Home Foam lance...

[dutchie101]

Was looking for a foamer to remove grit from the paintwork before starting to 2 bucket wash....

Ended up purchasing this one from ebay:

Gilmore Foamaster II.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370516169018&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Ive seen a few others that run from a karcher or similar pressure unit. This one uses mains water.

Now to search for a decent foam concentrate... or just use my megs NXT wash....

Though a few people might be interested in foam lances...

++++ EDIT+++

For those that are looking at these, there is a fixed dilution ratio (4:1) version The 95QGF4 and the 75QGFMR is the multi ratio (1, 2, 4, 6, or 12 oz. per gallon) jobbie...

Ill post up results once it lands.

Vid of it in use:

[Buff Hamster]

I have a similar attachment for my high pressure spray but it isn't really effective as there isn't enough foam being produced. Get down and dirty and start scrubbing with the sponge

Shame we can't use that in Melb due to water restrictions.

Edited July 7, 2011 by A Buff Hamster

[dutchie101]

"Scrubbing" and "grit" arnt two words ill be using together when working on my washing techniques thanks.

Apparently most high pressure units results are quite cr@p, from what i have read you need a more purpose built unit for the job...

[juvenile]

So you think this one cuts the mustard? I thought most were crap, for me the hose has been pretty good but if you use the Megs wash with it can we have an update Pete?

It looks and sounds tempting

[le.vinh.zr]

I use the Autobrite lance with my washer.

This is the foam solution I use: http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/autobrite/supa_snow_foam_

[dutchie101]

Thanks Vinh, I also found the supa snow foam... Good stuff?

[le.vinh.zr]

I use it as a wash soap not just a pre soak, it really makes cleaning so much easier. Less effort, foam is really thick too.

[dutchie101]

Ordering now... :D

[le.vinh.zr]

Tell me how you like it!

[dutchie101]

Tell me how you like it!

- Thats what they all say!

Vinh!! I never! :o .... Since you asked hot, wet and often is just fine by me.

[le.vinh.zr]

LOL, something tells me from now on I should PM you... ;)

[dutchie101]

[P_T]

Gotta love the Autobrite. It was snowing the other day...

I use it as a weekly quick "hands free" wash.

[dutchie101]

Thanks for the pics P_T,

seems to do the job nicely!

[Buff Hamster]

Just a quick question for people with foam lances.

Do you dilute your soap with warm water or leave it concentrated?

[dutchie101]

I leave mine conc. you can dilute a little for sure, depending on your shampoo/soap. Each one foams differently, some more, some considerably less.

[69.NIX]

Just a quick question for people with foam lances.

Do you dilute your soap with warm water or leave it concentrated?

Depnds on the Lamce. The autobrite lance lets you regulate the amount of SnowFoam coming out. The CarCareProducts.com.au guys reckon you should use about 40-80mm per wash / application.

Hope this helps ;)

[Buff Hamster]

I use the one that Gerni provides and it foams quite well with Armor All wash and wax soap concentrated.

It does use quite a bit compared to washing with a bucket but it's the price i pay for hands free car washing :D

[69.NIX]

I know the one the one your talking about. Its a great little addition for GERNI, but as you mentioned.....it does use quite a bit.

I think www.carecareproducts.com.au are having a sale on the foam lances atm and the snow foam (now called MagiFoam) dosn't cost that much.

I would only use this as a pre-wash (loosen and remove heavy soiling), not as a replacement for 2 bucket method of washing.

[69.NIX]

I know the one the one your talking about. Its a great little addition for GERNI, but as you mentioned.....it does use quite a bit.

I think www.carecareproducts.com.au are having a sale on the foam lances atm and the snow foam (now called MagiFoam) dosn't cost that much.

I would only use this as a pre-wash (loosen and remove heavy soiling), not as a replacement for 2 bucket method of washing.

Hope this helps

[Buff Hamster]

I notice when i only use the foam lance there's minimal dirt on the cloth when i wipe the car down.

I found this one ebay - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HIGH-PRESSURE-WATER-CLEANER-GERNI-CLASSIC-SNOW-FOAM-LANCE-C120-C110-C100-C105-/180781786944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2a176f2740

But the attachment for Gerni doesn't look like it would fit even though it says it's for Gerni. Autobrite also has the same Gerni attachment but i can't see where on the attachment it can clamp onto.

I'll give an email to the seller and see what he says. Will this foam lance foam a lot more than the one Gerni provides?

Edited January 16, 2012 by A Buff Hamster

[Buff Hamster]

Just got an email from the seller and he says it will fit the middle attachment but not the end one.

I'll stick to my soap as i find it more an enough to clean.

Does anyone know how much more foaming ability does the autobrite foam lance have compared to the stoke foam lance gerni provide?

[carcareproducts]

Keep an eye out, rumour has it there will be a long weekend sale at Car Care Products too :)

[carcareproducts]

Keep an eye out, rumour has it there will be a long weekend sale at Car Care Products too :)

To find out the latest FREE SHIPPING & FREE GOODIES offer make sure you head on over to the Newsletter here and see what is going on to grab yourself a deal or two!

:)

[carcareproducts]

Just a heads up, we are doing the Snow Foam Lance + free snow foam for this long weekend! Check here guys for more sales/free shipping etc :)