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Protect Lights and Fragile Fixtures

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13 Power Washing Tips

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Exterior lights and similar fixtures can become brittle and oxidized due to sunlight exposure, making them susceptible to damage from high-pressure water. The presenter advises maintaining a safe distance and reducing pressure when cleaning near these items. Accidental breakage of lights is a common mistake. Ensuring these fixtures remain intact prevents additional repair costs and time, allowing for a smooth transition to painting after cleaning.

Goal: Exercise extreme caution when pressure washing around exterior lights and other fragile fixtures to prevent damage or breakage, which could be costly and delay paint preparation.

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  • Pressure Washer

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to just do the back patio porch right here that comes outside the garage stay stay away from lights you can actually damage and break lights i've done that before in my career getting too close to lights because they get fragile they oxidize also in the sunlight sunlight does a lot of damage to uh the lights and stuff so be very careful once again just stay far back enough until your comfort comfortable that you're cleaning and not doing any damage and once again i do

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