Underwhelming foam out of foam lance

**CopperMtnGuy** · 05-04-2017, 03:41 PM

Hi everyone! I just got some CG Citrus Wash and Gloss and used it with my foam lance...it was very underwhelming, very watery, not foamy at all. I've gotten wayyyy better results from using "lesser" soaps. I know the CG soap should be excellent and I'm not blaming it, it has to be a user error. I used 20ML of it in the 32oz lance bottle and filled with warm water. I had my lance set for maximum soap output (as in, had the knob turned so the minimum amount of water was added, I tried it a few different ways and this was the best). My pressure washer is an older Karcher 360. Any ideas on what went awry?

**rlmccarty2000** · 05-04-2017, 06:42 PM

Not enough soap. 20 ml = .68 oz. Try a minimum of 2 oz. I might even use more.

**custmsprty** · 05-04-2017, 06:52 PM

^^^^

**CopperMtnGuy** · 05-04-2017, 06:59 PM

Ok, I'll do more next time! I was watching some vid on youtube where a guy used 20mL with good results but maybe I heard him wrong.

**idriveblackcars** · 05-04-2017, 07:07 PM

CG citrus wash and gloss foams like crazy. I can get it to look like shaving cream. It's not my go to and won't use it after a wax cause it can be on the strong side but when I do I use 3 to 5 ounces mixed with warm water in the cannon. Shaken up very well. I also use a gas powered pressure washer.

**kevincwelch** · 05-04-2017, 07:53 PM

Those are the two factors in my mind: not enough soap and not enough power. I typically use Gyeon Foam or DP Xtreme and use about 3 oz in each. I have a Greenworks 1700 PSI electric sprayer, and the foam is decent...

**CopperMtnGuy** · 05-04-2017, 08:17 PM

How much water do you guys mix in via the knob on the lance?

**VISITOR** · 05-04-2017, 11:31 PM

try using at least 3 ounces of soap and fill the rest with some warm water and shake well (in a circle not up and down)...

**idriveblackcars** · 05-05-2017, 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by CopperMtnGuy

How much water do you guys mix in via the knob on the lance?

I always have mine on the highest soap setting.

**idriveblackcars** · 05-05-2017, 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by VISITOR

try using at least 3 ounces of soap and fill the rest with some warm water and shake well (in a circle not up and down)...

I shake mine up and down but keep my palm over the top. This is before I attach the main piece. The way you shake it makes no difference at all imo. As long as it's mixed thorough