Best soap for foam gun (already searched)

detail1 · 07-02-09, 06:34

I am kind of late in buying a foam gun but i have a cheap $10 one & i liked the idea so i am going to get a gilmour gun.

There are so many car wash soaps.

What is the best soap for the gun. My car will be washed once a week during good summer weather and at least once every 2 weeks during the fall & winter.

Thanks

jimmie jam · 07-02-09, 06:48

all i can tell you is that i use E1 nano with my Gilmour gun. lots of foam.

Jakerooni · 07-02-09, 06:53

I really like DP's extreame foam

MDRX8 · 07-02-09, 07:11

chemical guys Citrus Wash & Gloss Synthetic Citrus Based Hyper-Wash+GLOSS

Thats Fresh · 07-02-09, 07:21

CGMAXISUDS

most likely your car wont accumulate a lot of dirt and that youll just need the mild soap. this provides lots of suds for the dirt ot be lifted. after foaming and rinsing. you can follow up with the same Maxi Suds using the 2BM or even better follow up with an ONR wash

tom p. · 07-02-09, 07:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmie jam

all i can tell you is that i use E1 nano with my Gilmour gun. lots of foam.

I do the same....and it's probably the best OTC soap I've used in this app. However, if folks wish to experience something bordering on "remarkable", try Optimum's most excellent car shampoo in the Gilmour

Enjoy.

RZJZA80 · 07-02-09, 07:43

I haven't tried this myself...yet....but seeing how how freaking foamy the gold class shampoo gets in just a bucket, I'd like to see it in a foam gun

SilverSeven · 07-02-09, 08:09

DP Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo works best for me too.

Shuskan3 · 07-02-09, 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thats Fresh

CGMAXISUDS

most likely your car wont accumulate a lot of dirt and that youll just need the mild soap. this provides lots of suds for the dirt ot be lifted. after foaming and rinsing. you can follow up with the same Maxi Suds using the 2BM or even better follow up with an ONR wash

+1... it is very cost effective too.

tom p. · 07-02-09, 08:51

The Duragloss 901 is a big time foamer, too. However, I still give the nod to the Optimum for its all-around excellent performance.

Accumulator · 07-02-09, 08:55

IMO it depends what you're trying to accomplish with the foamgun. I don't *want* a lot of thick, clingy foam; that's not how I use my foamguns.

I mix up a gallon of concentrate using 5-6 ounces of Griot's Car Wash (will try the Optimum Shampoo some times..) and the rest water. I fill the foamguns from that and use mixture settings around the middle of the mixing-bar.

Note that's stronger than what I used to use.

No, it doesn't make clinging foam that will sit on the vehicle for a few minutes, but it's perfect for the constant flushing and lubrication that I use the foamguns for.

silk · 07-02-09, 10:59

Best shampoo I have ever used was FK # 1016, but might be pricey if you are using a foam gun. Probably double what you would get for OTC, but leaves a just waxed shine. Also seems that Finish Kare's online store has been closed for a bit.