To be clear, a foam cannon doesn’t make a difference when used the way most people use it. Using a snow foam that’s intended to strip wax and grease or stronger cleaners in a foam gun will actually boost the cleaning ability. The problem is that most people just use the same ph-neutral soap that’s in their wash bucket.
One of the reasons why some detailers prefer to use foam guns/cannons, is that the foam produced helps break down heavy dirt without agitation. By applying suds with zero agitation, heavy layers of dirt can begin to run down the vehicle’s surface without you even touching the paint.
If you’re the type of person who just wants to wash down your car or even your boat very quickly on a hot summer day, using a foam cannon can speed up your process significantly in some cases. Instead of lugging around a heavy bucket, you can knock out an entire panel of your vehicle in less than about 30 seconds.
Do you scrub after foam cannon?
Do you add water to foam cannon?
Mix 1 – 3oz of your favorite Chemical Guys soap and water into the canister of the foam cannon
foam cannon
A foam cannon is a piece of car washing equipment that mixes the perfect amount of car wash soap, water, and air to generate thick suds, then shoot them all over your car using the power of a pressure washer. Pressure washers are awesome.
While all soaps might produce some sort of suds, there are some formulas that are just made to create thick foam. All Chemical Guys soaps except Rinse Free are engineered for use with a foam cannon
foam cannon
A foam cannon is a piece of car washing equipment that mixes the perfect amount of car wash soap, water, and air to generate thick suds, then shoot them all over your car using the power of a pressure washer. Pressure washers are awesome.
Whereas a Foam Cannon will lay down a thick shaving-cream-like layer of white foam over the entire surface, the Foam Gun with a water hose simply does not have enough water pressure to create such a thick foam, but it will still cover the surface in thick suds to help loosen and lift dirt more easily.
Do I need a pressure washer for foam cannon?
How far will a foam cannon spray?
The MTM Hydro foam cannon sprays foam up to 20 feet either vertically or horizontally onto your vehicle, RV, boat, house, sidewalk, etc. It features adjustable fan blades and an easy-to-grip bottle. You can increase or decrease the foam output using the knob on top.
Can you use a foam cannon with a regular hose?
Simply put a foam gun is meant to be used on a regular water (garden) hose. Foam cannons, also called foam lances (though a lance is technically the wand part of the pressure washer that attaches to the foam cannon), are used on pressure washers.
Most of the time, watery foam will be caused by a clogged pickup tube, incorrect soap mixture/setting, or using the wrong soap. If it’s never worked well, your pressure washer might not have enough GPM or PSI. Foam cannons vary across the marketplace and have different conditions that must be met to work properly.
Is foam car wash better?
Well, if you use foam you get more contact time on your car – the soap stays in contact for longer, creating better results. The pressure aspect of the cannon agitates the soap and water combination far more effectively than you could ever manage using just your hands, so the results end up better.
What’s the point of a foam cannon?
A foam cannon is a piece of car washing equipment that mixes the perfect amount of car wash soap, water, and air to generate thick suds, then shoot them all over your car using the power of a pressure washer.
Should you rinse car before snow foam?
We always rinse first: that way you dislodge as much surface grime, mud and brake dust etc as possible allowing the foam to work on the more deep-seated dirt.
Is it cheaper to wash your car at home?
Home wash is cheaper than the car wash. It costs you nothing, but the initial purchasing of the supplies but demands more time and labor. Washing your vehicle from your home requires only your leisure time, patience, physical endurance and some tools. On the other hand, professional car wash costs you a few dollars.
When should you not wash your car?
The short answer is: It is too cold for a car wash if the temperature is near freezing or freezing. Specifically, that is anywhere from and below 34 degrees Fahrenheit.