05-06-2019, 10:41 AM | #1 |
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Building a FOAM CANNON Kit from Scratch
I'm starting from scratch and looking for your suggestions on what to purchase for effective foam cannon washing & drying. I don't have a foam cannon or even a pressure washer, so this will be a ground up set of purchases.
Some questions to get us started and any additional tips from the gurus here are much appreciated: - Is there a consensus on the best foam cannon? - How about a recommended pressure washer? I'm thinking electric for ease, but am open to gas powered if that is generally preferred. Any particular specs necessary? - What foam are most people using? - How does everyone feel about touchless drying (i.e. no microfiber towels) and instead air drying? What are you using to dry the vehicle after foam & rinse? Thanks!!
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05-06-2019, 11:05 AM | #2 |
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Take a look at this attachment. Use this foam cannon by MTM
MTM HYDRO PF22 FOAM CANNON
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05-06-2019, 11:09 AM | #3 |
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I just recently picked up a setup your looking for.
For the canon I went with the Trinova and am very happy with it. Though its priced higher than other ones in the market I'm very impressed with the quality of it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 As far as the washer, I bought the Ryobi 1600 psi electric one. The reason I bought that one was for the small size which comes in handy for storage. It works well with the above canon, soaps up nicely using Chemical guys Honeydew snow foam. https://www.amazon.com/Ryobi-600-PSI...gateway&sr=8-3 One thing I did was put a quick connect coupler on the pressure washer as well as the garden hose. This makes connecting/ disconnecting quick and easy. |
05-06-2019, 02:12 PM | #4 | |
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05-06-2019, 02:14 PM | #5 | |
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05-06-2019, 03:01 PM | #6 | |
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It's a great setup and I use the updated version of the Ryobi 1,600 psi
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05-06-2019, 03:06 PM | #7 | |
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05-06-2019, 07:04 PM | #8 |
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I have half a dozen foam cannons- from cheap amazon to the expensive MTM.
The $100 MTM clogs easier than any other foam cannon I have. I have taken it apart and soaked it in CLR more times than I care to remember. My $15 Amazon foam cannons have never clogged. The key to shaving cream style foam is a gas pressure washer and a super foaming soap like Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam with hot water in the bottle.
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05-06-2019, 07:11 PM | #9 |
Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
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My $16 Amazon special works just fine.
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05-07-2019, 08:14 AM | #10 |
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Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam is the best!
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05-07-2019, 11:16 AM | #11 | |
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2019 ZL1 1LE | M6 | SGM | PDR | CF Dash | Nav | Wheel Locks
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05-07-2019, 12:04 PM | #12 | |
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Foam canon is a foam canon, not too much in those things. |
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05-08-2019, 06:29 PM | #13 | |
Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
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MATCC Adjustable Foam Cannon 1 Liter Bottle Snow Foam Lance With 1/4" Quick Connector Foam Blaster for Pressure Washer Gun https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CE78VO8..._px20CbXR69AE8 Here’s a vid I made of this in action with my 3000psi gas PW. Top black knob all the way closed and 5:1 water:Adams shampoo in the bottle. https://youtu.be/rc0piExitec |
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05-08-2019, 08:11 PM | #14 |
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Using walmart special, it works just fine unless you think other names do something special
Tried garden hose version too, and that was OK too. Pressure washer powered version is GREAT way to waste soap.. let me tell you. cup or two of soap goes in NO TIME!
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