Foaming

**DetailAdict** · 09-26-2008, 09:14 PM

Hey Guys!

I`m a new member to the forum. I have found ALOT of useful information. But I did find something interesting that I tried to search for and I couldn`t a true explanation. What is the advantage of foaming or using the "Foam Cannon". What the differences between doing that and a traditional wash? Let me know. Thanks Guys. Sorry for the simple question...

- Chris

**BigJimZ28** · 09-26-2008, 09:17 PM

the foam will dwel on th car longer and that will help break down the dirt

oh and it looks cool

**BigAl3** · 09-26-2008, 09:43 PM

with the foam cannon/lance (connected to pressure washer), it creates thick foam similiar to that of shaving cream and many like it because it dwells on the finish longer, thus loosening/removing dirt easier. the foam gun (connected to the hose) is great because you can use it to pre-soak, and while you`re washing. it can serve two purposes (helps minimize marring/scratches even more) as oppose to just one of the foam cannon/lance... i love my foam gun and IMO is worth every penny i paid for it...

How to Detailing Video - Foam Gun

**DetailAdict** · 09-26-2008, 09:55 PM

that video didn`t work..

So if you do foam... How long do you let it sit on there?

**BigAl3** · 09-26-2008, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by DetailAdict

that video didn`t work..

So if you do foam... How long do you let it sit on there?

try it again, it worked fine for me...

**BigAl3** · 09-26-2008, 10:09 PM

here`s another video... Foam gun... GOT FOAM??? - Autopia.org

**imported_advs1** · 09-27-2008, 10:31 AM

now why didnt my foam gun work that way with just a hose? it always put out about as much foam as if i used a bucket. i tried several brands of wash and unless i filled it only with wash and very little water, it did nothing. now i do believe the hardness of the water has a lot to do with it, or am i wrong?

**BigAl3** · 09-27-2008, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by advs1

now why didnt my foam gun work that way with just a hose? it always put out about as much foam as if i used a bucket. i tried several brands of wash and unless i filled it only with wash and very little water, it did nothing. now i do believe the hardness of the water has a lot to do with it, or am i wrong?

if you want a good otc soap that produces LOTS of foam, get this. it can be found at your local autozone and pepboys for around $5...

**Accumulator** · 09-27-2008, 11:25 AM

When using a hose-based/Gilmour foamgun, you might want to employ my "dislodge and flush" approach, rather than relying on the clinging/dwell-time of a really foamy output. The objective is to wash effectively without marring. OTOH, some people seem to prioritize washing quickly/easily, which is, IME/IMO, sometimes a very different goal.

**BigAl3** · 09-27-2008, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Accumulator

OTOH, some people seem to prioritize washing quickly/easily, which is, IME/IMO, sometimes a very different goal.

yeah, i think everyone has different approaches on using the foam gun. some like it for pre-soaking mainly, and/or others using it while washing (or both). also, some like thick foam while others like more soapy water similiar to that of wash bucket solution. i say as long as you can safely use a wash regimen that works for you without creating scratches/marring, then you`re good to go...