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      07-30-2008, 01:25 PM   #1
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Trying to find out about PW and Foam Cannon

I've been reading on the forums and seems that a lot of detailers are using a Karcher PW with a Foam Cannon. I was reading into getting an electric powered Karcher PW and Foam Cannon combo for personal use (I'm not a detailer). Can anyone recommend a good PW and Foam Cannon and where to buy? Does it come with everything you would need other than the foaming car wash soap? Thank you.

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      07-30-2008, 08:52 PM   #2
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I use a Karcher 1800 re-man I got Big lots for a $100.

Karcher makes a bayonet adapter to fit their gun. It is part #4762061 at pressureparts.com

you also need a 22mm coupler #331212

The two pieces are $15.00 shipped.

I have a camspray foamer which works well with this setup
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      07-31-2008, 03:35 AM   #3
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I have the same setup...here is a link with more info: http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...ml#post1022712

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Would this model suffice with the aforementioned 2 adapters and foam cannon?

http://cgi.ebay.com/KARCHER-K2-900-1...2em118Q2el1247
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Do you foam gun users use it as a prewash, followed by a 2-bucket method? or do you actually just use a mitt on the foam directly?
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Would this model suffice with the aforementioned 2 adapters and foam cannon?

http://cgi.ebay.com/KARCHER-K2-900-1...2em118Q2el1247
Any karcher with bayonet style fitting will work so yep.

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Do you foam gun users use it as a prewash, followed by a 2-bucket method? or do you actually just use a mitt on the foam directly?
For me, it depends how dirty it is but generally I use it as a prewash and follow it up with 2 bucket method. You can also just use a mitt on foam directly and use a rinse bucket to clean the mitt between panels. It's all preference really.
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Usually for a prewash to knock off the big gritty stuff.
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