Info on Foam Guns...

rayoflight82 · 12-29-2010, 11:25 PM

Hey everyone...
Recently received my 2010 328i and I'm already petrified of washing incorrectly... I am reading so many different techniques, but I saw the foam gun. Can someone provide me with info... do you use the foam gun and rinse, and that's it?

What exactly is the process? Also, is there a video that shows the full process when cleaning a car???

Thanks!!!

jaybird124 · 12-29-2010, 11:37 PM

Can you provide a link? I've never seen such a thing.

DetailAddict · 12-30-2010, 12:22 AM

this is what i normally do...

use a water softener system
clean wheels/tires first
pressure wash rinse down the car, top down
dual bucket wash system with grit guards
foam the car down with either a Gilmour Foamaster (use with garden hose) or Camspray (use with pressure washer)
wash 2x2 area, top down with bumpers and bottom half of the doors and side skirts last
rinse down the car with garden hose (low pressure)
dry with drying waffle mf, glass first, top down, bumpers and bottom half of the doors and side skirts last...

Envious Eric · 12-30-2010, 01:51 AM

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...and-dry-a-car/

Very good write up there

rayoflight82 · 12-30-2010, 09:28 AM

What cleaning solution do you put in the foam gun? Just a regular car wash soap???

E90jonno · 12-30-2010, 09:34 AM

Are you talking about SNOW FOAM?
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin.../prod_370.html

You need this lance to use it well.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin.../prod_371.html

This is one of the best ways to wash your car are the snow foam works very well to lift all dirt and grime plus its super fun!!

E90jonno · 12-30-2010, 09:58 AM

Ha wish i would come off this site i get ideas then go spend my money on things i don't need!

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rayoflight82 Private 9 Rep 89 Posts Drives: BMW 328i XDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodbridge iTrader: (0)	Info on Foam Guns... Hey everyone... Recently received my 2010 328i and I'm already petrified of washing incorrectly... I am reading so many different techniques, but I saw the foam gun. Can someone provide me with info... do you use the foam gun and rinse, and that's it? What exactly is the process? Also, is there a video that shows the full process when cleaning a car??? Thanks!!!
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DetailAddict Captain 42 Rep 976 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (10)	this is what i normally do... use a water softener system clean wheels/tires first pressure wash rinse down the car, top down dual bucket wash system with grit guards foam the car down with either a Gilmour Foamaster (use with garden hose) or Camspray (use with pressure washer) wash 2x2 area, top down with bumpers and bottom half of the doors and side skirts last rinse down the car with garden hose (low pressure) dry with drying waffle mf, glass first, top down, bumpers and bottom half of the doors and side skirts last...
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Envious Eric Banned 39 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...and-dry-a-car/ Very good write up there
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rayoflight82 Private 9 Rep 89 Posts Drives: BMW 328i XDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodbridge iTrader: (0)	What cleaning solution do you put in the foam gun? Just a regular car wash soap???
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E90jonno STANCE YOUR RIDE! 32 Rep 422 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bournemouth iTrader: (0)	Are you talking about SNOW FOAM? http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin.../prod_370.html You need this lance to use it well. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin.../prod_371.html This is one of the best ways to wash your car are the snow foam works very well to lift all dirt and grime plus its super fun!! Attached Images
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E90jonno STANCE YOUR RIDE! 32 Rep 422 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bournemouth iTrader: (0)	Ha wish i would come off this site i get ideas then go spend my money on things i don't need!
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