Foam Gun vs. Foam Lance

[kevmo327]

I was all set to buy a Simpole Green gun and then saw the post on here about the foamer made for the end of the pressure washer.



Anyone have experience with both?



It looks as if the PW version delivers a much thicker foam but curiis as to if it is overkill?



Also, what makes either of these different/better than the siphone hose that is on my pressure washer already?

 

[Accumulator]

The difference between those and your current setup comes from the aerator that mixes air with the soap/water mix to make sudsy "foam".



The foamgun and the foam lance are sorta apples/oranges IMO. Both work similarly for the "touchless" approach, but if you want to do the "constant flushing" thing to minimize marring, which IMO is the real potential benefit, you'll need to use the foamgun (I can't imagine using the pressure washer for that technique).

 

[emaxxman]

but if you want to do the "constant flushing" thing to minimize marring, which IMO is the real potential benefit, you'll need to use the foamgun (I can't imagine using the pressure washer for that technique).

I agree. I prefoam the entire car...then respray each panel with foamgun (in left hand) and wash with sponge (in right hand.)

 

[kevmo327]

Thanks for the input and that makes sense.



The foam lance I saw opn here looked lkike it dumped tons (possibly too much) foam, whereas the guns look a lot more controlable.



Is there any one brand better than anopther?

 

[ret]

I was all set to buy a Simpole Green gun and then saw the post on here about the foamer made for the end of the pressure washer.

Anyone have experience with both?

Yup

It looks as if the PW version delivers a much thicker foam but curiis as to if it is overkill??

Maybe “over-kill� for a single detail job on an average size passenger car, however you’ll notice in the pictures that I posted the vehicle being washed is an F250 4x4 Super Cab Long bed.



http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75272&page=1&pp=12



The use of the PW foam gun placed into the context of “my� weekend cleanings is a perfect fit.



Let me explain:



I own two daily driven vehicles that I maintenance clean or detail every weekend.



I live in Florida and 90% of the time I’ll have to wash in direct sunlight……or start at 7:30pm.



I’ll use one of two washing procedures, which depends on how dirty each vehicle is.



(1 for dusty/light dirt) PW Foam, let sit for 10-15 min, Pressure Rinse, CRSpotless rinse (DI Water), drive dry, Z-8.



(2 Heavier dirt/ rainy weeks) PW Foam, hand wash with mitt and soap bucket, Pressure Rinse, CRSpotless rinse, drive dry, Z-8.



I use quick connects on everything, the CRSpotless system, pressure washer inlet, foam gun, pressure nozzle, and I use the pressure washer through the whole of both wash type processes.



It takes me about as long to spray prep the tires and wheels as it does for me to setup the washer, foam gun and rinse system.



For the truck, I need the pressure washer for the big open areas of the fender wells, frame, running boards, bed and toolbox.



The PW foam gun lets me cover…and I do mean COVER the whole truck with a very thick layer of foam really, really quick (photos are Z-7 at 5%, with NXT at 15% it’s crazy thick).



The quick application and thickness of the foam allows me plenty of time to make my way around the whole truck with a soap bucket and mitt, and before the direct Florida sun has a chance to dry it out.



The pressure nozzle I use for the pressure rinse allows me to adjust the psi and fan, so I start with a wide fan at a lower pressure to “lightly� rinses the foam areas that I’ve agitated with the mitt and bucket wash, and can add concentrated pressure as needed in different areas.



It’s important to note that I know my pressure washer’s pressure settings and both vehicles very well….I don’t push it, however I do use a good deal of pressure where allowed.



Both vehicles are topped with Zaino which IMO helps them to not collect as much “clinging� dirt as a softer Nuba wax this time of year in FL, which in turn may help reduce the amout of micro marring catalysts.



Iv also used the two-bucket technique for years and currently I am experiencing no more or less micro marring washing these vehicles as I do.



It’s probably not for everyone, or every vehicle, but it works great for my needs. :2thumbs:



RET

 

[kevmo327]

Please don't get me wrong, I wasn't knocking your choice in tools...I too am Captain overklill.



I have two dailys drivers plus 2 quads and a decent sized home - I am looking for the best possible combo that can be used on all of these things.



IN your experience, do you think I am better of with a simple green gun or the lance like you have?



Thanks in advance

 

[ret]

Please don't get me wrong, I wasn't knocking your choice in tools...I too am Captain overklill.



I have two dailys drivers plus 2 quads and a decent sized home - I am looking for the best possible combo that can be used on all of these things.



IN your experience, do you think I am better of with a simple green gun or the lance like you have?



Thanks in advance

No Problem....I just thought a good explination would be of use.



>IN your experience, do you think I am better of with a simple green gun or the lance like you have?



I wouldn't trade my PW Foam Gun for any other gun I've seen.

Jack's (the place I ordered from) sent one without the bottle....they said they would send the bottle....package came today, and its a whole nother gun with the bottle!!



Now I have 2 guns.

I guess that makes me the 5 star General of over-kill.





*****RET

 

[kevmo327]

Thanks for the input...I am going to order one



I tghink it would be super useful to wash my quads, truck, house and hell, I will use it on the dog!