Foam Gun? What? Are you kidding?

I can see that interpretation of it. I can wash a vehicle by washing and drying it in sections,using only one mitt, and pacing myself,making plenty good time matching,if not beating the old wash buckets way. I will not do that with my vehicles because for me,it is not a matter of how long takes. I'm just trying to say one can wash both ways, all the time and materials in the world, or express, with the foam gun.

Since I use this thing exclusively, I'm now set in my ways just how others remain so with their buckets. As you say, yes, to each his own.
 
Bill D said:
Whoa! That is far too much work. Simply fill the cup with an ample amount of solution and keep it that way until you need to add more.
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Totally! LOL, It's the fartherst thing from "too much work!"

I have a gallon container with pre-mixed solution that I pour in when needed.

It's as much time to pour a cup of coffee as it is to pour solution in the foam gun! It doesn't get easier or faster than that.

Here is my container of pre-mixed solution. Pour like you would a glass of juice, screw back on top, connect and go. Thinking of the procedure in my head; maybe it takes 10 seconds - 15 at the most? If you won't use the quick connects, then it will slow the procedure down by another 10 seconds to manually screw the gun on the hose.
 
Sounds like you need to re-think your process. Try different soaps and dilution ratios before you go off...
 
Matt@Autogeek said:
Sounds like you need to re-think your process. Try different soaps and dilution ratios before you go off...
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Matt this is a tool that is not for everyone, I appreciate the good reviews and the objective ones as well...helps us all to make a more educated decision about what we invest our money in
 
Beemerboy said:
Matt this is a tool that is not for everyone, I appreciate the good reviews and the objective ones as well...helps us all to make a more educated decision about what we invest our money in
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But my point is, if he's getting more suds on the paint using the two-bucket wash method, then obviously something is wrong. If the product is not used to anywhere near its full potential, then it deserves another chance. Just my opinion....
 
Matt@Autogeek said:
But my point is, if he's getting more suds on the paint using the two-bucket wash method, then obviously something is wrong. If the product is not used to anywhere near its full potential, then it deserves another chance. Just my opinion....
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How do you propose that (another chance) happening?

Below Reality said:
Either way, the foam gun is now history. After buffing the hood of my car tonight, I accidentally backed over the gun. It was sitting behind my car waiting to go in my trunk, I got distracted and forgot it was there.

I had intended to offer it for sale here and on the other detailing forums in the morning, however, now the top is in 5 pieces, the bottle is flat, and the nozzle is pinched down the middle.

I did manage to salvage the quick connects and shut off at least....
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IMO, the foam gun is a nifty little supplemental wash tool, but in no way is it a must have to acheive mar free washing. Futhermore, I am not convinced that just addition of the foam gun to your wash routine will guarantee mar free results. It is added insurance, an extra step of prevention, not the "silver bullet".

Again my opinion, but this is a product, like so many others on these boards, whose benefits and capabilities are overstated by overly enthusiastic users. For those of us who understand this phenomenon allow for such when making our purchasing decisions after reading such reviews. For newer members, however, they believe everything and are disappointed and frustrated when they don't acheive the same results as described. In the case of the foam gun, it does require an advanced degree to run through the few variables which will determine its performance. Other than soap dilution (or not), the few bottle dilution options can be tested on the fly.

FWIW, I am a foam gun owner/user.
 
well he will never use it again because it's run over...

But he could make the facts clearer for us, that might get one. because if it's not the same one then his rant is useless..
 
holland_patrick said:
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But he could make the facts clearer for us, that might get one. because if it's not the same one then his rant is useless..
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:censored: A member bought a product, wasn't pleased with its performance, stated so, and you decide that his opinion is useless???

:horse
He owes us nothing in the way of any further explanation. You will need to make up your own mind as to whether or not you want to make this purchase.
 
Mr. Clean said:
IMO, the foam gun is a nifty little supplemental wash tool, but in no way is it a must have to acheive mar free washing. Futhermore, I am not convinced that just addition of the foam gun to your wash routine will guarantee mar free results. It is added insurance, an extra step of prevention, not the "silver bullet".
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Agreed:yes: It is a nice supplement and fun to use. There is a learning curve for every tool and product and those who imagine that any one tool or product will outweigh experience and effort will be disappointed.
There are no miracles out there, but there are tools and products that can make the job better and easier. :)
 
When I first got my rotory, I figured I was gonna be able to get jobs done in 3 hours max! WRONG!

I'm still taking forever, but my results are much better.

Not entirely the same as the foamgun, but the idea applys to the reason why the foam gun is there.

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The reason why I think some of the guys are asking to know which gun it was is because since we have all had great success with ours, that we think there might be a chance its another brand. I used a foam gun prior to the gilmour. I bought it at brookstone and it was garbage. It foamed but nothing like the gilmour.

You can't compare a different brand to the gilmour. Same as you can't compare a walmart buffer to a PC


Either way, everyones responses were great and I'm glad it shows more than one type of opinion.
 
Max has been working closely with our chemist to formulate a product designed specially for foam guns. This product will create LOTS of foam while still lubricating the paint and retaining a balanced pH of 7. I will be getting the latest version of it tomorrow for testing (hopefully the final version). I will post pics and details/comparisons in our forum, hopefully tomorrow evening.
 
Mr. Clean said:
:censored: A member bought a product, wasn't pleased with its performance, stated so, and you decide that his opinion is useless???

:horse
He owes us nothing in the way of any further explanation. You will need to make up your own mind as to whether or not you want to make this purchase.
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your missing the point... Our vendors sell this Item.. IF he got the item from a vendor I would like to know because If it is something that could be replace then good but if he got it some where else and it's not the same one everyone else is using he is trashing something that they don't sell causing a loss of sales for our vendors.. I just want to know where it was gotten and the model number...

Aplles for apples not Pears.... :chair:
 
I said from the begining The FG does not make the process any faster for me to clean my car and without QD it extends my cleaning time. If you live where the winters are harsh and their is a considerable amount of salt or a dusty enviroment or your doing a fleet of cars then it is well worth the money. I beleive some people expexted foam not extra suds so when the FG was used it didnt meet their expectations. I have one and i use for a pre soak when my car is loaded with salt, i then rinse and then foam again. it's pita sometimes but it will eliminate a whole day of swirl removal when i do my car again in the spring and this is where i hope to save the extra time it took to use the FG.. check this link out this is foam..

http://www.detailcity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8146
 
Below said he got the Gilmore Gun with the quart bottle. Unless Gilmore makes different quality guns then Below prchased the same gun as you all did.
 
Lets just be happy that the author of the post put "foam gun" in the title... That way I can finally use "search" smilie whenever someone does a repost.

"Play nice"
 
I've got a question about these foam guns. I am thinking of getting one, but was wondering if water pressure makes a difference in performance. The water pressure for my outdoor faucets are not as strong as I would like. Any comments?
 
Below,
Thanks for the review and insight. If you a foam gun attachment for your pressure washer, why did you purchase a Gilmour foam gun attachment for the garden hose?

Merriam Websters defitition of Foam:
http://m-w.com/dictionary/foam

Matt,
I am not surprise AG is working a car wash to work with the FG. Will the be useable without a foam gun?

Eric
 
I prefer to use three or four buckets, two being shampoo than a foam gun
Trying to finalise the mixture - 1Z perls and exclusive glanz are great together with a drip or two of four star in there as well
Six mitts as well, one every two panels

Perls and werkstatt is not as sudsy but slicker
Would only get a foamgun if they were cheaper
Honestly I don't like the idea of soaping the panel by FG then getting a damp mitt and wiping over the surface

What I would do is use FG then open cuff of microfibre mitt and dunk into bucket and then squeeze half of the water over the same panel
Re dunk and then wear mitt and glide with no pressure in side to side motions

Tryed something called the wash wand today but could not get it to make any suds
For me low suds is best.
Before I start each panel, I do same as above, a double rinse after using the pressure washer (at medium speed)
Then re dunk and I'm away

It is time consuming but don't care. has cut my marring down by a tonne
 
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