BATTERY POWERED FOAM ON THE GO! | IK e-Foam Pro 12 Sprayer
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- BATTERY POWERED FOAM ON-THE-GO! | IK e-Foam Pro 12 Sprayer. I review & test the new IK E-Foam Pro 12 sprayer.
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Thanks to its battery-powered air compressor, no more arm-pumping is needed. Perfect for mobile detailers or people who don’t have a pressure washer & foam cannon setup, but still want to use foam for their car detailing needs!
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IK Foam Pro 2 pump sprayer: bit.ly/3XQbicX
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Phoenix EOD APEX Auto Wash shampoo: bit.ly/3HXst6p
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IK e-Foam Pro 12 sprayer (on THOR): bit.ly/3Y1Hhai
IK e-Foam Pro 12 sprayer (on Car Supplies Warehouse): bit.ly/3lBhsyb
IK e-Foam Pro 12 sprayer (on Amazon): amzn.to/3AAgB8w
IK Foam Pro 12 sprayer (without battery compressor): bit.ly/3ZQXRfD
IK Foam Pro 12 sprayer (without battery compressor): bit.ly/3QYYDkd
IK e-Multi Pro 12 sprayer (non foaming version, with compressor): amzn.to/4cr6n8J
IK battery compressor: bit.ly/3Hnm6Zl
IK Foam Pro 2 pump sprayer: bit.ly/3XQbicX
IK Foam Pro 2 pump sprayer: bit.ly/3GXWXTA
SPTA foaming sprayer: amzn.to/3RloYI8
Phoenix EOD APEX Auto Wash shampoo: amzn.to/3QYA9rx
🇨🇦 For people in Canada:
IK e-Foam Pro 12 sprayer: bit.ly/3QXZH7R
IK Foam Pro 12 sprayer (without battery compressor): bit.ly/3VqhPcC
IK e-Multi Pro 12 sprayer (non foaming version, with compressor): tinyurl.com/2p9v82yz
IK battery compressor: bit.ly/3D6ZGce
IK Foam Pro 2 pump sprayer: bit.ly/3iTB7bJ
SPTA foaming sprayer: amzn.to/3cvmiJi
Phoenix EOD APEX Auto Wash shampoo: bit.ly/3HXst6p
🇬🇧 For people in the UK:
IK sprayers: bit.ly/3j2lLBL
🇫🇷 For people in France: amzn.to/3J6LX9g
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As I watch your videos I grow to care more about my truck. We have been getting more and more snow here in MN. Do you have a suggestion on safest brush to clean snow off?
Can you control what psi the compressor pumps to, or is it specific? Wondering because this compressor could also be used to pump up tires, etc.
I bought one of these a couple of months ago, and in all honesty, has been the best accessory purchase I've made in years. Expensive, but worth every penny.
Good Morning Pan! I see your videos and I especially enjoyed the one in October with Matt from OG! Just 1 question- I drive my GTD gold here roughly 100 miles a day here in Florence, Italy and I need to put a coating on my wheels- I used Csl+ exo in 2021 when I first purchased it, and then Geyon Synchro last year . Both did not last long! What is your advice? Matt now adds DLux +gliss-
After I wash my wheels I also top them with Geyeon wet coat! Here in Italy a lot of people use this local brand Labocosmetica! Thanks
Yup, it's expensive but then again, worth it. Can't wait to get the compressor attachment when available here in my country!
@@Ridth-one Are you able to plug it into an outlet? Batteries don't last forever, and capacity goes time with each recharge. After 2 years, no one knows battery capacity
Do you use in in place of your pressure washer
@@cheesedoodle2327 No, it's not a replacement for a pressure washer, but it's great for applying a pre-rinse, APC, wheel and tire cleaner, etc. very efficiently
I bought a battery-powered tire inflator and build my own version of this e-Foam sprayer. I am glad that IK releasing its own version.
A year ago I bought this foamer and added cordless air pump for additional $30 and use it exclusively at coin-operated car wash…pre-pump with my home air compressor then hook air pump to shrader valve…works great and don’t have to use industrial soap from car wash.
What is the difference between a pump and the built in pump?
I just love how Pan’s car just sheets the foam.
Awesome product video.
Thanks Pan
Hehehe thanks man!
Every time I see your garage I’m jealous!! Great video as usual. Superb coverage with the sprayer. Very consistent. Thanks Pan.
Glad you enjoyed it
Always do. I did send you a message on your actual website. I was contacted yesterday about winning a pressure washer and the IK foam cannon. It was from your TH-cam platform. It asked for financial information to pay for the shipping charges. I’m just concerned if this was legit or somebody hacking your online platform. Sorry to bother you.
I personally have the ik foam pro v2 and I just use my air compressor, works just fine 🙂
I like how you always explain the way of thinking behind every technique or the use of a chemical, Pan! I like knowing how things work, because obviously I understand when and how to make better use of them, but it also helps (as I has help me) learn always more.
Thanks for the kind words George. I always appreciate the support and positive feedback. :)
Marolex, IK, and Pressol sprayers are all awesome for their intended purposes. I use a large volume DeWalt pump foamer similar to this IK foamer.
That IK is definitely the "Ferrari" of Pump Sprayers. The battery is a nice option on the IK for people who do not have an air compressor. Hope you are well Pan the man! Spring is not that far away buddy. It's almost 80 degrees here in Louisville, KY today and a very nice break from a brutally cold, windy, and wet winter we have had down here in the Ohio Valley.
You're lucky Joe! Here we are still near freezing, and so much snow outside it will likely take until May before it melts haha.
Sweet looking product Pan which would make life easier. The only improvement would be an indicator of battery life without taking off the cover. Thank you and enjoy the cool sprayer.
Good point!
Thanks for showing useful items like this, Pan.
I just got the Ik 12 pro manual and love how it works. I mix a 4% solution of Gyeon Foam in distilled water in the tank with the grey(default) solution metering hose and pump the tank up to the max pressure(about 60 psi). The result is great quality foam that clings very well to my coated car. Because it's a pump sprayer, it's more economical on the amount of expensive soap that I use and also uses less water than the foam gun I had been using. I use about 2 liters of solution with about 80 ml of soap to wash the entire car.
Thanks for sharing your personal experience with it. It's a nice tool to have in one's detailing arsenal. :)
Wonderful! Thorough comparisons are very important, so consumers and detailers can make an informed decision before they purchase. Thank you Pan, great video!!
Hi Tim
@@kimnewling5728 hey Kim!
Thanks Tim!! I always appreciate your input and feedback.
I enjoyed the video, as always, but am not sure why almost every product demonstration on TH-cam has to be a shootout between two products. It's fast becoming a stale model.
In this case, especially, we're not really comparing apples to apples. The IK-e's in a class by itself.
I Own the IK E Foamer and love no more pumping and especially use it with DIY Rinseless as a pre rinse . I would recommend if storing product in the foamer make your solution with distilled water for longer term storage.
Thank you for making this video. I found the solution to overcome my challenge.
Glad it helped!
Having a hard time justifying NOT getting that attachment for my IK Foam Pro 12 😅 seems like a no-brainer. No more pumping and no hauling out the (much louder) air compressor, looks like a winner to me
Yeah bye bye pumping for a few minutes haha.
Another great demonstration video Pan. I like IK Foam Pro 12.
Thank you! Cheers!
Way to go Pan, its now on backorder. Best seller on the tube. congrats
I can’t control that lol
I.K. It looks very cool. How much does does it weigh when full of chemicals and ready to go? Very cool car!!
Pan would like you to do video on the new tw fix a scratch kit … thx for all your videos
Thanks Bobby! I'm currently in the process of filming some cool stuff with the new TW products, so stay tuned! ;)
Hey Pan! Good day, from FL! This looks incredible. Like a game changer, for personal use.
Agreed!
Really cool foam sprayer the IK e-Foam Pro 12👍🏻. Nice work Pan!
Thanks! 👍
@@PanTheOrganizer 👍🏻❤️
I have looking into this foam application tool. Thank you for the video. I was hoping for a demonstration of the 3 different tips ie.. green, gray, orange before I decide to purchase.
That's a lot to ask! HAHA. I just keep the regular tips and it works just fine.
Great review. 👍🏾 I got the foam pro 12. Use it in the wintertime in my garage. It’s the best. I got an compressor near by so I won’t get attachment. But is good for a mobile detailer or someone who loves in a apartment/condo.
Thanks!
That is absolutely amazing. I will be moving into a new shop this fall so this will open up huge possibilities for washing indoors with little to no noise.
Also, I am hoping you can demonstrate how well this works on an every day vehicle with light dirt and dust I am interested to see how much of the dirt lifts off and falls to the ground.
Keep up the great videos. I can’t wait for the next one. You always do amazing content. Thank you.
Thanks Jeff. Just keep in mind, the machine isn't doing the dirt removal, the snow foam you put in it does. And there are only a handful of snow foams that are actually meant for deeper cleaning, like Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam and CarPro Lift which I have demonstrated in this video: th-cam.com/video/8j5dJUM8Fb4/w-d-xo.html
And regardless how good a pre-wash snow foam is, you always need to follow up with a contact wash for 100% clean surface. ;)
Was looking at the IK sprayers for a whike but got a Worx 649 instead. I hope EGO will come out with pressure washers at some point !
Just bought two of this from the clean garage .. going to buy a 3rd one soon have different products in them ready to go.
This might be a great option for use cleaning RTUs in Commercial HVACR industry! I'll have to show this to my boss and see if shell buy one for us to use at the shop on spring PMs!!!
I could "borrow" it on a weekend to use on my Motorcycles! lol
Great option for those who dont have pressure washers. Myself will still prefer the original foam cannon
I also prefer a foam cannon with a pressure washer setup. But yeah for those who don't have those, a battery powered foam sprayer like this is the next best option.
I just got the IK pro foam sprayer the other day, haven't had a chance to use it yet. So very timely video Pan! Thanks. I didn't get the battery pack though although down the road I might add it. I just picked mine up for $100 though. I ordered from DIY and used a code from another detailer to get the cost down to $100.
May I ask who you ordered it from (DIY?) and the code that you used? Thank You.
Use my link: diydetail.com/discount/PAN
That automatically applies a 10% discount for you during checkout. So click that link, search for the IK Foam Pro 12, add it to your shopping cart, go to checkout, and enjoy it at the discounted price. ;)
@@PanTheOrganizer THANK YOU!!!!
@@michaelmosca678 sorry i didn't respond sooner i didn't see your question. I ordered it right from DIY's website and I used the code LAVORODIY although Pan also has a code for 10% too. Hope this helps.
@@jlb3675 Thank you.
Hey Pan, great video! In the winter I don't have access to a garage so I need to use the self serve wash but don't want to use their soap. Would you recommend using this for my snow foam? Or just pretreat? Maybe I'll bring a bucket of hot soap water for contact wash but hope you could advise
I pulled the trigger and bought this unit for manily my winter washes at local car wash bays as i cant do it at home cause its so cold here in Minnesota in the winter. Looking forward to its first use.
Nice 👍
Great video brother! That IK m e version looks heavy duty and boy does that foam come put luxurious! That Aoex auto wash is soooo good. Thanks for the good video buddy. Take care, and I hope all is well!
Thanks brother! I hope you're doing well in your "better than freezing Montreal weather" hahaah. It's a snowy mess here.
@Pan The Organizer We're hanging in! Believe or not it actually snowed here a few days ago! The mountains were covered! Not enough to hit the streets but man I've never seen it on the mountains so close!
I have the smaller sprayer under a different name , works good for me as I have a smaller car but ik is the one to have if your cleaning cars all day long
Круто! У меня такой же, но без компрессора. Подключаю Электро компрессор для подкачки шин для поддержания давления. С батарейкой, конечно, веселее
Thanks for the detailed instructions on how to use this. Love your content. You should start another video series labelled Pan the user manual 😂😂
Hahaha thanks Ankit!
Great video again pan
Ive been waiting to start my business and this product would be perfect however ik needs a combi version aka sprayer/foamer all in one product
Thanks!
Great tutorial on IK sprayer.
Glad it was helpful! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 145 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
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I use the Ik foam pro 12 alone as my foam cannon it’s 100% better then the foam cannon that attaches too the pressure washer it’s way less runny and sits on the paint longer giving u more time especially in direct sun which as a professional detailer I’m in all the time I’m incredibly glad IK released the air compressor pack they know them selves the Ik foam pro 12 has insane potential too replace traditional foam cannon also saves me more water considering I only use my pressure washer for rinsing instead of rinsing and foaming the psi on the IK is perfect
Hi! You currently just use the pump portion of this? How does it foam up compared to what Pan demonstrated? I’m trying to decide on whether to get the tank itself or with the battery…Thanks -
@@HarryBallsss yes I’ve used both the pump version is fantastic for sure works well and produces good thick foam that isn’t very runny the battery jus makes it way better takes out the need too pump
@@G20Gabe thanks so much for the reply, my friend. I’m only buying it for myself and my car only. Is it a lot of pumping for one car? Like, would I need to pump multiple times for one car? Which would you say I go with? Thanks again!!
@@HarryBallsss ofc bro and depends how much you fill it up the less air the less pumping the more air the more pumping my advice too u is fill it with a gallon of water then whatever soap of your choice but in terms of how much it needs too be pumped it does take a bit of pumps for it too be at max pressure but for me it’s no issue but the battery is 100% worth it regardless if u wash ur own car or detail car’s professionally like I do
@@G20Gabe sweet!! Yup, that makes total sense. One last question, pal - is this pro 12 way better than the pro 2? I’m guessing so. Like wouldn’t the pro 2 be good enough?
IK foam pro 12 is great with the compressor I use it to foam down my Yukon xl and it suits me well since i don’t have a pressure washer or foam cannon but it allows me to lay down a hefty amount of foam. Definitely one of my most useful purchases. The compressor is such a time and arm saver
Arm saver for sure!
Could you test one or more of the power tool pressure washers? Especially the new Ryobi 40v 600psi brushless model or the Dewalt 500psi model? In particular whether they are compatible with foam cannons. Thanks!!
Hey Pan! Would you buy two of these, one foamer and one sprayer - not necessarily battery operated. I don’t have access to water/garage come winter.
My thinking here is to use your recommended GSF in one (foam) for grime removal, and maybe a Rinseless in the other to remove the foam
And wash the car?
Yes that would work. Buy a foaming one for the Gsf (like IK Foam Pro 9 or Pro 12) and a small Morolex 2000 Ergo series pump sprayer for the rinseless wash. See my rinseless wash tutorial: th-cam.com/video/p58Y5qRd3OU/w-d-xo.html
@@PanTheOrganizer absolutely. You’re one of the best!
Thank you Pan
I have had this Ik machine for 2/3 years now. Pretty nice, but the wand nozzle filter needs more perfecting as it gunks up too easy and requires cleaning. Ik should offer bags of replacement nozzle filters because at the moment you have to buy the entire nozzle tip and the retail sellers are charging $15 for replacement tips. Improve the nozzle filter system!
IK coming along with the electronic version I like it. Plus you have the pump and Schrader valve which is great! Have you tried incredible suds with this?
Pan another excellent video!
I haven't tried Incredible Suds in it, but it will most likely foam like crazy too! :)
@Pan The Organizer I've used it in a foam pro 2 and its insane. I can't imagine the 12 e, the ROAR coating is still going strong, and the 911 turbo s still as beautiful as day 1
Hi Pan, can you use the IK 12 to rinse the car with just water? Thanks for your awesome videos
This is a foaming pump sprayer, so you need a foaming product in there. Not water.
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Awesome video and product review good friend
Thanks so much
Usual great video Pan! I’m just considering between multi 12 pro plus and foam pro 12. My main chemical is DIY rinseless wash but i also like foaming. Could you recommend me between multi and foam?
That's impossible. If you want to use a pump sprayer for a rinseless wash, you need to use a normal sprayer like the Multi. If you want to foam a product like a snow foam or wheel cleaner, you have to get a foaming pump sprayer like the Foam Pro 12. You need two separate tools for two different kinds of products.
@@PanTheOrganizer Sorry i think i caused some confusion here. What i meant is that i like to use DIY detail rinseless wash. I both like it in my marolex 2000 foamer and marolex 2000 pump sprayer. Just wanted to ask you what would you recommend me if i can choose only one for upgrade now
Great review Pan. Could this pump be used for no-foam applications such as spraying citrus solutions. Thanks.
This particular version is meant for foaming type products. I don't know if they have a regular battery powered sprayer.
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks Pan
I’m looking at buying one for a pre foam cleaner prior to using in a self serve washing bay. This is for winter washing. What foam does everyone use as a pre cleaning agent to loosen dirt so that when I wash off with the pressure washer the car is clean? Do I need a higher PH?
Thank you pan greatly appreciate your videos. I like the IKE battery foam sprayer I have the hand held and love it but Wow Very expensive. I wonder if they’re going to make a battery powered handheld IK foam sprayer 😉
Maybe they'll think of that!
Very cool pan I just got the ik foam 2 but it’s still snowing here in Vancouver lol thanks
Yeah it's a mess here in Montreal, way more than in Vancouver, rest assured haha. We had -40C to -45C temps in early February, and had so much snowfall this past month, it's nuts. I'll likely put a short video on my Instagram and TikTok accounts soon.
@@PanTheOrganizer wow that’s crazy temps I’m glad you have a garage to work in I also got a mjjc foam cannon from Carzilla on sale haven’t been able to use it yet but I’m looking forward to it thanks pan
Man this would have been so helpful to have had when I was living in an apartment. My last car was wrapped and I couldn’t use the soap at normal car washes since it would stain the wrap so I used to only do the contact wash. Was always looking for a portable foam sprayer and this would have been legit!
Thanks for watching!
I have iK without the battery. Definitely need to use it more often!
Great video. I bought I K foam pro 2 and other products that mention in your order videos to clean my car, the only thing I’m missing is a cleaner to spray before whipping the car with my Rag company drying towel so it’s not scratching the paint. Any product in mind?
Watch my favourite drying aids video: th-cam.com/video/NOTNed04xYE/w-d-xo.html
Any experience using the air compressor as the pressure charger for the unit instead of the battery compressor? Useful time, consistency of spray etc. I think I like that method as opposed to the battery charging. I used a pump sprayer now for wheel/tire cleaning to avoid all that hand fatigue with manual spray heads.
Using an air compressor yields the same foam, it’s just that you have to refill with air more often as compared to having the IK compressor on the sprayer keeping perfect pressure automatically. It’s convenience.
Thank you for this! Pan what would you recommend to pair with this when you don't have access to running water for rinsing all the foam off of the car?
Foaming wouldn't be your best case if you can't rinse it off with a garden hose or pressure washer.
A rinseless wash would be a better option. See my tutorial: th-cam.com/video/p58Y5qRd3OU/w-d-xo.html
@@PanTheOrganizer thank you!
Great video. Wich mixer would you recommend (dry, intermediate or wet) when using lets says Adam's car wash shampoo? Thanks.
I stick to intermediate for everything.
If it wasn't the high price I would definitely buy that, very useful.
Great stuff 🙂 thanks
Thanks for watching!
Hi Pan! I’m Paul. I enjoy your videos and the links you provide. I’m a bit new to detailing. I’d like to know how one determines a chemical is a surfactant (foaming properties). Something simplified would be great if that’s possible. Is there more than one way to determine if a chemical can be used as a foaming agent? Thank you and have a great day! :)
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For this foam pump sprayer, basically you'd use a shampoo or snow foam, or a foaming wheel cleaner like Brake Buster dilute 1:5 or the Auto Fanatic Foaming Wheel Cleaner.
Q: does it fit in the frunk of the 911? I have a 981 (similar frunk size) and would take this to the car wash. Thanks for checking Pan!
Pan, for winter I want a pump foam sprayer for visiting a Pressure Washer Car Wash Bay establishment as washing the car on my parents driveway like in the spring to fall months will not be easy. I bring my own 1 or 2 bucket wash buckets and wash mitts or microfiber towels and soap. Just use the Car Wash bay pressure washer water only. So is this IK e-Foam Pro 12 the best for foaming as close as possible to Foam Cannon like my MJJC Pro V2? Is any of the Marolex ones even the Axel Foamer 7000 model exceeding this one?
Can this be used to perform routine car wash or is it just for pre-wash. Ideally if I am buying this tool it would be to foam the car and use the mitts or if the car is not so dirty I could also use some touchless soap and then rinse the car. Am I having unreasonable expectations?
Yeah those are unreasonable expectations. This isn’t made to fully clean a car. You’d still need a garden hose or pressure washer.
Hey Pan, when I first got my Foam Pro12 a few years ago I did not have an air compressor so I had to pump it the old fashion way. I also fought with the dilution ratio and concluded I should use less soap (GSF) and had better luck but gave up using this tool. You are not wrong, experimenting is most definitely required! I was super excited with the IK announcement and am blown away with the foaming capabilities with the battery pack and plan on learning more about the perfect ratio when the weather warms up. I've also got my eye on that new PPF sprayer to aid my biweekly rinseless washing regimen that I plan on implementing!
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If you have a Foam Pro 12 simply buy a portable car air compressor and double sided velcro tape... You do not need to buy this, unless of course you want to.
Hi Pan, can you use Mr. Pink chemical guys soap in this unit? Thanks
As always, great video review !!!
It did prove that “one gets what one pays for”; however, I felt that the comparison was a lil’ like Sweet Apples to Lemons !!!…
Well said!
Great video! Does it foam that good without the battery? Thanks
Yes even the standard IK Foam Pro 12 without the compressor foams as good. You just have to manually pump more often to maintain pressure.
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks so much for the reply!
I finally ordered the battery pump compressor. It was on sale for $131.00 at Super Detail.
Good price!
@@PanTheOrganizer Pan any experience with using TAC SYSTEM Shiney Wax? Or any of their line ups. As always 🫡🤜🏾
I do the same with my portable Xiaomi inflator.
Wow that was very much noticeable how thicker and dense the foam is from the battery model. Was the air compressor used for this trial or just the battery on its own. I don’t own a air compressor
Just the battery.
@@PanTheOrganizer appreciate it pan. Will be putting in a order.
Bonjour Pan, merci pour la vidéo explicative et démonstrative de l’iIK e.foam pro 12 que tu viens de mettre en ligne, coïncidence je viens de recevoir le mien ce midi que je viens tout juste de terminer de monter mais pas encore testé. Perso j’ai changé au montage le tube d’aspiration de liquide installé d’origine afin de mettre celui réservé aux véhicules livré avec la boîte. Avec quelle couleur d’embout de ce tuyau fais-tu ta démonstration ? Cela m’évitera d’en changer en station de lavage.
Perso je vais réserver mon Foamer electrique d’1,8L acquis dans cette même commande pour les jantes. Penses-tu que sa capacité (contenance) est suffisante pour traiter les 4 roues et passages de roues ?
Merci de ta réponse,
A bientôt pour une de tes futures vidéos même si parfois j’ai un peu de mal à transcrire l’anglais en français, tu sais que nous ne sommes pas doués pour les langues étrangères !!!
BERNARD
Bonjour Pan, ta réponse ne s’affiche pas sur le site, certainement un problème d’informatique
Bernard
What about using it with rinse-less washes. I think since I am apartment living the smaller spta will probably be the better option
This is a foaming sprayer so not meant for rinseless washes. For those, use the regular sprayers like the IK Multi Pro 2. Link: amzn.to/3mjVhxb
hey pan do you a video that have full detailing ? exterior body glass headlight and in interior and engine thankyou for your all information and experience
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So I can always count on PAN! I was not thinking then i said shoot Pan most likely has this review lol. with ur help man! Got cordless power washer and now this guy , Now I can presoak etc in parking lot at my place.😀 I use little Ik foam 2 for rims .
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I would love to see you use the IKE with 60 psi from your compressor and see how far you can go on a car. I would only put in one or two quarts and 60 psi to see if it would do the whole car. I always have a compressor hose handy.
No point in using an air compressor when you have the battery operated one directly on the unit itself.
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Many have added portable battery Compressor and attached it to them for less than the $155 that IK IS charging.
this would be great for mobile detailing
Absolutely.
I just moved to a condo with an underground car washing bay these days, however, those coin washing machines do not provide thick foam AT ALL. So people can just wash their cars without any safe pre-wash. Previously, I used a cordless pressure washer with a foam cannon to create thick snow foam. However, every time I need to carry 3 buckets of water to the washing bay it wastes a lot of effort and time. More importantly, the foaming process is not stable all the time. Sometimes I got a good foam but sometimes don't, that's also the reason why I buy IK e FOAM pro 12.
I was amazed by this product (although it is quite expensive), I don't need to bring one more extra bucket anymore and I can create nice and thick foam easily. But these days I switch my pre-wash shampoo to Bilt Hamber touchless shampoo and suggest a PIR dilution ratio of 2~5%. Anyone knows how to calculate this on IK e Foam 12? (It is quite different to the usual PIR calculation process on other pressure washer...)👍
Pan, if you had to pick between a foam cannon or the e ik foamer, which one would you choose?
Foam cannon all day. More foam, more efficiency, more speed.
It is a good comparison of what you can get as an expert for maybe mobile detailing. But for the average person, at almost 4x the price the comparison is a little bit like comparing an EcoBoost Mustang to a GT500. You'll get to 60 faster in the GT500, but is 3x the price worth it for the average person?
Great video....would you mind doing a review of Shine Supply's Punch It?
Thanks!
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Pan, what are your thoughts on the battery vs just using the air compressor? every so often? Were you able to test how much more time it was between the compressor always being on IKE vs going to your air compressor and filling it?
The mini compressor on this is so quiet, and it makes you so much more efficient in my opinion. If you can afford it, get it. If not, the second best is to use the valve with a regular air compressor, but those are nosier for sure, and you'll have to revisit the air compressor more often, so it's not as practical in my opinion. But still works better than hand pumping, that's for sure.
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks sir! Efficiency is always worth the extra cost
What a time to be alive
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looks cool but I had so many issues with the small ik foamer that I think I'll pass... if I spent 100 plus dollars and it performed as well as the small foamer ... just not worth the high blood pressure
What issues did you have? I have both the original Foam 1.5 and new Foam Pro 2 and never had issues with either one. Did you reach out to IK or to the place you purchased it from?
@Pan The Organizer I purchased through Adams I think...I could never keep it operational. it would work for 1 tire. then just squirt.. tried cleaning it, and replacing the filter... thought I had it and it would work for 2 tires and crap out...I figured out it wasn't the filter it was the seals... bought a replacement pack... tried it worked for a car then the rubber seals wouldn't sit right and I would be right back to where i was..as an enthusiast washing my car is a relaxing experience to destress from the week... the ik foamer needed to be removed from the process to protect my sanity..lol
I am a minimalist. Could you please compile a list of products that would do "the most" with using the least? What i mean exactly is I want to effectively keep my car clean and looking good without having dozens of products and spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars on supplies. Exterior only for this focus question. The more videos I watch the longer my list of items to buy, I'm looking to simplify the list. For tires and wheels, should I use a one and done product with iron remover or have separate products? I was my car one a week. I have a foam gun with a garden hose. Any advice for the minimalist would be awesome.
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Letting that foam sit on the car without washing it off is driving me crazy er. Great Video.
Snow foams are supposed to dwell on the surface for a certain amount of minutes. Follow the instructions on the label of the product you are using.
Also, as I work indoors, I have a longer working period without having to worry about the snow foam drying on the surface.
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@@PanTheOrganizer I understand dwell. I just love washing off the foam.
I still struggle with my Axel 2000 from Marolex. Can't figure out the prewash to water proportions and what nozzle to choose. It always builds up at the end ot the nozzle and runs down.
@PanTheOrganizer you can also get the low budget combination:
- iK Foam Pro 2 Plus (that also has a Schrader valve) and then you add
- Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S
You start the compressor to fill it up (until valve pops) and start spraying, once you start spraying you again can turn on the compressor and keep spraying the entire car. If you want more pressure just take 10s pauses from time to time for the pressure to build up. This is my DIY setup :)
Yeah it seems a few viewers have done that suggestion. Good on you if you can save a few bucks!
Can you please make a video about prewash chemicals? Especially for after winter wash, Thanks :)
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Sweet!!!..but a little pricey for my needs…I’ll grab the ik foam pro ✌️Thanks for the info Pan😊
No problem!
I wish they have produced a smaller version, half the size 😅 it would be a bit cumbersome to carry it to a self service car wash ))) are there any alternatives with 3-5 ltrs capacity?
Not yet. But perhaps they are thinking of smaller versions.
Yeah…just put that in the cart! Thanks again!!!!
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At that price you'd be better off buying a pressure washer for multiple purposes house garden driveway just to mention a few but . great video as usual cheers Pan
Thanks for watching Joe!
Hi a have a question can i use ik 2 pro with portable compressor For a constant supply of foam?
I don't have the answer to that. But they do make an IK Foam Pro 2 version called 2+ that has a shrader valve so you can pressurize it with a compressor.
Here's a link: amzn.to/48F9MxI
I wonder if DeWalt or Milwaukee batteries will fit.
I realize surfactants are needed for foam, but can this be used with products like ONR as a pre-treatment spray?
I would go for a more regular IK Multi Pro 2 for that task. Here's a link: amzn.to/3mjVhxb
The IK is nice but I can buy 3 of the Spta sprayers at around the same price. Which gives me more options as well.
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@@PanTheOrganizer I found your channel last year when researching how to detail my own car. Which then led to me detailing as a side gig. Your channel has been very helpful, although it has lead to me buying more stuff than I probably needed lol.
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You ever use green star in a ik pump sprayer as a pre wash ?
No
Thats a cool product. Is it aimed more for professionals like yourself?
Anyone who needs a foaming sprayer, and doesn't want to pump by hand for ever, will benefit from this.
@@PanTheOrganizer I have a marolex Axel 2000 and it will take me roughly 30 min to pump and cover my Polestar 2 car completly. I am so getting this!
The Red SPTA looks exactly the same as the one which is sold by Shine in France :) .
SPTA likely makes sprayers for a bunch of other brands.
Ik valeur sûre.Merci Pan
Oui très bonne qualité en effet!