Hahah that's true. Oh well, if you think it's worth buying over the wolfgang after some testing, drop me a PM and give me some advice cos I'm looking for the foam car-wash solution but not at $120 plus freight. Not yet anyways:)
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Hahah that's true. Oh well, if you think it's worth buying over the wolfgang after some testing, drop me a PM and give me some advice cos I'm looking for the foam car-wash solution but not at $120 plus freight. Not yet anyways:)
Foam gun isnt worth that much IMO. I have played with one a few times and it dosnt foam *that* well. My karcher has twin detergent tanks and if the wand is on the right pressure it makes a nice foam.
Also dwell time is very dependent on what your attempting to do. For my pre detail de wax wash the dwell time isnt very long maybe around 30 seconds. The foam dosnt need to be thick either.
If doing a touchless wash then a thicker foam plus a longer dwell is better. The attachment kwicks posted up is the best for this in my experience
My dad has a Karcher....will have to steal it:D
Bought one yesterday :-) . $21 from Bunnings.Quote:
Originally Posted by DMS_Dan
Dan, by dwell time, do you mean the time the foam is on the car?
Maris
sure do mate. Also be careful with what you put in. Make sure its PH neutral otherwise it will strip the waxQuote:
Originally Posted by WEDEL.1
Stole this from Detail Paradise
the mix ratios are as follows (quoted from the abovementioned forum):
The recommended by Meguiars Mix Ratios for their Shampoo's are-
Meguiars Soft Wash Gel - 100:1
Meguiars NXT Car Wash - 133:1
Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash - 133:1
Meguiars Shampoo Plus - 128:1
Meguiars #62 Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner - 128:1
Meguiars Hyper Wash - 400:1
To get the mix ratio in the Karcher Foam Gun right, I mixed up a 300ml sample concentration of the Shampoo's as follows-
Meguiars Soft Wash Gel - 3:1 (3+1=4 x 28 = 112:1 = close enough!)
Meguiars NXT Car Wash - 4:1 (4+1=5 x 28 = 140:1 = close enough!)
Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash - 4:1
Meguiars Shampoo Plus - 4:1
Meguiars #62 Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner - 4:1
Meguiars Hyper Wash - 14:1 (this was easier to do by mixing up a coulpe of litres of diluted concentrate.)
Gee, that's really diluted.
Maris
They are pretty good, and pretty cheap now days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrk_Mickey
Maris
Dude which number is which? I'm only assuming the first number in each ratio is the water amount? ie: Meguiars Soft Wash Gel - 100:1 = 100 water, 1 gel.Quote:
Originally Posted by DMS_Dan
Yes you are correct so for hyper was for example for hyperwash its 400ml of water to 1ml hyperwash
I'm looking at getting one of these for use with a garden style hose. The water pressure is strong where I live so should do the job and the price is good:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...topia-forum-20
If you have a pressure washer like a karcher or Bosch these create fantastic snow like foam (according the the pictures):
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin.../prod_371.html
The price on the lance above delivered should be similar to the Wolfgang on waxit.
I'm looking for one of these to use every second wash as I'm washing the car once every 3 weeks and it take about 4 hours.