Question #24: Best cleaning set up for under $1000?

[911 Crazy]

You mean these? Cuts washing time by about 30% in my case.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla...rm-375-lbs-Load-Capacity-GLWP-55A-2/310836452

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I have a foam cannon system and am not super nuts about the whole thing. Unless you have a covered area (I do not), here in sunny Florida, I cannot get around the truck fast enough to keep it from drying and caking on before I agitate it and then rinse. With a small car I can see where it would be awesome. I suppose if I washed the truck at 7am or really late in the day, it would be a different story.

YES! Thanks

 

[isis]

Absolutely! In my opinion/experience, the foam cannon plays the biggest part in prepping (washing) the truck for a polish/seal/wax. Not to mention it does a hell of a job in getting dirt out of the books and crannies that without it, would dirty up your wash mitt (read put swirl marks in your clear coat as you wash)

What if your pressure washer already has built in soap dispensing? All the foam cannons look like they are the soap dispenser. I’m not sure that would improve what my pressure washer already does?

 

[Russ103]

What if your pressure washer already has built in soap dispensing? All the foam cannons look like they are the soap dispenser. I’m not sure that would improve what my pressure washer already does?

To be honest, I’ve never tried using the built in soap dispenser for a foam application. Try it out and let us know how it works.
My gas power washer with a soap dispenser doesn’t work so I can’t test it.

 

[isis]

To be honest, I’ve never tried using the built in soap dispenser for a foam application. Try it out and let us know how it works.
My gas power washer with a soap dispenser doesn’t work so I can’t test it.

My soap dispenser works ok but you have to use the soap nozzle which means low pressure. It doesn’t do bubble-bath type foam like the cannon pics but it does cover the truck with soapy water well enough. I’m wondering what a foam cannon adds. For $20 or less I might as well try it. Maybe in the spring. It’s getting colder here now.

 

[Russ103]

My soap dispenser works ok but you have to use the soap nozzle which means low pressure. It doesn’t do bubble-bath type foam like the cannon pics but it does cover the truck with soapy water well enough. I’m wondering what a foam cannon adds. For $20 or less I might as well try it. Maybe in the spring. It’s getting colder here now.

The foam/suds is where the action is. So that makes sense that it works better.

 

[911 Crazy]

So with a foam cannon, do you then use a soft brush to loosen the dirt?

 

[faultball]

Got a Ryobi gas washer with the Honda motor. Hated my electric such a hassle running cord and hose. Pressure is higher also but adjustable. Can't beat a pressure washer and foam gun!!!

 

[Steve_S]

The MTM 22.2 foam cannon and Adam’s Mega foam Kay some amazing foam. Don’t cheap out on a foam cannon and get the best.


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[Mister Pinky]

So with a foam cannon, do you then use a soft brush to loosen the dirt?

I usually foam the living shit out of the truck then go over it with the regular pressure washer wand.

Then, depending on how dirty it is, I go over it by hand with a wash mitt and the two bucket method.

If it’s not real dirty, you can get away with just blowing it dry after the foam cannon and rinsing off.