foam gun or not, help the rookie out

[enoch7fa]

​​ok bout to make my first purchase, trying to get most bang for my buck. was wondering if using the foam gun makes a big difference washing care.  if you have used with and without would help a lot.  if I don't get foam gun would save a lot of money and get better and bigger kits.  is using a foam gun that much safer for care?  also the 2 bucket method and prove it makes a big difference? thanks for helping a brother out in advance.

 

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[Beemer]

The foam gun can wait. The two buckets cannot.

[Liralen]

​​ok bout to make my first purchase, trying to get most bang for my buck. was wondering if using the foam gun makes a big difference washing care. if you have used with and without would help a lot. if I don't get foam gun would save a lot of money and get better and bigger kits. is using a foam gun that much safer for care? also the 2 bucket method and prove it makes a big difference? thanks for helping a brother out in advance.

 

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You probably have ordered by now, yet here is my viewpoint. Two bucket wash is essential. Foam gun is nice...Foam cannon is even better if you have a pressure washer. I actually have three buckets, as use one for tires/rims exclusively. Then the other two for the body.The purpose of your foam gun/cannon is to lay down your soap layer to help keep lubrication on there to prevent dirt/debris scratching, but you still do a two bucket wash. Another tip to prevent swirls/scratches is do not wash in a circular motion...move your towel or sponge only horizontally....preferably one direction..any minut scratches then optically are less visible.

Edited October 21, 2017 by Liralen

[kesmit]

I guess I'm in the minority here.  I do have a three bucket system like the previous poster, but I don't do two-bucket washes very often.  I typically use a foam gun and wash pad.  I pre-soak the car with foam, then rather than using a soap bucket, I just spray foam into the pad as I'm washing the car.  It takes a little coordination, but I feel like I get a better wash that way.

[jeepweekend]

I have both the cannon and gun. The cannon is cool for sure but for simplicity of use and washing. I like the gun better. No need to drag out the power washer and change tips when using the gun. I do think it's worth spending the extra money and getting the premium gun. Mostly because I tend to drop the hose nozzle when I'm done and I don't know how the standard plastic nozzle would handle it. I believe they both work equally well. The two bucket system is great, however I don't use it. If my Jeep or MDX were really dirty I probably would but I'm always cleaning them so a good rinse, foaming them wash with a mitt in a bucket with a grit guard works great for me. Good luck and welcome to the addiction.

[Rich]

Never tried the cannon because I don't really  need it.  The foam gun works great, easy switch with the quick connects, and makes plenty of soap. I use that, and the two bucket wash.  Works for me.

[Mariner]

Two bucket (or three) is a must. If you choose the foam gun route might as well get the premium instead of the cheap plastic one. Once you’re there, you’re already set back $100 that could have been on product. Really it’s up to you and what wash technique you prefer.

[ragin_cajuns]

I wouldn't rush to get a foam gun.  I have one and don't use it.  I prefer to just wash with the buckets.