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      01-23-2016, 12:37 PM   #23
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Well. Tried it out and was completely disappointed. I'm pretty sure I need a better pressure washer cause the foam didn't even stick long enough for me to take a picture.
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      01-23-2016, 02:20 PM   #24
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Well messed with some settings and finally got better results. Problem is the soap is gone within a minute or two cause I have to keep it at the max soap setting. I just need a better power washer but honestly I'm happy with how this is for now. This was with mr pink so I'm sure with honey dew soap will be better
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how many ounces were you adding in the bottle? you might just have to add a little more to get some thicker foam, but ultimately it is based on your pressure washer. honeydew snowfoam is a great soap for this purpose.
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how many ounces were you adding in the bottle? you might just have to add a little more to get some thicker foam, but ultimately it is based on your pressure washer. honeydew snowfoam is a great soap for this purpose.
2-3 capfuls. I did like 4 caps and it was better. But yeah, with the very littlepower of my pressure washer, I'm more than happy with the results
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Dumb question: I just bought a pressure washer and it comes with 2 "soap/detergent tanks". Can I put the car wash soap directly in the tanks and mix with water or do I have to buy a separate foam cannon? I originally bought the pressure washer for house hold use but thought I would give it a shot with the car. I am normally a hand wash person.
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Dumb question: I just bought a pressure washer and it comes with 2 "soap/detergent tanks". Can I put the car wash soap directly in the tanks and mix with water or do I have to buy a separate foam cannon? I originally bought the pressure washer for house hold use but thought I would give it a shot with the car. I am normally a hand wash person.
I never tried the one that came with mine. I just threw it to the side and bought a foam cannon
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Dumb question: I just bought a pressure washer and it comes with 2 "soap/detergent tanks". Can I put the car wash soap directly in the tanks and mix with water or do I have to buy a separate foam cannon? I originally bought the pressure washer for house hold use but thought I would give it a shot with the car. I am normally a hand wash person.
I have a Ryobi power washer that has a tank for soap. I've put carpet soap in the tank and have used it to wash carpets. That said, it's not really snow foam, more so just really soapy water. Similar to what comes out of my foam gun with car soap.

I recently purchased a cheap, "generic" foam cannon from eBay for $20. Going to try it out once it warms up a bit and I have some time on my hands.
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^ Thanks guys for the replies. Guess I will be buying a foam cannon soon
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curious as to what foam gun you guys are using?

anyone purchase anything from detailers domain?
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curious as to what foam gun you guys are using?

anyone purchase anything from detailers domain?
Foam gun or foam cannon?

I've got a Gilmour foam master that works great.

I just got a cheap generic foam lance of eBay. Going to try that out in a few weeks
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its cheaper to buy the stuff on amazon.
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This is the one you want:
http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Acce...am-Lance-P770/
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What do you guys recommend for electric pressure washers?
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What do you guys recommend for electric pressure washers?
Anything with at least 1.2gpm and 1600psi.

Ryobi makes some good, affordable stuff. Karcher ain't bad. Kranzle is expensive, but really nice
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Just picked up a second foam canon for $23 off Amazon.
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Just picked up a second foam canon for $23 off Amazon.
Which one did you get? Link?
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Just picked up a second foam canon for $23 off Amazon.
Lemme know how it works. I wanted a generic one but I wasn't sure if it would work
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Which one did you get? Link?


http://www.amazon.com/DUSICHIN-SFL-0...rds=foam+canon

Picked up as a spare, haven't used it yet.
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curious as to what foam gun you guys are using?

anyone purchase anything from detailers domain?
I have the MTM next generation foam cannon from, Chemical Guys. Very happy with it.


I have made several purchases from both detailed image and detailers domain. They have both been great. Good advice and good products. have emailed them a few questions and the response was good and their recommendations were perfect.
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I ended up picking up the MTM foam lance from Amazon as well as the Honeydew soap from Chemical Guys.

Still trying to figure out the "right" mix of soap/water... Don't think I used up enough soap the first wash.
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Unless it's a Chemical guys Foam Canon, the results may not be as you'd expect. I went and bought a cheaper one and was very dissapointed at the result. Tossed it and bought the chemical guys foam canon and couldn't be happier...
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So just to make sure, for those that bought a chemical guys foam cannon, did it come with a sticker? My friend and I ordered the exact same model and his came with the chemical guys sticker whereas mine didn't. I'm hoping mine isn't a knock off
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