Foam gun questions

[hemi1300]

I have been using adams products for probably 5 or 6 years now, have every cleaning product they offer, master blaster and metrovac, along with a healthy supply of adams towels, but the only lacking product is the foam gun. Thinking about the purchase but can't decide. Few questions-some say it reduces the time required to do a full wash, how so? U still do a normal 2 bucket routine, correct? How long does the foam/canister solution last, I would assume u would be able to foam at least one large sized vehicle without having to stop and refill? When foaming the vehicle, do u foam the entire car/truck and then proceed with your wash routine, or foam certain sections at a time so the foam doesn't settle and dry by the time u get to it with your wash media?

[rrmccabe]

It really does not save me much time if any. What I do find nice is it gets things soaking. Mostly the roof that is hard to reach on our SUVs.

 

I could foam both our vehicles with one of the new canisters.   Have your bucket ready, foam the entire vehicle and then follow with your normal wash routine.

[Rich]

Agreed that it doesn't save much time (at least for me). But what it DOES do is losen up all the dirt and salt and grime so that it's a lot easier to wash.  Saves my back and shoulders.  It really helps with the wheels.  

[Ricky Bobby]

Its really good for adding extra lubrication on the surface.  With the additional lubrication I usually only need to do 1 bucket when I use the foam gun.

[stripesace]

I found while it didn't really save me time, it usually results in a better cleaning experience. You have so much extra lubrication, I've moved the wash pads around with just 2 fingers pinching the pad. It's also, just a lot of fun to use.

 

I didn't start knocking real time off of my car washing routine until I got a pressure washer and foam cannon. I've since knocked even more time off with the master blaster.

[Beemer]

I give the car a good foam and then re-foam periodically while washing the car. I try to make sure every part of the car, either washed or not yet washed is always covered in suds until I'm ready to give it a final rinse. Keeps water spotting to a minimum.

[redneck08sierra]

as my truck is now 8 years old, I'll be honest I stopped doing the 2 bucket wash but still do the foam gun for better lubricity.  does it replace the 2 bucket?  No.  But it's better than 1 bucket with no foam gun!  I'm getting lazy!