How to Use a Foam Cannon for Car Washing (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you’ve never used a foam cannon before—you’re missing out. It’s one of the safest, most effective ways to wash your car. Here’s exactly how to use one for swirl-free results.
Why Use a Foam Cannon?
Foam cannons are popular for a reason → they make washing your car:
- Faster → covers the car in thick foam quickly.
- Safer → loosens and lifts dirt to minimize swirl risk.
- More fun → who doesn’t love blasting a car with thick foam?
When paired with the right soap → like The Super Soaper → you get the ultimate safe wash system.
What You Need to Use a Foam Cannon
- Foam Cannon → attaches to your pressure washer.
- Pressure Washer → electric or gas → needs at least 1.2–1.5 GPM and 1,000–2,000 PSI for best results.
- Foam Cannon Soap → The Super Soaper → optimized for thick foam and safe washing.
- Orange Wash Microfiber Towel → for contact wash step.
- Massive Drying Towel → for safe drying.
How to Use a Foam Cannon → Step-by-Step
Step 1 → Pre-Rinse the Car
- Rinse the car with clean water first → removes loose dirt and cools panels.
Step 2 → Mix Your Foam Cannon Soap
- Fill foam cannon bottle with water → then add 2–4 oz of The Super Soaper.
- Shake gently to mix.
Step 3 → Foam the Entire Car
- Adjust foam cannon settings to get thick, clingy foam.
- Foam the entire car → cover all surfaces → let dwell for 3–5 minutes.
- DO NOT let the foam dry on the paint → work in the shade if possible.
Step 4 → Contact Wash (Optional but Recommended)
- After foam dwell → use an Orange Wash Microfiber Towel and bucket of clean water or soapy solution.
- Wash top to bottom → flip or switch towels frequently.
Step 5 → Rinse Thoroughly
- Rinse entire car with clean water → ensure all foam and dirt is removed.
Step 6 → Dry Safely
- Dry with a Massive Drying Towel → blot or glide → don’t rub or press hard.
Pro Tips → Get the Best Foam Cannon Results
- Always use coating-safe soap → The Super Soaper is perfect → won’t strip wax or ceramic.
- Adjust foam cannon settings → find the sweet spot for your soap and pressure washer.
- Work in shade or cool temps → prevents foam from drying too fast.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using dish soap → harsh and unsafe for coatings.
- Using too much or too little soap → follow recommended mix.
- Letting foam dry on the car → rinse before it dries.
The Bottom Line → Foam Cannon + Super Soaper = Ultimate Safe Wash
If you want to wash your car safer, faster, and more effectively → a foam cannon is the way to go → and The Super Soaper is the perfect soap to pair with it.
Here’s your ideal setup:
- The Super Soaper → for thick foam and safe washing.
- Orange Wash Microfiber Towel → for swirl-free contact washing.
- Massive Drying Towel → for safe drying.
