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Got the Ranger and Mustang washed this week. Tyres cleaned with Brake Buster, wheels and body with Carpro Reset.
On the Ranger, after the wash I decided to apply Reload 2.0 to the paint and plastic trims. I feel like this product gets a bad wrap, but the latest formula is easier to apply and has exceptional gloss and slickness. I continued the Carpro theme inside by using InnerQD for the wipe down. InnerQD was my favourite interior QD for quite a while, but I mostly grab ADS Pilot these days as I prefer the scent and how is behaves under the towel. For the glass, I went with P&S Reflect, a product that I really like. I then wiped the wheels down with Amplify, dressed the tyres with OG TD.
For the Mustang, after blow drying with the EGO, I went with a very light go over with ADS Amplify, which was also used on the door jambs, engine bay, exhaust tips and wheels. Glass got the Reflect treatment, interior wiped down with a damp towel. The final job was a fresh layer of OG TD.
Two clean cars, and my little boy.
On the Ranger, after the wash I decided to apply Reload 2.0 to the paint and plastic trims. I feel like this product gets a bad wrap, but the latest formula is easier to apply and has exceptional gloss and slickness. I continued the Carpro theme inside by using InnerQD for the wipe down. InnerQD was my favourite interior QD for quite a while, but I mostly grab ADS Pilot these days as I prefer the scent and how is behaves under the towel. For the glass, I went with P&S Reflect, a product that I really like. I then wiped the wheels down with Amplify, dressed the tyres with OG TD.
For the Mustang, after blow drying with the EGO, I went with a very light go over with ADS Amplify, which was also used on the door jambs, engine bay, exhaust tips and wheels. Glass got the Reflect treatment, interior wiped down with a damp towel. The final job was a fresh layer of OG TD.
Two clean cars, and my little boy.
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P&S Release Vacuum Aid
As if the detailing world needed another product category, P&S has gone and created one anyway — the vacuum aid. I know, do we really need such a product? My answer to that is another question: who here hates vacuuming carpet as much as I do? Probably my least favourite detailing task. We've all been there, slaving away trying to remove sand, grass, twigs, leaves, pet hair — it burns time and certainly doesn't reward you the way polishing paint or dressing tyres does.
And so, the vacuum aid is designed to make that tedious task a little bit easier. Now, this product won't be for everyone — probably not for those of you who already stay on top of your interiors. But for the professional regularly dealing with kid carriers, trashed interiors, or that truly horrible excuse for carpet some Japanese and Korean car companies use, P&S Release is for you.
Release didn't start out as its own product — it began life as an off-label trick using P&S Paint Gloss, of all things. I first came across this in an interior how-to video from The Rag Company, presented by Sydni Brae Gwinn, a P&S brand ambassador at the time. Her method was misting the carpets with Paint Gloss before vacuuming, something she called a "vacuum aid." The static and friction dropped away, the vacuum attachment moved more freely across the carpet, and whatever was gripping the debris in the fibres finally let go. You also got a nice scent and a slightly richer-looking finish out of it, as a bonus.
I tried it myself and walked away genuinely surprised. It's not a magic fix — you're still doing the work — but the static reduction was real, and the whole process felt noticeably less of a fight.
By early 2025, that off-label trick had evolved into something official — P&S, with Sydni's input, released Release: a dedicated vacuum aid built specifically for carpets and fabrics rather than paint. It carries the same anti-static DNA as Paint Gloss, refined into anti-static agents and friction modifiers that help debris "release" from the fibres for smoother, easier vacuuming, plus an odour neutraliser that actually removes smells instead of masking them. That last part is where it properly breaks from its Paint Gloss origins and earns its place as its own product.
Using Release is dead simple: mist it lightly over the carpet section by section, give it a few moments to dwell (P&S's recommendation for full effect), then vacuum as normal. The difference is immediate — the attachment glides across treated carpet noticeably easier than untreated, and it leaves behind a clean, neutral "fresh" scent, nothing fancy, just inoffensive.
One thing worth flagging: this isn't a shampoo or cleaning agent, just a complementary step for the vacuum stage. If the carpet needs an actual clean, follow up with something like Carpet Bomber or Koch Chemie Pol Star.
Release isn't a 100% solution for tricky vacuuming situations — you still have to put in the hard work to get there. Tools like compressed air and dedicated pet-hair brushes still have a role to play alongside it, working as a team rather than a single fix. But together, they make the process a little easier, and for a task this universally disliked, that's worth paying for.
As if the detailing world needed another product category, P&S has gone and created one anyway — the vacuum aid. I know, do we really need such a product? My answer to that is another question: who here hates vacuuming carpet as much as I do? Probably my least favourite detailing task. We've all been there, slaving away trying to remove sand, grass, twigs, leaves, pet hair — it burns time and certainly doesn't reward you the way polishing paint or dressing tyres does.
And so, the vacuum aid is designed to make that tedious task a little bit easier. Now, this product won't be for everyone — probably not for those of you who already stay on top of your interiors. But for the professional regularly dealing with kid carriers, trashed interiors, or that truly horrible excuse for carpet some Japanese and Korean car companies use, P&S Release is for you.
Release didn't start out as its own product — it began life as an off-label trick using P&S Paint Gloss, of all things. I first came across this in an interior how-to video from The Rag Company, presented by Sydni Brae Gwinn, a P&S brand ambassador at the time. Her method was misting the carpets with Paint Gloss before vacuuming, something she called a "vacuum aid." The static and friction dropped away, the vacuum attachment moved more freely across the carpet, and whatever was gripping the debris in the fibres finally let go. You also got a nice scent and a slightly richer-looking finish out of it, as a bonus.
I tried it myself and walked away genuinely surprised. It's not a magic fix — you're still doing the work — but the static reduction was real, and the whole process felt noticeably less of a fight.
By early 2025, that off-label trick had evolved into something official — P&S, with Sydni's input, released Release: a dedicated vacuum aid built specifically for carpets and fabrics rather than paint. It carries the same anti-static DNA as Paint Gloss, refined into anti-static agents and friction modifiers that help debris "release" from the fibres for smoother, easier vacuuming, plus an odour neutraliser that actually removes smells instead of masking them. That last part is where it properly breaks from its Paint Gloss origins and earns its place as its own product.
Using Release is dead simple: mist it lightly over the carpet section by section, give it a few moments to dwell (P&S's recommendation for full effect), then vacuum as normal. The difference is immediate — the attachment glides across treated carpet noticeably easier than untreated, and it leaves behind a clean, neutral "fresh" scent, nothing fancy, just inoffensive.
One thing worth flagging: this isn't a shampoo or cleaning agent, just a complementary step for the vacuum stage. If the carpet needs an actual clean, follow up with something like Carpet Bomber or Koch Chemie Pol Star.
Release isn't a 100% solution for tricky vacuuming situations — you still have to put in the hard work to get there. Tools like compressed air and dedicated pet-hair brushes still have a role to play alongside it, working as a team rather than a single fix. But together, they make the process a little easier, and for a task this universally disliked, that's worth paying for.
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Interesting write up. Thanks for sharing. Maybe paint gloss has redeemed itself.P&S Release Vacuum Aid
As if the detailing world needed another product category, P&S has gone and created one anyway — the vacuum aid. I know, do we really need such a product? My answer to that is another question: who here hates vacuuming carpet as much as I do? Probably my least favourite detailing task. We've all been there, slaving away trying to remove sand, grass, twigs, leaves, pet hair — it burns time and certainly doesn't reward you the way polishing paint or dressing tyres does.
And so, the vacuum aid is designed to make that tedious task a little bit easier. Now, this product won't be for everyone — probably not for those of you who already stay on top of your interiors. But for the professional regularly dealing with kid carriers, trashed interiors, or that truly horrible excuse for carpet some Japanese and Korean car companies use, P&S Release is for you.
Release didn't start out as its own product — it began life as an off-label trick using P&S Paint Gloss, of all things. I first came across this in an interior how-to video from The Rag Company, presented by Sydni Brae Gwinn, a P&S brand ambassador at the time. Her method was misting the carpets with Paint Gloss before vacuuming, something she called a "vacuum aid." The static and friction dropped away, the vacuum attachment moved more freely across the carpet, and whatever was gripping the debris in the fibres finally let go. You also got a nice scent and a slightly richer-looking finish out of it, as a bonus.
I tried it myself and walked away genuinely surprised. It's not a magic fix — you're still doing the work — but the static reduction was real, and the whole process felt noticeably less of a fight.
By early 2025, that off-label trick had evolved into something official — P&S, with Sydni's input, released Release: a dedicated vacuum aid built specifically for carpets and fabrics rather than paint. It carries the same anti-static DNA as Paint Gloss, refined into anti-static agents and friction modifiers that help debris "release" from the fibres for smoother, easier vacuuming, plus an odour neutraliser that actually removes smells instead of masking them. That last part is where it properly breaks from its Paint Gloss origins and earns its place as its own product.
Using Release is dead simple: mist it lightly over the carpet section by section, give it a few moments to dwell (P&S's recommendation for full effect), then vacuum as normal. The difference is immediate — the attachment glides across treated carpet noticeably easier than untreated, and it leaves behind a clean, neutral "fresh" scent, nothing fancy, just inoffensive.
One thing worth flagging: this isn't a shampoo or cleaning agent, just a complementary step for the vacuum stage. If the carpet needs an actual clean, follow up with something like Carpet Bomber or Koch Chemie Pol Star.
Release isn't a 100% solution for tricky vacuuming situations — you still have to put in the hard work to get there. Tools like compressed air and dedicated pet-hair brushes still have a role to play alongside it, working as a team rather than a single fix. But together, they make the process a little easier, and for a task this universally disliked, that's worth paying for.
AZ_Ryan
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Its fine if you are going to car show that weekend. It just doesnt last very long. I mainy use it on a wet car when I dry it off and im not applying any other topper.
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I recently published an article on the rinse-less washes I reach for most often, plus a wildcard no one talks about. Those products include Optimum No Rinse (and a mention of the Opti-Coat version), ADS Hero, and P&S Absolute. The wildcard being Gyeon Eco Wash.
Gyeon Eco Wash is a rinse-less/waterless wash concentrate that contains SiO2 for added gloss and slickness. That SiO2 element puts it in the same camp as products like ADS Hero, though in practice Eco Wash sits closer to something like Carpro ECH2O — by that I mean it leans more toward waterless washing and detail-spray duty than the outright cleaning power some rinse-less washes can offer. That doesn't make Eco Wash a dud, you just need to be mindful of its capabilities and match it to what you actually need.
After publishing that article, a follower reached out with a suggestion about Eco Wash. Mixed at 1:15 to 1:20, it makes an excellent drying aid and light-duty interior cleaner. So, after washing the Ranger today, I gave it a go as my drying aid.
In this case, I mixed Eco Wash at 1:15 — 30ml of product to 470ml of demineralised water. At that dilution, and including the cost of the water, a 500ml bottle works out to $1.67. For reference, a 473ml bottle of ADS Amplify is $35.95 + shipping. In practice, I wouldn't say Eco Wash is as slick as Amplify, but it flashes off nicely and leaves a decently slick, glossy finish. It works fine on paint, glass, and trim, and like ECH2O, adds a bit of richness to black plastics.
I haven't tried it on interior surfaces myself, but contrary to what you might expect, I'm told it doesn't leave a glossy finish there — instead it leaves a clean, rich finish, which is generally what you want on interior trims.
The idea that rinse-less concentrates are multi-purpose products definitely holds up. That said, you do give up something when using them outside their core role. As a drying aid, I'd personally say you leave 10–20% on the table when it comes to slickness, gloss, and towel feel. A dedicated product will always be more targeted.
Gyeon Eco Wash is a rinse-less/waterless wash concentrate that contains SiO2 for added gloss and slickness. That SiO2 element puts it in the same camp as products like ADS Hero, though in practice Eco Wash sits closer to something like Carpro ECH2O — by that I mean it leans more toward waterless washing and detail-spray duty than the outright cleaning power some rinse-less washes can offer. That doesn't make Eco Wash a dud, you just need to be mindful of its capabilities and match it to what you actually need.
After publishing that article, a follower reached out with a suggestion about Eco Wash. Mixed at 1:15 to 1:20, it makes an excellent drying aid and light-duty interior cleaner. So, after washing the Ranger today, I gave it a go as my drying aid.
In this case, I mixed Eco Wash at 1:15 — 30ml of product to 470ml of demineralised water. At that dilution, and including the cost of the water, a 500ml bottle works out to $1.67. For reference, a 473ml bottle of ADS Amplify is $35.95 + shipping. In practice, I wouldn't say Eco Wash is as slick as Amplify, but it flashes off nicely and leaves a decently slick, glossy finish. It works fine on paint, glass, and trim, and like ECH2O, adds a bit of richness to black plastics.
I haven't tried it on interior surfaces myself, but contrary to what you might expect, I'm told it doesn't leave a glossy finish there — instead it leaves a clean, rich finish, which is generally what you want on interior trims.
The idea that rinse-less concentrates are multi-purpose products definitely holds up. That said, you do give up something when using them outside their core role. As a drying aid, I'd personally say you leave 10–20% on the table when it comes to slickness, gloss, and towel feel. A dedicated product will always be more targeted.
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Went down to the local auto store today to restock on Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Detailer, which will feature in an upcoming article. I love that product, it's only one minor change away from being perfect, and an Aussie distributor that doesn't over price it.
On surface level, it may appear that I'm a brand snob, and you wouldn't be far off that assumption. But that doesn't mean I don't see value in "mainstream" brands. All four shown above are top-tier products, Meguiar's included.
On surface level, it may appear that I'm a brand snob, and you wouldn't be far off that assumption. But that doesn't mean I don't see value in "mainstream" brands. All four shown above are top-tier products, Meguiar's included.
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Who did the labels for your bottles? I LOVE them and that would be an instant add to my own detail cabinet.
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Obsessed Garage were the first to start that trend, adding a matching label to every product put into a Pressol bottle. They now offer them in blue and black, 500ml or 750ml bottle sizes. Note how they are generic product names rather than specific products.
Blue Pressol ProSeries Label | Obsessed Garage – Obsessed Garage
Black Pressol ProSeries Label | Obsessed Garage – Obsessed Garage
OG Pressol ProSeries Label Blue
OG Pressol ProSeries Label Black
Because Armour Detail Supply have a close relationship with Obsessed Garage, when they started selling Pressol bottles, they came up with a label system that matches the product label used on their regular bottles. That means the proper product name and directions for use. The ADS labels are doubled sided, OG's are single sided. Only available in black and 750ml size.
Armour Pressol ProSeries Label – Armour Detail Supply
I'm fairly sure the OG and ADS labels come from the same supplier, both are foil backed and have proven to be quite durable over many years.
Yum Cars also sell a Pressol label, which they copied OG's design without permission. That guy is a grade A d.ckhead and doesn't deserve your money.
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Yeah I have a bunch of their labels already on my PRESSOL bottles however I saw the AMPLIFY and I was like "Woooooah, nice".
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The Rag Company Ultra H2O Foam Cannon
Disclaimer – This isn’t a sponsored review, I purchased this foam cannon at full retail with my own money.
From the moment it was unveiled at SEMA at the end of 2025, TRC's Ultra H2O range caught my attention. The lineup covers a short gun, a 21-inch wand, a foam cannon, and rubber-shrouded nozzles — finally, someone was putting some thought into pressure washer accessories beyond colour, trim and flashy packaging. It's worth noting these are ground-up new products, not adapted or rebadged generic items from a contract manufacturer. Yes, they're made in China, but to a full TRC specification. These tools also aren't the best money can buy — that was never the goal. They were always intended to be accessible, value-driven items that anyone can buy and enjoy.
After nine months of teasing, the Ultra H2O range went on sale this week across all TRC distributors. That's worth praising — new releases this big often take months, sometimes years, to reach us in Australia, so well done TRC for coordinating a fast rollout. The launch also coincided with a massive media push, with countless detailing influencers across YouTube and Instagram given early access to create content. Clearly, TRC have a lot riding on this product line.
Ultra H2O – The Rag Company
Out of the whole Ultra H2O lineup, it's the foam cannon I want to focus on. I'm already heavily invested in Mosmatic gear, so the rest of the range holds less pull for me — but the foam cannon is where most of TRC's innovation went, which is why I thought it'd make a great addition to my lineup. That, and I've had some annoyances with MTM foam cannons that really should have been addressed by now.
The MTM Benchmark -
I've been using the MTM PF22-Series foam cannon since 2020, namely the 22.2 model with the wide base bottle. The 22.2 update solved the biggest issue with the original PF22 — the tendency to tip over when half full — but kept the narrow bottle opening. In 2023, MTM launched an update that unofficially created the 22.3. This introduced a wide-mouth bottle for quicker filling and easier attachment to the foam cannon body, and it could be retrofitted to existing MTM foam cannons, or any foam cannon with a narrow thread. I updated all three of my foam cannons, including an older non-MTM unit.
That update solved my main complaint with what is otherwise an excellent foam cannon. Yes, it's a premium-priced option, but the quality is excellent, and it runs through less solution per application than my other foam cannon. One issue remains though, and I know I'm not the only one it annoys.............
Like all foam cannons, the fan angle can be adjusted from a wide fan to a pinpoint shot. Why anyone would want a pinpoint shot out of a foam cannon is anyone's guess. You can also change the fan output from vertical to horizontal. Both adjustments are made by twisting the plastic outlet collars. The horizontal/vertical adjustment has a pronounced detent, but the fan angle is free to move in one fluid motion, back and forth. So every time you put the foam cannon down, the angle drifts, meaning you have to readjust it almost every time to squeeze the trigger. Annoying doesn't begin to describe it.
My old foam cannon has none of these issues — the fan angle adjustment is fluid, but far stiffer, so it doesn't need constant readjustment. That foam cannon cost me $99 in 2015. The MTMs are at least $170 AUD now. Why is the supposedly premium product so compromised? Since certain YouTubers blew up MTM and made them a household name within the detailing community, MTM have just sat on their hands and let the competition not only catch up, but overtake them.
And so, along comes The Rag Company with a desire to make something affordable and innovative. Because these H2O products are ground-up designs, TRC had the freedom to fix a variety of quirks baked into the legacy brands, while focusing on car detailing specifically, rather than treating it as one slice of a much bigger pie.
The New Benchmark?
As mentioned earlier, TRC had the ability to make genuine improvements to these accessories and therefore improve the user experience. Think rubberized touch points, integrated nozzle holders, a trigger lock, and push-on quick-connect fittings. The foam cannon, though, solves my gripes with the MTM, which is why it became the focus of my attention.
For the Ultra H2O foam cannon, TRC has added click-style detents for the fan angle adjustment. I've yet to put this feature to the test, but THIS is what lured me to the H2O. The same click detent also applies to the foam adjustment knob on top of the foam cannon body, and to the horizontal/vertical adjustment — both feel more defined than on the MTM.
The Ultra H2O also includes:
- Stainless steel construction for long-term durability
- Wide-mouth HDPE bottle with quarter-turn lid (same as the PF22.3)
- Weighted pick-up tube for 360-degree spraying (same as the PF22.3)
- Easy-to-read measurement system
- Rebuildable when required
- 1.1mm and 1.25mm orifices
- ¼-inch plug connection fitting
- Replaceable lid O-ring
Each foam cannon ships in cleanly designed packaging, be that the visual presentation of the graphics, or how the cannon body and bottle are surrounded by foam padding. It's a nice touch on what is a significantly cheaper alternative to the premium-priced MTM.
The foam cannon comes with two nozzle orifices — 1.1mm for low-flow pressure washers, and 1.25mm for high-flow units, which is pre-installed. You will need to torque down the supplied ¼-inch plug before use.
The bottle is sturdy and embossed with both the TRC logo and a clear measurement scale — the MTM's is poor in that department. Note how it doesn't have a clear bottle; that's a good thing, because clear plastic tends to crack under very little force. So while it may not be as trendy, this is the more durable choice. The flexible pick-up tube is accompanied by a weighted filter, meaning you can spray right down to the very last drop of liquid. The foam cannon body is fully stainless steel, although most of it is shrouded in plastic. I feel the plastic parts look and feel a little cheap — but that's basically my only complaint at this stage.
That's the overview. At first glance, this is a well-presented, good-looking foam cannon. If the functional improvements hold up in use, this Ultra H2O foam cannon could very well be the best you can currently buy.
Disclaimer – This isn’t a sponsored review, I purchased this foam cannon at full retail with my own money.
From the moment it was unveiled at SEMA at the end of 2025, TRC's Ultra H2O range caught my attention. The lineup covers a short gun, a 21-inch wand, a foam cannon, and rubber-shrouded nozzles — finally, someone was putting some thought into pressure washer accessories beyond colour, trim and flashy packaging. It's worth noting these are ground-up new products, not adapted or rebadged generic items from a contract manufacturer. Yes, they're made in China, but to a full TRC specification. These tools also aren't the best money can buy — that was never the goal. They were always intended to be accessible, value-driven items that anyone can buy and enjoy.
After nine months of teasing, the Ultra H2O range went on sale this week across all TRC distributors. That's worth praising — new releases this big often take months, sometimes years, to reach us in Australia, so well done TRC for coordinating a fast rollout. The launch also coincided with a massive media push, with countless detailing influencers across YouTube and Instagram given early access to create content. Clearly, TRC have a lot riding on this product line.
Ultra H2O – The Rag Company
Out of the whole Ultra H2O lineup, it's the foam cannon I want to focus on. I'm already heavily invested in Mosmatic gear, so the rest of the range holds less pull for me — but the foam cannon is where most of TRC's innovation went, which is why I thought it'd make a great addition to my lineup. That, and I've had some annoyances with MTM foam cannons that really should have been addressed by now.
The MTM Benchmark -
I've been using the MTM PF22-Series foam cannon since 2020, namely the 22.2 model with the wide base bottle. The 22.2 update solved the biggest issue with the original PF22 — the tendency to tip over when half full — but kept the narrow bottle opening. In 2023, MTM launched an update that unofficially created the 22.3. This introduced a wide-mouth bottle for quicker filling and easier attachment to the foam cannon body, and it could be retrofitted to existing MTM foam cannons, or any foam cannon with a narrow thread. I updated all three of my foam cannons, including an older non-MTM unit.
That update solved my main complaint with what is otherwise an excellent foam cannon. Yes, it's a premium-priced option, but the quality is excellent, and it runs through less solution per application than my other foam cannon. One issue remains though, and I know I'm not the only one it annoys.............
Like all foam cannons, the fan angle can be adjusted from a wide fan to a pinpoint shot. Why anyone would want a pinpoint shot out of a foam cannon is anyone's guess. You can also change the fan output from vertical to horizontal. Both adjustments are made by twisting the plastic outlet collars. The horizontal/vertical adjustment has a pronounced detent, but the fan angle is free to move in one fluid motion, back and forth. So every time you put the foam cannon down, the angle drifts, meaning you have to readjust it almost every time to squeeze the trigger. Annoying doesn't begin to describe it.
My old foam cannon has none of these issues — the fan angle adjustment is fluid, but far stiffer, so it doesn't need constant readjustment. That foam cannon cost me $99 in 2015. The MTMs are at least $170 AUD now. Why is the supposedly premium product so compromised? Since certain YouTubers blew up MTM and made them a household name within the detailing community, MTM have just sat on their hands and let the competition not only catch up, but overtake them.
And so, along comes The Rag Company with a desire to make something affordable and innovative. Because these H2O products are ground-up designs, TRC had the freedom to fix a variety of quirks baked into the legacy brands, while focusing on car detailing specifically, rather than treating it as one slice of a much bigger pie.
The New Benchmark?
As mentioned earlier, TRC had the ability to make genuine improvements to these accessories and therefore improve the user experience. Think rubberized touch points, integrated nozzle holders, a trigger lock, and push-on quick-connect fittings. The foam cannon, though, solves my gripes with the MTM, which is why it became the focus of my attention.
For the Ultra H2O foam cannon, TRC has added click-style detents for the fan angle adjustment. I've yet to put this feature to the test, but THIS is what lured me to the H2O. The same click detent also applies to the foam adjustment knob on top of the foam cannon body, and to the horizontal/vertical adjustment — both feel more defined than on the MTM.
The Ultra H2O also includes:
- Stainless steel construction for long-term durability
- Wide-mouth HDPE bottle with quarter-turn lid (same as the PF22.3)
- Weighted pick-up tube for 360-degree spraying (same as the PF22.3)
- Easy-to-read measurement system
- Rebuildable when required
- 1.1mm and 1.25mm orifices
- ¼-inch plug connection fitting
- Replaceable lid O-ring
Each foam cannon ships in cleanly designed packaging, be that the visual presentation of the graphics, or how the cannon body and bottle are surrounded by foam padding. It's a nice touch on what is a significantly cheaper alternative to the premium-priced MTM.
The foam cannon comes with two nozzle orifices — 1.1mm for low-flow pressure washers, and 1.25mm for high-flow units, which is pre-installed. You will need to torque down the supplied ¼-inch plug before use.
The bottle is sturdy and embossed with both the TRC logo and a clear measurement scale — the MTM's is poor in that department. Note how it doesn't have a clear bottle; that's a good thing, because clear plastic tends to crack under very little force. So while it may not be as trendy, this is the more durable choice. The flexible pick-up tube is accompanied by a weighted filter, meaning you can spray right down to the very last drop of liquid. The foam cannon body is fully stainless steel, although most of it is shrouded in plastic. I feel the plastic parts look and feel a little cheap — but that's basically my only complaint at this stage.
That's the overview. At first glance, this is a well-presented, good-looking foam cannon. If the functional improvements hold up in use, this Ultra H2O foam cannon could very well be the best you can currently buy.
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