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Money2536

I like to think of it as superior...

Money2536

I was out playing in the garage all day yesterday, so I decided to get the camera out and make a Foam Cannon demo video. Well, that turned into a Foam Cannon Demo PLUS, PLUS video. I figured I'd add to my journal some of my car washing gear, so others might not waste as much money as I have through trial and error.

Here is a list with links to the gear I have and use:

Pressure Washer: Kranzle 1122TST
http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com...her/p9832.html



Foam Cannon: MTM Hydro
http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com...263/p6154.html



High Pressure Quick Connects: This gets expensive, but you need 4 of the male connections with the black plastic ring around the end:
1. Inlet from the high pressure hose to the gun
2./3. Each high pressure nozzle
4. Foam Cannon
and you need two female connects
1. Connection of gun and nozzles
2. High pressure hose end.
http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com...KIT/p1851.html



***You also need to go to your local Home Depot or Lowes to get I believe a male 3/8" treaded to female 1/2" treaded coupler to add the quick connect to the MTM Foam Cannon. Don't hold me to those sizes. Take them both to the store with you to figure out the size you need. Also get some teflon tape to make sure your connections don't leak.

Low Pressure Hose to Connect Pressure Washer to Hose Bib:
http://www.eleyhosereels.com/accessory/inlet-hose/



Low Pressure Quick Connects: For the pressure washer you need two of them.
1. Hose to Hose Bib. I have one of these, but it's too heavy/bulky for the other side of the hose.
http://www.eleyhosereels.com/accesso...onnect-set-34/



2. Hose to Pressure washer.
http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com...010/p1847.html



Hose Reel: Eley Corp. Standard Capacity
http://www.eleyhosereels.com/reels/wall-mount/



Hose: I have a 3/4" Good Year that I bought from Adam's a few years ago. It appears they don't sell it any longer. I would probably buy a the Polyurethane one from Eley or the new one Griot's is selling. I would get a least 100 ft. option. You will need two more low pressure quick connects for this hose.

http://www.eleyhosereels.com/accesso...e-garden-hose/



http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks



Spray Nozzles: I have two of them. Eley Pistol Nozzle and Adam's Fire Hose that I don't think they make any longer. You will need the male ends of the quick connects for each.
http://www.eleyhosereels.com/accesso...ay-nozzle-set/



Forgive my lack of presentation skills and goofy attire. My obviously unscripted video still gets the point across. At least I think it does. Grab some popcorn and feel free to mock and poke fun.

chuckbdc

BlackBeauty

Matt - another great summary! Just curious why you don't fill the wheel bucket with Adams soap and the have a soapy wheel woolie ready to get in there to clean? Is there a cross contamination issue if the cleaning products?

What are your thoughts on using a brake dust repellant? My concern would be getting the spray in the rotors or calipers and inadvertently reducing your braking power.

By the way, your exhaust sound is INSANE!!!

Thanks!!!

LexVan

This is a non issue. I've been using the Armor All Wheel Protectant for years with great success.

991999R

hi matt, did you let your dealer prep your car for delivery?

Money2536

I've always preferred to have the hose handy to spray off the tools as I'm using them. When I used to use a bucket for the wheels, I felt like I needed to change it halfway through due to the massive amount of dirt/dust that fills up the bucket. It just feels cleaner to me rather than a nasty bucket of dirty water with all of my brushes. I feel like my brushes have less chance of getting dirt and sand in them because I'm not dumping them out on the ground when I empty the bucket. I'm not sure this is the right way to do it, but it's been my way for years.

In my opinion, the wheel wax, sealant, or in this case Opti-Coat does the job to help ensure dust doesn't cake on or build up. So I don't use any after treatment to the wheels after cleaning. That being said, I've done an experiment with my S4 that has naked/untreated wheels. As long as you clean the wheels every week or two, I'm not sure that it really matters.

I do spray the rotors with Hyde's to help with the oxidation. It works pretty well.

On a side note, I know everyone is in love with Opti-Coat, but I think it's so, so at best. It's the wanna-be wax, that doesn't look as good as a wax for the lazy man.

Money2536

Not a chance I let the dealer touch the car. You should know me better than that by now. Although I don't have a choice on my Performance Center Delivery for my F80 M3. I'm twitching a bit thinking about it.

991999R

i knew deep down...did you just give strip off the film, take off the bumper pad and bring it straight home or did you do anything else there? i'm only 6 or 7 miles from the dealership so i figured i would just take an adhesive remover spray and then bring home for some tlc.

Money2536

I had them take off all of the plastic off the exterior and interior just to make sure there weren't any major issues. I'm 30 miles from the dealership, and it figures that it was raining. It did take some convincing to make sure they didn't wash the car. I had to assure them I wouldn't blow up their survey.

Ceepe

Post continues to reward. Great video and description of products. I'm about to jump on this whole setup. Thanks.

991999R

i'm getting a lot of that as well..like they really really really don't want me doing anything. i surveyed their new cars and i told them that they do a crappy job. i think they think i'm joking...

thanks again for your notes. i just moved into my new house and used your notes to help design a washing system for the garage and the backyard. also getting this epoxy finish down next week in gray mist. will post pics once its all done.

Money2536

Keep me post on the flooring. Mine was a complete disaster. I wasted $3,800 on my stupid epoxy with urethane, and it looks terrible. I'm going to redo is early next year when I do the cabinets, etc.

Money2536

Nice! I'm so happy others like to waste their hard earned money on awesome stuff like me. I remind my wife every day that I'm not the only one.