autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Dislikes Dislikes:  0
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 11 to 20 of 20

Thread: Cheap foam gun?

  1. #11
    Super Member Dogfather's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Saratoga Springs, NY
    Posts
    1,012
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Cheap foam gun?

    Since I do conventional washes so infrequently now I'm content with using my Ortho dial-a-spray I had sitting in the garage. It actually works OK. I store the shampoo in the reservoir straight.

  2. #12
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Whitestone, NY
    Posts
    98
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Cheap foam gun?

    Gilmore has a couple of versions.

    Gilmour 75QGFMR Foamaster Adjustable Multi Ratio Cleaning Gun
    Gilmour 95QGFMR Foamaster II Cleaning Sprayer

    Splurge for the 75QGFMR more versatile and looks better constructed.
    Autogeek only sells the better version under several names. Go for it.

    I started out using my garden sprayer, and while it does work, there's more ratio control on the gilmore with a detachable hose nozzle and a reservoir that always dangles in the correct position

    A luxury item that's FUN TO USE

  3. #13
    Super Member JDGolden's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    1,516
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Cheap foam gun?

    I have one, I sure use MUCH more shampoo than I used to. I think it's worth it. I have the Gilmour with adjustable ratios, purchased back in 2006 or so. It still works.

    I have found that Meguiar's Gold Class and NXT Car Wash (R.I.P.) foamed the best. I have Chemical Guys Mr. Pink and it hardly foams, but it is super slick.
    2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
    1999 Camaro Z28

  4. #14
    Super Member silverfox's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Posts
    2,813
    Post Thanks / Like
    I use my Gilmour with DG 901 without adding any water on setting of A. An inch of soap lasts me 4 or more washes (uses very little with no waste).
    In my day we didn't have the Internet, iPods,iPads, or smart phones....but we had some really bad-azz cars.

  5. #15
    Regular Member scottdevine's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Posts
    111
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Cheap foam gun?

    Green Earth Technologies G Clean Foam Blaster Nozzle for Pressure Washers...google it...I LOVE mine...$20

  6. #16
    Junior Member Techietruckguy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Posts
    36
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by scottdevine View Post
    Green Earth Technologies G Clean Foam Blaster Nozzle for Pressure Washers...google it...I LOVE mine...$20
    I have one as well works pretty well except for stupid small bottle


    Sent from my Stealth Lookin iPhone using Tapaturd

  7. #17
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Whitestone, NY
    Posts
    98
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Cheap foam gun?

    My method of madness for filling my gun is: This is tough to explain.

    The first time ever, I probably used a couple of cap fulls of soap and fill the quart reservoir with water.

    After that, I'd fill the gun reservoir with water from my soapy wash bucket before I wash the car. A week later or the next wash, I'd add a cap full of shampoo to the reservoir filled with soapy water from the previous wash and use that to foam. Foaming my TCH, set at about 3/4 strength, only uses about half the reservoir so I'd top it off with fresh soapy water and save that till next time when I'd add a cap full to that.

    I use Pinnacle car shampoo in the wash bucket and Maxi Suds II in the gun. With this method, I'm only using a cap full of each total, to foam and wash the car with plenty of suds and slickness for both processes. Economically sound.

    elliot

  8. #18
    Super Member mrclean's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Miami
    Posts
    331
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Cheap foam gun?

    i just bought me this one

    Gilmour 95QGFMR Foamaster II Cleaning Sprayer

    how do i get the cars frosty and foamy?!?! i have the optimum car wash soap right now.. blue bottle... will that make lots of suds and foamy?!

  9. #19
    In time out
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Las Vegas
    Posts
    1,003
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Cheap foam gun?

    Quote Originally Posted by mrclean View Post
    i just bought me this one

    Gilmour 95QGFMR Foamaster II Cleaning Sprayer

    how do i get the cars frosty and foamy?!?! i have the optimum car wash soap right now.. blue bottle... will that make lots of suds and foamy?!

    If u want to have mega foam like the videos on youtube u need a lance cannon. The foam gun is not the answer to what u want. It works well but not to what a pressure washer and lance cannon will get u. Plus u need a soap that is made for them. High Foam soap.

  10. #20
    Regular Member MarkB's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Baldwin NY
    Posts
    146
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Cheap foam gun?

    Quote Originally Posted by scottdevine View Post
    Green Earth Technologies G Clean Foam Blaster Nozzle for Pressure Washers...google it...I LOVE mine...$20
    Thanks for the info Just ordered one

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

Similar Threads

  1. Cheap foam cannon bottle replacement!
    By jvtong93 in forum Tricks, Tips and Techniques
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 02-25-2020, 07:33 PM
  2. Looking for a cheap soap for my hose-end foam cannister
    By MrOneEyedBoh in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 12-24-2015, 12:06 PM
  3. Where was that cheap foam cannon!?
    By Kristopher1129 in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 02-22-2011, 12:05 AM
  4. Cheap DA
    By cincibcat9 in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 04-27-2010, 06:51 PM
  5. Cheap Foam Gun??
    By Marc08EX in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 05-29-2008, 09:29 AM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» April 2024

S M T W T F S
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 1234