What is a foam gun?

[usdm]

I got one of those as well. I like it, but it does require a wee bit of
upkeep, as in you should clean out the tubing holes in order to allow
for optimum water/ product mixture. If you don`t then some of the
the product will dry up and block the holes (which can be very small
to see).

Still though, it is a great little piece of equipment that allows you to
do an initial plain water rinse, apply the solution (like Bill D said, the
better the pressure, the better the foaming action), and then you can
do another rinse, Or just remove the asembly and do the high volume
low pressure water rinse to help speed up the drying process.

If anyone is interested, let me know and I will see if I can pull up the
place I got it from.

[mrecktid]

Hey has anyone seen the foam gun from Hydro Foamer? It`s model 481 I believe, they have a picture on their site. do the auto magic ones work like that?

[Bill D]

Got a link?

[Beemerboy]

OK I followed the link but where is it at on that page?

I just want to see what it looks like

[Beemerboy]

OK

Never mind one of these days I plan on reading the whole thread before asking the question....LOL

It looks like the Miracle Grow dispenser that I have. With a high pressure nozzle on it I can see how it would do a good job.

Do you think that it would be possible that you could use it to spray on the soap then wipe and rinse? That could save some time if you where doing a lot of cars.

[Bill D]

No, a garden rinser may look slightly the same but it is entirely different in its function. Hope more talk of the foam gun makes it more available online.

[Beemerboy]

Thanks Bill

Have to ask is that you in that pic?

[Bill D]

Nope, it`s August Horch, founder of what is known collectively today as Audi

[Beemerboy]

Thanks but every time I see it, I think that`s what you look like....LOL

Wow wonder what people think of mine :hah

[Bill D]

[JaredPointer]

Wow wonder what people think of mine :hah

Makes me think you are square, yellow, and spongy. And probably a lot of fun to be around. Haha!!

What exactly is the advantage of a foamgun Bill?

[Beemerboy]

Thanks

I am allot of fun at parties, I can soak up all the spills!!

[Bill D]

The use of a foam gun is the best way I know of so far to minimize, if not avoid ,any wash induced marring altogether. For me it`s more fun to do than inspect for and polish out marring ( more clear to remove) later on.

I use it like this:

Foam gun set on strongest mix ratio, foaming in one hand, a good sheepskin mitt in the other, the car already foamed down, spray the foam gun on a small section at a time. Where the foam is flowing over the paint, very gently whisk the mitt across the section. As needed, rinse off the mitt and/or dunk it in a bucket of clean water, move on to the next section ,smaller for best results (to be very extreme, use multiple mitts dedicated only to certain sections or parts of them )

Basically, the constant flow of soapy foam over the paint is not only helping float dirt away, its acting as an ever flowing lubricant when you`re using your mitt. I really like using quick disconnects and shut offs with my hose and I`ve ditched the trigger part of the foam gun and just have the mixing end attached directly to a cut off switch to a quick disconnect to the end of the hose

When you`re all done, simply disconnect the foam gun and use the free flowing water fom the hose to rinse and help dry.

Oh yeah, the foam gun can come in quite handy to use while claying not to mention no more mixing car wash in a bucket.

[JaredPointer]

Interesting. I`ll read your other posts on it more carefully and read up on the links you`ve provided as well. Thank you!!

[scottlee]

i understand the concept, very interesting, sure wish someone had pics of how much foam was produced