Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

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Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

MnDirtturner

Posted 3/30/2018 10:15 (#6674919)
Subject: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

I did a search on foam cleaning products on NAT and on you tube. Ran across this video and the guy wasn't very impressed. Looked like it was cleaning, but when dried didn't clean very well at all.

He thought it was a gimmick, maybe it was the cleaner he was using?

What is your opinion and what is your suggested product to clean. jd4930

Posted 3/30/2018 11:52 (#6675073 - in reply to #6674919)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

Central ND

We love our foam cannon but imo if you are looking for some miracle cure where you don't have to use a brush then yes you will be disappointed..... KFLAgri

Posted 3/30/2018 11:55 (#6675076 - in reply to #6675073)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

Mine showed up the other day from Amazon, got a gallon of that chemical guys green soap too. Hopefully let you know this afternoon what I think of it.

Can't say I've ever been this excited to power wash something before 82farmer

Posted 3/30/2018 12:06 (#6675097 - in reply to #6674919)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

NE Nebraska

Mine is a cheap Amazon. Really makes suds, I think it helps with hard water spots and really seems to make the glass clean. Alot easier than soap in a bucket. gthompson97

Posted 3/30/2018 12:13 (#6675112 - in reply to #6674919)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

NE ND

NE ND

It’s 100x better than a touchless wash as far as vehicles go but it’s not as good as a good scrubbing. I would say it gets 90-95% of the crap off which is good enough for me if we’re doing a quick wash. seedcleaner

Posted 3/30/2018 13:55 (#6675300 - in reply to #6674919)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

Mid-Missouri

Soap is no miracle cure. I wouldn't recommend washing in sun and letting soap dry. KFLAgri

Posted 3/30/2018 15:15 (#6675425 - in reply to #6675300)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

Well I'm convinced. 4oz soap in a quart of water did an Oliver 1600 and the pickup and still have some left in the foam cannon

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NMSchultz

Posted 3/30/2018 15:22 (#6675432 - in reply to #6674919)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

NE SD

it helps break up dirt, you still have to touch the vehicle if you want it really clean, but its a lot better than just using a pressure washer with only water havin'funfarming

Posted 3/30/2018 19:40 (#6675957 - in reply to #6674919)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

Manitoba, Canada

Several guys around here are very happy with the foam gun/T&T cleaner from Schippers. I just bought one this winter but haven’t used it yet. Thud

Posted 3/30/2018 20:00 (#6676018 - in reply to #6675957)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

Near-north Ontario, French River

I use the T&T cleaner from Schippers, It works really good for taking the crud off, especially dried stuck on bugs on the T-800. My only issue is it doesn't leave a sparkling shine , I talked to company rep at a farm show here last month and it sounds like part of the issue may be how I'm washing. I think I'm letting the soap stay on too long, especially in the heat of the summer and it starts to dry before I get the entire truck rinsed. The truck is black so often times if I start on one side with the foam, then move to the other side before rinsing its already starting to dry.. as in as little as 2 minutes. Going to try washing differently this year to see if it changes. durallymax

Posted 3/30/2018 20:01 (#6676020 - in reply to #6674919)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

Wi

They're great, but you'll still need to actually scrub to clean.

I've said it 1 million bagillion times, there's no shortcuts to shine unfortunately. All requires manual labor, no miracle product exists. With cleaning you're trying to loosen and remove dirt, with polishing you are trying to level the surface so it shines. You can't just spray some fairy dust on and expect great results. Maybe in the future but not right now. jd4930

Posted 3/30/2018 20:10 (#6676051 - in reply to #6676020)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

Central ND

durallymax - 3/30/2018 20:01

They're great, but you'll still need to actually scrub to clean.

I've said it 1 million bagillion times, there's no shortcuts to shine unfortunately. All requires manual labor, no miracle product exists. With cleaning you're trying to loosen and remove dirt, with polishing you are trying to level the surface so it shines. You can't just spray some fairy dust on and expect great results. Maybe in the future but not right now.

X1000000 Mitchco

Posted 3/31/2018 07:11 (#6676702 - in reply to #6675097)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

SW OH

+1 Chemical Guys from Amazon. No better than plain water. Makes lots of suds, but unless you brush and scrub, just a waste of time and money.

Mitchco collegeboy

Posted 3/31/2018 08:28 (#6676864 - in reply to #6676020)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

Slicker than a Yes album.

Slicker than a Yes album.

So true.

I will welcome the fairy dust cleaner when it is invented, but I'll have to keep sponging and brushing until then. hd6gtom

Posted 3/31/2018 12:09 (#6677313 - in reply to #6674919)
Subject: RE: Foam Cannon cleaning equipment, to good to be true?

Car dealership uses a product called Red Power. Used it for over 20 years. Best cleaning stuff I have ever seen.