NWS4Guy

It's great, (I actually got the dual bucket package with some extras), it has 6 settings to allow you to control how much foam it makes, and thus how much wash it uses. Very economical in use, it doesn't take anymore than I would use in the bucket, but puts it all on the car, rather than in the bucket and you get a paltry amount on the car.

The idea is that the subs encapsulate dirt then I use a one of their uber wash sponges to lightly wipe. After this, it's the uber firehose adapter to rinse.

MattPec

With the foam gun, do you feel like you really use the dual bucket or would you be fine wiht just the rinse bucket?

Also, what kind of throw does the foam gun have? I have a limited area to wash in and I'm not looking to recreate a Cancun style spring break party (at least, not every weekend ).

big windy

I also wanted to add that one of the most incredible systems for washing is the CR Spotless. I own the DIC-10 (costs 350 bucks)...it is not cheap by any means, but you will never have to dry your car again. Just wash using the normal method, and then rinse it down with the CR spotless. It uses de-ionized water, so it does not spot.

Not essential for an initial investment, but definitely something to think about down the line if you really start to get into detailing.

NWS4Guy

I have the Gilmour Foamaster II Quart, and yes, I think you could easily use that and not need a wash bucket. Using the Adam's car wash I was able to add a touch of water to it (it's pretty thick stuff) at about a 1:3 ratio, and use the lowest setting to get plenty of suds. I used about 2/3 of an ounce of the wash and it was more than enough, I had some left over. The suds are not crazy, let's have a party and wade through a mountain of foam. They are easy to direct and cover the car, I wash mine in my driveway and it's all well contained. The throw is about 10-12 feet, and I have ~80-90PSI water pressure at my house.

S4.2Avant

The foam gun is a great buy...I load mine up and use setting B...foam the whole car and use a bucket with some car wash in it just to make sure...Adams seems to be a good economical wash.

dgoesch

I also use Meguiar's clay bar kit a couple times a year, followed by a good coat of wax. The clay bar works really well at getting a deep shine.

S4.2Avant

Well that def isn't because of the clay bar...all it does is pull off the imperfection on your paint.

OP--ALWAYS clay bar before any polishing/waxing is done

vinlopic

I agree with claying before waxing. I was claying my car about two weeks ago. I tell ya, some of the reactions from friends I was getting were hysterical. They obviously didn't know anything about detailing and were horrified by what I was doing to my car. It was very difficult convincing them that it was not hurting my paint.