View Full Version : Cheap Foam Gun Test & OCW
pontman43
12-23-2005, 02:33 PM
I thought I would do a quick review of my cheap foam gun ($5) with various soaps.
First here is the gun vvv
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0225.jpg
The car I used to test on is my mom`s 03 Accord and has 2 month old Natty`s blue and hasn`t been washed in about 2 weeks, has been driven in rain mult. times and a few Ebrake slides in leaves (dont know who did that :think: )
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0002.jpg
First soap
NXT
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0030.jpg
Filled container half way (still had plenty left after one side)
Dwell time 3 mins
Cleaning ability 4/5 (score out of five?)
Foaming ability 4/5
Dwelling 3/5
Overall: Still my favorite soap, foams very well and cleans very well, not much more I can say about it, just a good car wash.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0009.jpg
AFTER 3 MIN.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0010.jpg
AFTER DWELLING 3 MINS. AND RINSED
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0011.jpg
pontman43
12-23-2005, 02:34 PM
Second soap
Rain X Wash & Wax
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0031.jpg
Filled container about 1/3 full
Dwell time 3 mins (sorry now pics after)
Cleaning ability 3/5
Foaming ability 3/5 (didn`t work too well with the capsules of wax)
Dwelling 2/5
Overall: Pretty decent for the price, could have been better without the wax capsules that pluged it up every now and then. Didn`t stay on the car that long though. Added a little slickness (slicker than NXT or Deep Crystal).
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0013.jpg
Third soap
Megs Deep Crystal Car Wash
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0029.jpg
Filled container about 1/3 full
Dwell time 3 mins (sorry now pics after)
Cleaning ability 3/5
Foaming ability 2/5 (didn`t work too well with the capsules of wax)
Dwelling 2/5
Overall: Dont like this soap, not much to add about it.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0014.jpg
After washing and waxing with OCW while drying.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0018.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/Accord%20Wash%20Testing/IMAG0019.jpg
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imported_chpsk8
12-23-2005, 02:42 PM
Looks good, where did you get the foam gun. Got a part number or link to it? $$?
audicoupej
12-23-2005, 02:48 PM
That appears to be a Wal-mart packaged item
stilez
12-23-2005, 02:50 PM
Interesting little test.
How do you like the Wal-Mart foam gun?
Big Leegr
12-23-2005, 02:52 PM
Looks good, where did you get the foam gun. Got a part number or link to it? $$?
I think that`s a Wal-Mart label. The gun apparently was about $5.
I thought I would do a quick review of my cheap foam gun ($5)
Foaming ability 3/5 (didn`t work too well with the capsules of wax)
Was this the wax from the RainX still clogging the gun? Deep Crystal doesn`t have wax in it does it?
Also, does it have a "foam" pattern on the nozzle? What one did you "click" on if it doesn`t?
pontman43
12-23-2005, 02:56 PM
I think that`s a Wal-Mart label. The gun apparently was about $5.
Was this the wax from the RainX still clogging the gun? Deep Crystal doesn`t have wax in it does it?
Yes its a Wal-Mart gun, you can find it in the car washing section and yes it was like $5-6.
The RainX was clogging the gun because it has little yellow capsules of wax (I think) and no, Deep crystal didn`t have the same capsules. Take a look at the picture of the RainX soap and I think you`ll see what I`m talking about.
Hey good job!
You got similar results to me but less foam, for 5 bucks I`d buy it.
Good layout too ;) lol.
ZaneO
12-23-2005, 03:07 PM
Cool write-up.
I have this same nozzle. I guess it`s not too bad for the price. I normally fill the canister 3/4 full and use the "mist" setting to apply to the dirty paint. I use mine more for the added lubricity as opposed to the cleaning ability.
I apply the "foam" to half of the vehicle and begin washing. Once washed, I rinse and move to the other side of the vehicle to repeat.
pontman43
12-23-2005, 03:09 PM
Hey good job!
You got similar results to me but less foam, for 5 bucks I`d buy it.
Good layout too ;) lol.
haha, ya I`m not too creative with reviews (just go look at my other ones). :LOLOL
pontman43
12-23-2005, 03:12 PM
Cool write-up.
I have this same nozzle. I guess it`s not too bad for the price. I normally fill the canister 3/4 full and use the "mist" setting to apply to the dirty paint. I use mine more for the added lubricity as opposed to the cleaning ability.
I apply the "foam" to half of the vehicle and begin washing. Once washed, I rinse and move to the other side of the vehicle to repeat.
I haven`t tried the "mist" setting for soap, I`ll have to try that next time. I mainly use the higher pressure settings like jet, center, and flat. I use it for added lubricity, cleaning, and speeding up the washing process.
I use it the same as you too, half at a time, then back.
Scottwax
12-23-2005, 04:47 PM
:cool: test, very informative.
The Honda looked great after the washing and OCW! :xyxthumbs
Pontman,
So you spray the car with OCW while wet and dry with a MF ?
I normally use my QD for that....didnt think of using OCW that way. Interesting.
pontman43
12-23-2005, 05:35 PM
Pontman,
So you spray the car with OCW while wet and dry with a MF ?
I normally use my QD for that....didnt think of using OCW that way. Interesting.
Yep, works good.
gav'spurplez
12-25-2005, 07:19 AM
so you rinse with the same nozzle ??
and you can use this as opposed to a bucket, and still use a wash mitt ??