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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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Ultra H2O Foam Cannon – First Use
Following on from my first look at the Ultra H2O range, it's time to put the foam cannon to work. Before any getting started, there's a short setup checklist worth running through — nozzle orifice, inlet plug, pickup hose — so that's where we'll start before getting into how it performed on its first outing.
Pre-flight Checks
Before using the Ultra H2O Foam Cannon for the first time, it's important to ensure you have the correct orifice fitted. The unit ships with the 1.25mm orifice pre-installed. This larger nozzle is for high-flow pressure washers. If you have a low-flow pressure washer, you'll need to swap that out for the supplied 1.1mm orifice to avoid over-amping the machine. To do this, remove the lightly pre-installed ¼-inch inlet plug, then unscrew and remove the nozzle from the foam cannon body. You can then install the smaller version, tightening till firm (don't go hulk on it).
The ¼-inch plug itself doesn't require Teflon tape — sealing is provided by a small O-ring on the plug itself. Tighten the plug with a 15mm wrench, and like the nozzle, don't overdo it or you'll distort the washer or risk stripping the threads. Finally, install the inlet hose, which simply pushes onto the barbed fitting on the underside of the lid.
From there, the foam cannon is ready for action.
The Rag Company have all of this covered in their setup video:
Let it Snow!
For today, I paired the new Ultra H2O foam cannon with NV Snow. As you'll see in the video, I don't get too accurate when measuring pH-neutral soaps — probably not the correct way of doing things, but that's how I fly. If this were an alkaline soap, I'd highly recommend measuring it out properly.
My pressure washer is a Kranzle KHD10, which does about 1500 psi and 10+ litres per minute (2.64+ GPM). That means the larger 1.25mm orifice was left in place, although I made sure it was properly seated. I'm also running an OG-Spec Mosmatic short gun with recessed live swivel.
With the foam dial maxed out, that combination produced thick, shaving-cream foam. I suspect you could ratchet the dial back a few clicks and still get excellent foam quality while slowing down soap consumption. And with those detents on the fan adjustment, I could set it and forget it — no adjustments needed on the fly. Problem solved in that department.
As it stands, I still want to play around with it using different soaps and foam settings. But overall, this is an excellent foam cannon. It's clear a lot of thought went into this product, which I'll expand on in a future post.
Following on from my first look at the Ultra H2O range, it's time to put the foam cannon to work. Before any getting started, there's a short setup checklist worth running through — nozzle orifice, inlet plug, pickup hose — so that's where we'll start before getting into how it performed on its first outing.
Pre-flight Checks
Before using the Ultra H2O Foam Cannon for the first time, it's important to ensure you have the correct orifice fitted. The unit ships with the 1.25mm orifice pre-installed. This larger nozzle is for high-flow pressure washers. If you have a low-flow pressure washer, you'll need to swap that out for the supplied 1.1mm orifice to avoid over-amping the machine. To do this, remove the lightly pre-installed ¼-inch inlet plug, then unscrew and remove the nozzle from the foam cannon body. You can then install the smaller version, tightening till firm (don't go hulk on it).
The ¼-inch plug itself doesn't require Teflon tape — sealing is provided by a small O-ring on the plug itself. Tighten the plug with a 15mm wrench, and like the nozzle, don't overdo it or you'll distort the washer or risk stripping the threads. Finally, install the inlet hose, which simply pushes onto the barbed fitting on the underside of the lid.
From there, the foam cannon is ready for action.
The Rag Company have all of this covered in their setup video:
Let it Snow!
For today, I paired the new Ultra H2O foam cannon with NV Snow. As you'll see in the video, I don't get too accurate when measuring pH-neutral soaps — probably not the correct way of doing things, but that's how I fly. If this were an alkaline soap, I'd highly recommend measuring it out properly.
My pressure washer is a Kranzle KHD10, which does about 1500 psi and 10+ litres per minute (2.64+ GPM). That means the larger 1.25mm orifice was left in place, although I made sure it was properly seated. I'm also running an OG-Spec Mosmatic short gun with recessed live swivel.
With the foam dial maxed out, that combination produced thick, shaving-cream foam. I suspect you could ratchet the dial back a few clicks and still get excellent foam quality while slowing down soap consumption. And with those detents on the fan adjustment, I could set it and forget it — no adjustments needed on the fly. Problem solved in that department.
As it stands, I still want to play around with it using different soaps and foam settings. But overall, this is an excellent foam cannon. It's clear a lot of thought went into this product, which I'll expand on in a future post.
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Ultra H2O vs MTM PF22.3 – What’s Different, What’s Better?
As a naturally analytical person, I love a good head-to-head comparison. Having used MTM foam cannons for six years now, I was keen to see how this new TRC foam cannon stacked up against what I'd call my former benchmark.
Now, I say former in relation to the MTM because the PF22.3 isn't the clear-cut leader of foam cannons that it once was. Six years ago? It certainly was. That doesn't mean it's not an excellent foam cannon — I'll continue to use the two I have, and still believe it sits within the top tier. It's just that there are sooo many competitors on the market these days, from the cheap Amazon crap, through the mid-tier likes of ADS and Active, up to the high-end Griot's Garage and crazy-expensive Mosmatic.
Bottle -
Both bottles share a similar wide-mouth design, and also the overall form factor. Both use HDPE plastic for durability, crack resistance and chemical resistance. Both have 1000ml capacities.
MTM PF22.3 – The 22.3 update signaled a new wide-mouth bottle for quicker, easier filling. The non-threaded connection to the cannon body also makes attachment quicker and easier. The measurement scale is poorly executed and hard to read.
Ultra H2O – This is made with thicker plastic and features a wider opening. Attachment to the cannon body is via a ¼-turn movement, same as the MTM. The measurement scale is larger, with more pronounced embossing, both making it considerably easier to judge liquid level. I also love the large, embossed Rag Company logo.
Bottle to Cannon Connection -
Both foam cannons use a similar plastic base plate design that does away with a threaded connection to the bottle, replaced with a locking-tab arrangement.
MTM PF22.3 – In order to avoid completely redesigning the PF22.2, MTM created a separate base plate that threads onto the foam cannon body in the same way it wound onto the original bottle. All PF22.3s ship with this pre-installed, but you can buy it as a retrofit for older cannons.
Ultra H2O – While the base plate concept is the same, the H2O is far better integrated and actually lowers the centre of gravity to improve stability when nearing empty. TRC also included vertical grip ridges for a non-slip hold. Finally, the H2O has a slightly more positive engagement with the locking tabs on the bottle.
Cannon Body -
Strip away the plastic trim, and most foam cannons follow a similar layout and construction.
MTM PF22.3 – Nickel-plated brass body made from a single-piece casting. Plastic shrouding for adjustment points only.
Ultra H2O – Full stainless-steel body, with full plastic shrouding and adjustment controls. Considering the lower purchase price, full stainless is a pleasant surprise. The Ultra H2O logo is featured on the plastic shrouding.
Adjustments -
Both share the same adjustment points, but the execution and function are very different.
MTM PF22.3 – The dial to control foam quality is stiff and vague in adjustment, lacking obvious detents. Fan angle has a smooth, fluid range of adjustment, but is easily altered when picking up or setting down the cannon. The fan orientation adjustment is better, but still lacks clear detents.
Ultra H2O – This is where the TRC foam cannon excels. All adjustment points feature well-defined detents with a noticeable click. The fan angle remains seated in place, meaning constant adjustment isn't needed.
Pickup Tube -
Both read the same on paper, but the MTM has a thicker, heavier tube.
MTM PF22.3 – Clear, flexible silicone tube with a weighted, stainless-steel, chemical-resistant filter. Hose measures ¼-inch in width and 9 inches in length.
Ultra H2O – Clear, flexible silicone tube with a weighted filter made from plastic and stainless steel. The tube itself is 6.5 inches long, but made from a thinner material than the MTM's.
Weight -
Weight is an important metric for me when shopping for lawn and garden tools — less weight means less fatigue with extended use. Realistically, you aren't using a foam cannon enough for fatigue to become a real issue, but it's still an interesting number to compare. For the full numbers, I filled to the 1000ml mark.
MTM PF22.3 – 0.5kg (cannon body) / 1.7kg (assembled, full)
Ultra H2O – 0.4kg (cannon body) / 1.6kg (assembled, full)
Price -
This is an interesting one — at the moment, most retailers have the MTM on sale, from around $170 down to $140. This is either a price adjustment due to increased competition, or a new model is on the way. I've used the MTM's RRP here, to keep the comparison fair since the Ultra H2O is still selling at full retail. Either way, there's a $30 to $50 difference between TRC and MTM.
MTM PF22.3 – $169.95 AUD ($118.80 USD)
Ultra H2O – $139.95 AUD ($69.00 USD)
Service & Spare Parts -
This is where the extra cost pays off, the availability of spare parts and repair kits, meaning these are not a disposable proposition.
MTM PF22.3 – Rebuildable and serviceable via rebuild kit. Additional bottles, adaptor lids, pickup tube and weighted filter are also available.
Ultra H2O – Designed to be rebuildable and serviceable via a rebuild kit, though the kit isn't available yet. Additional bottles would likely follow down the track as well.
Performance / Usage Notes -
No surprise here — both the MTM and TRC make foam from soapy water. Only minor differences are immediately obvious.
MTM PF22.3 – One of the key differences of the PF22-series foam cannons has been their efficiency — producing excellent foam with less consumption of the soap solution. Build and material quality is superior, something I notice but may not be as obvious to others. Namely, nicer plastics, and a thicker sealing O-ring. Is the MTM worth the additional $30 to $50 premium? Not sure, to be honest.
Ultra H2O – I'd say this foam cannon offers a wider range of adjustment in terms of foam thickness. Fully open, the H2O is a notch or two above the MTM, meaning it would be the choice if outright shaving-cream foam is your priority. The positive detents for spray angle are a clear advantage over the MTM. I also much prefer the click detents of the foam adjustment dial. Both mean you don't bump the settings while in use, which improves the overall experience.
Final Thoughts -
So, should you buy the Ultra H2O over the MTM PF22.3? For most people, yes. It's $30 to $50 cheaper, matches or beats the MTM in nearly every category covered above, and fixes the one issue that's bothered me about MTM foam cannons for years — the fan angle no longer drifts every time you set it down.
Where the MTM still holds ground is in the small stuff: slightly better soap efficiency, nicer plastics, a thicker sealing O-ring. It also has a proven parts ecosystem behind it, while the Ultra H2O's rebuild kit isn't available yet, so long-term serviceability remains unproven.
My two MTMs aren't going anywhere. But if I were buying a foam cannon today, the Ultra H2O is well and truly in the hunt. TRC set out to build something accessible without cutting the corners that actually matter — and on this evidence, they've done exactly that.
As a naturally analytical person, I love a good head-to-head comparison. Having used MTM foam cannons for six years now, I was keen to see how this new TRC foam cannon stacked up against what I'd call my former benchmark.
Now, I say former in relation to the MTM because the PF22.3 isn't the clear-cut leader of foam cannons that it once was. Six years ago? It certainly was. That doesn't mean it's not an excellent foam cannon — I'll continue to use the two I have, and still believe it sits within the top tier. It's just that there are sooo many competitors on the market these days, from the cheap Amazon crap, through the mid-tier likes of ADS and Active, up to the high-end Griot's Garage and crazy-expensive Mosmatic.
Bottle -
Both bottles share a similar wide-mouth design, and also the overall form factor. Both use HDPE plastic for durability, crack resistance and chemical resistance. Both have 1000ml capacities.
MTM PF22.3 – The 22.3 update signaled a new wide-mouth bottle for quicker, easier filling. The non-threaded connection to the cannon body also makes attachment quicker and easier. The measurement scale is poorly executed and hard to read.
Ultra H2O – This is made with thicker plastic and features a wider opening. Attachment to the cannon body is via a ¼-turn movement, same as the MTM. The measurement scale is larger, with more pronounced embossing, both making it considerably easier to judge liquid level. I also love the large, embossed Rag Company logo.
Bottle to Cannon Connection -
Both foam cannons use a similar plastic base plate design that does away with a threaded connection to the bottle, replaced with a locking-tab arrangement.
MTM PF22.3 – In order to avoid completely redesigning the PF22.2, MTM created a separate base plate that threads onto the foam cannon body in the same way it wound onto the original bottle. All PF22.3s ship with this pre-installed, but you can buy it as a retrofit for older cannons.
Ultra H2O – While the base plate concept is the same, the H2O is far better integrated and actually lowers the centre of gravity to improve stability when nearing empty. TRC also included vertical grip ridges for a non-slip hold. Finally, the H2O has a slightly more positive engagement with the locking tabs on the bottle.
Cannon Body -
Strip away the plastic trim, and most foam cannons follow a similar layout and construction.
MTM PF22.3 – Nickel-plated brass body made from a single-piece casting. Plastic shrouding for adjustment points only.
Ultra H2O – Full stainless-steel body, with full plastic shrouding and adjustment controls. Considering the lower purchase price, full stainless is a pleasant surprise. The Ultra H2O logo is featured on the plastic shrouding.
Adjustments -
Both share the same adjustment points, but the execution and function are very different.
MTM PF22.3 – The dial to control foam quality is stiff and vague in adjustment, lacking obvious detents. Fan angle has a smooth, fluid range of adjustment, but is easily altered when picking up or setting down the cannon. The fan orientation adjustment is better, but still lacks clear detents.
Ultra H2O – This is where the TRC foam cannon excels. All adjustment points feature well-defined detents with a noticeable click. The fan angle remains seated in place, meaning constant adjustment isn't needed.
Pickup Tube -
Both read the same on paper, but the MTM has a thicker, heavier tube.
MTM PF22.3 – Clear, flexible silicone tube with a weighted, stainless-steel, chemical-resistant filter. Hose measures ¼-inch in width and 9 inches in length.
Ultra H2O – Clear, flexible silicone tube with a weighted filter made from plastic and stainless steel. The tube itself is 6.5 inches long, but made from a thinner material than the MTM's.
Weight -
Weight is an important metric for me when shopping for lawn and garden tools — less weight means less fatigue with extended use. Realistically, you aren't using a foam cannon enough for fatigue to become a real issue, but it's still an interesting number to compare. For the full numbers, I filled to the 1000ml mark.
MTM PF22.3 – 0.5kg (cannon body) / 1.7kg (assembled, full)
Ultra H2O – 0.4kg (cannon body) / 1.6kg (assembled, full)
Price -
This is an interesting one — at the moment, most retailers have the MTM on sale, from around $170 down to $140. This is either a price adjustment due to increased competition, or a new model is on the way. I've used the MTM's RRP here, to keep the comparison fair since the Ultra H2O is still selling at full retail. Either way, there's a $30 to $50 difference between TRC and MTM.
MTM PF22.3 – $169.95 AUD ($118.80 USD)
Ultra H2O – $139.95 AUD ($69.00 USD)
Service & Spare Parts -
This is where the extra cost pays off, the availability of spare parts and repair kits, meaning these are not a disposable proposition.
MTM PF22.3 – Rebuildable and serviceable via rebuild kit. Additional bottles, adaptor lids, pickup tube and weighted filter are also available.
Ultra H2O – Designed to be rebuildable and serviceable via a rebuild kit, though the kit isn't available yet. Additional bottles would likely follow down the track as well.
Performance / Usage Notes -
No surprise here — both the MTM and TRC make foam from soapy water. Only minor differences are immediately obvious.
MTM PF22.3 – One of the key differences of the PF22-series foam cannons has been their efficiency — producing excellent foam with less consumption of the soap solution. Build and material quality is superior, something I notice but may not be as obvious to others. Namely, nicer plastics, and a thicker sealing O-ring. Is the MTM worth the additional $30 to $50 premium? Not sure, to be honest.
Ultra H2O – I'd say this foam cannon offers a wider range of adjustment in terms of foam thickness. Fully open, the H2O is a notch or two above the MTM, meaning it would be the choice if outright shaving-cream foam is your priority. The positive detents for spray angle are a clear advantage over the MTM. I also much prefer the click detents of the foam adjustment dial. Both mean you don't bump the settings while in use, which improves the overall experience.
Final Thoughts -
So, should you buy the Ultra H2O over the MTM PF22.3? For most people, yes. It's $30 to $50 cheaper, matches or beats the MTM in nearly every category covered above, and fixes the one issue that's bothered me about MTM foam cannons for years — the fan angle no longer drifts every time you set it down.
Where the MTM still holds ground is in the small stuff: slightly better soap efficiency, nicer plastics, a thicker sealing O-ring. It also has a proven parts ecosystem behind it, while the Ultra H2O's rebuild kit isn't available yet, so long-term serviceability remains unproven.
My two MTMs aren't going anywhere. But if I were buying a foam cannon today, the Ultra H2O is well and truly in the hunt. TRC set out to build something accessible without cutting the corners that actually matter — and on this evidence, they've done exactly that.
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