Washing the car in the heat of summer is fun but adding a foam cannon can make it a real blast. Caked-on mud or road salt can damage or erode a vehicle’s paint job or exterior, so regular washing is
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Washing the car in the heat of summer is fun but adding a foam cannon can make it a real blast. Caked-on mud or road salt can damage or erode a vehicle’s paint job or exterior, so regular washing is a critical maintenance step to ensure long-lasting durability. A foam cannon or gun is also a solid tool for any car enthusiast, especially those who love off-roading or who live in areas with snowfall and heavily salted roads.
When washing your car, truck or SUV at home, a foam cannon or gun applicator speeds up the process and can enhance the overall cleaning effectiveness of your product. Foam cannons and guns combine powered or unpowered water pressure with air and soap to create a thick coat of sudsy foam. The process helps loosen dirt and creates a nice sheen for the vehicle once cleaned and rinsed. The foam gets under dirt and debris and acts as a lubricant layer between the vehicle’s painted surface and grime.
Foam cannons and foam guns are not the same and your purchasing decision will likely come from the additional car accouterments readily available at home. A foam cannon attaches to gas or electric pressure washers, whereas the foam gun connects directly to your standard garden hose. For a foam cannon to work it typically requires a 2-GPM (gallons per minute) flow rate, a minimum force of 1,000 PSI (pounds per square inch) and a maximum PSI of 3,000.
In our list below, we include a selection of both foam cannons and foam guns based on the products most widely available on the market. These products were reviewed on material durability, ease of use, cleaning performance, liquid capacity and cost.
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