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03-07-2010, 11:33 PM
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Are the foam guns worth it?
I want to keep my Camaro's finish looking good for as long as possible. So far I've invested in Zaino polishes, Adam's wash, new wash pad, microfiber towels, grit guard. The next step would be a foam gun.
Is a foam gun really worth the extra expense, time & effort? It seems a little gimmicky to me, but if it keeps away the swirl marks as claimed, then it's probably worth it to get one. Does anyone have any real-world experiences that they can share? Also which one is better: Glimmer or AutoGeek? |
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03-08-2010, 12:07 AM
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Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009
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I use it in my business and can't imagine not using it. It isn't some magical never-get-swirls-ever product. BUT, it will help soften and remove some dirt before you ever touch the car and will help reduce the chance of wash induced marring. Worth the money. And you can get it for like $38 at Amazon.
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03-08-2010, 06:13 AM
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Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009
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I thought "gimmicky" too, but tried it anyway. Now it's a step in every car wash. Blast off the obvious dirt with water, then coat it with suds to loosen things up. I agree with gofast, can't imagine not using it now!
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03-08-2010, 07:31 AM
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nice
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03-08-2010, 10:20 PM
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Detailing Connoisseur
Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009
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Yup I love my foam gun.. well worth the investment.
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03-09-2010, 12:17 AM
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Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010
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I love mine, got it from Adams polishes, works great!!! Highl recommend.
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03-09-2010, 12:47 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010
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why did i get on this thread?now i gotta go and spend more money.
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03-09-2010, 05:16 AM
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Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008
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Love my foam gun!!
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03-09-2010, 05:35 AM
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$15 Ortho 3gal garden sprayer with the foaming nozle, and 4 setting adjustable tip.
Great foam, and spot spraying with the other tips. I got 1 for soap n water only, 1 for garden use, 1 for bleach [lots of alge], and a old one I use old oil changes to spray on my rust collections.
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03-09-2010, 07:00 AM
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 I just ordered one last night....
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03-09-2010, 08:34 PM
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03-09-2010, 09:35 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009
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who is using one with a pressure washer? can it be done? better foam?
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03-09-2010, 10:35 PM
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Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009
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it can be done, and its called a foam lance or snow foaming. You can purchase a foam cannon attachment for most pressure washers. Check autogeek.net foam cannon HP ($100+ just for the attachment)...
Meanwhile check out the video. I concidered one myself, but honestly its too much money for essentially the same thing - it just looks really cool.
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03-09-2010, 11:22 PM
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oh yes, the gilmour foam gun is definitely worth it! I would NEVER wash a car without one.
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