Chemical Guys Torq Snubby Pressure Washer Gun Review

For years now, I've been mainly using a pressure washer to take care of my cars. Oftentimes, when friends or family ask me how to best take care of their brand new car, the first thing I always recommend is getting a pressure washer and a foam cannon. Not only does it make washing your car much easier, but it also provides a better and safer wash. Up until now, though, I've always just used the wand and pressure gun that came with my pressure washer—including the recent Chemical Guys ProFlow PM2000 I recently tested.

However, if you've spent any time on YouTube watching professional detailers, you'll notice many of them use a stubby pressure washer gun. So, when Chemical Guys reached out to me to see if I would be interested in testing their redesigned Snubby Gun, I was more than happy to say yes.

It's almost hard to put into words the difference between using a conventional pressure washer wand and a stubby gun like the Torq Snubby. Not only is it easier to maneuver around, but it's more comfortable in your hand, and this redesigned version has what Chemical Guys calls a SwivelFlow 360-degree inlet design, allowing for full rotation. This means you won't accidentally tangle your hose while you're spraying down the car. Overall, the Torq Snubby feels great in your hand, and it has a built-in SafeGuard Trigger Lock to prevent accidental sprays. The unit comes with three adapters, so it's compatible with most any pressure washer and foam cannon.

When I tested the Torq Snubby, I decided to do it in a single-car driveway, and as you can tell from my photos, there isn't much room around the car. This was an issue using the full-sized wand since it was difficult to squeeze in by the passenger side of the vehicle. This alone made the Torq Snubby an invaluable upgrade for me, letting me get in and out of tight spaces with ease. Overall, it resembles the experience of washing your car with a garden hose nozzle. More importantly, there's no more worrying about accidentally hitting my car with the long wand.

I also have to commend the overall quality of the Torq Snubby. It feels solid and well-made in your hand but still lightweight enough that it won't cause fatigue while using it. Perhaps the biggest surprise is that I've waited this long to even try out a stubby gun considering how much more convenient and manageable it is. I no longer have to use two hands to spray down the car, and the difference is even more noticeable when attaching a foam cannon to the end of the Snubby.

If you find a conventional pressure washer wand unwieldy, do yourself a favor and spend the $39.99 (retail price) on the Torq Snubby from Chemical Guys. I'd go so far as to say this is a must-have for anyone who uses a pressure washer, despite it taking me many years to get one.