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I sometimes use a foam gun for the purpose you stated. Lubrication. If you wash your coated car weekly, or even every 2 weeks, a foam cannon should not be needed. The foam gun serves the same purpose, as neither gun or cannon will remove road film for the most part. Only hand washing will do that. Of course if you drive in mud or gravel roads, that's a different story. I use the foam gun on mine to remove loose stuff, rinse it, then foam it again and hand wash. But I am lazy, that beats dragging the pressure washer out of the shed at the tender age of 72
I am a mobile detailer and the foam cannon help me be more efficient and get the job done right in my work Pro tip to anyone starting detailing definitely invest in a good quality on Foam cannon Pan your videos inspired me three years ago to start my own detailing business still add it with the great videos 👍👍👍
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I’ve had a foam gun for two years and love it. I don’t need a foam cannon since my cars are washed weekly and I don’t want to drag out the pressure washer every time I wash the car. I don’t get quite the foam as a cannon but I like the fact the foam I get flows off the car a little more quickly removing some particles that I may not have with the pre rinse. I also get more foam with my gun than you did with yours. I can also fill my gun and get 4 washes out of each fill.
Wow, the garden hose wastes so much. They failed to design the nozzle to better fan or atomize. Very disappointing . The hand pump? Too much wasted time pumping every 5 sec of use. Nothing even close to the real deal. Thanks Pan.
Thank you for this channel! I just fully detailed my 2015 Mini, including paint correction (worked amazingly well) and a graphene coating without any problems or surprises, solely by watching your guides. It was a ton of work, but the car looks better than when I got it. You are the best!
Thanks James!! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 790,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. How did you discover my channel by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizer TH-cam searching for how to properly wash my new car, because I didn’t like what the automated washes were doing to the paint and my wheels were never clean. I’ll never go back. 👍
I've been wondering.... how many people use the foam gun and then just start washing the vehicle without a bucket and water. This is a very bad idea and I would surely hope none of pan's subscribers do that lol
I just made purchase of 2nd new vehicle since 1993. Between that time I been buying used. So I decided to keep the paint on this one in top condition. During research, you have become my guide for the task. Just ordered about $600 worth of products from most of your recommendations and links. Thank you, Pan!
Thanks Harry! I appreciate the positive feedback. Congrats on your new ride by the way! What new car did you buy? 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. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I’ve tried a foam gun and against a foam cannon it’s way behind with regards to the thickness of foam you get. I would always tell people f your serious then get a pressure washer and cannon
Your videos are spot on. I was using me leaf blower this morning to dry my car at 0600 (another video). I guess next time I need to make a pitcher of Tequila Sunrise Rises for the neighbors. Holy cow, my neighbors wash their cars with brushes you would use to clean cattle and the dry them with an 18-inch squeaky.
I use Adam's Premium Foam Gun Car Wash And MAROLEX AXEL FOAMER 2000. Also, I’m a big fan of drying aids and I tell my friends to use them but they don’t! I tell them that drying aids are great towards preventing water spots which they get often. Lazy lads! Jk
Thanks for the helpful video once again Pan. I never thought to rinse out my mtm foam cannon after foaming. Will do that from now on. One thing of interest to me would be the new cordless foam sprayers and foam cannons. It would be great if you can review one or 2 of those.
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That gardenhose "foam gun" produces less foam than a wrung out sponge. That was pathetic.👎 Obviously, a foam cannon on a pressure washer is still the way to go.👍👍 Thanks, Pan. Good job.
That Foam Gun sucks! The handle connection to the container keeps falling off. Tried many times to get it to stay seated but it falls off. Will be looking for another version from someone else.
Hi Pan, great video. I use a Marolex pump sprayer just for the wheels, and Bilt Hamber Autofoam in an AutoGlym foam cannon. The Adams foam is thick, but the real test is how well it cleans. Also it looks like the Adams would take a lot of rinsing to clear the car…..and the driveway too! BH foam cleans brilliantly and doesn’t linger on the driveway either. If you have access to a pressure washer, can’t see a use for a foam gun.
My foam gun sprays like the cannon. Our water pressure is crazy strong, at full open my water stream lands on my neighbors yard across the street with no attachments with attachments the hoses looks like a snake eating a rat. But it does the job i need. And my pressure washer is down lol😂
Another great video. I use a pump sprayer for wheels when I do them separately, but a foam cannon for pre-washes. I've had success with replacing the stock orifice with a 1.1 mm Foam Cannon Orifice -- the smaller opening produces a thicker foam. Only a few US dollars from Amazon.
Hey Pan! Always enjoy how you provide education to us. I am a team foam cannon member. I have an MTM PF22 and after 3 years of use, no issues. Great product and I am sure there are a great selection of cannons to buy. Great video. Till the next one.
Do you think I could use a backpack style garden sprayer to foam my car? Seems like it would be much easier to pump and would hold more shampoo mixture without having to refill. Thanks
Yes, absolutely. As long as it's a foaming type sprayer. If it's just meant for liquids, it won't work with foaming type applications. There are normal liquid sprayers, and then there are foaming type sprayers. If you want a larger style foamer, check this one out: bit.ly/3lBhsyb See my review here: th-cam.com/video/I5WRp8bvTAU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WAGiM0o-uOlIApiC
I guess I don't understand. I thought the whole point of snow foam is to stick better/longer therefore break down contamination better. But, you said the Adams Mega Foam is not meant to be a cleaning foam. So...what is it supposed to be used for?
Great comparison. The foam gun seems completely useless. There's no "foam", it's just mixing water with the cleaning agent. Even the hand pump created a better foam.
soap and water is what cleans, not foam. Unless you have caked on dirt, if someone is performing a routine maintenance wash on their personal car a foam gun is excellent for the pre wash stage.
I don’t see benefit of a foam gun but that’s just me..foam cannon 100% the best results. I use the IK to spray my wheels with brake buster, too much pumping to foam a vehicle.
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Got me a pressure washer and I didn't even bother washing my car with the "foam cannon" that came with it. Just waited for a professional one, even though I am not, let me tell you, there is a HUGE difference between a legit pressure washer/foam cannon set up and a little sud sprayer. Save your money, RYOBI makes a really good budget pressure washer, foam cannon would be a nice investment if you want to keep your car looking nice!
If Adams Mega Foam isn’t meant to be used as a cleaning snow foam, then what’s the point of using it? Shouldn’t the goal of the pre wash be to clean as much as possible so that the hand wash involves the least amount of dirt as possible?
Yes, but some just want a neutral some foam to act as a lubricant on the surface, not necessarily heavier alkaline level cleaning for each weekly wash.
This helped me realize a gun will be better for me than a cannon. I have no use for a pressure washer other than cleaning the cars I own. I don't do the stuff with a washer that many other people do around their homes. About the gun you used, it was very "runny" as you mentioned. Does this affect how well it removes loose dirt by much compared to the cannon? I plan to hose off the foam afterwards and then continue with a bucket and mitt anyway so as long as the "runny" foam still does a decent job even compared to a cannon and pressure washer, it seems I can still enjoy the look of foam and the benefits of foaming the car as a pre-wash. I understand a cannon will make the better foam and yield better results but using a gun and garden hose isnt just a fool's errand, right?
Runny doesn't affect their performance. What does matter is what type of snow foam you are using. A neutral snow foam like the Adam's Mega Foam isn't meant for cleaning, it's just meant to help remove loose dirt safely and add lubrication on the surface. For cleaning grime and traffic film better, you need a snow foam like Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam or CarPro Lift, which are alkaline snow foams. More about that in my video here: th-cam.com/video/8j5dJUM8Fb4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video Pan! I do not own a pressure washer, so I am using the Chemical Guys Foam Gun, combined with the 2 buckets method. I was impressed by the IK Pro 2 (I am using that with P&S Break Buster for the wheels) and was considering trying it with car shampoo, but after watching your video, I will stick to the foam gun. Can you do a video comparision of a complete car wash with shampoo? (1. Pressure Gun, 2. Foam gun, 3. IK Pro 2, 4. Two buckets method, 5. Rince-less wash) You could rank the different methods, add pro tips and mention pros & cons. Thank you!!
I think we need a foam ‘pump’ that uses an 18volt battery to keep the pressure up. That would be a great intermediate solution if you don’t have a pressure washer. Ryobi, I’m looking at you… The garden hose (Gun) solution doesn’t even make it into the race.
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literally just went back to using a MATCEE foam gun after my karcher died. does the job I'm the mean time while waiting for the active 2.0 PW to release!
Hi pan the foam cannon is definitely the best way to go do you happen to know what the orifice size was in the adams 1.25 or 1.1 I have a couple of cannons and use the 1.1 for a smaller pressure washer thanks 😊
@@PanTheOrganizer ok thanks pan it was getting pretty good foam I would probably go with the Mtm or the mjjc pro for my next purchase as I only have a smaller pressure washer my cheap foam cannons I have swapped out to the 1.1 orafice I’ll try some adams mega foam see if there is a difference
I like to use my foam cannon when I can but I do not have a garage so the pressure washer stays in the basement and hauling that out is time consuming so a portable foam gun is helpful I think both have a time and place
Pan thanks for the video. I am a weekend warrior. Currently using the foam gun. I ordered the your favorite pressure washer. Looking forward to using it with a foam cannon! I think I will use my foaming pump sprayer (Swiftjet) for the wheels and tires with P&S. Keep up the good work!!
foam gun at home preferred. Cheap, ez, quick and reliable love it for maintenance washes….. and always use bead maker as a drying aid then top with dream maker 10/10 pan recommends 👍
Hmm if u drill a hole in the pump sprayer and put a bulkhead fitting and qd, u can quick connect your shop air compressor and blast foam pretty well I'd imagine
Hey Pam since you're a biochemist? Is it possible to test the ceramic car Wash soaps for real ceramic material in there and if so how much per soap there's a lot of scams out there and us would like to buy legitimate ceramic car soaps and products because polymer can do the same effects and fool the customer
something perhaps worth pointing out in the pro/con listings: cannon requires electric and water hook-ups, gun requires water-only hook up, and pump requires absolutely nothing but elbow grease. kind of a deciding factor for most- even you. you said you use cannon because you have the hook-ups (and machine). in other scenarios, pump is the only way to go. btw, I use a pump for wheel treatments; cannon for all else.
Another excellent tutorial! I started off with a foam gun and graduated to foam cannon and pressure washer, it's also great to see the difference with a pump up foaming sprayer. Tks pan 🏆
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Waiting for the new Active 2.0 to come out before I start dabbling in foam cannons, already got my autoglym trial pack sitting in the basement lol. Also, Wouldn't happen to have a video for us folks with PPF over their entire car? or is that coming up? kinda do and don't is what I'm looking for. Thanks Pan.
From the looks of it The adams foam gun sucks, I’ve been looking for a possible replacement for my chemical guys foam gun and after seeing this demonstration the adams foam gun just got eliminated, nice review
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@@PanTheOrganizer well, as I said I am looking for a possible replacement for my chemical guys foam gun and your channel popped up, I have since watched a couple of your videos and I must say I’m a fan, very informative
Pan I love Porsches, owned one for 11 years, they drive like no other cars. The Turbo is an awesome car, but my friend it's an automatic.😫 My advice, trade it in on a manual GT3 Touring edition. I guarantee you more driving pleasure, with a 9,000 rpm redline. Intoxicating is an understatement. SaveTheManuals. Peace.
I like the sound of a GT3 but once you try the acceleration of a Turbo S, everything else seems so slow. And GT3 or GT3 RS are too track focused for me, not as comfortable for everyday use in my personal taste. Plus I love high quality audio and my Burmester sound system destroys the Bose (you can’t get the Burmester in GT3). Also, as my Porsche is my daily driver, I need all wheel drive for our harsh Canadian winters. And the PDK is the best automatic on the planet. So for all those reasons, I think you understand how my 911 Turbo S is the perfect pick for me and my needs. I absolutely love this car. I am done driving manual cars. I understand those who like it, but I used to like it at 20 years old. Not for daily use at 42 hehe. But is the GT3 a great car? Of course. It’s a Porsche. Even a Cayman or Macan are great vehicles. Cheers!
@@PanTheOrganizer No doubt Pan, I've test drove a Turbo S and the acceleration is so strong with launch control, it can give you a head rush. By the way I pick up my new 2023 GR Corolla on Monday. I want to ceramic coat it myself. I will wash it, then chemical decontamination with Iron remover, then clay bar it, then polish and prep wipe and finally ceramic coat it. What products would you recommend I use? I have a Porter Cable da polisher. What Foam pad? Which Polish? Thanks. Enjoy.
Because there are some snow foams that actually have cleaning power in the pre-wash stage. See my video on that here: th-cam.com/video/8j5dJUM8Fb4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Nf2SHAe2SWTEts2S
Yo I can't help but laugh when you were doing the pump sprayer on the side panels😆😆 I have a hunch you were trolling on purpose because of how it looks lololol
MJJC V2 With Bilt Hamber Touchless and I sometimes add 100ml or 200ml of Bilt Hamber Surfex HD in the cannon also for an increased dirt and muck removal at the pre cleaning stage. When are you 2022 awards Pan? I'm looking forward to what you recommend this year! Will any of these products still wear the crown from last year of will there be any new comers to dethrone 2021 products?? 😁
Hi Pan. It's big joe from Glasgow Scotland here. I don't know if you will remember me because it's been about a year since I posted a comment. At that time I Was waiting on a operation to my back for spinal stenosis. Well I had the surgery eventually. The delay was due to covid resulting to massive delays in the NHS operations. If you remember I asked if you would take your porche to the track as you did previously with your BMW. When you purchased your porche you and a your friend gave your porche a ceramic coating. I remember him saying that you would probably change your car after 2 years. Are you starting to get the I need a change urge?
Hi Joseph! I remember you! I hope everything went well with the surgery and hopefully you recovered well. Glad to have you back here! Yeah I get a brand new car every three years, so by spring of 2024, I'll have something new. Yes I did bring my car to the track, and measured a 10.1s quarter mile run @ 138 mph. What a blast this new 911 Turbo S !!! We also measured a 0-100 km/h in 2.3 seconds. What a beast!!
Hey good day Pan, runny foam from (FoamGun )vs clingy foam from( foam cannon) Which shows more cleaner results after dwelling for 5minutes using same soap? Without pressure washing. I have both system but my pressure washer died. Not sure to get another pressure washer or just use my existing foam gun. Hope to get ur reply soon . Love ur channel
Foam cannon and pressure washer is always the best combination. Period. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 850,000 subscribers and 106 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. How did you discover my channel by the way?
I have very good luck with the Chemical Guys foam blaster which is used with a high quality garden hose fairly high water pressure in my area. I use Mr. Gold Chemical Guys soap and this combo seems to work as well as a pressure washer with chemicals. I'm cleaning a Porsche Taycan Turbo S and a 911 Turbo S. They are 2 and 5 years old, but we keep them looking quite new with this process plus the detailing aids Pan recommends.
Hi, does foam gun method removes less dirt compared to pressure washer? In one of your videos, you mentioned that pre wash removes 90% of the dirt, is this still holds true for foam gun (gardeen hose)?
Level of dirt removal has more to do with the type of snow foam you are using. A pH neutral snow foam won't remove as much dirt as a higher pH (like Bilt Hamber Touch-Less pH 10.5, Koch Chemie Active Foam pH 9.5, etc). But there is for sure a big difference in the thickness and quantity of foam a true pressure washer and foam cannon setup provides, compared to a garden hose and foam gun, as you saw in the video.
More or less yes. Keep in mind it’s the contact wash (after the snow foam) that will get the car 100% clean. The pre-wash with snow foam and foam cannon is there to get the majority of the loose dirt and debris off the car, before the contact wash.
I have both and used both. I quit using the foam cannon and just use the foam gun. I couldn’t tell the difference in them. The foam cannon foam looked cool. So much easier with the foam gun. I just use the pressure to cleaner to clean the driveway and things that need a lot of pressure to clean.
That's odd. There has never been a foam gun that I have seen perform as well as a foam cannon in a proper setup. What kind of pressure washer are you using?
@@PanTheOrganizer Simpson 4 gallons a minute 4,000 psi. Control valve pressure regulator. Maybe I wasn’t clear, the foam cannon with the the pressure cleaner puts out is off the charts. Didn’t see any difference in the final cleaning results. Thats why I just use the foam gun. I modified it so it puts out a lot more foam. Sir you have probably forgot more about car detailing that I will ever know. I try to watch everything you post. I hope this explains it. I should have been more clear. You have a great day and a Merry Christmas !🎄🎁
Ah ok now that makes more sense hehe. A pressure washer and foam cannon will always output way more foam than a standard foam gun and garden hose. Just be careful using such a high pressure unit. It's never recommended to use more than 2000 psi to wash cars. I set my high end Kranzle pressure washer to 1000 psi (2.1GPM) when washing cars. Water flow is more important than pressure. As far as cleaning, not all snow foams are meant to have a cleaning power. So there's likely a reason why you don't see a difference in your current situation, depending on what snow foam you are using. There are only a handful of snow foams that actually do pre-cleaning of the surface during the pre-wash stage. Those are usually higher up in the pH scale so you wouldn't use them every week. I made a video comparing different snow foams cleaning power here: th-cam.com/video/8j5dJUM8Fb4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1SewfCb6R0Gg9wqF th-cam.com/video/I7z8ajojRVI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7JlpedqkyP2rBtwM Long story short, if you are just using a pH neutral snow foam, that won't do much for "cleaning". Those are meant more for lubrication on the surface prior to the contact wash, to reduce chances of marring. For deeper cleanings, that's when you can pull out snow foams like Bilt Hamber Touch-Less, Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam and CarPro Lift. Those actually eat away at the grime and road film, before you wash the car. What snow foam are you using?
Hey Pan, I appreciate all the videos and how detail oriented you are. Definitely helped me learn how to properly care for my car. I have the Adam’s foam cannon and don’t produce a thick foam like that though. I’ve used the amount of soap recommended on the bottle (Carpro reset and gtechniq citrus foam) and have even tried double the amount of soap. I have it set to max foam and use a green works pressure washer with the garden hose connected to it. Could it be just because of the type of water?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 990,000 subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. There are many factors that influence the quantity, thickness and richness of snow foam: 1. Type of foam cannon (smaller orifices lead to thicker foam, but can potentially trip your circuit breaker depending on your setup) 2. Type of pressure washer (a higher amount of GPM water output leads to more foam, so a pressure washer with 1.3 GPM will produce less foam than one that pumps out 2.1 GPM) 3. Type of snow foam (not all snow foams produce the same amount of foam) 4. Dilution ratio of snow foam (adjust the dilution according to your setup. Start with the recommendations on the label, and increase the amount as needed). 5. Water quality. The better the water, the more foam and suds you get. So deionized water will always produce more foam compared to hard tap water, for example.
Hi Pan - could you please help me out. I would like to know what is the best to maintain ceramic coating after washing, I don’t want to use c2v3 anymore with microfibre cloth. I’m after something that I can spray and wash off. I use geon wet coat for wheel and I’m happy with that!
Hi Steven. If you prefer spray on, rinse off maintenance products, here are my favourites: bit.ly/3PoZSXv bit.ly/3SUG7dy bit.ly/3JXQvwN All three can be used on all the exterior parts: paint, glass, wheels, plastics, headlights, tail lights, etc. They will typically last 2 to 4 months on average. So perfect for use as maintenance on an existing ceramic coating.
I always at first thought it was the same thing. But coming to your channel I learned they are not. I used both but it wasn't for cars at the time it was for cleaning dog cages at animal shelters & pet hotels. I personally like the cannon for cars.
Foam cannon all day for foaming the car for me... Only time I use pump foamers is when I want to be precise and save some product, usually between the doors and fenders etc + when washing rims after a wheel change. I still do not understand why they use metal threads with a plastic bottle, the Stihl I use is plastic on plastic with a big opening to not have a hassle with filling the bottle 🤔 How thick do you want the foam to be Pan? Still a little bit unsure but I would guess a slightly less concentrated than shaving foam?
That's just a question of personal preference really. Some people like thick foam, others prefer a more runny texture. Also, some snow foams produce thicker foam (like Adam's Mega Foam) and others product runnier foam (like Bilt Hamber).
Ok…. Seriously,….I legit lol’d at the part where you fast forwarded using the pump sprayer.😂 I think the missed opportunity here is that you didn’t use the Benny Hill theme song while you were doing it. 🤣
I own the iK 2 foam cannon and I really think is not a good deal, too much pumping, each blast last at most 10 seconds and back to pumping… the good thing is you are working out while foaming your car 🚗
Iol, it's as if you read my mind I was thinking what am I going to use tomorrow, the foam gun or the foam cannon😁 and here you are sharing ideas on them, so cool. I like the quick disconnect of the Adams foam gun, mine is a screw type but it performs very well I have to say and my foam connon is that Amazon type not too bad but I need to upgrade to a beter one, great video Pan.
With a little DIY work you can attach an electric pump to the handpump to avoid having to spend more time pumping than spraying, like the oasser portable air compressor. There are also how-to's on YT.
There are pump sprayers that now come with a Schrader valve so you can use an air chuck and air compressor to fill them. Like this one: amzn.to/3Q6ycY7
Can you do a show on wether or not to purchase any coatings for the car dealerships. In the US car dealerships try to upscale DuPont coatings and other brands applied by the dealership. Just wondering if they are any good.
Never buy any protection the dealership offers. They offer cheap products at a high cost to maximize profits. Bring your car to a reputable professional detailer and have them apply a good ceramic coating, or do the work yourself. I have tons of easy to follow tutorials.
This was not a video about the best foam cannon lol. This was a comparison between a foam gun and foam cannon from the same brand. I have other videos on battles between the beet foam cannons like this one: th-cam.com/video/wF5pDPE7vr0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RSXRipMrwDGbyCoO
This video is great it’s actually saves lots of people money From buying that foam gun and I love the comparisons from all three Adam products. The foam cannon prove the shampoo works well and is the way to go. KITEL MÂCHE Pan 💥
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I sometimes use a foam gun for the purpose you stated. Lubrication. If you wash your coated car weekly, or even every 2 weeks, a foam cannon should not be needed. The foam gun serves the same purpose, as neither gun or cannon will remove road film for the most part. Only hand washing will do that. Of course if you drive in mud or gravel roads, that's a different story. I use the foam gun on mine to remove loose stuff, rinse it, then foam it again and hand wash. But I am lazy, that beats dragging the pressure washer out of the shed at the tender age of 72
I am a mobile detailer and the foam cannon help me be more efficient and get the job done right in my work Pro tip to anyone starting detailing definitely invest in a good quality on Foam cannon Pan your videos inspired me three years ago to start my own detailing business still add it with the great videos 👍👍👍
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I’ve had a foam gun for two years and love it. I don’t need a foam cannon since my cars are washed weekly and I don’t want to drag out the pressure washer every time I wash the car. I don’t get quite the foam as a cannon but I like the fact the foam I get flows off the car a little more quickly removing some particles that I may not have with the pre rinse. I also get more foam with my gun than you did with yours. I can also fill my gun and get 4 washes out of each fill.
What's the foam gun you're using?
@@hugopelletier1536 chemical guys with their snow foam.
Wow, the garden hose wastes so much. They failed to design the nozzle to better fan or atomize. Very disappointing . The hand pump? Too much wasted time pumping every 5 sec of use. Nothing even close to the real deal. Thanks Pan.
Thank you for this channel! I just fully detailed my 2015 Mini, including paint correction (worked amazingly well) and a graphene coating without any problems or surprises, solely by watching your guides. It was a ton of work, but the car looks better than when I got it. You are the best!
Thanks James!! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 790,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
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@@PanTheOrganizer TH-cam searching for how to properly wash my new car, because I didn’t like what the automated washes were doing to the paint and my wheels were never clean. I’ll never go back. 👍
then I got hooked on the paint correction vids and decided I could fix up my older Mini’s paint myself.
Cool thanks for the feedback!
I've been wondering.... how many people use the foam gun and then just start washing the vehicle without a bucket and water. This is a very bad idea and I would surely hope none of pan's subscribers do that lol
You got a point. Imm use buckets too from now on to at least rinse it
Buckets aren't always required when washing vehicles. If I'm doing shit outside, then I'm going to be rinsing with the pressure washer anyways.
@@brandenlucero if someone is using a foam gun then the most likely don't have a pressure washer
I would describe the foam from a pump foamer a "dryer" foam. It's not as uniform or thick, but it's a very very dry foam with less liquid.
I like to snow foam because its fun
I wonder what the foam gun would look like if there was a fan spray mode?
I just made purchase of 2nd new vehicle since 1993. Between that time I been buying used. So I decided to keep the paint on this one in top condition. During research, you have become my guide for the task. Just ordered about $600 worth of products from most of your recommendations and links. Thank you, Pan!
Thanks Harry! I appreciate the positive feedback.
Congrats on your new ride by the way! What new car did you buy?
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’ve tried a foam gun and against a foam cannon it’s way behind with regards to the thickness of foam you get. I would always tell people f your serious then get a pressure washer and cannon
Your videos are spot on. I was using me leaf blower this morning to dry my car at 0600 (another video). I guess next time I need to make a pitcher of Tequila Sunrise Rises for the neighbors. Holy cow, my neighbors wash their cars with brushes you would use to clean cattle and the dry them with an 18-inch squeaky.
Ive got a griotts gun I picked up at auto zone. I pair it with meguiars gold class. Good enough for my 2007 highlander
The pressure washer does not have more flow pan it has only way more pressure. Just saying😁.
But as always love your video's.
I use Adam's Premium Foam Gun Car Wash And MAROLEX AXEL FOAMER 2000. Also, I’m a big fan of drying aids and I tell my friends to use them but they don’t! I tell them that drying aids are great towards preventing water spots which they get often. Lazy lads! Jk
Thanks for the helpful video once again Pan. I never thought to rinse out my mtm foam cannon after foaming. Will do that from now on. One thing of interest to me would be the new cordless foam sprayers and foam cannons. It would be great if you can review one or 2 of those.
Thanks so much Pan for all of your great advice and expertise . You inspire me as well as so many others who are new to detailing
Thanks Eric! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 790,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
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That gardenhose "foam gun" produces less foam than a wrung out sponge. That was pathetic.👎
Obviously, a foam cannon on a pressure washer is still the way to go.👍👍
Thanks, Pan. Good job.
Thanks!
Thank you for another great video! You’re the best in the business!
When will the “Best 2022 Detailing Products” be coming out?
Thanks Jimmy! The 2022 awards are coming out like every year, around the end of August or early September. :)
So that’s what they use at car washes!
Pan, test the V-FLOC, from vonixx. The best shampoo of me.
That Foam Gun sucks! The handle connection to the container keeps falling off. Tried many times to get it to stay seated but it falls off. Will be looking for another version from someone else.
Hi Pan, great video. I use a Marolex pump sprayer just for the wheels, and Bilt Hamber Autofoam in an AutoGlym foam cannon. The Adams foam is thick, but the real test is how well it cleans. Also it looks like the Adams would take a lot of rinsing to clear the car…..and the driveway too! BH foam cleans brilliantly and doesn’t linger on the driveway either. If you have access to a pressure washer, can’t see a use for a foam gun.
My foam gun sprays like the cannon. Our water pressure is crazy strong, at full open my water stream lands on my neighbors yard across the street with no attachments with attachments the hoses looks like a snake eating a rat. But it does the job i need. And my pressure washer is down lol😂
Damn that's a lot of pressure! HAHA
Another great video. I use a pump sprayer for wheels when I do them separately, but a foam cannon for pre-washes. I've had success with replacing the stock orifice with
a 1.1 mm Foam Cannon Orifice -- the smaller opening produces a thicker foam. Only a few US dollars from Amazon.
Hey Pan! Always enjoy how you provide education to us. I am a team foam cannon member. I have an MTM PF22 and after 3 years of use, no issues. Great product and I am sure there are a great selection of cannons to buy. Great video. Till the next one.
Thanks Wayne!
I was under the impression that when using a foam gun, you don't premix, you just add soap and set mix ratio
You always use the recommended dilution ratios for snow foams. You don't use those straight out of the bottle.
Do you think I could use a backpack style garden sprayer to foam my car? Seems like it would be much easier to pump and would hold more shampoo mixture without having to refill. Thanks
Yes, absolutely. As long as it's a foaming type sprayer. If it's just meant for liquids, it won't work with foaming type applications. There are normal liquid sprayers, and then there are foaming type sprayers.
If you want a larger style foamer, check this one out: bit.ly/3lBhsyb
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I guess I don't understand. I thought the whole point of snow foam is to stick better/longer therefore break down contamination better. But, you said the Adams Mega Foam is not meant to be a cleaning foam. So...what is it supposed to be used for?
Lubrication. See my videos about snow foams: th-cam.com/video/6K07y26I7Z4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KgDQ7pRH8tQ0jBWv
Great comparison. The foam gun seems completely useless. There's no "foam", it's just mixing water with the cleaning agent. Even the hand pump created a better foam.
soap and water is what cleans, not foam. Unless you have caked on dirt, if someone is performing a routine maintenance wash on their personal car a foam gun is excellent for the pre wash stage.
I don’t see benefit of a foam gun but that’s just me..foam cannon 100% the best results. I use the IK to spray my wheels with brake buster, too much pumping to foam a vehicle.
Thanks for watching Jerry. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 790,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
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You're a damn mind-reader. Exactly the video I needed to see. Pan is the best!
Heheh thanks Pete!
Foam gun looks more like a soap dispenser. I'll stick with my foam cannon
Haha, maybe, haha, you should have skipped the hand pumping action in fast forward....looked, eh-hem, strange!
😂😂😂
Got me a pressure washer and I didn't even bother washing my car with the "foam cannon" that came with it. Just waited for a professional one, even though I am not, let me tell you, there is a HUGE difference between a legit pressure washer/foam cannon set up and a little sud sprayer. Save your money, RYOBI makes a really good budget pressure washer, foam cannon would be a nice investment if you want to keep your car looking nice!
If Adams Mega Foam isn’t meant to be used as a cleaning snow foam, then what’s the point of using it? Shouldn’t the goal of the pre wash be to clean as much as possible so that the hand wash involves the least amount of dirt as possible?
Yes, but some just want a neutral some foam to act as a lubricant on the surface, not necessarily heavier alkaline level cleaning for each weekly wash.
This helped me realize a gun will be better for me than a cannon. I have no use for a pressure washer other than cleaning the cars I own. I don't do the stuff with a washer that many other people do around their homes.
About the gun you used, it was very "runny" as you mentioned. Does this affect how well it removes loose dirt by much compared to the cannon?
I plan to hose off the foam afterwards and then continue with a bucket and mitt anyway so as long as the "runny" foam still does a decent job even compared to a cannon and pressure washer, it seems I can still enjoy the look of foam and the benefits of foaming the car as a pre-wash.
I understand a cannon will make the better foam and yield better results but using a gun and garden hose isnt just a fool's errand, right?
Runny doesn't affect their performance. What does matter is what type of snow foam you are using. A neutral snow foam like the Adam's Mega Foam isn't meant for cleaning, it's just meant to help remove loose dirt safely and add lubrication on the surface.
For cleaning grime and traffic film better, you need a snow foam like Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam or CarPro Lift, which are alkaline snow foams. More about that in my video here: th-cam.com/video/8j5dJUM8Fb4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video Pan!
I do not own a pressure washer, so I am using the Chemical Guys Foam Gun, combined with the 2 buckets method.
I was impressed by the IK Pro 2 (I am using that with P&S Break Buster for the wheels) and was considering trying it with car shampoo, but after watching your video, I will stick to the foam gun.
Can you do a video comparision of a complete car wash with shampoo? (1. Pressure Gun, 2. Foam gun, 3. IK Pro 2, 4. Two buckets method, 5. Rince-less wash) You could rank the different methods, add pro tips and mention pros & cons. Thank you!!
I already have my popular car wash tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/7Koj5j2Es5U/w-d-xo.html
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks!!
I think we need a foam ‘pump’ that uses an 18volt battery to keep the pressure up. That would be a great intermediate solution if you don’t have a pressure washer. Ryobi, I’m looking at you…
The garden hose (Gun) solution doesn’t even make it into the race.
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literally just went back to using a MATCEE foam gun after my karcher died. does the job I'm the mean time while waiting for the active 2.0 PW to release!
Hi pan the foam cannon is definitely the best way to go do you happen to know what the orifice size was in the adams 1.25 or 1.1 I have a couple of cannons and use the 1.1 for a smaller pressure washer thanks 😊
They don't mention the orifice size on their website. But their premium foam cannon comes with a 1.25mm orifice. This one: amzn.to/3PPmXDT
@@PanTheOrganizer ok thanks pan it was getting pretty good foam I would probably go with the Mtm or the mjjc pro for my next purchase as I only have a smaller pressure washer my cheap foam cannons I have swapped out to the 1.1 orafice I’ll try some adams mega foam see if there is a difference
I like to use my foam cannon when I can but I do not have a garage so the pressure washer stays in the basement and hauling that out is time consuming so a portable foam gun is helpful I think both have a time and place
Pan thanks for the video. I am a weekend warrior. Currently using the foam gun. I ordered the your favorite pressure washer. Looking forward to using it with a foam cannon! I think I will use my foaming pump sprayer (Swiftjet) for the wheels and tires with P&S. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks Hayward!
foam gun at home preferred. Cheap, ez, quick and reliable love it for maintenance washes….. and always use bead maker as a drying aid then top with dream maker 10/10 pan recommends 👍
Hmm if u drill a hole in the pump sprayer and put a bulkhead fitting and qd, u can quick connect your shop air compressor and blast foam pretty well I'd imagine
They ALL have there place.sometimes I use ik foamer 2 break up the monotony of washing my suv.b well good friend
Hey Pam since you're a biochemist? Is it possible to test the ceramic car Wash soaps for real ceramic material in there and if so how much per soap there's a lot of scams out there and us would like to buy legitimate ceramic car soaps and products because polymer can do the same effects and fool the customer
Well i think there are better pump sprayer than the adams, or your Mixtur of foam and shampoo was not on point. Try the gloria sprayers
My favourite pump sprayers are from Marolex. I haven't tried the Gloria yet.
Hi Pan.....I use both.....chemical guys foam gun for when car has light dust on it.....foam cannon(adams) for when car is dirtier
something perhaps worth pointing out in the pro/con listings: cannon requires electric and water hook-ups, gun requires water-only hook up, and pump requires absolutely nothing but elbow grease. kind of a deciding factor for most- even you. you said you use cannon because you have the hook-ups (and machine). in other scenarios, pump is the only way to go. btw, I use a pump for wheel treatments; cannon for all else.
Should you pre-rinse the car down with just water before doing the foam and then do the wash after doing the foam?
It doesn’t really matter ultimately. I have a video on that here: th-cam.com/video/16SwGBQ29rs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pLqCEsBsjL1QIXbq
Another excellent tutorial! I started off with a foam gun and graduated to foam cannon and pressure washer, it's also great to see the difference with a pump up foaming sprayer. Tks pan 🏆
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I use both. Foam cannon first then foam gun as my bucket wash w microfiber pads. No two bucket much faster w the gun as the contact wash.
Hey Pan: how about one of those battery powered pumps prayers? THANKS!!
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what a paaaaaaaaaaaaantastic video, i like all the ideas you provided today, appreciate it very much
My pleasure!
What Pressure washer do u recommend for Personal use; I'm not a small business. Just a car guy
1000 to 2000 psi is what we use to wash cars. It’s not recommended to go over 2000 psi
Waiting for the new Active 2.0 to come out before I start dabbling in foam cannons, already got my autoglym trial pack sitting in the basement lol. Also, Wouldn't happen to have a video for us folks with PPF over their entire car? or is that coming up? kinda do and don't is what I'm looking for. Thanks Pan.
I did a video for PPF here: th-cam.com/video/7RCgqdGrvrA/w-d-xo.html
From the looks of it The adams foam gun sucks, I’ve been looking for a possible replacement for my chemical guys foam gun and after seeing this demonstration the adams foam gun just got eliminated, nice review
Thanks for watching. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 900,000 subscribers and we have over 116 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
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@@PanTheOrganizer well, as I said I am looking for a possible replacement for my chemical guys foam gun and your channel popped up, I have since watched a couple of your videos and I must say I’m a fan, very informative
I'm thinking, I have a compressor and garden hose. Some way to combine the both?
Not to my knowledge.
I just use my pump sprayer for wheels and tires
Pan I love Porsches, owned one for 11 years, they drive like no other cars.
The Turbo is an awesome car, but my friend it's an automatic.😫
My advice, trade it in on a manual GT3 Touring edition.
I guarantee you more driving pleasure, with a 9,000 rpm redline. Intoxicating is an understatement.
SaveTheManuals.
Peace.
I like the sound of a GT3 but once you try the acceleration of a Turbo S, everything else seems so slow. And GT3 or GT3 RS are too track focused for me, not as comfortable for everyday use in my personal taste. Plus I love high quality audio and my Burmester sound system destroys the Bose (you can’t get the Burmester in GT3).
Also, as my Porsche is my daily driver, I need all wheel drive for our harsh Canadian winters. And the PDK is the best automatic on the planet.
So for all those reasons, I think you understand how my 911 Turbo S is the perfect pick for me and my needs. I absolutely love this car.
I am done driving manual cars. I understand those who like it, but I used to like it at 20 years old. Not for daily use at 42 hehe.
But is the GT3 a great car? Of course. It’s a Porsche. Even a Cayman or Macan are great vehicles.
Cheers!
@@PanTheOrganizer
No doubt Pan, I've test drove a Turbo S and the acceleration is so strong with launch control, it can give you a head rush.
By the way I pick up my new 2023 GR Corolla on Monday.
I want to ceramic coat it myself.
I will wash it, then chemical decontamination with Iron remover, then clay bar it, then polish and prep wipe and finally ceramic coat it.
What products would you recommend I use?
I have a Porter Cable da polisher.
What Foam pad? Which Polish?
Thanks.
Enjoy.
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Another fantastic video by Pan! Now I know that this is a must have tool for the garage :)
Glad you liked it!
Nice
So if using the Adam's soap is just about lubrication, why not just use a Rinseless wash and not have to think about foam gun vs. foam cannon?
Because there are some snow foams that actually have cleaning power in the pre-wash stage. See my video on that here: th-cam.com/video/8j5dJUM8Fb4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Nf2SHAe2SWTEts2S
Thanks for watching!
Yo I can't help but laugh when you were doing the pump sprayer on the side panels😆😆 I have a hunch you were trolling on purpose because of how it looks lololol
LOL
Foam gun showed useful for garage floor washing. Nothing else
Wonder how many times you've washed that Porsche since you got it last year!
I stopped counting haha. I typically wash my car twice weekly, sometimes more.
MJJC V2 With Bilt Hamber Touchless and I sometimes add 100ml or 200ml of Bilt Hamber Surfex HD in the cannon also for an increased dirt and muck removal at the pre cleaning stage. When are you 2022 awards Pan? I'm looking forward to what you recommend this year! Will any of these products still wear the crown from last year of will there be any new comers to dethrone 2021 products?? 😁
The awards, like every year, should be towards the second half of August or beginning of September at the latest. :)
Would have liked to see the Tornador foam gun which uses only compressed air for comparison.
The pump is definitely less runny than both but i think the water is needed to be efficacious.
Hi Pan. It's big joe from Glasgow Scotland here. I don't know if you will remember me because it's been about a year since I posted a comment. At that time I Was waiting on a operation to my back for spinal stenosis. Well I had the surgery eventually. The delay was due to covid resulting to massive delays in the NHS operations. If you remember I asked if you would take your porche to the track as you did previously with your BMW. When you purchased your porche you and a your friend gave your porche a ceramic coating. I remember him saying that you would probably change your car after 2 years. Are you starting to get the I need a change urge?
Hi Joseph! I remember you! I hope everything went well with the surgery and hopefully you recovered well. Glad to have you back here! Yeah I get a brand new car every three years, so by spring of 2024, I'll have something new.
Yes I did bring my car to the track, and measured a 10.1s quarter mile run @ 138 mph. What a blast this new 911 Turbo S !!! We also measured a 0-100 km/h in 2.3 seconds. What a beast!!
Hey good day Pan, runny foam from (FoamGun )vs clingy foam from( foam cannon) Which shows more cleaner results after dwelling for 5minutes using same soap? Without pressure washing.
I have both system but my pressure washer died. Not sure to get another pressure washer or just use my existing foam gun. Hope to get ur reply soon . Love ur channel
Foam cannon and pressure washer is always the best combination. Period.
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I have very good luck with the Chemical Guys foam blaster which is used with a high quality garden hose fairly high water pressure in my area. I use Mr. Gold Chemical Guys soap and this combo seems to work as well as a pressure washer with chemicals. I'm cleaning a Porsche Taycan Turbo S and a 911 Turbo S. They are 2 and 5 years old, but we keep them looking quite new with this process plus the detailing aids Pan recommends.
Thanks for sharing Cliff.
Hi, does foam gun method removes less dirt compared to pressure washer? In one of your videos, you mentioned that pre wash removes 90% of the dirt, is this still holds true for foam gun (gardeen hose)?
Level of dirt removal has more to do with the type of snow foam you are using. A pH neutral snow foam won't remove as much dirt as a higher pH (like Bilt Hamber Touch-Less pH 10.5, Koch Chemie Active Foam pH 9.5, etc).
But there is for sure a big difference in the thickness and quantity of foam a true pressure washer and foam cannon setup provides, compared to a garden hose and foam gun, as you saw in the video.
@@PanTheOrganizer ah okay, so is it safe to assume that for PH neutral Foam (for PPF coated cars), foam gun vs cannon will clean almost the same way?
More or less yes. Keep in mind it’s the contact wash (after the snow foam) that will get the car 100% clean.
The pre-wash with snow foam and foam cannon is there to get the majority of the loose dirt and debris off the car, before the contact wash.
I have both and used both. I quit using the foam cannon and just use the foam gun. I couldn’t tell the difference in them. The foam cannon foam looked cool. So much easier with the foam gun. I just use the pressure to cleaner to clean the driveway and things that need a lot of pressure to clean.
That's odd. There has never been a foam gun that I have seen perform as well as a foam cannon in a proper setup. What kind of pressure washer are you using?
@@PanTheOrganizer Simpson 4 gallons a minute 4,000 psi. Control valve pressure regulator. Maybe I wasn’t clear, the foam cannon with the the pressure cleaner puts out is off the charts. Didn’t see any difference in the final cleaning results. Thats why I just use the foam gun. I modified it so it puts out a lot more foam. Sir you have probably forgot more about car detailing that I will ever know. I try to watch everything you post. I hope this explains it. I should have been more clear. You have a great day and a Merry Christmas !🎄🎁
Ah ok now that makes more sense hehe. A pressure washer and foam cannon will always output way more foam than a standard foam gun and garden hose. Just be careful using such a high pressure unit. It's never recommended to use more than 2000 psi to wash cars. I set my high end Kranzle pressure washer to 1000 psi (2.1GPM) when washing cars. Water flow is more important than pressure.
As far as cleaning, not all snow foams are meant to have a cleaning power. So there's likely a reason why you don't see a difference in your current situation, depending on what snow foam you are using.
There are only a handful of snow foams that actually do pre-cleaning of the surface during the pre-wash stage. Those are usually higher up in the pH scale so you wouldn't use them every week.
I made a video comparing different snow foams cleaning power here:
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Long story short, if you are just using a pH neutral snow foam, that won't do much for "cleaning". Those are meant more for lubrication on the surface prior to the contact wash, to reduce chances of marring.
For deeper cleanings, that's when you can pull out snow foams like Bilt Hamber Touch-Less, Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam and CarPro Lift. Those actually eat away at the grime and road film, before you wash the car.
What snow foam are you using?
Hey Pan, I appreciate all the videos and how detail oriented you are. Definitely helped me learn how to properly care for my car. I have the Adam’s foam cannon and don’t produce a thick foam like that though. I’ve used the amount of soap recommended on the bottle (Carpro reset and gtechniq citrus foam) and have even tried double the amount of soap. I have it set to max foam and use a green works pressure washer with the garden hose connected to it. Could it be just because of the type of water?
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There are many factors that influence the quantity, thickness and richness of snow foam:
1. Type of foam cannon (smaller orifices lead to thicker foam, but can potentially trip your circuit breaker depending on your setup)
2. Type of pressure washer (a higher amount of GPM water output leads to more foam, so a pressure washer with 1.3 GPM will produce less foam than one that pumps out 2.1 GPM)
3. Type of snow foam (not all snow foams produce the same amount of foam)
4. Dilution ratio of snow foam (adjust the dilution according to your setup. Start with the recommendations on the label, and increase the amount as needed).
5. Water quality. The better the water, the more foam and suds you get. So deionized water will always produce more foam compared to hard tap water, for example.
Hi Pan - could you please help me out. I would like to know what is the best to maintain ceramic coating after washing, I don’t want to use c2v3 anymore with microfibre cloth. I’m after something that I can spray and wash off. I use geon wet coat for wheel and I’m happy with that!
Hi Steven. If you prefer spray on, rinse off maintenance products, here are my favourites:
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All three can be used on all the exterior parts: paint, glass, wheels, plastics, headlights, tail lights, etc. They will typically last 2 to 4 months on average. So perfect for use as maintenance on an existing ceramic coating.
I always at first thought it was the same thing. But coming to your channel I learned they are not. I used both but it wasn't for cars at the time it was for cleaning dog cages at animal shelters & pet hotels. I personally like the cannon for cars.
Foam cannon all day for foaming the car for me... Only time I use pump foamers is when I want to be precise and save some product, usually between the doors and fenders etc + when washing rims after a wheel change.
I still do not understand why they use metal threads with a plastic bottle, the Stihl I use is plastic on plastic with a big opening to not have a hassle with filling the bottle 🤔
How thick do you want the foam to be Pan? Still a little bit unsure but I would guess a slightly less concentrated than shaving foam?
That's just a question of personal preference really. Some people like thick foam, others prefer a more runny texture. Also, some snow foams produce thicker foam (like Adam's Mega Foam) and others product runnier foam (like Bilt Hamber).
Ive tried to use the foam gun and its just not worth it, foam canon is the way to go.
Hey, where are those detail guardz when you need them for the foam gun hose? 🤪
Ok…. Seriously,….I legit lol’d at the part where you fast forwarded using the pump sprayer.😂 I think the missed opportunity here is that you didn’t use the Benny Hill theme song while you were doing it. 🤣
LOL!
I need some advice on foam Cannon for Bosch Easy Aquatak 100 with a 360 degree nozzle. Will it be compatible with any Foam Cannon?
I don't know that pressure washer. You have to see if it has a standard 1/4 inch quick connect type connections.
Forget the foaming pump sprayer
I own the iK 2 foam cannon and I really think is not a good deal, too much pumping, each blast last at most 10 seconds and back to pumping… the good thing is you are working out while foaming your car 🚗
IK finally released an updated version with a Schrader valve for quickly filling with an air compressor. Here: amzn.to/3vuvJ1M
Iol, it's as if you read my mind I was thinking what am I going to use tomorrow, the foam gun or the foam cannon😁 and here you are sharing ideas on them, so cool. I like the quick disconnect of the Adams foam gun, mine is a screw type but it performs very well I have to say and my foam connon is that Amazon type not too bad but I need to upgrade to a beter one, great video Pan.
Thanks! Glad it could be of help.
Hello Pan the Organizer. Will carpro lift remove carpro reload coated car? Thankyou
According to CarPro, no.
@@PanTheOrganizer thankyou
With a little DIY work you can attach an electric pump to the handpump to avoid having to spend more time pumping than spraying, like the oasser portable air compressor.
There are also how-to's on YT.
There are pump sprayers that now come with a Schrader valve so you can use an air chuck and air compressor to fill them. Like this one: amzn.to/3Q6ycY7
More soap less water thicker foam
Can you do a show on wether or not to purchase any coatings for the car dealerships. In the US car dealerships try to upscale DuPont coatings and other brands applied by the dealership. Just wondering if they are any good.
Never buy any protection the dealership offers. They offer cheap products at a high cost to maximize profits. Bring your car to a reputable professional detailer and have them apply a good ceramic coating, or do the work yourself. I have tons of easy to follow tutorials.
Approximately how many gallons to wash a midsize sedan
I don't count.
I’m surprised by the pump sprayer but geez what a workout.
That’s a lousy foam gun. You need to choose a different one.
This was not a video about the best foam cannon lol. This was a comparison between a foam gun and foam cannon from the same brand.
I have other videos on battles between the beet foam cannons like this one: th-cam.com/video/wF5pDPE7vr0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RSXRipMrwDGbyCoO
Hi Pan! Just wondering. When you use a foam gun can you just foam the car and wash with your MIT without the buckets or do you still use the buckets?
I always use buckets. The foam cannon is just a part of the pre-wash.
Is there a pump sprayer that isn’t manual but runs on lithium batteries?
Hi Cody. We are starting to see some battery operated sprayers and pump sprayers.
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Pump sprayer: amzn.to/3QYfW3z
This video is great it’s actually saves lots of people money From buying that foam gun and I love the comparisons from all three Adam products. The foam cannon prove the shampoo works well and is the way to go. KITEL MÂCHE Pan 💥
Thanks Glenn!
It surprises me every time I hear you use imperial measurements. I should be used to it by now. When you do the French version, do you use metric? 🤣🤣🤣
Yes I switch measurements when doing French content.
Where do you get the small mixing measuring cups? I have looked on Amazon, but I cannot find ones that are 2 oz.
I got it from AutoGeek over a decade ago, but it's not available anymore.