Twinkle Star 2 Pack Foam Cannon...
This gave my 1600 psi pressure more foam and made it so it was less watery.
Foam Canon Worth It?
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Twinkle Star 2 Pack Foam Cannon...
This gave my 1600 psi pressure more foam and made it so it was less watery.
Showed up in the mail today. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to try tomorrow.
I told you, I had to take out a bird that destroyed the mirrors on my Ram. That bird would fight with itself even if I folded in the mirrors. I hated the bird assassination, but I didn't want to replace heated mirrors again. Once was enough.
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I agree brother. #clankbeers
I had the Robin in my sights more than once. Couldn't pull the trigger because it'd be killing more than one bird, unfortunately. Once the babies flew off, the robin left the area and hasn't attacked my mirrors since. I had just repainted the covers two years ago too after hail trashed them. I guess it's due again.
Back to the foam cannon topic. I may use mine for applying siding cleaner to our house this weekend. I'm curious how it'll work out.
As for normal car washes, I'm back to just 2 bucket. So much quicker, and 98% vs 99% isn't worth the extra effort in my opinion. I used to have my '00 GT's paint feel like glass despite being an outdoor DD parked under a birch tree with just two buckets and a monthly waxing.
Used my canon for the first time last night. Not totally sure I had the soap mixture, canon settings exactly where they should have been, but it foamed pretty well.
Since the Shelby is ceramic coated I’m sure that played some part as to why it seemed so runny on the car.
As far as staying slick on the paint, there’s no doubt it felt better than a regular 2 bucket wash, and seemed to adhere to the vehicle without drying.
The truck and traverse will get the treatment soon and I imagine the soap will stick better.
@jdcobra The twinkle tips you linked, there’s no way to use those on the MATTCO foam canon you linked earlier is there? The nozzle on it is adjustable and I don’t see a brass nozzle fitting on it to replace anywhere.
Since the Shelby is ceramic coated I’m sure that played some part as to why it seemed so runny on the car.
As far as staying slick on the paint, there’s no doubt it felt better than a regular 2 bucket wash, and seemed to adhere to the vehicle without drying.
The truck and traverse will get the treatment soon and I imagine the soap will stick better.
@jdcobra The twinkle tips you linked, there’s no way to use those on the MATTCO foam canon you linked earlier is there? The nozzle on it is adjustable and I don’t see a brass nozzle fitting on it to replace anywhere.
What type of pressure washer is that?
There is. On the back of the foam cannon, use a wrench to take off the adapter piece. You’ll see the original fitting with a slit in it. Just use a flathead to remove and then install the new one. I have the $24 MATTCO foam cannon and it works wonders.
GPM matters more to a foam cannon than PSI.
I used to have an electric power washer at 1.2gpm. It foamed ok.
We got a Honda commercial pressure washer at close to 4GPM and it'll leave 6" thick foam on every surface it hits. You need to adjust both the soap venturi and the nozzle blades to get the really thick foam.
I took ours out over the weekend to wash the Volvo, which desperately needed a thorough cleaning. Two bucket wash for the truck and the GT500. My new policy is "foam cannon only if the vehicle is disgusting, or for a full detail." Maintenance wash is 2BW only.
I used to have an electric power washer at 1.2gpm. It foamed ok.
We got a Honda commercial pressure washer at close to 4GPM and it'll leave 6" thick foam on every surface it hits. You need to adjust both the soap venturi and the nozzle blades to get the really thick foam.
I took ours out over the weekend to wash the Volvo, which desperately needed a thorough cleaning. Two bucket wash for the truck and the GT500. My new policy is "foam cannon only if the vehicle is disgusting, or for a full detail." Maintenance wash is 2BW only.
I was debating whether or not to keep using my foam gun since I was so disappointed with it the first time. Turns out, my decision was made for me. On the second use, the plastic quick disconnect collar that attaches the nozzle to the dispenser broke. So much for that.
Pretty sure I'll never buy any equipment from Griot's Garage ever again.
Pretty sure I'll never buy any equipment from Griot's Garage ever again.
Good stuff. So the nozzle made a pretty positive impact on the foam output with the gun... good to know.
Our other two vehicles are pretty bad so I’ll be anxious to see how well the foam works on breaking up the base crud.
I also found this bad boy when I was done. Our garage is a shit-show, and with multiple power wheels and other assorted crap being taken in and out by my boys, I guess this is just collateral damage.
Man, consider yourself lucky if that’s all you found, lol. They paint on mine is like 6/10 and I bought it to help save the poor things life but then I got sick last year. The whole thing needs to be re-sprayed and some jackhole spilled brake fluid on the engine bay so it ate that away.
Simple and easy touch up and paint correction. It sucks, but it isn't too bad.
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I won’t show off my battle scars on the hood.
It won’t ever be a show car. So I roll with it.
Just another reason I could never drive a mint museum piece.
It won’t ever be a show car. So I roll with it.
Just another reason I could never drive a mint museum piece.
Part of me wants the challenge of detailing your car. I almost want to tell you to take care of my round trip, food and hotel included, and I will make your car look better than the day you bought it.
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