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Sealant
05-06-2012, 02:26 PM
I heard that the reason for foaming is to lift up dirt without touching the car.

However if foam is that STRONG, wouldn't that also lift up your sealant and wax??
Rsurfer
05-06-2012, 02:34 PM
I heard that the reason for foaming is to lift up dirt without touching the car.

However if foam is that STRONG, wouldn't that also lift up your sealant and wax??It will soften and lift dirt, but it still needs to be washed with a sponge/mitt. It can remove some of the sealant/wax if mixed at a high ratio.
Agfan
05-06-2012, 03:11 PM
I only use it when I do a full correction. But yes you will need to hand wash after foaming. Just makes it easier to not have as much marring when u hand wash.
Bunky
05-06-2012, 03:23 PM
Foaming is an easy way to easily coat the paint with soap to help loosen dirt since foam will tend to cling to the paint. A foam cannon is even better.

The type of soap and dilution will determine whether it will strip the protection.
Porsche Pilot
05-06-2012, 03:25 PM
It's all about lubricity. More the better.
PA DETAILER
05-06-2012, 05:52 PM
Foaming is an easy way to easily coat the paint with soap to help loosen dirt since foam will tend to cling to the paint. A foam cannon is even better.

The type of soap and dilution will determine whether it will strip the protection.

:xyxthumbs: well said. my foam master gun is my favorite detailing tool.
LuxuryAutoSpa
05-06-2012, 07:00 PM
:xyxthumbs:
Vegas Transplant
05-06-2012, 07:05 PM
I heard that the reason for foaming is to lift up dirt without touching the car.

However if foam is that STRONG, wouldn't that also lift up your sealant and wax??

Where did you get this info from?
Kaban
05-06-2012, 09:06 PM
Where did you get this info from?

from me. why? u dont believe it?
Vegas Transplant
05-06-2012, 09:13 PM
It does not matter what I believe hand.
Never owned a foamer...I use an old school method to foam a car with suds after the initial rinse.
Flash Gordon
05-06-2012, 09:27 PM
Only rookies use a foam gun
LuxuryMobile
05-06-2012, 09:29 PM
Flash is back!!??
Flash Gordon
05-06-2012, 09:39 PM
Flash is back!!??

I'm on weekend release. I have to report back in @ 0400 tommorow http://www.autopia.org/forum/images/smilies2/spy.gif
Rsurfer
05-06-2012, 10:42 PM
I'm on weekend release. I have to report back in @ 0400 tommorow http://www.autopia.org/forum/images/smilies2/spy.gifHow does that ankle bracelet feel?
KBsToy
05-07-2012, 06:42 AM
It's all about lubricity. More the better.

This is my moto also :buffing: