped with a Quattro-Nozzle Spray Wand, use its low-pressure detergent setting for similar results.

(3) If your Kärcher pressure washer came equipped with a Quattro-Nozzle Spray Wand, use its Dirtblaster™ setting for similar results.

For optimum results, always test a small inconspicuous area before starting a cleaning project with your pressure washer.

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