Best Car Wash Soap for Foam Cannons – What to Look For
Wondering which car wash soap works best in your foam cannon? You’re not alone — here’s what to look for and why The Super Soaper is my go-to choice.
The Foam Cannon Mistake Most People Make
One of the biggest reasons people struggle with foam cannons is using the wrong soap.
👉 Not every car wash soap is designed for foam cannons — and if you choose the wrong one, you’ll get:
- 🚫 Thin, watery foam
- 🚫 Poor cleaning performance
- 🚫 Soap that strips wax or coatings
- 🚫 Wasted product and frustration
What to Look for in the Best Foam Cannon Soap
When choosing a soap for your foam cannon, look for:
- ✅ High-foaming formula — designed to produce thick, clinging foam
- ✅ Safe for coatings and waxes — won’t strip existing protection
- ✅ Free rinsing — no film or residue left behind
- ✅ Works with both foam cannons and pump sprayers
Why I Use The Super Soaper
After testing dozens of soaps, I developed The Super Soaper to be the ideal foam cannon soap:
✅ Insane thick foam ✅ Clings for maximum dwell time ✅ Rinses clean — no residue ✅ Safe on all coatings and waxes ✅ Boosts lubrication for safer contact washing
How to Mix It for Maximum Foam
My go-to mix for foam cannons:
- ✅ Add 4 ounces of The Super Soaper to your foam cannon bottle
- ✅ Top off with warm water
- ✅ Shake gently
- ✅ Adjust foam cannon settings for thickest foam possible
👉 This combo produces a rich, shaving-cream-like foam that sticks and cleans safely.
Pro Tips for Better Foam
- 🫧 Use warm water in your foam cannon — it improves foam generation
- 🫧 Rinse your cannon thoroughly after each use to prevent clogs
- 🫧 Let foam dwell 5–10 minutes before rinsing
- 🫧 Use Orange Wash Microfiber towel if doing any contact wash afterward
Final Thoughts
If you want the best results from your foam cannon, the soap you choose makes all the difference.
👉 That’s why I created The Super Soaper — to give you pro-level foam without the hassle or trial and error.
✅ Incredible foam ✅ Safe for your paint ✅ Easy rinse-off ✅ Works with any foam cannon or pump sprayer
Give it a try — and see why so many detailers are switching to The Super Soaper.
