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I use Chem-X Stars and Stripes when I need a quick wash. Can wash and dry the truck, completely touchless in 20 minutes. Chem-x also has Old Glory Touchless available.

 

perfect time to do a conversion...I ditched those cartridges right from the get go.

https://rv-mods.com/store/

 

Forgive the stupid question. Is it possible to use my regular old air compressor to power a foam cannon instead of buying a dedicated pressure washer?

 

it doesnt work that way.

 

You could buy a foam cannon for a garden hose, do some research first. You could also opt for an iK foam sprayer.
https://www.iksprayers.com/en/ik-foam-pro-12-82676.html

For $150, if it fits the budget, you can get a Ryobi PW that is great for a backyard detailer.
https://youtu.be/zwtjpCMLcls?si=ojjcxvBfUZt5lZMN

 

lets not confuse the poor guy...those are not foam cannons...those are foam guns and will not give the same results as a cannon, not even close.

They are a good solution if you want some suds on your paint though...just got to use the right wash.

 

Agreed. I will say you still need to pick your wash regardless of using a dedicated foam cannon. Foam cannons can vastly vary as well.

 

Thanks all. I was looking at something like this.

https://tornadortools.com/products/z-011-tornador®-foam-gun

After the comments and further research, I'm beginning to understand the difference between gun and cannon.

 

you need massive air for it and the foam is pretty bad...Id think your better off with a foam gun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0bvrWrJtVw

 

Dont u mean a dedicated foam cannon? Lol

 

he doesnt have a pw....comparing the tornador to a foam gun...Id go gun. Cannon if you want to get a lil pw. I love my Karcher cube

 

You are not getting any better results with a foam gun compared to the Tornador. The iK will outperform both.

You dont always need a 1” thick layer of foam anyways, people get caught up in the amount of foam, it can be comical really. If you are using a soap that actually starts to break down dirt and debris then it makes way more sense. A ph neutral soap isn’t the best choice for doing that.

 

The only foam cannon that I know of that works that way is one by Griots Garage....and they call it their 'Air Foamer sudsing gun"......I've never used one, but from the video clips I've seen....it's some pretty thick foam.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/air-foamer-sudsing-gun/

 

Dang 4-8 cfm @ 90psi....das a lotta air!

Never saw one of those air powered foam guns. I'd still stick with a pressure washer and a foam cannon. Aim for 2gal/min @1000psi in your pressure washing choice.

 

This…

Tested it and got 1.65gpm. Will test pressure if my gauge goes that high.

 

uses standard QD tips? Looks like a nice lil unit

 

Yes, for $150, seems like a good buy. Hose is 40’, and the gun is pretty nice

 

Do like that it doesn't use cheapo plastic connection points. Just watched a review...900ish psi and 1.6gpm real world numbers right out of the box. Respectable for $150.

 

I tossed around buying an Active unit or the newer Adams machine, but then watched vids on this and figured I would save a few bucks.

 

Same. Now go get a Uber flex or flexizilla hose and get 0.15 more gpm! Cars with keav on yoitibe got 1.8 w Uber flex, 4.0 nozzle and his new fav Amazon handle. I got mine this week, stoked to get it going! RO filter comes Sunday for the final piece of the puzzle (already have the DI and dog food bucket to store my 0 TDS water!)

keeping w thread title, decided to start with this line of products. Should work out.

 

The uberflex is not reinforced and I heard causes surging issues, not interested in that. Be curious to see how it works out for you.

 

From videos, only machine that has issues w Uber flex is the actives. All the other $100 machines it works just fine supposedly