Car Foam Gun

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 or foam gun.

Which foam is best for car?

Top 12: snow foam car cleaners

• Bilt-Hamber Touch-Less.
• Nilfisk 3 Step Premium Car Cleaning Kit. ...
• Diamondbrite Ceramic Blast Ceramic Snow Foam. ...
• Autoglym Polar Blast. ...
• Bilt-Hamber Auto-Foam - BEST BUDGET BUY. ...
• Chemical Guys HydroSuds - RECOMMENDED. ...
• Farécla G3 Pro Snow Foam - RECOMMENDED. ...
• Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II - WINNER.

Is foam good for car wash?

Snow foam is an essential pre-wash, improving car wash results and keeping your finish brighter for longer. Snow foam's effectiveness as a pre-wash results from its consistency and its chemistry, both of which make it superior to a plain water rinse.

What is the difference between a foam gun and a foam cannon?

A Foam Cannon uses an electric or gas pressure washer, but a Foam Gun uses a regular water hose, which is the only major difference between the two devices.

Are foam guns worth it?

Using a foam gun as a form of pre-washing a car is a fantastic way of getting a base layer of suds applied in a very short period of time. The more aggressive the foam, the more lubrication you'll produce, further reducing the risk of swirl marks and surface scratches, and other unpleasant car wash encounters.

Do you need special soap for a foam gun?

You should only use car soap (obviously). To get thick foam from your foam cannon, you must choose a car soap which is high sudsing and highly concentrated.

Is it worth using snow foam?

Do I really need Snow Foam? If your serious about your paintwork then yes you do. If you take into consideration everything we have talked about so far, not using Snow Foam greatly increases your chances of scratching your paintwork by rubbing around dirt and contaminants.

What density foam is best for car seats?

Seating foam for instance has one of the lowers densities of any plastic used in a car: 0.03 to 0.05 g/cm3. Polyurethane foam used in headliners is another good example with a density of 0.02 to 0.04 g/cm3.

Do you mix snow foam with water?

Step 2: Mix the Snow Foam Many people forget about this step, but it's key to getting thick snow foam; put your snow foam liquid into the snow foam lance bottle and mix it with some warm water. This will help the liquid activate, giving you the thick, clingy foam that you're after.

How long do you leave foam wash on car?

Let the Foam sit for about 10-15 minutes at least to let it do its job. If you try to wash it off too quickly, chances are it will not have had a chance to loosen any of the dirt on the surface of the car. The longer you leave the foam in place the more dirt it can pull away from the surface of your car.

Do you rinse car before snow foam?

But we all love playing with Snowfoam! Pre washing is a must to help keep the infliction of swirl marks, scratches and abrasions to an absolute minimum. The key is to remove as much dirt as you can before actually touching the car.

Do you need to shampoo after snow foam?

Not really. While some good quality snow foams (like ours, for example!) are incredibly effective cleaners that can clean most dirt from your car, that's not really what they're designed to do. They're meant to be a pre-wash – something you spray on your car to make your car shampoo's job easier.

Are car wash foam cannons worth it?

It just doesn't work nearly as well. Using a foam gun is more like dumping a bucket of soapy water on the surface. Sure, it spreads suds all over your car but they're nowhere near as thick and won't cling to the paint as well. A foam gun isn't as effective but it's better than nothing.

Do you hand wash after foam gun?

Probably not without some agitation. I use a foam gun, a single wash bucket with two grit guards, and spray the entire car first, then spray every panel right before using my wash mitt. It is completely slippery and extremely lubricated. I love this method.

How do I wash my car with foam sprayer?

Steps on Using a Foam Cannon

1. Step 1: Pre-Rinse The Car.
2. Step 2: Mix Soap and Water into the Container. ...
3. Step 3: Apply Foam to the Vehicle. ...
4. Step 4: Rinse Off the Foam with Water. ...
5. Step 5: Re-Apply the Foam (Optional) ...
6. Step 6: Scrub Off the Foam with a Microfiber Wash Mitt.

Do you have to scrub your car if you use a foam cannon?

Reduced risk of scratching paint It's the soap that really does all the work to remove dirt –no scrubbing required. Since a foam cannon applies much more soap than a wash mitt ever could (even those that hold a lot of suds), you really don't have to use any pressure at all when using a mitt.

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?

You can apply a snow foam to a car without a pressure washer by using a hand-held foaming pump sprayer or a foam cannon which attaches to directly to a garden hose. The snow foam can also be applied to the car using a regular spray bottle which will achieve the same cleaning effect, but without producing any foam.

What PSI is safe for car washing?

You should also never set your pressure washer above 2,200 psi when washing your car. 1,500 psi is really all you need to get a good deep clean; any pressure higher than that won't make a noticeable performance difference.

Do all car soaps work with foam cannon?

At the end of the day, it really doesn't matter too much what car soap you use, as long as it is safe for clear coats. With that said, some products like Meguiar's Hyper-wash are specifically designed for foam cannons (and guns) because they produce thicker suds and are usually more concentrated.