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GADGET GURU

Source: No, you pretend you’re a Ghostbuster when you use a pressure washer

If you’re feeling flush, Niflisk’s Underchassis Wash Lance will keep the welder away, sluicing road salt and filth off your car

LUCAS EATWELL, ISLE OF SHEPPEY

Q How can I keep my car looking new?

A Guru’s motoring exploits have recently taken a sharp turn for the fancier. From the inch-thick muck caked on his battered old Focus to the waxy, shiny ‘Ultimate Red’ skin of his new motor, renewed resolve (and the new toy effect) mean Guru knows a thing or two about these things.

On the outside, a properly wielded pressure washer – the bargain-priced £79 Nilfisk Compact 110 – is an essential first step. Use a variable width nozzle and set it to around 7cm wide,widest setting and apply detergent. Use a brush attachment to wash it off, doing the wheels last to avoid picking up any scuffing stones.

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