SOE_arc_CH

just as the title states...tell me about it! I want (ok, need ) to get a foaming set-up but i have absolutely NO idea where to start nor what i should get, what to look for, etc.


what do you have?
how do you like it?
would you recommend your setup to others, if not - what WOULD you recommend?
any particular place i (or others) should look at when acquiring this?
what other gear do i need (just for the foam)?
is there a specific product you would suggest or recommend i stay away from?


any other random thoughts you have are also appreciated!

westcoast550

..........that's kinda personal

keith84_uk

The idea of foaming your car is to get as much as dirts off your car before you start touching it (Washing), although it is not a "must" but i found it did loosing the suface dirts for easier cleaning afterwards. Two buckets washing method is another key to provide you a swirls-free car as long as possible.

Okey, here's what you will need for foaming:
Decent pressure washer (Karcher makes good PW)
Foam cannon (Make sure it will fit the pressure washer)
Snow foam (For car use, not those disco fog )
Car wash shampoo (Not a must but preferable)

It's not cheap to get the whole kit, alternatively, you can get the foam gun from phil @detailerdomain for $60
http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?P...&Category=5

It doesnt require PW, just use your hose. But the downside is the foams will not stay as long as the foam produced from the PW with foam cannon.

flyingpuck

+1....I was going to say the EXACT same thing!!

SOE_arc_CH

I have a pressure washer, but im not above getting a new one if needed(as long as i dont have to go heated - ive seen 'base' model heated washers for between $2000 and $4000 )... i simply dont know anything about the cannon part (ya ya, i know - sounds like a personal problem )

I have heard tell of people using CG product as opposed to a specialized snow foam, but if the foam is a better alternative ill certainly go that route.

Since i already have a pressure washer i would prefer to get a 'quality' foam cannon (even if, as i said, it necessitates getting a new PW) that will let me get longer dwell times (and hence be more effective) as opposed to the hose option (which i can see being quite useful if i were going to drive to visit a friend and wanted portability)

DetailersDomain

they pretty much said it all.

westcoast550

OK , I got my sick sense of humour out of the way earlier ............. I got the one sold by Autogeek.net and while it is fun to use I honestly question it's effectiveness unless you are cleaning a very very dirty car. I also purchased a fire nossel which provides high pressure water to the car in areas that really need a little extra power, and I think it's a more effective way for pre cleaning the tough stuff off . I'm a geek about the appearance of my car and while I have, and use ,the foam cannon I do think it's a bit of a Wank !!...........not that I like that sort of thing Cheers !!

SOE_arc_CH

the one for the hose from detailers domain (im assuming with a quality - CG perhaps? - shampoo) sounds good, and ill probably be getting one as a stop gap shortly.... but how about something with a little more 'oomph' since
?

I know some of you guys have something thats not running off a garden hose