Do foam guns work any better than a good wash mit and the 2 bucket method? I have seen other detailing forums mention them, but I was wondering if anyone here can comment on their effectiveness?

Thanks.

 

From what I've read, the foam gun enables one to get more suds on the paint. The suds will do a better job of lifting dirt off of the paint before the wash mitt is used, thus reducing the opportunity for additional micro-marring.

Having said that, I haven't used one personally, so I too am interested for any first-hand experience anyone here may have.

 

I still use a bucket to wash the mitt off but I almost entriely use my foam gun anymore.

 

I LOVE my foam gun. The 1 oz of detergent you normally put in a bucket is CONCENTRATED all on your car and not left sitting in a 1/2 full bucket.

I still use two buckets of rinse to keep the mitt as silt free as possible. You drench your mitt and car in suds then use the rinse buckets as you normally would. I find it is makes the wash process faster because you are not going back to the bucket to reload your mitt, just rinsing.

 

i've been thinking of getting one too, anything that helps me keep my berlina clean is always a plus. what i don't understand is ... how come they cost so much?? it's not like there are any special electronics in this device (or is there? ).

 

The benefit of using a foam gun when washing your car is that the foam lubricates the wash mitt and the paint surface causing less swirls and scratches if used properly

 

It is a very high quality machined brass tool. All the elements from the 5 position aerator rod to the swivel canister are well thought out and engineered. It's just not a converted fertilizer sprayer.

 

Love my foam gun as well.

I primarily will use the foam gun for a pre-wash soak. I'll just use some Meguiar's Gold Class shampoo and spray it all over the car until the solution in the foam gun is gone. I then connect the regular hose spray nozzle and rinse it all off. After that, I use the classic 2 bucket method without the foam gun. Very few if any swirls induced even after not washing for 2-3 weeks.

 

Love my foam gun.

 

It goes through soap in a hurry though.