Foam Gun + Pressure Washer...

[DetailAddict]

New toys added to my detail packages... :)

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[GroundHog]

wow, that looks like it works much better than my mr. clean gun! haha

[DetailAddict]

haha.. yeah, Mr. Clean got nothing on this bad boy. :D

I'll take pics of the gun and pressure washer soon...

But the idea is to allow the soap stay on the car and really breakdown the dust and dirt. Of course, I pre-rinse the car with the pressure washer first, which takes off more stuff than your regular water hose. :)



wow, that looks like it works much better than my mr. clean gun! haha

[SavageEvo8]

does the foam break down brake dust pretty well?

[DetailAddict]

for the baked in brake dust, I still rely on my P21s. :)

the foam is just water/Adam's Car Wash with pressure washer. The trick is in the gun which get the foam action going. :)



does the foam break down brake dust pretty well?

[SavageEvo8]

i see, i see

[DetailAddict]

this setup is pretty cool and pretty fun to use... Even the SE guys were washing their cars with it... :lol:

[GroundHog]

which gun is it?

[DetailAddict]

Cam Spray Foamer Attachment

[DetailAddict]

I also have the Foamaster II but doesn't work with pressure washer... Foamaster II is what I've been using until now.

[superfleajq]

it looks like the cars have been in some snow! lol :)

does the pressure washer make a big difference over a standard hose when washing the car?

[DirectorSe7en]

Must see "after" pictures! 8)

[SavageEvo8]

ive never been a fan of pressure wasing the body of my car. i feel its too forceful on the surface and the contaminates on the surface, pushing them into the finish if you will. and for rincing i only use flowing water from a hose, no nozzle to create pressure(helps with water spotting and even drying)

[DetailAddict]

on a nice clean car, not really... but those with a lot of dirt and dust where your standard hose won't rinse off, it does. with that said, it really helps in reducing the introduction of new new swirls during wash. I still do two bucket wash with this setup. Just trying to go for the best for my loyal customers. :)




it looks like the cars have been in some snow! lol :)

does the pressure washer make a big difference over a standard hose when washing the car?

[DetailAddict]

pictures don't do the justice... you have to see the wash in person. :)



Must see "after" pictures! 8)

[DetailAddict]

it's actually okay... all the pro guys do it... plus, most of the guns allows you to adjust the pressure. and the most important thing is if you keep you distance, the pressure would drop dramatically.

I use the pressure washer to rinse off all the 'big stuff', then change attachment to my foam gun, wash the car by hand using 2 bucket system, then change attachment again and without the pressure washer to rinse off the soap. If you use the pressure washer for the final rinse, it's a pain to dry. :)



ive never been a fan of pressure wasing the body of my car. i feel its too forceful on the surface and the contaminates on the surface, pushing them into the finish if you will. and for rincing i only use flowing water from a hose, no nozzle to create pressure(helps with water spotting and even drying)

[SavageEvo8]

have you noticed anything come from a pressure washer, as far as damage? am i running on a wives tale by not using one?

[DetailAddict]

Check out some pro detailing forums like autopia.org or detailingbliss.com. I've seen people talking about damages, but many pros would share their good experience with pressure washers. I remember some guy was on a 3000psi pressure washer UP CLOSE and no damage. One guy brought up the same question and claim the pressure washer induced swirl marks on the paint surface. But after some analysis, the swirl pattern just couldn't have come from a pressure washer and most likely due to bad polishing job and was covered by sealant/wax. By using pressure washer, sealant/wax was stripped and expose the swirl marks.

Leo



have you noticed anything come from a pressure washer, as far as damage? am i running on a wives tale by not using one?

[DetailAddict]

to give you an idea... some of the dirt on wheels or even tree saps on paint won't come off with pressure washer deepening on your pressure setting and distant with the washer. I use a 1500psi Karcher electric pressure washer and it's plenty good for me. Remember, when the pressure washer says x psi, doesn't mean all that psi would hit your paint by the time it reaches the paint surface. ;)

[SavageEvo8]

good bits of info! thank again leo!

[JDMevoBOOST]

I think damage with a pressure washer happens when there is pre-existing damage. Like if there is already a chip through the paint to the metal and you use a pressure washer on that area it can cause that chip to flake off further. On a well maintained car I don't see an issue with it.

My car is the one with the RPF1's!!!

[DetailAddict]

no problem man. :) if you want, come by when I detail at SE (I'll be there today from 4:30PM) and I'll show you my setup. :)

[leaveit2bevo]

you dont need to use a pressure washer to get foam like that, I have the autogeek foam gun that works with the hose. I put a brass restrictor piece before it to get more pressure and I can foam my car to look just like that. I couldnt live without the foam gun best thing on earth.

[SavageEvo8]

no problem man. :) if you want, come by when I detail at SE (I'll be there today from 4:30PM) and I'll show you my setup. :)


i wont be in the fremont area until late tonight for the UCKK meet. i will definately swing by one of these days to bs with you though and see what your all about :P

[DetailAddict]

sounds good! :) otherwise, I'll be at the Capitol Mitsubishi meet and doing demo that day. Swing by! :)






no problem man. :) if you want, come by when I detail at SE (I'll be there today from 4:30PM) and I'll show you my setup. :)


i wont be in the fremont area until late tonight for the UCKK meet. i will definately swing by one of these days to bs with you though and see what your all about :P

[DetailAddict]

yeah, some location might have enough pressure for certain foam gun to work. but unfortunately for me, I am mobile and I can't don't have same greater water pressure everywhere I go. Pressure washer is the way to go. :)



you dont need to use a pressure washer to get foam like that, I have the autogeek foam gun that works with the hose. I put a brass restrictor piece before it to get more pressure and I can foam my car to look just like that. I couldnt live without the foam gun best thing on earth.

[DirectorSe7en]

Need after pics!

[GroundHog]

do you use the same soap in the bucket as you do in the gun?

[DetailAddict]

Yes, I use Adam's Car Wash for the gun and the bucket...



do you use the same soap in the bucket as you do in the gun?

[DetailAddict]

before and after:

http://www.detailaddict.com/portfolio.php?folder=AD/20080806/

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Leo



Need after pics!

[DirectorSe7en]

before and after:

http://www.detailaddict.com/portfolio.php?folder=AD/20080806/

http://www.detailaddict.com/portfolio.php?folder=AD/20080809-1/

http://www.detailaddict.com/portfolio.php?folder=AD/20080809-2/

Leo


Thanks! I will need to pay you a visit. 8)

[superfleajq]

leo is the man when it comes to a clean, shiny paint surface! 8)

btw, leo, I noticed when you washed my car last time, that the insides of my wheels were nice and clean too...what do you use to reach up in there?

[DirectorSe7en]

what do you use to reach up in there?


......arms? :lol:

[leaveit2bevo]

yeah, some location might have enough pressure for certain foam gun to work. but unfortunately for me, I am mobile and I can't don't have same greater water pressure everywhere I go. Pressure washer is the way to go. :)



you dont need to use a pressure washer to get foam like that, I have the autogeek foam gun that works with the hose. I put a brass restrictor piece before it to get more pressure and I can foam my car to look just like that. I couldnt live without the foam gun best thing on earth.



I forgot you were mobil nice work btw.

[DetailAddict]

I'll be around. :)



Thanks! I will need to pay you a visit. 8)


Thanks man! Yep, I clean the inside of the wheel too! :) I got some long brush from autozone or something. It works well, but doesn't last long. However, it's also much cheaper too! I'll show you next time when you see me at SE. :)



leo is the man when it comes to a clean, shiny paint surface! 8)

btw, leo, I noticed when you washed my car last time, that the insides of my wheels were nice and clean too...what do you use to reach up in there?


That would be freaky if my arms are that small to squeeze in between the spokes! :eek: :lol:




what do you use to reach up in there?


......arms? :lol:


Thanks man! :)




yeah, some location might have enough pressure for certain foam gun to work. but unfortunately for me, I am mobile and I can't don't have same greater water pressure everywhere I go. Pressure washer is the way to go. :)



you dont need to use a pressure washer to get foam like that, I have the autogeek foam gun that works with the hose. I put a brass restrictor piece before it to get more pressure and I can foam my car to look just like that. I couldnt live without the foam gun best thing on earth.



I forgot you were mobil nice work btw.

[SpeedElement]

Kudos to Leo @ Detail Addicts for letting us borrow his high-pressure wash gun. That thing is so easy and simple to use. Our trucks and cars were cleaned within minutes! ;)

[DetailAddict]

and BIIIIIIGGGG THANKS to SE for letting me use their place to help out the bay area folks. :)



Kudos to Leo @ Detail Addicts for letting us borrow his high-pressure wash gun. That thing is so easy and simple to use. Our trucks and cars were cleaned within minutes! ;)

[SavageEvo8]

+1 for SE being a big helping hand on the community

[mrevo8]

+1 for SE being a big helping hand on the community

+1 for SE feeding the hungry in africa! jk +1 tho