Nathan Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) Yep, I did it. Sorry for bad quality, working out of the garage right now because I’m on a water ban... Edited July 15, 2017 by Nathan Checo, jakerodz7 and ocdrifter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LT1xL82 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Mariner, falcaineer and Nathan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 That's a LOT of soap!! Um, how did you rinse it off? falcaineer, Nathan and ocdrifter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nathan Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Yeah I’m going to start a go fund me. ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Wow, Nathan, didn't think you'd actually try it. But you're only young once! How much soap was left in the canister of what you loaded? That's a LOT of soap!! Um, how did you rinse it off? He probably had to clay it. Nathan and Jheeman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nathan Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Wow, Nathan, didn't think you'd actually try it. But you're only young once! How much soap was left in the canister of what you loaded? He probably had to clay it. It actually didn’t go fast. I think Detailer’s Domain instagram stories use just soap to foam cars down. Checo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stripesace Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 On a forum somewhere I saw a guy put a competitors soap in a foam cannon neat and uses the adjustment knob to control the mix. I was surprised at his results on how little he used for each vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ocdrifter Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Nate Dawg, that's awesome, when I first bought my first garden hose premium foamer, I just dumped a bunch of soap in there and it worked just fine. Then I read the direction and it said add aqua lol Checo and Nathan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 funkymonkey1111 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 so, how would you rate the cleaning as compared to using a normal dilution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 philhibner Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I put 4oz of shampoo in mine and have the dial turned all the way to negative. And I can barely get a full car covered before it's empty. I also see these videos online where the whole car is covered and maybe only a 1/3 of their canister is emptied. If I turn mine positive at all is gets super watery. These guys are getting nice thick foam and have enough for multiple cars. Am I missing out on something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LT1xL82 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 What is the flow and pressure of your pressure washer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 philhibner Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 2000 psi and 2.8 gpm. I had a small electric one that was 1600 psi and 1.2 gpm and it lasted a tad bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Checo Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I put 4oz of shampoo in mine and have the dial turned all the way to negative. And I can barely get a full car covered before it's empty. I also see these videos online where the whole car is covered and maybe only a 1/3 of their canister is emptied. If I turn mine positive at all is gets super watery. These guys are getting nice thick foam and have enough for multiple cars. Am I missing out on something here? Try putting warm water in the foam cannon to help mix the soap better and make sure your water faucet is opened all the way. ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LT1xL82 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 2000 psi and 2.8 gpm. I had a small electric one that was 1600 psi and 1.2 gpm and it lasted a tad bit longer. That should work well with a foam canon. Make sure the canon is set for a fan pattern and try getting further back from the vehicle. Also try to apply the foam faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jakomatacoma Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I cover just the bottom foam cannon bottle with car shampoo, rest with warm water. I'm able to cover a 2011 4runner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nathan Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 so, how would you rate the cleaning as compared to using a normal dilution?It was sure slippery and sudsy. Worked good. Still wondering what Detailers Domain uses, they say they use 2-4 oz but BS lol the canister looks dark blue! ocdrifter and Checo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jakerodz7 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Upon being inspired by Nathan and the fact that I love when the foam is shaving cream thick, I am planning on trying this experiment with a couple of different soaps Adams and non alike, just curious as to if it makes a difference at that point foam wise. My guess is it doesn't but we shall see. When I want decently thick foam on the car I usually have to add 6-8 oz of Adams CWS coming from a 3100 psi. 2.5 GPM. I know the label says 4 oz but I get very watery foam when I add only 4 oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 chops1sc Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 IMO, super thick foam is only for the "cool factor" of foaming. When done correctly, the foam should stick just long enough to break up what dirt it can then carry it down and off the paint. Having said that, I totally understand wanting to experiment and try different settings. That's what makes a hobby fun! SumBeach35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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