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06-17-2014, 09:24 AM | #1 |
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Need advice on foam cannon
So I am currently looking into getting a foam cannon setup to wash my cars, unfortunately I know very little about where to begin.
Does anyone have advice on which brands of foam cannon + power washer to get for cheap? I am okay with getting a used power washer, I heard Honda motors are pretty solid. Also, any advice on recommended pressure and good quality soap? |
06-17-2014, 10:14 AM | #2 |
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This is the high pressure one.
MTM Hydro Professional Foam Lance Adjustable with 32 oz. Bottle http://www.wayfair.com/MTM-Hydro-Pro...3-MHD1010.html http://www.amazon.com/Professional-F.../dp/B004GNZYY4 This is the NEW low pressure one. MTM Hydro Professional 2600 PSI Adjustable Foamer http://www.wayfair.com/MTM-Hydro-Pro...9-MHD1109.html http://www.amazon.com/Professional-2.../dp/B00EDSLVQC Chemical Guys EQP_300 - MTM Next Generation Professional Foam Cannon http://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-...ys+foam+cannon http://www.chemicalguys.com/Chemical..._p/eqp_300.htm Chemical Guys EQP_310 TORQ Professional Foam Cannon http://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-...ys+foam+cannon Good quality soap - Chemical guys Maxi-Suds II or Chemical guys Honeydew. Gas power washers are going to be more expensive. A decent electric power washer will do the job. Watch youtube videos!! Good luck. |
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06-17-2014, 10:24 AM | #3 |
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You are in Austin, where our cars get dusty. Not really dirty to the point where a foam cannon would be warranted. A regular pressure washer would be just fine.
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06-17-2014, 10:27 AM | #4 |
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I just bought a Torq foam cannon and a Ryobi electric 1700psi pressure washer since I do detailing and sometimes have to be mobile. The pressure washer works great for me. Relatively cheap too. Here's a pic of it's results. I use honeydew
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06-17-2014, 10:35 AM | #5 | |
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But yes I do see how it could be overkill just for my 335, even though its AW and I feel like I am always washing it. |
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06-17-2014, 10:43 AM | #6 | |
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The pollen in Austin are terrible also. Always riles me. My white cars look yellow after 15 minutes. |
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06-17-2014, 10:45 AM | #7 |
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Haha yep, it really is a great looking color but parking it under trees in the wrong season definitely will turn it yellow or green until the next wash.
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06-17-2014, 10:49 AM | #8 |
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I picked up a AR Blue 383
http://www.amazon.com/AR-AR383-Elect...ressure+washer Along with their foam cannon http://www.amazon.com/AR-Blue-Clean-...ar+foam+cannon Works great! |
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06-17-2014, 12:34 PM | #9 | |
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Maybe if I use it with the MTM Low Pressure Foamer from above? Have any pictures of your car foamed up using that washer? |
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06-17-2014, 01:03 PM | #10 |
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Hey Hokie, what made you buy the Chemical Guys Torq foam cannon as opposed to the CG Next Generation, MTM Hydro foam lance or the MTM Hydro 2600???
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06-17-2014, 03:47 PM | #11 | |
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06-17-2014, 09:25 PM | #12 |
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06-18-2014, 08:25 AM | #13 |
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06-18-2014, 10:05 AM | #14 |
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In case anyone was interested, this is the PW I use...http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-170...4122/203800590
Good little unit. 3 year manufacturer warranty (best one I've seen so far, most are 1 year), strong frame, and no plastic covering that may break or crack and look crappy. |
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My car was just rear-ended Monday night, or else I would take a shot for you. |
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06-18-2014, 04:52 PM | #16 |
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Oh man sorry to hear that, hope everything gets fixed up like new.
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