Bubbles on alloy wheels

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Having used pressure washers for several decades without damaging anything I think I can manage.

At a metre+ away all you're doing is rinsing the car.  So you'll be pretty safe.

Exactly, its the block paved areas and slabbed paths that get the serious washing.

Exactly, if you are using it that far away may as well use a garden hose and save the wasted electricity. As I said pressure washers are for patios and stripping paint.