roadpilot
Well-Known Member
Foam cannons are not touch free solutions. They are PART of a total solution to keep your car clean while minimizing scratching and similar damages.
My process:
Step 1: Foam cannon. Let it sit so it can loosen up dirt, dust, and debris.
Step 2: Rinse with water - wand and 40 degree tip @ no more than 2K psi (maximize GPM with appropriate orifice size in your pressure washer - 1.5 to 2.0 GPM).
Step 3: Foam cannon again. This provides a lubrication for the hand wash.
Step 4: At this point, either a 1 or 2 bucket wash is OK. You've removed the vast majority of debris from the vehicle by now. Work top down, doing the lowest section of the vehicle last. Do wheels last, prefer a separate mitt and wheel brush tools that won't touch the body or paint.
Step 5: Rinse again, see Step 2.
Step 6: Dry. I use my Dewalt cordless blower (450 cfm). This removes 98% of the water thanks to my ceramic coat. I only hit it with a microfiber cloth where needed.
Others can chime in on what product they use, as everyone has thier favorite.
Pay attention to any advice @DFB5.0 gives.
My process:
Step 1: Foam cannon. Let it sit so it can loosen up dirt, dust, and debris.
Step 2: Rinse with water - wand and 40 degree tip @ no more than 2K psi (maximize GPM with appropriate orifice size in your pressure washer - 1.5 to 2.0 GPM).
Step 3: Foam cannon again. This provides a lubrication for the hand wash.
Step 4: At this point, either a 1 or 2 bucket wash is OK. You've removed the vast majority of debris from the vehicle by now. Work top down, doing the lowest section of the vehicle last. Do wheels last, prefer a separate mitt and wheel brush tools that won't touch the body or paint.
Step 5: Rinse again, see Step 2.
Step 6: Dry. I use my Dewalt cordless blower (450 cfm). This removes 98% of the water thanks to my ceramic coat. I only hit it with a microfiber cloth where needed.
Others can chime in on what product they use, as everyone has thier favorite.
Pay attention to any advice @DFB5.0 gives.
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