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  1. Ferris Bueller

    Ferris Bueller Formula 3

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    What soap are you guys using and where do you buy it at?
    Seems like soap for foam cannons is only sold online and not locally at usual retail stores
     
  2. docf

    docf Formula 3

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    I use Mr. Pink! I believe Auto Geek is the Distributer, but I buy it on Amazon with free shipping. The most important factor in optimum suds other than # oz. soap used is optimum water pressure. This soap does ok with a smaller diameter hose .
     
  3. Ferris Bueller

    Ferris Bueller Formula 3

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    Thanks Gary
    I heard good things about Mr Pink
    I will see if I can buy it directly from Amazon
    I don't buy products from Auto Geek anymore because the shipping takes over a week to get from Fla. to NJ. I don't know why that it but if I order on a Monday it takes over a week before I get it and it defeats the purpose of getting it for that weekend when I do my car stuff
     
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    Voda Formula 3

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  5. Ferris Bueller

    Ferris Bueller Formula 3

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    I looked online and found a guy that reviewed 4 brands on you tube
    Looks like Adams car shampoo foams the most with the longest dwell time too
     
  6. SizzleChest

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    ^^^He also has a new 'Ultra Foam' soap/shampoo now!
     
  7. Ferris Bueller

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    Yep that was reviewed too but believe it or not it did not foam up as much and that was the most expensive of the group too.
     
  8. SizzleChest

    SizzleChest Formula Junior

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    ^^^OK, good info, thank you!
     
  9. TrojanFan

    TrojanFan F1 Rookie
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    Amazon currently has 10% off on the Mr. Pink gallon size. ($23.99 - $2.40) + Free shipping
     
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  11. Ferris Bueller

    Ferris Bueller Formula 3

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    Buy an MTM hydro
    Most pressure washers use the same nozzles.
    If you have a figment issue you can always go to a home improvement center and get just about any fitting you need to adapt
    Also go on you tube and search got Esoteric detailing . Todd has some great videos there but in particular he has one video explaining everything about foam cannons
     
  12. Ferris Bueller

    Ferris Bueller Formula 3

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    I just looked at the specs to that power washer
    Foam cannons work best at 2 gpm. The pressure washer you sent the link of is only 1.65
    You should change the orifice in the MTM foam cannon to a smaller size
    Again, go on the Esoteric site and there is s chart with correct orifice sizes depending on the presdure washer specs
     
  13. flagger

    flagger Formula Junior
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    Home Depot sells Ryobi foamer and the soap. I have used on my electric 1800psi power washer and it works well. If I remember correctly, it was about $30.
     
  14. eyeman1234

    eyeman1234 Formula 3
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    GTechniq W4 Citrus Foam- Good product

    "GTechniq Citrus Foam, when used with a foam gun or foam cannon, produces an amazing amount of suds that will release the hold dirt and grime have on your vehicle.
    GTechniq W4 Citrus Foam is an extremely concentrated formula:
    Dilute 1:400 for use with a foam lance or,
    Dilute 1:25 for use with a pump sprayer."
     
  15. Ferris Bueller

    Ferris Bueller Formula 3

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    My old Karcher power washer bit the dust
    I bought 2 new power washers and both can not make the thick shaving cream foam like before. All I get is soapy foamy water
    I tried so many different ways to get results
    I am dumbfounded and no one can tell me why
    Including MTM Hydro
     
  16. sandreb

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    I like the Chemical Guys HoneyDew. It works great and has a nice smell.
     

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