How much soap in foam gun?

[tom p.]

Yeah, if the vehicles are seriously toxic, I`d up the soap amount, too. No need to skimp there.

(I`m always trying to get away with the least amount of a chemical possible and get the result I seek. I guess that`s opposite of the sledge hammer thought process where more is better!)

[Accumulator]

Heh heh, if I ever start washing more often I suspect I`ll be dialing it back. But as it is I think the stronger mix is working better for me, though it`s hard to really tell since by the end of the wash the vehicles are simply clean.

[ViperGuy21]

I`ll have to give that method a try for sure...
What soaps are you guys using?

[tom p.]

But as it is I think the stronger mix is working better for me, though it`s hard to really tell since by the end of the wash the vehicles are simply clean.

No one is ever going to question your strategy and your technique is far more evolved than most others

[Accumulator]

What soaps are you guys using?

I use a 1:1 mix of Griot`s Car Wash and 3D Pink Car Soap.

tomp.- Well, heh heh.."evolved" is one word for it

[JustJesus]

I use a 1:1 mix of Griot`s Car Wash and 3D Pink Car Soap.

tomp.- Well, heh heh.."evolved" is one word for it

hehe... I almost answered on your behalf. But thought better of it. I have my gallon of AccuMix (Accumulator Mix) in RTU form

[Bunky]

For my foam cannon, I actually did an experiment to see how much water was dispensed per minute (gallons per minute) from the hose then added water to the reservoir to measure draw to get a total (water + draw) per minute. My goal was to get a similar dilution ratio as a minimum as I would in a bucket wash.

[JustJesus]

For my foam cannon, I actually did an experiment ... to measure draw to get a total (water + draw) per minute.

What were the results, Bunky?

[Bunky]

In my foam cannon set up with 1 ounce of product + 10 ouches of water , I got 1:271 dilution out of the foam cannon on the paint.

[JustJesus]

In my foam cannon set up with 1 ounce of product + 10 ouches of water , I got 1:271 dilution out of the foam cannon on the paint.

Sorry, I meant in GPM.

[Bunky]

My pressure washer is 2.2 GPM with the reservoir.

[skibik]

If you are worried about stripping LSP just go buy some OTC soap, I use Blue Coral car wash soap for the gun, it cost like 4 buck for a half gallon at Wally world. It works great for me for a pre-soak/rinse soap and I can`t tell it takes any of the protection off. I didn`t think the gun would work at first after opening the box and was thinking I had wasted my money until I tried it. I was surprised how much of the heavy dust and dirt the foam or suds picks up and rinses off the paint.

[ViperGuy21]

I have a few other cheaper soaps that are all pH neutral and therefore don`t strip waxes or sealants. I don`t know if they will foam quite as well though since they aren`t as thick and viscous as CGCWG

[rlmccarty2000]

I`m using Optimum`s soap and loving it in my foam gun. Tons of foam with 2 ounces of soap. No gloss enhancers, just strong soap. Great for coated cars.

[ViperGuy21]

I`ve heard great things about this soap^^^
Definitely will consider for my next soap. But as of now I have probably at least 1/3 gal of CGCWG to finish up