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In this guide, I will detail the major components of my at-home foam cannon setup which includes a pressure washer, hose reel and other awesome accessories which make detailing so much more enjoyable.  Here is what equipment you will need: Pressure Washer (recommended 1.7GPM for thick suds) Hose Reel  Foam Cannon Short Washer Gun Extension Wand For Rinsing   Pressure Washer:  Active VE52 | 1800 PSI | 2.0 GPM | 13 Amp | Electric Pressure Washer   The Active VE52 is the new king of the budget friendly pressure washers. It outputs 2.0 GPM on a standard 15amp household outlet. We've personally tested the...

Washing your own car is always a tell-tale sign of a true car guy.  It’s the best way to ensure your car is cleaned without scratching the finish, and more importantly it’s just fun to do.  I honestly look forward to my Sunday washes since it gives me an excuse to use all the car care products, tire shines, soaps, brushes, foam cannons and more!  If you want to learn how to properly hand wash your car, this is the guide for you.  The Two Bucket Method:  TL/DR: use two buckets, one with car soap and the other with just...

You've probably seen a video of a foam cannon blasting thick sheets of soapy suds all over a car, and now you want to know how you can do it too? It seems relatively simply, however getting a good setup for your pressure washer can be tricky. What Equipment Do I Need? Here is what equipment you will need: A Quality Foam Cannon Short Pressure Washer Gun High Sudsing Car Soap Extension Wand For Rinsing Pressure Washer (recommended 1.7GPM for thick suds) Foam Cannon:  Choose a high quality foam cannon that can produce thick suds with both electric and gas pressure washers. Make...

Is your foam cannon not working right? Getting watery foam or no foam at all? There are many factors that would result is your foam cannon not working correctly, most often it's because of not rinsing the nozzle after use. This simple step after use can and will ensure your foam cannon shoots out thick suds for a long time! Seriously, it works.    Troubleshooting Procedure: Factors that effect the amount of foam output: Clear Suction Straw: The suction straw gets stuck to the bottom of the bottle and prevents the nozzle from picking up soap. Cut the straw at and angle to prevent...

  Gas or Electric? Choosing the right pressure washer for your foam cannon is important to ensure you are getting the expected thickness of foam. Generally speaking, gas powered pressure washers result in thicker foam in comparison to electric powered alternatives. The right GPM flow should give you thick foam, regardless of how the pressure washer is powered. Electric power washers are a popular choice because they are much more quieter. Both however, can be used to wash vehicles with a foam cannon. How many PSI or GPM?      The real metric to pay attention to is the GPM output...