Why choose a Foam Cannon or Foam Gun
Thorough Cleaning: Foam cannons create thick, clinging foam by introducing air into the car washing soap. These tiny bubbles help to lift and encapsulate dirt, grime, and debris from the surface of the car, which then slide off when rinsing.
Reduction in Swirl Marks: The foam produced by foam cannons helps to lubricate the surface of the car, reducing the risk of swirl marks and scratches that can occur during the washing process.
Time Saving: Foam cannons allow you to cover the entire car quickly and efficiently with foam, reducing the time and work it normally takes using traditional methods.
Conservation of Water and Soap: Foam cannons help to distribute soap more evenly over the car's surface, reducing the amount of soap and water needed for washing.
Fun Factor: Everyone from pros to first car owners enjoy blasting out suds from foam cannons, let’s be honest. It not only looks impressive, it feels pretty satisfying to apply and then rinse off.
What’s the difference between a Foam Cannon and a Foam Gun?
A foam cannon uses a pressure washer and usually produces denser foam. This is because foam cannons use the higher pressure of a pressure washer to aerate the soap mixture, creating thicker foam that will then adhere to the vehicle's surface.
A foam gun, or the Foam Blaster as we call it here at Chemical Guys, hooks up to your standard garden hose, and is a great option for getting foaming bubbles without a pressure washer at home.
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