CHEAP VS EXPENSIVE FOAM CANNON - $12 vs $100 WHICH IS BETTER?

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Cheap Vs Expensive Foam Cannon $12 vs $100.
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[@patricktuggles4815]

I didn't see a difference

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Patrick Tuggles there isn’t any really. The $12 is more then fine

[@zconiglietti]

The question is do you see a 88$ difference :)

[@rexczi6299]

In my eyes the spray on the cheap was better..

[@patricktuggles4815]

Dusan Zec maybe long term!

[@martinigasolini4062]

This video is a massive load of shit. Theres numerous videos on youtube that contradict this standalone bullshit youtuber. Bet anything he added more soap to the cheap ass one.

[@freddieslaughter9659]

I'll buy the $12.00 one, not enough difference to pay for a $100.00 one, thank you for sharing your review.

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Freddie Slaughter glad to help!

[@94nolo]

You just saved me $88 and 10 minutes.

[@christopheryanez5982]

It really isn’t a difference

[@IMAGO0N]

@@christopheryanez5982 durability

[@gregg.9420]

Plus you get the towel....

[@headkiller109]

I had a cheap one for about 2 years already still works perfect

[@julianmcwey866]

cheap one laid down a thicker foam

[@divinchirose8611]

I’ve had that same exact cheap one for 12 bucks for the last 3 years works perfect as always just got done using it this morning and it’s still a beast ordered it off of amazon I’ve done well over 100+ car washes with different cars never got bad feedback from a customer 🤟🏽

[@Jessewatt]

Of course , Riches talk the disadvantage of cheap. Expensive thing come with great compliments. Thanks for comparison vid.

[@johntarr6204]

I have that amazon foam cannon. I have used it weekly for three years, still works fine. You do need to mix it here and there and is a bit in consistent,but over all is great.

[@DuBB900]

Great video! Thank you for doing this comparison, I wanted one just for personal use and wasn’t sure about expensive vs. “cheap”. You have answered that question for me, thanks again. 👍🏻

[@autodetailingpodcast]

DuBB900 awesome!

[@steveyboy7]

Got a $100 ticket parking my Tesla at a fire hydrant testing my $12 foam cannon

[@felixpan1429]

Revenge for getting ICEd?

[@kevinofwgkta9173]

108$

[@ozylil]

Who washes their vehicle in the street in front of a fire hydrant ?....ticket is well deserved !

[@albertovargas52]

😂😂

[@israelnieto8816]

@@ozylil Clearly the guy in the video

[@mike_t_007]

Thanks for the comparison! Saw that MTM cannon while shopping for one a couple weeks ago. Decided on the cheaper Maatc foam cannon from Amazon and the 1.1mm orifice. You have a new sub!

[@sixtomidnight1492]

Just buy at least 2 cheap ones and when it finally breaks you'll have a backup while the next one is in the mail

[@bobbyborysiak5103]

Love the video jimbo, just subscribed!

[@hdtrash1]

Great review. Just ordered one myself! Thanks

[@B3NMCK22]

I've been using the cheap one from Amazon for a couple of years now. The bottle is made of some hard plastic that breaks easily the first time you drop it. Not really a problem though, because you can use any 32 oz spray bottle to replace it - same threads. I bought a 2nd one just to have multiple soaps/chemical options depending on the use.

[@aaronallen124]

I ordered a pack of just bottles. Only the one that came with the gun broke after 4-5 months. Another 4-5 months later and the gun broke. Time to order another but I'll order several and keep 2 then sell the rest for like double the price.

[@thejflores1219]

AWSOME TIP: When searching on Amazon for this cheap foam cannon buy the cheapest one. All the vendors use the same foam cannon but just stamp their branding on it.

[@B20BTuning]

These are awesome! Keep them coming please

[@davemichaud2739]

Great info,my first time buying foam cannon. Will try the inexpensive one. Thanks

[@jeffrye06]

For cheap one just change the o ring put silicone and no problem at all.

[@benlyons7752]

Nice review. I’ve been thinking about getting one of these products. You’re blocking the hydrant. I’m issuing a 50 dollar virtual ticket 😷😂🤣😷😬

[@Jreddygo]

Jimbo awesome video man it was very informative. Nice looking cars too👍

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Thanks Juan!

[@NebulaMK]

I have had an amazon foam cannon for like two years now and it's still going strong. Maintenance washes once a week and washing friends cars every once in a while. It has started to burn through soap and if I lower soap intake it's very thin foam. Overall I think it works perfect from your weekend warrior to DYI.

[@autodetailingpodcast]

💯

[@mooninsignal]

I guess the expensive one will have more durability (I would expect), so it would be good for a detailer. But for someone like me who only needs to wash my own car I'm definitely going for the cheap one.

[@SIat]

Don’t fall for any of Chemical Guys or Adams crap when they try to sell you that $12 one for $80+. Literally the only difference is they just put their sticker on them and charge a premium, its the EXACT SAME. I bought a cheap one and did the 1.1mm orifice mod and it foams the same if not better than those mtm ones. If you have a pressure washer that isn’t as powerful just get the cheap one and do the orifice mod and you’ll get insane amounts of foam. Save yourself a weeks worth of grocery’s

[@ZakDeckich]

whats the orifice mod?

[@SIat]

Zak Deckich so basically the only difference between a $90 foam cannon and a $10 one is a little orifice inside the sprayer of the foam cannon. The smaller the orifice, the more foam gets produced. You can get them for like $7 on Amazon and all you need to install it is like pliers and a flat head screw driver. Look it up on KZbin there’s several good videos on it

[@franciscogerardo021]

Zak Deckich i would Google it to see what orifice is best for your pressure washer, going the smallest isn’t always the best from experience. Me and my brother got one that is best suited for our pressure washer and it foamed up way better than the smaller one. Best choice Is find out how strong your pressure washer is and find out what’s the best size for that much pressure 👍🏻

[@divinchirose8611]

LivingTheHyeLife speaking the truth 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@clinton219]

My chemical guys broke after the second use, and I was ultra careful with it.

[@JDMJDK]

I like how you pretreated the wheels and brought the foam in to keep her rollin. 🤙 Definitely a fellow Detail Jedi. Heheheh. You deserve the credit, eff the haters. I’m a Jimbo fan, Larry fan, maybe one other? Lol

[@user-mf7tj6mt6v]

This video is so chill awesome choice in music

[@pedrovalenzuela7776]

Who's playin?

[@user-mf7tj6mt6v]

Pedro Valenzuela what you mean ?

[@pedrovalenzuela7776]

@@user-mf7tj6mt6v the music! Who's playin? Sounds nice!

[@FamilyFirstJ]

Perfect! I only got one Tesla $12 sounds good to me I'll buy 3 just in case and still be ok Haha

[@autodetailingpodcast]

FamilyFirstJ I’ve used it on about 100 cars already and it still works as it did on day 1.

[@Airplanefish]

Jimbo...what pressure washer hose are you using? Seems to lay flat and looks quite flexible....

[@DannyVillagrana]

Thanks jimbo

[@owenhood2901]

hey man, what compund do you recommend for beginners? looking to get into coatings eventually. love the channel and your help!

[@doubleclutchonline5811]

I must have gone through four or five cheap no-name foam guns before splurging on a pricy Italian one. The cheaply made ones either don't work well out-of-the-box, or they fail at the most inconvenient time without warning. Once, I came back to find my shelf dripping with liquid soap because the reservoir had developed a crack (???) while sitting unused. That was the last straw for me. My MTM is 2 years old and still works like new.

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Glad you found the one that works for you!

[@tubejim101]

Do you have a video on your compressor setup?

[@WalkerTexasplumber]

I just bought a $16 one on amazon and it works great

[@darencouch9488]

“ if you’re OK spending less money“… But it doesn’t look as cool... Does it do the same thing? Yes! I think I’m sold.

[@DWraysGarage]

I think your assessment is on point. I think the manufacturer would argue theirs is better made - and that would likely prove true. However, how many people would uncover that truth...that's at the heart of the matter. I just threw down on the MTM because of a bad experience with a standard pressure washer. As usual, you get what you pay for. If it's not inconvenient when the cheap one fails, keep on re-upping...

[@aaronallen124]

My foam cannon lasted a year. Only broke one bottle. Cannon finally broke because I was careless and over twisted the neck. I'll just buy 2 more and be good for a long time.

[@cameronshoemaker9701]

I’ve had the cheap one for about a year and I work everyday except sundays detailing cars and it’s never let me down yet..knock on wood .But I’ve loved it so far

[@dirtyboyjkable]

Where did you get it

[@cameronshoemaker9701]

@@dirtyboyjkable Amazon was about $15 .Just a couple of days ago I broke it by dropping it :(.The brass on top isn’t very strong but lasted a long time so I got another .It was some no name brand

[@gergemall]

Sold me on the cheap one , new subscriber

[@migreenmeds8614]

Electric car, gas powered pressure washer. Lmao

[@JodBronson]

City Water

[@scottkissel5308]

Test on 2 Teslas on a public street, but one is parked in front of a fire hydrant! True mobile detailer!

[@BrownRooster]

Scott Kissel point?

[@alim555abdul]

@@BrownRoosterit's illegal to park within 15 metres of a fire hydrant

[@kdenbrap]

@@alim555abdul he knows that, everyone knows that. Your just being picky, to say something

[@MrJockelito]

Here's another picky one for you. What about after treatment of contaminants in sewer system? I suggest that this guy go to diy car wash next time.

[@mrman7453]

Internet Aux police officers .....

[@acgsix6844]

Been using a $25 foamer from amazon for years now not a single issue also it has an adjusting tip. You have to buy a widemouth one so it doesnt break.

[@dc5_will]

I’ve had the cheap one for 3+ years. Still works perfect

[@task5147]

What's the spec of your pressure washer? I believe if you have a low GPM pressure washer, the cheap foam cannon won't work as good. Some people even need to change the orifice (1.1mm) to get some good foam!

[@ErickLopez-uw4cg]

still much more worth it to do the orifice modification than to just buy the expensive canon. and it's even more tailored to your needs.

[@a.k1311]

99$ is overkill... i use the Autobrite foamer.. better and cheaper! U should try those!!

[@JDMJDK]

The only problem I found with the cheapie is the o-rings on the quick connect split on me. I recommend buying a bag of spare rings to keep around. 👍 Good video!

[@macsloan58]

Good video.mthe protruding "I don't know what you would call it " part isnthe nozzle. The round part on the top is the valve. The tip,is where the foam exits the nozzle.

[@detailpeoria]

We use a cheapie in our shop, all you really need!

[@paulrhodes482]

I hate that MTM gun the bottle design is horrible I cant get the darn thing to stand up irritates the crap out of me! You will get interior and fastener corrosion at some point for $99 it should be stainless steel like the Griots just my two cents. Thanks for the video Jimbo.

[@a.k1311]

Paul Rhodes dude MTM is overkill...

[@joshwhite6163]

Hey good video, any updates on the cheap foam cannon?

[@ontarioautosalon9703]

I personally use the $12 one & I’ve got absolutely Zero complaints, quick easy durable. Zero complaints

[@Tdubbz1]

Parked in front of fire hydrant

[@dominoc5]

washing your car everywhere..no special filters...usa..

[@bradleybrown2417]

Gotta have a water source.

[@patrickmurray4084]

Bradley Brown it’s illegal...

[@charredskeleton]

That's the kind of shit that gets you shot... in Florida

[@jeffo1108]

Agree. It may be convenient but public safety is more important. Everyone thinks "It won't happen to me" until one day you go to turn the water off and take a piss and come back to a fire hose running through the holes where your windows used to be.

[@shroom9033]

You are just aerating soap and water. $90 is is a joke.

[@AZDESERT2024]

Manufacturer knows there is no difference - but they know, there are people who want to pay more, believing more expensive means better.

[@PafnutiyRozenblum]

​@@AZDESERT2024 I'm for example. :)

[@davidmartins4666]

It's the Italian craftsmanship you're paying for

[@Justin-tp3lr]

I have had the cheap one for 5 years now. I live in the north east and with the salt and sand from winter I use it on a weekly basis and it still works great.

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Nice!

[@wandabailey7498]

Thank u for video I am going to buy cheap one because it works it will be for my personal car

[@williameaton3552]

Hell u can buy 10 for the price of one. So I'll go cheap wait till it go s bye bye then grab another.

[@autodetailingpodcast]

William Eaton exactly what I was thinking

[@karmelian]

And then do what with plastic once it goes "bye bye"? - Consumerism has you all.

[@aaronallen124]

Or buy all 10 and keep 2 so you still have one when it quits. Then sell the other 8 for $20 each

[@talkischeapc9]

@@karmelian But the guy charging you $100 for a $12-$20 tool only drinks bottled water

[@Aphony66]

@@aaronallen124 A true capitalist right there!

[@Alex261979]

Isn’t parking in front of a fire hydrant, illegal?

[@edgarh252]

He could get a ticket or a broken window but since he's there he could probably just move it.

[@214ES]

I have the cheap one. Paid $20 about 4 months ago. Use it about every other week. No issues so far. Do wish I could turn the spray part but really nothing I’m willing to pay more for.

[@pacojalapeno6275]

The channel we need but not deserve!

[@v10dodge87]

"okay same thing"

[@whatmattersmost6725]

$9.99 Prime now! Thanks

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Christopher Engell dang! Even cheaper

[@mujjuman]

just bought one

[@1ronhall]

Thanks Jimbo ...... here comes another Amazon purchase

[@autodetailingpodcast]

It’s worth it!

[@eric2536]

Got both. Both foam well but for me the Mtm uses way less product. Also my mtm is almost 2 years old and no sign of wear.

[@louissoria1087]

It's safe to buy 2 incase one breaks and still save money

[@svl6_waynepp445]

Louis Soria FACTS!!

[@zacheusfass319]

You did lay down as thick as a coat as the cheap one the cheap one seems the way to go

[@sezzzi1]

Hey Jimbo just wondering what diameter hose you are using and what spec pressure washer ??

[@Travisjoe31]

You going to do a sticky snowball review?

[@fernandoflorio3243]

Hey. I really didn't see much difference and to be honest i would rather buy the cheaper foam gun as you get ten of them for the same money. Also, the more expensive foam gun missed a couple of spots. Lol. Anyway, thats my opinion and each to they're own. Take care.

[@Sror3d]

The most important thing VS these two isn’t the bottle! It’s the pressure washer you’re using. They sell “foam guns” that you attach to your hose. Those will NOT produce foam it’s more like bubbles. You’ll prob get better foam with either of these from a gas pressure washer but honestly all u need is the cheap one

[@kylemoore9626]

I have the cheap one, I stripped the threads off the bottle by accident but discovered an Aquafina water bottle will actually screw onto it. It makes suds....what more do you want?

[@brendancaldwell5376]

I just picked up the cheap one. At $12, it's basically a throw away. If it lasts a season it's still worth $12 to me. Thanks for the review!

[@eaautodetailing5303]

Brendan Caldwell I've had mine for over a year and still works fine just need to tighten some parts down here and there

[@tantaluss68]

I like the junk microfibers to armorall my interior

[@badsportdriving5856]

But you SHOULDN'T use Armorall at all... It is a terrible product that will actually make your interior deteriorate faster. Use Meguiar's or Adam's Polishes or Chemical Guys dressings at least

[@NorCalPhil]

Armor all? Try aerospace 303. It won’t wreck your interior like that crap will.

[@williambrown1172]

Good video for those unsure which one will be best for their needs. I have cheap ones and the MTM PF22... for me quality wins. It's just a better experience with the MTM. Off topic here Looks like a a lot of space around there. Why park in front of the fire hydrant? That's irresponsible. I know we like to get in and out no matter but those risks just aren't worth it to me. Fines, getting stuck, possibly being the reason the FD can't do their job. Just a thought.

[@gabehodges1088]

Bro, he has a foam gun, he'll put the fire out himself :)

[@Jreddygo]

So I’m looking into washing big trucks. Do you have any contactless name brand detergents you can recommend me to for that type of application Jimbo? Thanks brother

[@AZDESERT2024]

What pressure washer model and PSI are you using with these foam cannons ? Water GPM ? Curious how they will work with an electric 2000psi, 1.7gpm pressure washer.

[@M5JamesE39]

I haven't jumped onto the foam cannon band wagon...partly because I don't wanna have to break out a pressure washer EVERY time I wanna wash my cars. I've got a question though. It seems like it's a bad idea to spray foam mixed with water onto a dry car vs doing it the way I've been doing for years which is garden hose the whole car, bucket with a grit guard in the button and a good ol wash mitt. I'm not seeing the perk of foam other than it looks kinda cool. Opinion?

[@chmalus]

Foaming the car loosens the dirt and all the filth structure, due to making surface tension smaller. It's like prewashing. You just have less dust and smaller particles which can scratch the car during hand washing. But you should use it bottom to top ways, not like the guy on the video. ;)

[@OllyJC]

Also shouldn't be scrubbing it after foaming. The way it's being used here is not the intention of a foam cannon. Wet, foam, spray and then mitt scrub.

[@aaoaaa]

First you should rinse the car with pressure washer, foam it, let it dwell for 10m, then rinse it, then use the buckets method/mitt

[@chrisk3195]

i am really surprised the paint held up on the tesla when you were washing it.

[@Chris-eo1bp]

Chris K lol it’s that bad?

[@Jedi2155]

@@Chris-eo1bp lol its a joke

[@Chris-eo1bp]

@@Jedi2155 tesla paints known for being bad tho..

[@Jedi2155]

@@Chris-eo1bp I know, but Ive had my Model 3 for over a year without it being that crazy bad.

[@Chris-eo1bp]

@@Jedi2155 fair enough but that's ljust circumstance, tesla might have fixed it. Idk how general the statement was

[@popholmes5825]

Yeah man they cleaned the two clean cars good.

[@juandizzle2574]

Thanks for info, should do update on wich one lasted the longest.

[@thatKidBinsane]

On amazon it’s actually $20 , but anyways I just bought one

[@autodetailingpodcast]

BuLLeTz unfortunately the price has gone up since the recording of this video.

[@mikem4432]

unless your running a detail business and are writing off the cost of the 100$ , then your spending way too much on it.

[@jeremiahbachmann3901]

Learn to spell.

[@StreetDreamzTT]

Thanks bro. You just saved me some cash.

[@C25A1guy]

My cheapo unit has been running good and hard for a few years now. I probably have to tear it down maybe on a quarterly basis and clean the unit out real quick (quick blast of brake clean or carb clean on the inners) and it's back up and making me money

[@drgoutbreak7934]

So ive been using that exact same one for the past 2 years and doing about 3-5 cars per week so for me ill spend the 15 bucks again 😂

[@ciriacovasquez840]

Chris Robbins.....How much do u charge for each car? 3-5 cars a week doesn't sound like alot but if u make decent money off it then it makes perfect sense? I'm just asking cuz I'm almost ready to get my Auto detailing business up and running

[@drgoutbreak7934]

Ciddyslicka Vasquez it all depends on whats getting done just a exterior wash and interior vacuum depending on the condition will be 50 wash claybar wax and sealant depending on the size of the car will run 250 for cars or 300 for trucks and than ceramic coatings ill charge over a grand just because the amount of time it takes to do it perfect honestly i focus mostly on performance cars i don’t really do just random kia’s and cars like that

[@sicboy83]

Very reasonable prices Chris

[@seymourclarkson2336]

You’re paying for the name lol....

[@Devon_Meadows]

Been watching a couple of these cheap vs exp vids and honestly, the only things that matter for retail product vs not retail the most are the compounds/polishes. Maybe wheel cleaners also.

[@oddfoxchassis786]

Where did you get the stubby handle? Great comparison vid. I'll ask another question. What do you use for editing the videos & applying music?

[@autodetailingpodcast]

from a local 3D supply store..ill try and link one

[@oscarbadillo3844]

Great place to park a Tesla, in front of a fire hydrant for whenever it catches on fire 👍

[@ashtondefreitas7773]

OSCAR BADILLO lamo

[@glock23gen4]

Think I’ll go with the $12 one all day long, if it just lasted the summer I’d get 10 years worth

[@autodetailingpodcast]

It’s lasted me 6 months and hundreds of cars so far. Still going strong

[@glock23gen4]

Auto Detailing Podcast nice! Ya I believe I’d stick with that one lol

[@victorvelez287]

I just ordered the 12 dollar one. works great!!

[@miguelavila6582]

Victor Velez How and where can i order it? whats the name of the product?

[@jubjon]

what foam cleaner do you recommend for a black ceramic coated car? thanks

[@Joshua-mm8qc]

he soaked the first one with soap wayyy more than the second

[@esqueleto1347]

Bs you used the second canon less then the first one I was able to tell right away

[@esqueleto1347]

I rather buy the cheap one

[@andreasathanasiou6516]

I like your video, is very helpful!! 🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾

[@lionheart8083]

Thank you for the demonstration! very interested and useful. Yeah!! actually i don't have to spend 100$ for a water and soap sprayer. The cheap one is best value of money and can do the same job, totally the same. lets go for the cheap one. Thank you for sharing

[@autodetailingpodcast]

👍🏻

[@Joselrcblkops]

You illegally parked in front of Fire Hydrant just to make this vid... lol 😂

[@marset.designsplus3813]

Lol.. but, the point of not parking in front of a Hydrant is in case of a fire, the water from the hydrant is accessible. He's there with the car.. though. 😑🙄

[@Steven-IGY6]

Not be be a jerk but you parked the black Tesla in front of a fire hydrant :(

[@user-kk4hv4mq7c]

Hellomotoz Zoney And ?

[@ItsLost]

133 80 its illegal and if a fire happens the fire department can break windows to get the hose through the car if your windows are right in front of it

[@user-kk4hv4mq7c]

LostKeys don’t be a hero.

[@crimedawg6762]

If it's red you can't if it's yellow some what depends on time of day if it's green it's ok all day long. If you believe this bullshit well

[@UnleashedTyrant45]

@@crimedawg6762 lol that's a good one. Wonder if anyone is stupid enough to try it.

[@edmundstickler5407]

Awesome thanks great video

[@MarkK01]

Great video. I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for. If you want quality you spend the money. Trying to teach my wife that is another story though.

[@veggiepowered]

Their BOTH MADE IN CHINA :}:}:}

[@martinigasolini4062]

MTM is an italian company but their products are made in the USA, its obvious too because the parts feel quality and it wont break when you drop it like the amazon one will.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

@@martinigasolini4062 why you will drop it? You must have shit hands or parkinson for do that

[@UnleashedTyrant45]

@@martinigasolini4062 well if you break it you can buy 8 more for the price of the other one. Real hard choice

[@mrmidnight32]

Tesla = Poor mans rich car 😂

[@autodetailingpodcast]

HA! Truth, they are becoming the new Honda's in my neck of the woods.

[@juvylopez100]

Great choice of music!! Like it!! Whats the name of this beat? Try to use time spent evolv and didnt work.

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Juvy Lopez - I got it off soundstripe.com maybe search it on there and it will pop up

[@chipdr911]

I bought the more economical one and have been really pleased with it. Like you say you can buy 10 for the price of the pricier one.