Easyrider Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I have a two part question the first one is,is a powerwasher ok to use on a car.I am worried about it burning the paint?The second one is,is a foam gun a good step to use as a pre wash on a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bunky Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 A pressure washer is quite safe when properly used. Gas units with higher psi have more potential for damage but you always use the fan spray (not the stream). Some use a foam gun as a presoak. There is a limit to what a ph balanced soap will do but it can help soften bonded grime. Rinse, pre-soak, rinse, regular wash. Another way is rinse, apply foam, then start the regular wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Easyrider Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 I was thinking about an electric pressure washer do you also only use the fan spray on that as well? As far as the foam gun you rinse pre soak then only rinse no agitating with a mitt then a regular wash is that correct? When I do that do I need to buy a seperate foaming soap or is it ok to use Adams soap to foam then wash? Thank you for responding so quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WHTEVO Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Adam's soap is great to use in the foam gun/ cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GerryC Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 If you are planning on doing a full wash, then rinsing after foaming is a waste of soap, water, and time. After foaming, I go straight to washing. I use an electric pressure washer with the wide fan spray for my initial rinse. Adam's soap produces high volume suds and is perfect for your foam gun, foam cannon, and regular wash buckets. Just don't put it in your washing machine (moved into Wash, Dry & Claybar forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GXPaycheck Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Search this site for info on foam cannons. The best of both worlds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Easyrider Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Search this site for info on foam cannons. The best of both worlds! I did and nothing came up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I did and nothing came up. Try these links Joe - http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/25898-pressure-wash-gun-vs-foam-wash-gun/?hl=%2Bfoam+%2Bcannon%5D&do=findComment&comment=408890, http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/25363-which-size-pressure-washer-best-for-cars/?hl=%2Bfoam+%2Bcannon%5D&do=findComment&comment=401023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I LOVE PRESSURE WASHERS! Especially ones made in the USA... Used properly, a pressure washer removes more dirt, with less touching, reducing the possibility of damage. Also, they are great at getting the muck left on the car from the Delaware winter, which has been crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Easyrider Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 If you are planning on doing a full wash, then rinsing after foaming is a waste of soap, water, and time. After foaming, I go straight to washing. I use an electric pressure washer with the wide fan spray for my initial rinse. Adam's soap produces high volume suds and is perfect for your foam gun, foam cannon, and regular wash buckets. Just don't put it in your washing machine (moved into Wash, Dry & Claybar forum) The reason I got confused was this guy on you tube.First he foamed his car then went right to a normal 2 bucket wash without rinsing off the foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Easyrider Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 I LOVE PRESSURE WASHERS! Especially ones made in the USA... Used properly, a pressure washer removes more dirt, with less touching, reducing the possibility of damage. Also, they are great at getting the muck left on the car from the Delaware winter, which has been crazy! I got to tell you its really cool to talk to the boss. My question for you is if you never let your car get rally filthy would a foam gun be overkill. So just doing a two bucket wash would be sufficent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 The reason I got confused was this guy on you tube.First he foamed his car then went right to a normal 2 bucket wash without rinsing off the foam. A lot of people do that, the pre-foaming on the surface acts as a loosening of dirt and provides extra lubrication on the surface for your soapy mitt. Actually, if I owned a foam gun/cannon that is probably what I would do as well, foam the car first then 2 bucket wash and rinse everything after. BluedogGMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bunky Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Given I can foam a vehicle twice with just 1.5 ounces soap, I often rinse, foam, rinse, foam, then start the wash. There is no strict rule and one can decide for themselves what works best for their wash method. With a typical electric pressure washer, you are also using less water since using the water more efficiently than say the fire hose nozzle. Given the above, I know a few who like to foam then rise prior to even doing a rinseless for added safety. There are no strict rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Periodic Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I am a rinse, foam, rinse, wash guy. Love the mtm foam cannon with adam's shampoo. Helpful tip, I like to add a little bit of waterless wash to the mixture, say 1oz WW, 1.5-2oz shampoo. Makes it real slick, and although I have no conclusive data, I like to think that it helps lift the dirt even more. When strip washing, I sub All Purpose cleaner for the WW, as well as APC in the wash bucket. Team Adam's and Smokey1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Smokey1 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I am a rinse, foam, rinse, wash guy. Love the mtm foam cannon with adam's shampoo. Helpful tip, I like to add a little bit of waterless wash to the mixture, say 1oz WW, 1.5-2oz shampoo. Makes it real slick, and although I have no conclusive data, I like to think that it helps lift the dirt even more. When strip washing, I sub All Purpose cleaner for the WW, as well as APC in the wash bucket. Very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Easyrider Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 A lot of people do that, the pre-foaming on the surface acts as a loosening of dirt and provides extra lubrication on the surface for your soapy mitt. Actually, if I owned a foam gun/cannon that is probably what I would do as well, foam the car first then 2 bucket wash and rinse everything after. That was what a guy who is uncertain about which way to go wanted to hear.Thank you for the advice I will get my gun as soon as I can. Team Adam's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 2quikta Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I know everybody poo-poos the cheap electric power washers from Walmart/ect, but will they last/suffice for just normal car washing duty? I don't have the space, money, or need right now for a proper pressure washer. I would just like a little better foaming action than my Gilmour foam gun provides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BluedogGMC Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 A lot of people do that, the pre-foaming on the surface acts as a loosening of dirt and provides extra lubrication on the surface for your soapy mitt. Actually, if I owned a foam gun/cannon that is probably what I would do as well, foam the car first then 2 bucket wash and rinse everything after. I just started using a foam gun that hooks to your regular garden hose (Gilmore) and this is the same way I do it. I fully rinse the truck first to get the extra heavy stuff off and then foam the whole truck then 2 bucket wash and rinse everything after. It does seem to make a difference in helping release the dirt better and letting the wash mitt glide over the paint instead of grinding over the paint. I like the way it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GXPaycheck Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I know everybody poo-poos the cheap electric power washers from Walmart/ect, but will they last/suffice for just normal car washing duty? I don't have the space, money, or need right now for a proper pressure washer. I would just like a little better foaming action than my Gilmour foam gun provides. Nothing wrong with a cheap pressure washer. You will just buy more of them in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Periodic Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I know everybody poo-poos the cheap electric power washers from Walmart/ect, but will they last/suffice for just normal car washing duty? I don't have the space, money, or need right now for a proper pressure washer. I would just like a little better foaming action than my Gilmour foam gun provides. I have a "simonize" brand, sold through Canadian Tire, 1800psi electric $180 thing. Probably comparable to the walmart brand, if not the same just re branded for our stores. It is great for washing cars, mine has done me 2 years so far no problems, just make sure you never let it freeze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 awlazs Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) What are the best specifications for a pressure washer? I want to buy a gas one so I can do a little clean up around the house and wash the car using a foam cannon. I am not looking to hear about what brand of motor etc just psi and gpm number. Whats the magic numbers to get great foam and I can still rinse the car with it? Edited March 29, 2014 by awlazs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I have a two part question the first one is,is a powerwasher ok to use on a car.I am worried about it burning the paint?The second one is,is a foam gun a good step to use as a pre wash on a car?
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