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RB5 Boyo 21 October 2007 07:43 PM

Foam lance for garden hose attachement....
 


Hi there, have any of u tried this product below::wonder:

Super Spray - Hose end sprayer - Washing & Drying - Clean Your Car - car care products UK

or would i be better spending more and getting this one::wonder:

Gilmour Foamaster II - Washing & Drying - Clean Your Car - car care products UK

Im thinking of buying one of these to use with the snow foam liquid but dont know which one to get??:freak3:

I want loads and loads of thick foam and dont wana have to use my pressure washer attachement.

Any recommendations or previous experiences with these foam guns or the snow foam would be appreciated.:thumb:

Thanks....

Kevin:)

DemonDave 22 October 2007 01:09 PM

why do you not want to use the pressure washer attachment ?

muddy 22 October 2007 03:40 PM

The Gilmore is only good with high water pressure....

Otherwise stay with the foam lance for your pressure washer.

Rich @ PB 22 October 2007 09:12 PM

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Using a foam gun to blanket the car in foam for 5-10 mins before power washing means a lot more muck will come off before you mitt wash the car... which greatly cuts down the risk of inflicting marring or worse. Thus, it makes sense to get the best possible foam gear you can afford, as you'll be helping to keep your paint in better condition for longer. Foam guns to consider are either a Gilmour Foamaster II, which will fit a standard garden hose and deliver good bubbly foam (providing your water pressure is reasonably good). Use it with Meguiars Hyper Wash for best results (Hyper Wash is gentle enough not to strip sensitive wax finishes, but still has great cleaning power). See here...

Gilmour Foamaster II Foam Gun

Meguiars Hyper-Wash

Here is an example of the Gilmour in action...

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However, to get really thick clinging foam you need a dedicated lance that fits onto a pressure washer; these lances produce loads of ultra thick clinging foam, and can be used effectively with Hyper Wash and all other degreasers, all purpose cleaners and shampoos. Here is an example of the Auto-Brite lance for Karcher fitments in action...

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:)

DemonDave 22 October 2007 11:18 PM

where do you get the clear buckets from --- I cannot find em anywhere :)

RB5 Boyo 23 October 2007 12:28 AM


Originally Posted by DemonDave (Post 7349228)
why do you not want to use the pressure washer attachment ?

Well cuz my washer is one of those petrol ones off ebay and does not have a quick release type attachement for the lance (it just has 4 small interchangable ends for different water jets) so i wouldnt think these units would fit my washer??:wonder:

My lance/hose screws to the washer unit via a 'threaded' screw on attachment and the lance can also be screwed apart so perhaps someone would know if i could get a screw on type foam lance cuz i think this would be better judging by the pics 'POLISHED BLISS' added above there:wonder: Are all these screw fittings for pressure washers/lances a standard fit item or could they vary??:wonder: cuz if i could get a foam gun that would screw onto my lance i would be well up for buying that:luxhello:

Cheers:thumb:

Kevin

scoobyverysoon 23 October 2007 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DemonDave (Post 7350957)
where do you get the clear buckets from --- I cannot find em anywhere :)


Morrisons :thumb:

Also I use the super spay system - with poorboys shampoo - works a treat and much cheaper then gilmour etc but I wouldnt mind one - but 50 quid is a bit steep

my car is even on there web page lol

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simonbb1328 24 October 2007 12:12 AM

I use the super spray system too and it does help a hell of a lot and wouldnt really be any different from the gilmour in my opinion. For a thick blanket tho you would need a foam lance, i cant find one for mine but the super spray is okay so far

Rich @ PB 24 October 2007 07:49 PM


Originally Posted by RB5 Boyo (Post 7351126)
Well cuz my washer is one of those petrol ones off ebay and does not have a quick release type attachement for the lance (it just has 4 small interchangable ends for different water jets) so i wouldnt think these units would fit my washer??:wonder:

My lance/hose screws to the washer unit via a 'threaded' screw on attachment and the lance can also be screwed apart so perhaps someone would know if i could get a screw on type foam lance cuz i think this would be better judging by the pics 'POLISHED BLISS' added above there:wonder: Are all these screw fittings for pressure washers/lances a standard fit item or could they vary??:wonder: cuz if i could get a foam gun that would screw onto my lance i would be well up for buying that:luxhello:

Cheers:thumb:

Kevin

I would strongly recommend speaking to the folks at Auto-Brite Direct. They specialise in providing lances for just about any kind of pressure washer, and I'm sure they could recommend an appropriate fitting system and lance. I've always found them to be very helpful. :thumb:

Autobrite Direct - Because Looks Are Everything!

RB5 Boyo 24 October 2007 08:25 PM


Originally Posted by Polished Bliss (Post 7355929)
I would strongly recommend speaking to the folks at Auto-Brite Direct. They specialise in providing lances for just about any kind of pressure washer, and I'm sure they could recommend an appropriate fitting system and lance. I've always found them to be very helpful. :thumb:

Autobrite Direct - Because Looks Are Everything!

Cheers Polished Bliss, ive just looked on the Autobrite website there and i know what i need now....i require a pressure washer foam lance with a M22 male end to fit onto my M22 female lance. I will give them a call tomorrow and see what they can offer me. Cheers mate!!:thumb:

Ray_li 24 October 2007 08:45 PM

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Taken from Detailing world a Gilmore in action

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RB5 Boyo 24 October 2007 11:35 PM


Originally Posted by Ray_li (Post 7356132)
Taken from Detailing world a Gilmore in action

https://i164.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC07357.jpg

Jez that looks very foamy for the simple glimour garden hose foam lance:wonder: .......gona speak to autobrite tomorrow and try and source a foam lance with a fitment to suit my 'foreign pressure washer' (don't know what make it is:lol1:

I need a foam lance with a 'male M22' attachement to fit my gun??:wonder:

Cheers

RichardS2005 25 October 2007 09:47 PM

I just got one of those super spray ones - it works a treat for the price and I have really poor water pressure!

RB5 Boyo 28 October 2007 05:18 PM


Originally Posted by Polished Bliss (Post 7355929)
I would strongly recommend speaking to the folks at Auto-Brite Direct. They specialise in providing lances for just about any kind of pressure washer, and I'm sure they could recommend an appropriate fitting system and lance. I've always found them to be very helpful. :thumb:

Autobrite Direct - Because Looks Are Everything!

Spoke to Autobrite and got a foam lance to suit my pressure washer sent out....what a great piece of kit, dont know how I ever managed without this before!!:lol1: :lol1:

Cheers folks:thumb:


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