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      08-26-2017, 08:39 PM   #23
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      08-27-2017, 02:16 AM   #24
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Good info.

what's a good 'stripper' shampoo remove all waxes and sealants? good ole 50/50 IPA?
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      08-28-2017, 01:44 AM   #25
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      08-28-2017, 04:32 AM   #26
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Aside from a few exceptions, I use Poorboy's for most of my basic cleaning products. I've always liked Poorboy's Super Slick and Suds. Very slick!
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      08-30-2017, 07:46 PM   #27
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I use adams.
same. i love adams car shampoo. by far one of my favorites.
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      09-13-2017, 01:55 AM   #28
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Carpro reset or gyeon bathe for your scenario. Both are formulated for ceramic coating applications. Top off with carpro reload.

Carpro Hydrofoam is also formulated for use with a foam cannon.

I've used reset with a foam cannon and I think it foams even better than snowfoam honeydew. However I try to avoid using reset in a cannon since I think it's wasting for such an expensive shampoo.
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What is the point of the foam cannon other than providing a cool picture opportunity?
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What is the point of the foam cannon other than providing a cool picture opportunity?
You say that like there could be something more important in the year 2017!
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      09-15-2017, 11:30 AM   #31
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What is the point of the foam cannon other than providing a cool picture opportunity?
I too have wondered "What is the point?" and how does a foam cannon clean vs. say pre-rinsing and then doing the ole sponge and soapy water with a follow up rinse. Seems like a lot of chemical/soap on the ground. I imagine the response will be that the permeation of foam loosens debris attached to the paint, which I can see, but so does water with just the right pressure.
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I too have wondered "What is the point?" and how does a foam cannon clean vs. say pre-rinsing and then doing the ole sponge and soapy water with a follow up rinse. Seems like a lot of chemical/soap on the ground. I imagine the response will be that the permeation of foam loosens debris attached to the paint, which I can see, but so does water with just the right pressure.
Yeah, foam really has nothing to do with it. I don't even agitate the water much in the bucket for the soap, so minimal foam. As long as the soap is slick, that's more important to me.
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What is the point of the foam cannon other than providing a cool picture opportunity?
Foaming works well on a dusty car. Foam, rinse, dry with blower and done.

Otherwise, i foam the car and use that time to get in all the tight areas with a detail brush, rinse, foam again, and follow with the 2 bucket method wash right after. My thought process is more suds for the mitt to glide over equals less scratches.
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Can anyone provide a good wheel brush that can reach the entire width of wheel?
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I like Mequiar's Gold Class. They call it wash and conditioner. Not sure what its conditioning exactly but it works well with my cheapo foam gun.
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Car pro reset for sure for ceramic coated cars.
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Used to be big on Meguiar's Gold Class. Switched to Sonax Shampoo about 2 years ago. Better suds than the Gold Class.

Usually finish off with Nanolex SiSplash if I'm in a rush, or Griots 3-1 Ceramic Wax if I'm in less of a rush.
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I like Koch Chemie GSF

Fun to use in a foam cannon as well as in the wash bucket

https://www.kochchemietexas.com/prod...am-gsf-1000-ml
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Have 2017 Mineral Grey M3 with partial Xpel and Ceramic Pro. Looking for suggestions as to the best soap to use with a Foam Gun.
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Buy a soap specific to the coatings on your car... i.e. Bathe/Essence by GYEON.
As for use with a Foam Cannon - all soaps perform the same IMHO... its all about how you dilute the mixture.
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I have gyeon syncro on the car and I use autobrite magifoam for the cannon and Gyeon bathe+ for washing.
But when my car is dirty and i don't have time to wash it, i just use the magifoam and pressure wash the car. Cleans the car for 95% including all the bug splash on the front.
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