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Foam cannon

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Stripedbass, Jul 31, 2016.

  1. Jul 31, 2016 at 2:06 PM
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    Stripedbass

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    do you have to use a pressure washer when you are using a foam cannon or can you just use a hose and a regular spray nozzle ?
     
  2. Jul 31, 2016 at 2:10 PM
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    NMTrailRider

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    they make them for regular hoses. Check autogeek to read about them.
     
  3. Jul 31, 2016 at 2:12 PM
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    most of them you need a pressure washer
     
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  4. Jul 31, 2016 at 2:26 PM
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    You have two different versions:

    Foam cannon - must use a pressure washer and gives you a large amount of suds, hint the name "foam".

    Foam gun: similar to a foam cannon but you use a standard hose and no pressure washer is required. These do not have as much suds as a foam cannon, mainly because of the amount of water used. With a foam cannon you can adjust the amount of suds to water ratio to get you the perfect texture. In my opinion, I think foam guns are not worth it. Yes they can help with lubricity, but a foam cannon is much better (and enjoyable) in my opinion.
     
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  5. Jul 31, 2016 at 3:43 PM
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    Spot on. Love my MTM Foam cannon.
     
  6. Aug 8, 2016 at 6:42 PM
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    killerken

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    Foam guns work great just need to get the right soap, never used a foam cannon so I can't comment on them.
     
  7. Aug 9, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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    What kind of soap do you use with it ?
     
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    Oh my. How can stripper scent be a Oder remover? Arround here they smell like some one put out a burning ashtray with a beer soaked road kill skunk.
     
  10. Aug 14, 2016 at 12:53 PM
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    Stop hanging out in the trailor park strip clubs and go someplace that has some class!
     
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    I would love to but I got champaign taste on a beer budget.
     
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    I use a foam cannon on a power washer when i wash my truck. Still playing with soaps..

     
  13. Aug 16, 2016 at 6:04 PM
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    killerken

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    Currently using chemical guys mega foam
     
  14. Aug 17, 2016 at 1:44 PM
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    I use an electric ryobi p/w with adams polishs foam canon.. I get lots of foam. Way easier to wash it like that!
     
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