Foam Gun Sugestions

[Techjj1]

I am thinking about getting a foam gun to wash my cars and was wondering if i should stick to the micro-fiber wash pads or switch to foam gun. If you say foam gun please attach a link to the foam gun you like most.

Thanks,

Jacob

[jbjones85]

I got a foam cannon (connects to my pressure washer) and I love it.  Not only does it lay on a nice thick layer of foam to loosen up the dirt it is also fun.  

[b_pappy]

Well the problem is, the foam gun we all like to use, and used to sell moved production overseas. For regular use I still believe most of use the Gilmour brand.

Bruce

[Gen9Rolla]

I use a Gilmour and love it, but I'm confused by the original question. You asked if you should use microfiber wash pads, or switch to a foam gun. You should use both together in order to provide a safer wash, not just use one or the other. You can use a microfiber wash pad and a Two Bucket method alone, but not a foam gun by itself. I use my foam gun to cover the car in foam, then use a Two Bucket Method to clean the car. Hope that helps

[RonBoy]

Justin nailed it above, I picked up a foam cannon from Hotsey, the have a quart size for about $90. It is made in Italy, couldn't find a US made foam cannon unfortunately. Go to www.hotsey.com for info, they have many washing accessories.

 

Good luck and have fun with the foam, you won't regret it.

[Chase@InsanePaint]

Correct....Justin hit my thoughts exactly.  Can't really understand the original question....?  Steps should be:

-Rinse Car

-Foam gun soak car

-2 bucket wash car

-Rinse car

-Dry car

The ONLY step that could be eliminated is the foam gun soak.  The purpose of ADDING that step, is to further reduce the risks of scratches/swirls, due to lifting the dirt off the surface & by adding "slickness" to the paint surface to prep for washing.

[THE Mook]

I suggest getting the Hydrofoamer over the Gilmour.  Having used both, I like the way the Hydro dispenses better.

 

 

[Periodic]

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I suggest getting the Hydrofoamer over the Gilmour.  Having used both, I like the way the Hydro dispenses better.

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Hydrofoamer goes on the hose?  Is it more effective than those that attach to the pressure washer?

[Feets31]

My Gilmour also goes on the hose or that is how I use it. 

[mc2hill]

HydrofIs it more effective than those that attach to the pressure washer?

 

It foams nicely, but it is not as thick or 'clingy' as the pressure washer foam gun.

[stirthepot]

I own all three foam guns and would rank them as follows

1. Pressure washer foam gun

2. Hydro

3. Gilmour

[jbjones85]

I like how "clingy" the foam from the foam cannon is. Gives it good time to break down the dirt before doing the actual wash. If it's not too sorry a simple foaming + rinse is all that is needed