A closer look at the Gilmour Foam Gun....

[Murr1525]

Re: A closer look at the Gilmour Foam Gun....

You have the Gilmour model with the brass slide?

I put in 4-5 ounces of soap, fill to the top with water use the highest setting (biggest hole in the stem), and that is enough for my car. You'll have to try it and see. But that gives a good soap ratio, even if you got lost in the math. Pretty much the same as for a bucket.

I spray a panel, or half roof, half hood, etc... spray the mitt, and wash the panel. Flip the mitt over, spray the panel, and spray the mitt. Then wash, and then rinse in my rinse water bucket. Then continue.

If you get into presoaking, of course you may use more.

[xantonin]

Re: A closer look at the Gilmour Foam Gun....

I went to Lowes the other day and found this:



Is that as good? I dunno if it even foams up the same

[pmason718]

Re: A closer look at the Gilmour Foam Gun....

You have the Gilmour model with the brass slide?

I put in 4-5 ounces of soap, fill to the top with water use the highest setting (biggest hole in the stem), and that is enough for my car. You'll have to try it and see. But that gives a good soap ratio, even if you got lost in the math. Pretty much the same as for a bucket.

I spray a panel, or half roof, half hood, etc... spray the mitt, and wash the panel. Flip the mitt over, spray the panel, and spray the mitt. Then wash, and then rinse in my rinse water bucket. Then continue.

If you get into presoaking, of course you may use more.

I have the Autogeek/Gilmour model. Shampoo plus is suppose to used 1oz to a gallon. I have a quart, which is 1/4 of a gallon. In this case, how much should I put in the foam gun bottle

[Murr1525]

Re: A closer look at the Gilmour Foam Gun....

I dont know if that Lowes model would foam or not.... If it does not foam, then it is like dumping a bucket of soapy water on the car, which isnt really going to do anything. Thats why you cant use a regular garden sprayer.

Put in 4 ounces of soap, fill with water, and use the highest setting. (biggest hole)

If you have to refill, then thats ok. Sometimes I find I have soap leftover, a few times I have had to refill. Just have to give it a try the first time.

[thescreensavers]

Re: A closer look at the Gilmour Foam Gun....

I used 8oz of Gold Class Soap the rest with warm water.

I used 1-32








Here is a little video I made

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3WDN78ozvE

Will be using super soap next time