How to foam a car

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How to foam a car.

We know that cars have been around since the 15th century and subsequently so has washing them. The earliest vehicles ran off of a steam engine, gasoline engine and even electric cars. Just imagine were we would be if the worlds vehicle innovators stayed with the electric vehicle concept. It is arguable to decipher any one innovator responsible for creating the automobile however, many attribute accolade to Karl Benz of Germany between 1885 and 1886. The vehicle was a three wheeled 4-stroke combustion engine and few were manufactured.
As vehicles were invented so was auto detailing. Perhaps back then it was not called auto detailing but nonetheless individuals washed their cars. The first car washes appeared during the Great Depression Era of the1930's. Since that time auto detailing has evolved into what we have today. From high end buffing to rock chip veneers, we love our cars and there is more than one way to do it. As you talk with professional s you will know that certain techniques will save money and time while getting the job done. I would interject that foaming a hood is a way of getting more dwell time out of your soap used on your vehicle. This can be important for those stubborn bugs crusted on the grill or hood that would need high pressure to remove. On this blog I will share with you what is needed to get the hood and exhaust foamed up properly. I will also share with you what types of soaps work best for foaming and also tools that will enable you to get the best foam on the planet.

Hood cleaning foamer

This hood cleaning helper sprays foam all over that car hood of yours!

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Keep your feet dry and slip free with non slip boots.

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The perfect hood and exhaust cleaning foamer. Get all nooks/cranny's

Foamer attachment for garden hose

Wash car easily with thick suds that cling. Use on any hose. Just add your soap and turn on the hose and you will be amazed at the thick foam you can spray in such a short amount of time.

Gilmour 75QGF4 Foamaster Cleaning Gun

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

Personal protective equipment

While foaming up your car you want to be sure that you are able to keep the soap out of your eyes. Even your basic dish washing soap can hurt or damage your eyes. You want to always were your safety glasses and keep your eyes safe even while washing your car. Sunglasses are an exception from your basic eye protection when using dish washing soap to foam your hood, car, and exhaust on your vehicle. You really want to do everything possible to protect your eyes from splashes into the eyes.

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How to foam a hood

Foaming a car hood will enable you to get those stubborn bug remains right off of there!
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Gilmour Brass Male Hose End Connector 09QCM

Heavy-duty solid brass construction with comfortable rubber grips.
Allows the most water flow of any quick connector systems.
Easily attaches to nozzle or sprinkler for quick connection to hose.

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Gilmour Brass Garden Hose Connector With Shut-Off Valve 03V

35% more water flow equals more perfornamce from sprinklers and nozzles.
Single shut-off valve controls water flow.
Heavy-duty brass construction. Withstands hot water temperatures.
Extra large handles for easy grip and turn.
Easy-on swivel connector assures accurate connection to faucet.

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  • waqastariq Aug 6, 2011 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    Super lens, I would love to have my car foamed as well, next time I go to get my steam cleaning service done, i'll also get it foamed :-)

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Garden hose foamer 

Gilmour 75QGFMR Foamaster Adjustable Multi Ratio Cleaning Gun

Amazon Price: $39.78 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

You dont even need a pressure washer to get great foam. All you do is add your soap and attach the hose. This foamer creates thick lathery foam right from your garden hose.

Pressure Washer foamer 

Professional Foam Lance Adjustable with 32 oz. Bottle

Amazon Price: $51.99 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

Professional grade pressure washer foamer that is compact, easy to use, and very dependable!

Car Detailing 

Automotive Detailing Manual (Haynes Techbook)

Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

Procedures not found any where else to really get your car cleaned properly.