If you read this before pictures are added then be patient, writing this how to on the computer and uploading pictures from my phone. I'll delete this sentence when I'm done....
First off to give credit where credit is due, used a helpful how-to to get an idea of how to do this from rshadd on 355nation, props to him...Also to the girlfriend for paying for this for our anniversary/some of my birthday :crazy:
Project
How to Make a Foam Cannon
What is a Foam Cannon?
Also known as a foam lance, a foam cannon is used to cover your truck (or car/suv) in lots of thick foam. It is to be used with a power washer and produces thick, clinging foam to help remove dirt from your automobile. As quoted by rshadd "he benefit of using a foam lance to deliver the soap to the vehicle is that it doesn't require you to touch the vehicle, which could rub dirt against the paint. The Foam Cannon sprays the vehicle with a thick coat of soap to loosen and lubricate dirt. On dusty or lightly dirty vehicles, you may not even need to hand-wash. The Foam Cannon HP minimizes the amount of hands-on contact with the vehicle, which can minimize wash-induced swirls. Plus, a Foam Cannon is a just plain fun"
These go for upwards of $120 on many detailing sites but can be had for less if made yourself..
Skill Level
Easy
Estimated cost
$100ish USD
Tools Needed
Pliers or a wrench to tighten connections
Parts Needed
***I personally recommend ordering the foamer attachment and pressure washer spray gun first and then going to a local hardware store once it is in and getting the rest of the fittings as I ended up with some I didn't need and ended up having to go to the hardware store and spend an extra $10 getting some more I needed.
-MTM Hydro Long-Range Detergent Foamer Attachment ($59.99)
-Pressure Washer Trigger Spray Gun ($19.99)
-1/4 inch brass pipe fitting ($4.36)
-Blue Hawk 3/8-in Quick Disconnect Socket x Male Metric Thread($7.98)
-NorthStar Pressure Washer Plated Steel Nipple — 3/8in. Male Inlet, 4000 PSI ($3.99)
Parts laid out..
Gun put together..
Hooked up to power washer...
Will upload some pictures as well as a video of it getting used in the next few days once the rain lets off and I get a chance to wash the truck and g/f's car.
Edit: Video of cannon in action...
http://youtu.be/twqR8ljOu2k
First off to give credit where credit is due, used a helpful how-to to get an idea of how to do this from rshadd on 355nation, props to him...Also to the girlfriend for paying for this for our anniversary/some of my birthday :crazy:
Project
How to Make a Foam Cannon
What is a Foam Cannon?
Also known as a foam lance, a foam cannon is used to cover your truck (or car/suv) in lots of thick foam. It is to be used with a power washer and produces thick, clinging foam to help remove dirt from your automobile. As quoted by rshadd "he benefit of using a foam lance to deliver the soap to the vehicle is that it doesn't require you to touch the vehicle, which could rub dirt against the paint. The Foam Cannon sprays the vehicle with a thick coat of soap to loosen and lubricate dirt. On dusty or lightly dirty vehicles, you may not even need to hand-wash. The Foam Cannon HP minimizes the amount of hands-on contact with the vehicle, which can minimize wash-induced swirls. Plus, a Foam Cannon is a just plain fun"
These go for upwards of $120 on many detailing sites but can be had for less if made yourself..
Skill Level
Easy
Estimated cost
$100ish USD
Tools Needed
Pliers or a wrench to tighten connections
Parts Needed
***I personally recommend ordering the foamer attachment and pressure washer spray gun first and then going to a local hardware store once it is in and getting the rest of the fittings as I ended up with some I didn't need and ended up having to go to the hardware store and spend an extra $10 getting some more I needed.
-MTM Hydro Long-Range Detergent Foamer Attachment ($59.99)
-Pressure Washer Trigger Spray Gun ($19.99)
-1/4 inch brass pipe fitting ($4.36)
-Blue Hawk 3/8-in Quick Disconnect Socket x Male Metric Thread($7.98)
-NorthStar Pressure Washer Plated Steel Nipple — 3/8in. Male Inlet, 4000 PSI ($3.99)
Parts laid out..
Gun put together..
Hooked up to power washer...
Will upload some pictures as well as a video of it getting used in the next few days once the rain lets off and I get a chance to wash the truck and g/f's car.
Edit: Video of cannon in action...
http://youtu.be/twqR8ljOu2k
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