I’m wanting to buy a foam cannon to use with my Simpson pressure washer. I’ve watched a bunch of comparison videos and they never seem to agree. What do you guys recommend? I’d like something that prod thick foam. Thanks in advance!
Foam cannon recommendations please
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I own this and very much dislike it. The black finish inside the body flakes off and plugs up the pill. Also overall it needs a pill every year regardless if you flush it or not......
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Brilliant Finish™ Foam Cannon
Create rich, clinging foam and have more fun washing your car. The Cannon coverts your favorite car wash into a powerful foam that loosens dirt and grime and brings out the shine. Prevent wash-induced scratches.
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I've watched the detailing videos where they use foam cannons, but don't get the appeal. It looks cool and all with the car covered in foam, but around here, half the foam would dry up before you could wipe and rinse it off. I prefer the bucket and wash mitt so I can do one or two panels at a time and use a detail brush on moldings and emblems.
I use the automatic car wash. $8.00 and the clean is good enough.
I got this from Amazon and it works great, I've been using it for two years now under $20 too
Tool Daily Foam Cannon with 1/4 Inch Quick Connector, 1 Liter
Same!
It shoots some serious foam. I rarely use it though with my vehicle wash routine.
The other thing that travels with this, is what brand of foamer works well with it.
the 20 buck amazon ones work great been using mine for years weekly from April-October no issues at all...
I use an ArmorAll one purchased at Menards. Probably no better than an Amazon/HF/eBay one though.
Waiting for Milwaukee to come out with a handheld M18 pressure washer….
Waiting for Milwaukee to come out with a handheld M18 pressure washer….
That is my foam cannon. It is installed with a 1.1 mm jet but comes with a 1.25 mm jet. FYI the 1.1 mm is better for a lower pressure electric pressure washer. Yes… I just cleaned the foam maker “pill” with baking soda. I am now storing the cannon with the nozzle up and the bottle off to drain the foam maker. So far this is my second cannon and I like it despite having to clean the pill. I like the wide mouth also has another screw on fitting for a soda bottle. The suction tube is weighted and very flexible.I own this and very much dislike it. The black finish inside the body flakes off and plugs up the pill. Also overall it needs a pill every year regardless if you flush it or not......
Brilliant Finish™ Foam Cannon
Create rich, clinging foam and have more fun washing your car. The Cannon coverts your favorite car wash into a powerful foam that loosens dirt and grime and brings out the shine. Prevent wash-induced scratches.
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I have a cheapie: ttps://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CGG67PY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Works GREAT. Not one problem.
Car. House. Concrete. All sorts of solutions. It actually is very conservative with the soap use.
Works GREAT. Not one problem.
Car. House. Concrete. All sorts of solutions. It actually is very conservative with the soap use.
Use a cheapie and it works great. Trick is the soap and how you fill it. I use Meguire's Hyper Wash (D110). Fill the foam lance first with hot water then put in about a shot glass worth of soap. Creates great foam.
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No regrets with the MTM system. Love the short gun so much more than a wand too.
MTM Hydro Magnum 28 PF22.2 Foam Cannon Snub Kit Gun, Pressure Washer Car Wash Sprayer Gun, High Pressure Foam Power Washer Attachment, Foam Lance for Boat, Roof, Car Washing, Adjustable Nozzle https://a.co/d/fP33egC
MTM Hydro Magnum 28 PF22.2 Foam Cannon Snub Kit Gun, Pressure Washer Car Wash Sprayer Gun, High Pressure Foam Power Washer Attachment, Foam Lance for Boat, Roof, Car Washing, Adjustable Nozzle https://a.co/d/fP33egC
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I've read the problem with these is the narrow neck of the bottle breaks. Could last for ever though but worth it to be careful and not handle it roughly.
This HF cannon worked great, washed my truck yesterday and it put out thick foam, I use Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo, like the wide base and mouth, thinking of getting another one for my ceramic spray rinses.Picked up a Harbor Freight foam cannon today, good reviews on YT, will try it out tomorrow.
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