Budget Foam Cannon & Pressure Washer! // Automotive Detailing 

Anyone who watches AMMO NYC channel totally gets why your doing these steps. Your well spoken and explain everything perfectly. Well done.

You’ve given me a great tip ! Thank you. I haven’t even known a stuff called “foam cannon” exists. We can wash a car without scratching the car surface, and can prevent damaging the coating. It’s a bolt from the blue⚡️😊

oooh! I was hoping to see the thong version this summer!

Sarah, great video on washing and cleaning with a pressure sprayer. You mentioned not touching the paint and was wondering what air dryer you use to avoid rubbing the paint with a drying towel? Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken

Just a heads up while the water softener may help a bit with waterspots the best is to go with a De-Ionizer system. For the water I have I use both a softener and a DI system.

Buy Chemical Guys Honeydoo Snow Foam. Its like shaving cream when it comes out. You'll be even more amazed.

Bought a new Crosstrek last Sat and my pressure washer and foam gun came in on Monday. Been snowing or 20-30 degrees here all week. They put salt on the road when we have snow. My car looks like crap. Supposed to get to about 60 on Tuesday....that will be my car wash day with my foam cannon! Great video and thanks! Still think you should have worn the bikini....LOL

Thanks for the videos. I've ordered the foam cannon and water softener. Maybe it will motivate me to wash my car more often.....

PH Balance 0 Soaps are best I use Adam's Polish car shampoo and it works wonderfully in foam cannons

Hey Sarah - I know this is an old video, but though you’d appreciate knowing that your penchant ( much nicer word than “obsession”) for keeping your cars very clean has rubbed off just a bit. In the last week I got an electric pressure washer and a foam cannon. I’ve washed my car twice now and my wife’s once (hers is in the garage). I’m certainly not going into every nook and cranny as you do, but they are cleaner. We’ve both been doing the touch less car wash thing roughly monthly, so I’ll break even on the purchase soon enough. Plus, the driveway, sidewalk, front porch are all clean now, too!

I use the same setup works great for detail work.

Hey Sarah! Just bought a refurbished one for $49! What tip did you use to rinse? I like it just as well as you do. Only downside is maybe length of water line if wanting to walk around the car. Just scared of having something electronic close to car when spraying water due to switch location is on top.

Pew Pew ..... Pew! Lol

Thanks so much for this video, I have the same pressure washer and a similar foam gun.. nice to see a video about it

Who is watching this video in 2020, leave a like, and what country you are watching

That oscillating tip is the turbo nozzle and is NOT recommended for car washing, is too strong and can rip out your paint... you're supposed to use a 40 degrees nozzle or higher.

Sarah! Your videos, and editing style, have been a great find for me over the last 2 months. I legit binged your channel, and Peter Mckinions, this last two weeks. Subie life might be in my future next month, you make a good case for the Forester over the standard wrx. Nice job, keep doing what you're doing.

Have you ever used Adam’s Polishes products? He has REALLY good products for detailing, hence the price of his products. Even with the Arizona hard water and hot weather, his products will still make your car look amazing no matter what! You should go check out the site!!

"I love this pressure washer because it's fun. Should you buy something because it's fun? Probably not" My life. But I have some cool crap tho!

I would really trust you to detail both my Subaru and Jeep.

I am about to purchase the pressure washer from home depot was yours the 1600 or the 1900 psi and how has it held up for you

haha your funny, you're funny, thumbs up more women like you!

Looking foreword to the Audi junkyard engine install!

She’s one of the boys like to sit and talk car washing with her over a beer

Put in a 1.1mm orifice in the foam cannon and you'll get way thicker foam.

Your so lucky with access to water for a foam cannon. Im not so much, so I built my own portable one! Semi electric.. its on my channel

You are such a doll and very smart too. I love it, I love your channel!

You mentioned that you would not be showing us this if you were not pleased with how it worked. I, like many others, would like to know what you come across and think is pure crap so your viewers don’t make the same mistakes. It’s important to inform people what does not work just as much as what does. Just my opinion.

Which quick release fittings did you use? I bought this same setup today!

Great video! Where did you buy the water hose quick disconnect from, home depot also?

Best intro ever!!

Electric pressure washer technology has come on the last few years... My SunJoe (2030 psi & 2.4gpm) kicks ass!... Slightly more ($150) than your Ryobi ....I too have a " turbo nozzle"... They're definitely a good value if you don't want/ need a much more expensive gas unit.. . Nice work Sarah!.. Have a good one...👈

I'm from Europe, never knew you screw in a water outlet counterclockwise 5:52 😂

Hey !! This foam cannon thing is catching on in UK Got one from Amazon 👍

Hey Sara cool vids, would you recommend your aftermarket DRLs on your Forester? If so have you got a link?

Thank you for your honest equipment review Sarah. I own a RAM 3500 dually, (because: horses), and I can't take it through a regular car-wash. My detail guy comes out every couple of months or so and your suggested set-up should help keep my truck, ('Pablo'), presentable in the interim.

cobb access port you use for your subie is it worth it? I got a 2013 wrx and just wanted your honest opinion on it

I want one now! Great review :)

What I am a Hi en Detailer and we use pressure washers to was the cars all the time and we never have problems, it depends on the attachment that you use and how far or close you hold the wand to the paint, the father that you hold the wand from the paint the time that the water has reached the paint it has lost pressure. And buy the way using a pressure washer with out the foam gun minimizes the chance of increasing swirl marks due to the face that it blast out hidden loose dirt that may be hiding in the jams that may fall out int he washing of the car, so that it won't get stuck in your wash mitt and swirl the paint.

Bilt Hamber Auto Foam. While at it, add Bilt Hamber Surfex HD 5 liter can in the shopping basket - I use it and it's an excellent APC.

Sarah, excellent video, I just found your channel and have learned a lot so far. You mentioned not to touch the paint, what air dryer do you use to avoid rubbing on the paint? Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken

Welcome Back!!! :P

I have a Ryobi 2000 PSI what size are your quick disconnects? Thank you

Can you do the bikini version in May when it heats up?

Damn it bobby!(hank voice) bikini challenge denied.😢

@Sarah-n-tuned can i ask which attachment do you use do you use the turbo nozzle? To wash your car..?

great video! noticed when you were spraying the foam though that the spray pattern looks to be a bit wide (could just be the camera angle), also try going from the back of the car to the front and from bottom to top, allows the foam to dwell on the dirtier areas more. You can also use wheel and bug cleaner under snow foam as it gives a longer dwell time, spray on and foam over! keep up the good work mate, great videos!

You should try a tornador black z-020 cleaning tool, amazon has them abt 175$. Don't get the Chinese knockoffs. I want one of these myself. Check out the bids on RU-vid of what it can do. Great. At removing interior dirt from carpets, seats and wheels too. Auto fetish detail has good videos on it.

I own a detail shop... While most pro Detailers will tell you foaming a car isn’t necessary to wash without marring, and it’s mostly a waste of product, it’s a ton of fun :) I foam mostly because I want to. It makes it fun. I use a 4gpm pressure washer, so it gets the car really clean, but a mitt is still required on uncoated cars and really dirty coated cars. Don’t worry about using that pressure washer on a car your detailing. Just keep the tip back from the paint. I train my employees 12” from plastic painted parts and 6” from paint. Even my big pressure washer won’t hurt a car with a crappy repaint.

I stumbled across your 2019 TRD Pro video as I was shopping for one. Great job on your videos and love your sense of humor. You and my wife have striking similarities, I swear your her long lost sister. Anyhow, my question, is there a safe setting you use on your power washer as to not accidentally force water into headlights or blast of trim accidentally?

She said "90's boom box" 😂 more like early 80's

This is my exact setup and it’s legit! I’ve never seen your channel before, I’m not really one of those guys who watches someone’s channel just to stare at the person lol but you actually knew a lot about what you were talking about even more so than most people, the only thing is the foam cannon I believe was always meant to use a washmit or sponge also, the foam cannon is just a way to apply the soap easily to the car. Great video!

I have a cheesy small version of the foam gun on my garden hose sprayer. It works OK. Your Foamer puts out a lot more foam. For a weekly wash of a surface street/expressway driven car, it should be enough for handsfree. Think i might pick one up.

Enjoyed the video Sarah. Thank you!

Your gun firing sound effect is absolutely perfect, on the money, it’s the way it is done, ordinary people do not know how to imitate that bullet sound. I wonder where you acquired that rather insignificant skill, as well as your talent of merely looking oh so fine...

What is it with people using the turbo nuzzle in their cars??!

Fairly new to this channel, so working my way through the videos. This was helpful. I already had that exact same Foam Cannon and had a 2000 psi electric pressure washer.. What I did NOT have, however, was that water softener. But I do now. Or at least I will in about a week. 😁 Thanks for posting the link, Sarah. Mucho appreciated. 👍🏽

Unless things have changed, Ryobi has no spare parts, no repairs, only replace it during warranty--and throw it out if even the least part fails after that. Disposable tools.

Spot on there is no pure pressure washing chemical or soap that will ever fully remove road film from a cars paint. It's all about removing as much of the contamination as contact free as possible. However to remove it all you need to get in there with the mitt :( In my opinion though as much grime that can be removed contact free as possible is well worth worth it's salt, even though what can actually be removed contact free is quite limited. Interesting how electric has worked so well for you. I've been through 3 electrics all of which have broke through nothing more than regular car washing. This is in spite of me meticulously taking all the care steps they recommended. Ffs

I'm no detailer but the only down side i see to the snow foam lance is if you just wanna give your car a quick clean then you gotta pull all the pressure washer and foam gun and crap out of the garage so sometimes id rather just spray it down with a hose and wash with a mitt just cos its quicker

I think its interesting that you added quick disconnects to the hose but didnt remove the label from the cord @~9"50

To help negate the sponsor thing…perhaps call the pres-wash the “Yobi-wan”…😉⚡️🦇🤘

i just got me a foam cannon, and i learnt with other youtube videos if you swap the orfice in the cannon to a 1.1 mm you get more foam, and a uberflex hose is better then what it comes with

Haha wasnt even dirty. Come to the northeast and try getting into the detail business. Really need to know your stuff up here

Sarah: you said you used to teaspoons of detergent in the bottle.....did you then fill the bottle with water or just the 2 tablespoons?

Hi, did you notice a pressure problem using the inline filter?? Thanks for the videos..

Damn it! No bikini with roommate. I’m sad. You would get about 10 million views!

i usually put 2 oz of soap in the bottle and fill the rest with water. use 1/2 the bottle to foam. wait 5 mins and then rinse with pressure washer. the i use the other half and foam again and use a wash mitt to clean the car. if a car is really dirty just foam and rinse will not get it clean. gotta scrub with a mitt.

where did you buy the quick connect for the pressure washer? thanks

I have the same pressure washer the tank needs to be full of pressure washer soap to foam a car. Does the foam cannon use less soap ? or different soap ? Hummm which one uses more soap ?

They suck soap, as crazy 😬 But, i love the way cleans over ceramic, and rims 🤗

Yo i enjoy ur videos but fuck your so freaking beautiful i just look at u basically😳 but umm yea

Your use of a weapin indicates Air Forcr.

Thanks for this video about the foam cannon. Your videos are awesome! Kudos to you!

Shop rates $45.00 an hour. $55.00 if you watch. $75.00 if you help.... Great stuff...

What are the sizes of the Quick Disconnects?

Never used a foam gun when I wash my car. Like the idea of the filter too as everything spots up here in Central Florida. I usually use my leaf blower to blow off the water quickly!! Gets a thumbs up. And "Hi" from a New England guy...Cape Cod!!

Hook a hose up to your hot water heater. Good way to drain your heater and use hot water for the wash.

I actually have the same pressure washer. The sun Joe spx3001 is a bit more powerful. the ryobi is really loud. I put my QDs on my garden hose / hose nozzle /pressure washer inlet, and just leave the gun hooked up. To deal with the power cord and pressure hose, I just stuff the whole thing in a plastic bin.

Hey I have a Ryobi Pressure Washer too, but it's a gas model with a Honda engine...because...vtech yo. I definitely need the water softener though. I have a foam cannon too, but it leaves horrible water spots. Anyone want to send me a filter? No? Okay :(

all the videos i watched say that oscillating nozzle is not good for the car wash ... it's too powerful . better to use the regular one

90s. Boom box.....wrong.... Correct answer is......80s. Boom box....

By _'not touching your paint'_ you're leaving embedded dirt on it. Try spayer only cleaning and afterwards dry or still wet .. take a damp white cotton towel and just a small area .. it'll be filled with dirt. Using a dry towel to clean / dry scratches your car. _Personally, there's a Unlimited car washing place close to me with soft cloth .. my cars and SUVs are much cleaner._

I didn't know Karen Alloy had a sister...

Can you link us to the quick connects for.the hose?

Hey Sarah, I'd love to get your input on something. I'm gonna buy a pressure washer and a foam cannon, and all of the ones (including the MATCC that you have) say that they need a pressure washer capable of 2.0GPM (which I'm having trouble finding for cheap). Your Ryobi obviously only does 1.2GPM, so I was wondering if you're having any problems with the combo?

So i have the exact pressure washer as a back up, its not very good, it flimsy compaired to a gas unit, my gas unit is 4gpm at 2500psi, that shots out a blanket of thick foam, not milky water this this one. Put a lot more soap and it gets better, but the gpm is wear the foam comes from.

Your videos are Awesome:)

Because it's fun. That's the best reason to buy anything!

Been looking at foam cannons forever, seems everyone else's blanket advice is "get one" as opposed to actually testing one. Thanks for the video/review, think I will pick this one up finally.

Mix 3 part solution: 1 part water 1 part soap 1 part super degreaser.

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Foaming isn't tottally wasted time activity , you have fun and it also helps the dirt fall off. then you wash it down and foam it again if you're worried. and then wash it down.

You should not use that attachment to wash any car use the attachment that has a green tip that came with your pressure washer, it spays a wide fan that won't apply a lot of pressure to the paint of the car. Using the attachment that you demonstrated to you viewers can take the paint of the car. Thats why its good for doing the drive way only. There is an attachment for every purpose.

What size are those quick connects you used in the video?

You have very great videos!! Need a little improvement with the edits hehe try to add more music n cinematic scenes on your vlogs! Great channel :)) more sti vids lol

Yes it can work as a touch less if you have a good Glass Coating on you car that reduces the amount of dirt that will stick on the car. I do it and 70% of the dirt will fall of and I air dry the car and call it a day.

Great video. Very informative and well demonstrated.

Ha!!! Yes, buying stuff just for the fun of it. Ie...paintball, video games, water cannons and yes, FOAM GUNS!!! Keep up the great work!!! Ryobi is a good purchase ....and mobile water filter key. Texas water is all kinds of hard too.

I've been using the same CG snow foam through the CG foam cannon. I have found that the higher pressure pressure washers allow for a better coverage of foam. I went from the small electric pressure washer to my honda one and it actually did make a huge difference. If it's in the budget you should try a stronger one out for home use. :)