Can I use a foam cannon with a gas pressure washer?

Can I use a foam cannon with a gas pressure washer?

Here at Detail Garage, we use both gas and electric pressure washers to shoot thick car washing foam, and all Chemical Guys foam cannons work with gas or electric pressure washers. All you have to do is make sure your specific pressure washer falls within the PSI and GPM requirements of the foam cannon!

Is a pressure washer foam cannon worth it?

There are times when using a foam cannon is beneficial. The biggest draw to using one is the ability to add extra lubrication to a car when washing it. This is especially helpful on vehicles with soft and easy to scratch paint as well as really dirty ones.

Can you use a foam cannon with a 4000 psi pressure washer?

Never exceed 4,000 PSI with any foam cannon. Minimum gallon per minute (GPM) rating is 1.8; we suggest using a 2.0 GPM rated pressure washer, do not exceed 5.3 GPM.

Can you use a foam cannon with any pressure washer?

The foam cannon will still work if you are using a less powerful pressure washer. Some Ryobi, or Greenworks’ models which are rated for around 1.2 GPM and 1600 Psi. However, you should expect the foam to be more runny. We recommend that you start with whatever pressure washer you have.

Does foam cannon work with 1.2 gpm?

The bottle is 33 ounces, and the spray nozzle is adjustable. The top knob controls the foam thickness, and you can use this blaster for cars, motorcycles, windows, driveways, and more. It works with pressure washers with 1.2 GPM and over 1,000 psi.

Can you use regular car wash in a foam cannon?

Can You Use Regular Car Wash Soap in a Foam Gun? Regular car wash soap and car shampoo can be effectively applied with a foam gun. Car soap mixes with water in the foam gun’s canister to produce a frothy mixture. The frothy mix is then released onto the car via a spray nozzle for a pre-wash preparation or a quick wash.

What pressure washer do Chemical Guys use?

The Max Foam 8 features the patented TORQ Threadlock System on the threads, which saves bottles from early wear and tear. Chemical-resistant seals and O-rings stand up to Chemical Guys soaps and ensure leak-free operation. The Professional Max Foam 8 Cannon works with any gas or electric pressure washer 500-3,500 PSI.

Should you apply snow foam to a wet or dry car?

Should I Use Snow Foam on a Wet or Dry Car? Always snow foam onto a dry car. When you spray snow foam onto a wet car, the water on the car’s surface acts as a barrier between the snow foam and the dirt it’s meant to be cleaning. It also dilutes the snow foam, causing it to turn runny, so it won’t work as effectively.

Can you use snow foam with a pressure washer?

Snow foams can help, acting as a pre-wash to loosen up any surface dirt and grime before you wash it away with the old sponge and bucket – or blast it off (gently, please) with a pressure washer.

What PSI is safe for washing cars?

You should also never set your pressure washer above 2,200 psi when washing your car. 1,500 psi is really all you need to get a good deep clean; any pressure higher than that won’t make a noticeable performance difference.