maxi suds 2 with foam gun question

[Bill1234]

I just bought a gallon of maxi suds 2. Looks promising. Howeve, It says uses 1 capful to a standard wash bucket. How would I dilute the soap in a foam gun in terms of capfuls. I know capfuls are technically not a measurement, but any ideas?

[Setec Astronomy]

I have an idea, look in the other threads you started on this topic:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/73896-my-foam-gun-dilution-off.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/72231-foam-gun-help.html

Especially that second one where Shortspark spent the time to make you a very detailed "instruction manual" including Maxi Suds II.

[Bill1234]

I have an idea, look in the other threads you started on this topic:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/73896-my-foam-gun-dilution-off.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/72231-foam-gun-help.html

Especially that second one where Shortspark spent the time to make you a very detailed "instruction manual" including Maxi Suds II.


Thank you for reminding me, thread closed

[Bunky]

I suggest to mix about 2-3 ounces to make 32 oz.

Using a cap can be messy anyway (instructions do not take in account a gallon cap is different than a 16 oz cap), so just get a measuring cup. The 16 ox cap I measured was about 7ml (1/4 oz).

[Bill1234]

I suggest to mix about 2-3 ounces to make 32 oz.

Using a cap can be messy anyway (instructions do not take in account a gallon cap is different than a 16 oz cap), so just get a measuring cup. The 16 ox cap I measured was about 7ml (1/4 oz).

im just not understanding if the cap is 1 oz, I guess a measuring cup is safer and more efficient

[Bunky]

im just not understanding if the cap is 1 oz, I guess a measuring cup is safer and more efficient

I measured a 16 oz cap it was 7 milliliters (1/4 ounce) so takes 4 caps to make 1 oz.

[Bill1234]

I measured a 16 oz cap it was 7 milliliters (1/4 ounce) so takes 4 caps to make 1 oz.

So I guess the people who say 2 oz would be 8 caps and 3 oz is 12.

[Setec Astronomy]

im just not understanding if the cap is 1 oz, I guess a measuring cup is safer and more efficient

C'mon Bill, ask your mother to get one at the supermarket, or some measuring spoons (1 tablespoon = 0.5 ounces), or a coffee scoop which is usally 2 oz. or this: 1 oz. Measuring Cups (http://www.autogeek.net/1oz-measuring-cups.html)

You might also have one of the little cups that comes with cough syrup or other liquid medicines, they are usually graduated in teaspoons (3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon = 1/2 ounce) or milliliters.

Usually I mix up 64 oz of foam gun solution in an old (car) shampoo bottle, so I typically use 16 oz of soap (for a 1 oz/gal soap), and that's measuring cup territory that your mom can get at the supermarket or steal hers out of the kitchen when she's not looking. Just pretend not to hear her when she asks why the rice tastes like soap.

[Bill1234]

C'mon Bill, ask your mother to get one at the supermarket, or some measuring spoons (1 tablespoon = 0.5 ounces), or a coffee scoop which is usally 2 oz. or this: 1 oz. Measuring Cups (http://www.autogeek.net/1oz-measuring-cups.html)

You might also have one of the little cups that comes with cough syrup or other liquid medicines, they are usually graduated in teaspoons (3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon = 1/2 ounce) or milliliters.

Usually I mix up 64 oz of foam gun solution in an old (car) shampoo bottle, so I typically use 16 oz of soap (for a 1 oz/gal soap), and that's measuring cup territory that your mom can get at the supermarket or steal hers out of the kitchen when she's not looking. Just pretend not to hear her when she asks why the rice tastes like soap.

rather be safe than sorry, rice should be boiled in water, not car soap. Ill go buy a set

[Bunky]

My note is to not rely on the caps and what they measure. CG usually specs dilution such as 1 oz per 4 to 5 gallons for bucket wash but did not like it less than 1 oz to 2 gallons myself.

Try 2 to 3 ounces and adjust...more if you want more suds, etc.

[swanicyouth]

AG sells 3oz measuring cups. Somehow, I've accumulated like 20 of them - but I only keep using the same one.

[Setec Astronomy]

AG sells 3oz measuring cups. Somehow, I've accumulated like 20 of them - but I only keep using the same one.

I have some of them but they don't seem to sell them anymore, only the 1 oz ones I linked.

[knucky]

Fill your foam bottle with water to the top and mark the top level with a magic marker. Dump out 2 ounces and mark that level with a magic marker. Now pour in the soap until you hit the top mark.

[cardaddy]

Heck, just take a quart bottle, put in 20~22 ounces of water then fill it up with soap. Put the cap on, shake it a bit, use that in your foam gun. Whatever is left you use next time. Lot's of time I'll just do 1:1 or 1:2 and use the dilution setting to pull what I need to get the foam I need/want. Even at 50/50 (which is THICK) you'll not use it all *because* you end up with more foam. :)

OTOH, I stopped using my foam gun last year when I switched to a foam cannon. ;)

[knucky]

OTOH, I stopped using my foam gun last year when I switched to a foam cannon. ;)

I just switched to a foam Nikon.