Best Quality Water Hose Foam Gun - Gilmour

[@CarsWithKeav]

I was finally able to find this at Wal-Mart after selling out on Amazon. walmrt.us/3zA2dx1

[@lockergr]

Is this the one you used? www.amazon.com/Gilmour-75QGF4-Foamaster-Cleaning-Gun/dp/B000XTK940/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gilmour+foam+gun&qid=1621694842&sr=8-1

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@lockergr This is the same company and overall design except it only runs at the 4 oz setting and you cant adjust to get the max 12oz foam. Try this one if you cant find it or its too expensive. People are buying them up and selling for $80. Its the same design just a different brand. amzn.to/3nFkxZJ

[@lockergr]

@@CarsWithKeav Okay, much appreciated!

[@firephoenix3951]

Man thanks so much, I don't have a pressure washer yet and I brought a Griot's which I thought was nice until I saw this video.

[@GenX.Bigfoot]

I have this foamer and it's great! You don't need a wash bucket just foam up the car and your mitt and wash. Or if really dirty, foam up and rinse off first, then foam up again and use mitt and foamer as needed. Thanks!

[@CarsWithKeav]

It is an amazing product for sure and will last a very long time.

[@John-of5sh]

Nice looking Beemer! I recently decided I would go with a foam gun instead of a power washer. I try to get my wheels washed and back in the garage before the sun rises. I'm sure my sleeping neighbors will be glad. You impressed me with this video, headed to Amazon as soon as I get this posted. Thank you Sir for sharing your time and results!!! .

[@CarsWithKeav]

You're Welcome! It works so well. I wash later at night and I'm sure my neighbors are happy not hearing a pressure washer, but they still get to hear the leaf blower for drying. LOL

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey It’s nice looks well built with more metal brass than plastic. The pressure in a residential household is around 60-75 psi . They keep it at this psi because higher would start blowing out faucet washers. Nice video

[@CarsWithKeav]

I'm figuring we have on the high end probably 70+ PSI. Water Authority built for the future here so lots of water and not many houses means great pressure. It is a great quality built product.

[@TheDailyDriven]

I have their base one and I've been using that for 7 years. Haven't had any issues. Absolutely think their quality is on point.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Agreed, I just went highest quality I could do to how often I wash.

[@pdiz]

Thanks for this, I was going nuts first trying to find the BEST brand, and then once I decided that that was Gilmour, I was confused by which actual gun. You saved me lots of time in research...

[@CarsWithKeav]

Glad to have helped. Used it about 15 times so far and still as if new. Many different types of chemicals. Just need to make sure you clean it up before storing. Helps keep the gaskets lasting a long time. I just rinse out and fill up with water and run it through for a few seconds.

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

Benefit of this is no noise, and set up , put away time . Sold all my pressure washer stuff because it is not ideal to wash during the morning or late at night due to noise

[@CarsWithKeav]

I had this issue and ended up building my garage into a wash bay because of it. Early morning and late night are the best times to wash.

[@Goodhello369]

Ha good point. I was gonna consider a cordless rechargable. But makes sense.

[@nyquil07na38]

Good viable option. I finally after many years decided it was time to splurge and got a kranzle 1322TS. I am never going back. 1300 psi, 2.1 gpm, total stop feature, it's glorious.

[@CarsWithKeav]

That a heck of a system. I picked up the VE52 with 2.0 GPM and loving it. I use this when I don't feel like dealing with the pressure washer. Quick wash.

[@nyquil07na38]

@@CarsWithKeav Matts video he did on that was hilarious. "If you don't know what to do call your wife she will help you" lol

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@nyquil07na38 "Just buy what I tell you to buy" LOL Love watching him. Funny thing I bought that VE52 a day before he made the video. I was like well there is the validation I needed.

[@nyquil07na38]

@@CarsWithKeav glad to hear your machine is working well. I have a feeling he is gonna sell a ton of them.

[@ericsade5961]

Mines been going strong for years and years! The nozzle itself is great also whenever you need to spray just water. Also not having to screw around with a pressure washer saves a bunch of time.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Totally agree on all of this, it is a great unit. I prefer quality of build over gimics. Its just simple and it works.

[@ericsade5961]

@@CarsWithKeav yep! Bought mine in the late 2000s when there weren't really any knockoffs available. I think I found out about it through the autopia forums. Great review!

[@EastCoastMafia_NY]

Definitely need one of these in my Arsenal. Nothing like a night time car wash 🧼

[@CarsWithKeav]

Glad you get it, I get some who question why at night. It just so nice and way less water spots.

[@EastCoastMafia_NY]

@@CarsWithKeav exacly, no water spots! And it’s therapeutic 😎

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@EastCoastMafia_NY All except for the drying process for me. LOL

[@carbar3936]

@@CarsWithKeav How about drying w/ a leaf blower? Would that be better than a towel?

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@carbar3936 Anytime you can keep from touching the surface the better. I dry with a leaf blower just need a good coating that’s makes it easy to dry off.

[@jamesyu4901]

just use a measuring cup and a sharpie to mark the fluid ounces

[@CarsWithKeav]

Great idea. That is what I would do now, but would tare the bottle weight and and weigh the water. Many times even the measuring cups are not accurate.

[@ScubaOz]

Wish I had that water pressure!

[@CarsWithKeav]

It is nice to have, but we have broken our water pipe to the house twice and upgraded to better piping this last time though. This is over 18 years though.

[@DomiY]

The Gilmour looks amazing. Looks like a very high quality product, producing a great amount of foam. Thanks for another informative video.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Your welcome. Works great.

[@AsloAso]

You need to try the Bar Group foamer 659

[@CarsWithKeav]

Looked it up and not available in the U.S. from what I see.

[@kimariokiji]

Great video, thanks. Wondering which brass shut off you bought to use with this foaming sprayer. Thanks in advance.

[@CarsWithKeav]

This one and still use it to this day. amzn.to/3ItAsqH

[@kimariokiji]

@@CarsWithKeav looks good, thank you Keav.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@kimariokiji you’re welcome

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Awesome video ! Do think I would be alright with Meguiars Gold just starting out for my boat ? Without having to get the multiple jugs of soap you mixed ?

[@CarsWithKeav]

You can use any soap really. Some will foam more than others. Gold class is not a very sudsy soap for foaming though. The jugs I had was just what I normally use. Chemical Guys Honeydew snow foam is a good one you can get at Walmart and most auto parts stores.

[@glenndaugherity6187]

@@CarsWithKeav Thank You

[@one234569and10]

After looking at a bunch of foam canons, the coverage for this appears to be crap. Runs off fast, is not fluffy, and seems to be mostly water. I would say you need a larger hole from the soap bottle into the feed to make it better.

[@CarsWithKeav]

You can’t compare this to a foam cannon. It’s a garden hose foamer and I have tried them all and general consensus among the community is this is the best one. You can’t get fluff without a pressure washer and a real foam cannon. If you know of a garden hose foamer that’s better let me know because I want to review it for sure.

[@longislandcerealkiller6385]

I got the Wolfgang looks like this one

[@CarsWithKeav]

From what I know its the exact same thing. I linked both of them in my video as people were price gouging the Gilmour and it was selling out.

[@tlteal]

bought one to try. Thank you

[@CarsWithKeav]

Nice, its a great product.

[@robertmunguia250]

Nice! Where you get that quick shutoff for hose?

[@CarsWithKeav]

amzn.to/3wmJ0sb On Amazon, been a great addition to the setup.

[@CarsWithKeav]

This is the better one I ordered. The other one was from Home Depot and didn't last long..

[@Pedroluvslupe]

Amazon has the wolfwang, but this is different brand right?

[@CarsWithKeav]

Exact same device just rebranded.

[@Pedroluvslupe]

@@CarsWithKeav doe’s it works like the original? The glimour has very impressive water pressure, hits the panel pretty hard , thats a great advantage, you remove and losse the film and grime road

[@dtna]

You should use much warmer water to get more foam.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Warm water does get a little more foam, but that just creates way to much prep work already. I would be the one to get the warm water and then get sidetracked and it would be cold by the time I used it. 😀

[@nyquil07na38]

Soft water will make way more of a difference.

[@leojohnwayne1422]

What would u recommend to dry off? A blower? What brand towel?

[@CarsWithKeav]

I always use a leaf blower and even have a small drill battery compact one in the truck, but if I need one the Gtechiq MF4 Diamond Sandwich Drying Towel. There is nothing out there like it. Its smaller than most, but it absorbs like nothing else. I will put the link here, Code Heidi10 gets 10% off their site. gtechniq.com/shop/auto/accessories/mf4-diamond-sandwich-drying-towel-copy/

[@leojohnwayne1422]

@@CarsWithKeav which brand leaf blower? Milwaukee?

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@leojohnwayne1422 The main one I use is a corded electric model as it doesn't way much. the battery powered ones are a bit heavy. It was a craftsman model for about $40 at Ace Hardware. The Black & Decker one is very similar and has a this opening at the end to allow better concentration of the air for sweeping the beads away. I will link it at the end of this message. If you don't mind heavier a 12 Amp electric is even better. just remember none of this will work if you don't have a good coating that helps bead. amzn.to/3mMFm7O

[@LarryRichelli]

@@CarsWithKeav Even with 10$ off they charge a little over $20 for shipping on a $10 towel!

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@LarryRichelli yeah, shipping kind of sucks and that one is not available on Amazon. I don’t live too far away so shipping is much cheaper.

[@koreywilliams4570]

I got one of the chemical guys foam guns and I was super unimpressed... Better investment I got a craftsman 1700 psi pressure washer bout the size of a football and a mjjc pro 2.0 foam cannon and it makes some serious foam. And the pressure washer is really good for 100 bucks and it's size.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Chemical guys ones are no good. This is the only one that will get good foam because it can run 12oz per gallon and those can only pull 4oz per gallon.

[@F80Ho]

Wow that works amazing man! Need to hop on that soon 👍🏽. P.S. we have the same shoes, so comfy haha

[@CarsWithKeav]

The white ones got too dirty easily. Use them around the house. I have the gray ones for going out. lol

[@neleal1997]

Great video brother

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thank You

[@heytodd53074]

Sweet..... I want one

[@CarsWithKeav]

They are pretty cool.

[@crypticwealth2956]

Awesome review!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thank you

[@TheWoogstylz]

Great vid! Just picked one up for my boat. Do you recommend getting a quick connect adapter from the hose to the gun to help prevent leakage? If so which do you recommend? I hate leaky hoses 😏 Thanks!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Yes, I would for sure and have already done that to my setup and added a shutoff valve as well. Garden Hose Quick disconnect - amzn.to/2Ya7uG6 Brass Garden Hose Shutoff valve - amzn.to/3d39O93 I actually now run the Quick disconnect directly to the foam gun and bypass the trigger sprayer as its the same QD connection. I just use the shutoff valve to turn the water on and off. Trigger spray is great though as well, but I just wanted a soaking style rinse pattern as this one is more for spraying off dirt.

[@lauwe54]

I bought this and its amazing good,,only one thing i have seen so many videos of this product and they all have different makers name,,? Strange

[@CarsWithKeav]

Rebranded, but all built in the same facility. Just middle men taking their cut. LOL many foam cannons for pressure washers are the same way. Same exact product, but maybe a different color.

[@hueroski]

that car is bad ass

[@CarsWithKeav]

Appreciate that!

[@ricardogomez01]

Keav you are awesome thank you! I've been looking for something better than Chemical Guys.

[@CarsWithKeav]

No problem, Chemical guys is okay, but you can only get 4oz per gallon like most of the hose end foamers. Plus the build quality is much better as well.

[@lockergr]

Really helpful man. I was thinking I'd need a big iK to go with my mini. Is this one still the best one out there you think? Thanks!

[@CarsWithKeav]

I have seen nothing yet I can compare it to.

[@OsValencia]

How much did you go when you bought it ? Honestly plz

[@CarsWithKeav]

I paid about $60 when I found it and the price has gone up since.

[@skrrtproductions]

Need to sell my current one ASAP haha. Thanks for the video !!

[@CarsWithKeav]

No problem, got the link in the description if you need it.

[@randomboy343]

what color would you call the wrap on your bmw?

[@CarsWithKeav]

3M Satin Flip Psychedelic

[@GMSSS]

Hey Keave thanks for the time doing this one realy appriciate it ..so much details in 12mins .. Cant wait for more videos cheers and stay safe 🙏

[@CarsWithKeav]

Really appreciate that. AS the spring comes in and we get more daylight and higher temps the vids will start rolling in. 😊

[@shawnmckenzie1786]

Thanks.

[@CarsWithKeav]

You're welcome

[@phillipzx3754]

I'm sold on the gun (I've been hunting for a decent one) but I don't get why people do matte finishes on nice cars. To each there own. :-)

[@CarsWithKeav]

I normally would go gloss and this is my first satin finish, but the gloss version of this color flip is really loud and just too much. Satin is kind of between and with the layers of ceramic its has like a semi-gloss. Biggest reason was I hated during photo shoots having to spend half my time avoiding reflections. Satin doesn't reflect so makes that real easy.

[@robertjordan2041]

Good evening, we're can i purchase this?

[@CarsWithKeav]

You can get them here amzn.to/3eyW61m or amzn.to/3s1dMpu whichever is cheaper. They are both the same just different branding.

[@jcortizenterprises]

Only three ingredients in your concoction?

[@CarsWithKeav]

Yes, core is W4, W5 and W6. I sometimes add G Wash just for a little bit of scent since the W6 smells so bad.

[@rpaz61]

@@CarsWithKeav By chance, have you measured (in milliliters) of each product that makes up the Gtechniq cocktail?

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@rpaz61 Currently right now for maintenance washes I am using 30ml of W5 and W6 always. Sometimes I run 60ml of w4 and other times I run 30ml of W4 and 30 ml of Gwash. I will normally run just W4 if its just for foam or mix of W4 and Gwash if its a contact wash with the foam. its easy with the Jerry cans as each full press of the pump is exactly 30ml

[@rpaz61]

@@CarsWithKeav Thank you for the info!

[@OsValencia]

How can I buy this ?

[@CarsWithKeav]

Walmart online is the only place I know has the adjustable 1 to 12 ounce version I use. Here is a link to it www.walmart.com/ip/Gilmour-Foamaster-Cleaning-Sprayer-Nozzle-1-12-oz/263805436?athbdg=L1600&from=/search or if you click on the lower left hand part of the video there will be a products pop up you can click there and will take you to the product as well and the channel gets a commission. Whichever way hope you enjoy it.

[@rodrigomadrigal5880]

Where do I buy it

[@CarsWithKeav]

Links are in the description for Amazon

[@LarryRichelli]

Get the Chemical Guys model. It is the same almost exactly and it $20 less

[@CarsWithKeav]

Not even close to the same in my opinion. Chemical guys is all plastic, but everybody has their own opinion. Not saying it doesn’t work, but I use my stuff a lot and prefer as much brass or stainless as possible.

[@darrenford8146]

Washing the car at night. Hell yeah

[@CarsWithKeav]

Yup, too sunny to film during the day and cooler at night. I moved on and built my own wash bay so I can film and wash anytime, but I still if nice outside wash at night. Just so peaceful.

[@Solid_Snack]

Platinum sells one for 30 and its the same thing pretty much

[@CarsWithKeav]

Most all of them look the same and many of the parts are the same. What sets this Gilmour apart from the others is the adjustability of soap. The others mostly are stuck at 4oz per gallon and some have adjustment from 2 to 6. This is the only one that goes above 6 and goes all the way to 12. So you can get that much thicker foam from a Garden Hose.

[@Solid_Snack]

@@CarsWithKeav i thought mine can go up to 5 and that was plenty. It used up soap pretty quickly too. Regardless, having this thing is much better than the electric ones in my opinion.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@Solid_Snack Whatever makes your car wash experience better is all that matters. We all like different things. Most electric ones are more for just wheels and tires. Takes way too long to do a whole car. These garden hose foamers are much better for that for sure. Main reason I like have the option to do 12oz per gallon is I can do less dilution in the bottle and sometimes I find it foams better that way for some reason. Thx for your feedback!

[@adenmckeown7467]

Your meant to fill it all the way up with the car wash stuff and don’t put any water in it bc it’s already getting water from the hose so fill it all the way up with your car wash stuff I fill mine up to the top with truck wash with no water

[@CarsWithKeav]

You can fill it all the way up, but to me it is just a waste of product. I work with the soap companies and they determine the best dilution for a foam gun and you get no added benefit by using all soap. There is a perfect dilution ratio that will get you maximum suds, cleaning power and efficiency.

[@SuperSoleREAPER]

You guys are lucky here in asia I use a generic chinese made one

[@CarsWithKeav]

Most of what we get is made in china as well just companies rebrand the naming.

[@andypressley4702]

Where can you find them comm gun

[@andypressley4702]

Fommgun

[@CarsWithKeav]

amzn.to/3hYQgpf

[@chrismartinelli9153]

I tend to think the pressure has a lot to do with it. Not saying product is bad, but I have We’ll water and water pressure nowhere near that. And without strong pressure I anticipate kinda trickling or spurting out rather than blasting out as shown in video. Why this video is shot at night puzzles me but no matter to my concern.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I wash at night because when filming you are constantly redoing things and it lessens the chance of water spotting especially when its 100 degrees outside in the summer. I have started to film more when its cloudy outside, but that sometimes is hard to time. If you have hard/well water and not a lot of pressure out the hose I would think you would have less foam no matter the device, but this one does allow between 2 and 3 times the ounces of soap per gallon than almost anything on the market so it will allow you to get more soap diluted for foam if you have water with a lot of minerals in it.

[@Manosh0]

Do you still reccomend this product?

[@CarsWithKeav]

I do and still use it to this day. I use it for quick washes.

[@Manosh0]

@@CarsWithKeav Can I just use my greenworks stock gun that comes with pressure washer?

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@Manosh0 Of course, nothing wrong with the stock items on a Greenworks.

[@elin247]

The link doesnt work anymore. Is this item discontinued?

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thanks for letting me know. Look slike they pulled almost all their products off Amazon. They deleted the whole page not just it being out of stock. Lucky for you I found another gun with the exact same design and slightly cheaper with a free bottle of foam soap. amzn.to/2LpVCMo

[@elin247]

@@CarsWithKeav thank you!

[@bfilz]

Nice review! I have the CG version and I’m not a fan of it at all!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Man of the others just have too much plastic. I tend to gravitate to the one with as much metal as possible. Although that does tend to be more expensive as well. This one also has dilution settings that are 2 to 3 times more concentrated than the others.

[@bfilz]

I rather pay more for quality! The CG, I’m just paying for the name. I look forward to trying this one! 👍🏽

[@bobbyjones2112]

Damn your pressure is so ridiculous! I bet you could use a regular foam cannon was some kind of adapter for a garden hose!

[@CarsWithKeav]

It’s pretty good until I watch some of the commercial detail guys with warehouses and that ridiculous commercial water pressure. They get PSI and GPM numbers I wish for. 😂

[@MrPAULONEAL]

You don't have to put water in the plastic container.

[@CarsWithKeav]

You don’t if you plan to hold full soap over many washes and you know the dilution rate to use. Most people don’t want to hold soap in the container for long periods of time. If you do put enough soap for one application then there is a chance the product will miss the suction tube when being moved around. Filling with water keeps the tube in the liquid better and you just use a stronger dilution on the settings to makeup for the water.

[@Reddylion]

Nice

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thanks

[@210abe]

Anyone here in 2024 with similar products?

[@CarsWithKeav]

There is still no garden hose foamer better than this one. It is available here walmrt.us/3zA2dx1

[@onrdetailingnews802]

WalMart gun gives more foam great video tfs

[@Blaze_556]

how much is that one?

[@CyberSkunk90]

Have you used the "VIVID 9" foam gun? I watched a review of it compared to this gun and it looks to shoot out an identical amount of foam. However, the other one is $35 compared to this one that is $60. Do you have any input? Here is the link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpOmdIaliNaJeas

[@CarsWithKeav]

I have not, but I saw the video and foam looks good. Slightly less foam, but our mixes could be different. Looks to be the same design as the Chemical guys and Gilmour makes one like that as well that’s cheaper. I went with this Gilmour mainly based on it being all brass and the chances of it taking a lot of abuse.I looked on the website, but they don’t specify what the max amount of ounces per gallon is. Most ones like it max out between 4 and 8. Looks like it performs great to me though. If you type Garden Hose Foam Gun in Amazon you will see just about all of them look alike. Same manufactures just rebranded.

[@CyberSkunk90]

@@CarsWithKeav ok thanks for your input. I was drawn to the other one because it is slightly cheaper. By I agree, it looks like it might not be as good as quality. And it doesn't have the 12ounce mixing method. I think I'm gonna go with the one you recommended. I appreciate your video. I have been trying to find a foam gun for the past week and just thought they didn't exist. Do you also have any experience or reccomendations on a good buffer, pads and wax? I have terrible swirl marks on my cars paint and need to tackle that project soon

[@onrdetailingnews802]

WalMart gun wins 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paul-fk7de]

This is far too expensive £105.00 no way

[@CarsWithKeav]

All depends on what you are willing to spend and not sure if it’s inflated prices in other countries it’s about $70 here in the U.S.

[@PlayhouseRage]

It might not be Styrofoam 😄

[@CarsWithKeav]

You caught that. lol Meant to say shaving foam, but with enough soap and the right pressure washer you think we could get styrofoam consistency?

[@PlayhouseRage]

@@CarsWithKeav that's what I actually thought..it's thick like Styrofoam.. anyways you sold me on this..Just bought one on Amazon

[@rmat9023]

11:10 does this dude have ears? O_o

[@CarsWithKeav]

I never noticed, but they did go missing for a minute. 🤣🤣

[@augaureliusserious]

You could be Jonah Hill's double

[@CarsWithKeav]

I’ve been told than many times. I can’t pull off the curly hair though. 🤣

[@koreywilliams4570]

Yeah my 200 dollar setup makes way more foam with way less soap. I'm not a fan of those garden hose foam guns.

[@CarsWithKeav]

You can’t beat the pressure washer setup, but some don’t have that luxury and are stuck with the garden hose so figured so should show them the best option.

[@koreywilliams4570]

@@CarsWithKeav that's what I thought when I was first looking into a setup for home. I kept thinking I needed a 300 dollar gas pressure washer and I couldn't justify that purchase just to wash my car. Then I seen that craftsman for 100 bucks and I was sold.

[@seahawksforever9504]

The foam is terrible. Just buy a pressure washer and the foam will stick better.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I agree compared to a foam cannon from a pressure washer it is terrible. It is more suds than foam, but there are tons of people who can't use a pressure washer at their apartment. I have many friends who can only used one of these so I decided to find the best one and at the time I didn't have a quick setup so it took time to get everything setup vs just running your hose when you are in a hurry.