DIY Foam Sprayer at Home | How to make a pump sprayer foam

[@xavieuhr]

oh crap this actually worked. i noticed shoving more of the green sponge inside of the nozzle helped make it a ton more foamier

[@ironeagle2526]

Thanks for the info being on a tight budget these days this could work for a lot of people who are weekend warriors like myself

[@andrewaardema7572]

WOOOWWWW!!! I bought a "foaming spray pump" from Chemical guys, it didnt foam one bit, i put some scocthbrite in the tip, the result is amazing, this mans smarter than the manufacturer!

[@huhSHUA]

This seems SOOOO MUCH BETTER then garden hose blasters

[@paulcondie2520]

I've been using these 1/2 gallon pump sprayers professionally for years and bought damn near every brand out there, from the most expensive to the cheapest! The best all around bang for your buck is the yellow and green ones from Lowes! Yellow pump handle and green top. Can't remember the brand name but trust me. At work we put diesel in them and the ones from Lowes outlast them all, but a huge margin!!! The O rings in most doesn't hold up to the chemicals. I went out to truck and found the name, Flo master. Sold at Lowes

[@Sylvan_dB]

Concrete form release? Thanks for the tip!

[@paulcondie2520]

@@Sylvan_dB I do blacktop. We use diesel in them. The diesel eats up the orings, as well as the heat. The ones from Lowes last longer than most buy a long shot

[@SnowBeltDetails]

I have a Harbor Freight one and just bought a "Flo Master" one like you mentioned from Lowe's. The only catch with the Flo Master is I don't think it would be easy to make it a foamer because there is a different nozzle design, it doesn't look like there's any room in there to stuff the scrub material.

[@paulcondie2520]

@@SnowBeltDetails I have faith in you that you'll come up with something! Lol. Worth a shot, only like $8 bucks. Let me know if you figure it out 👍💯🇺🇲

[@gbj6581]

Thank you for sharing this with us! Some people may say this is not a great tool since the foam is not world class. But for someone like me who liiterally just squirts dish soap on his car lol, this is amazing. 🙌

[@muchachogrande2019]

IK makes the Adams pump sprayer as far as I know as well as a few other branded sprayers. Another cool thing about the gen 1 IK foamer is that on the side opposite of the pressure release valve there's a little designated spot where you can add a Schrader valve yourself if you want to be able to fill it up with an air compressor. But you can add the Schrader valve to pretty much any air powered pump sprayer if you'd like. Another cool hack I've seen people do as an extension of that is get one of the rechargeable air compressors that people strap to their bikes and then strap it to the pump sprayer instead for a pump sprayer with essentially unlimited air on demand. One last thing I will add as a caveat because I've seen a lot of people talk down about pump foamers especially the smaller ones is that it's really all about leaving enough space to have some air in there rather than just filling it right to the brim with liquid. Almost everybody that I've seen get upset with the smaller pump foamers was actually upset at their misuse of them and they've been much much happier with something like the foam pro 12 because of it's larger capacity.

[@imdeplorable2241]

Schrader valve --- That's what I was thinking about for the pressure relief. But then, I thought, "Why not use it to inject air?" I've put them on my 5-gallon gas cans and switched the Kalifornia spouts for a regular spout. It pours MUCH faster and easier. Well done, Muchacho.👍

[@nic3guyeddie]

I took your idea but ended up rolling a nice tight roll of scotch brite in both spots. I used diluted nonsense from chemical guys and WHOA! This thing foams like crazy. Good stuff brotha 👌🏽

[@roonytavares1]

What exactly did you do

[@getrichkidd4986]

Thanks it worked like a charm, I made mines from a HDX sprayer from Home-Depot for $8.97 and it works perfect! Thanks again 👊🏾

[@mshawnlane]

Everytime I watch one of your videos I end buying something. Your videos are always so helpful. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@imjoshv]

Happy to do it! Thanks Shawn

[@gaugesheen]

I've just discovered an even better foam sprayer hack. It's glorious

[@H2O_Details]

Every time I can think of “best of” in terms of detailing products I always go to you! Thanks so much, helped my business a ton.

[@SomeIsBest]

It worked good, dude! I had to spray for mold. Did it exactly like you said.

[@imjoshv]

Awesome!

[@stealthsrt4]

thanks for the tip, grabed one from walmart and its not super terible, can deffinitly work for small jobs wheels tires which is what i was going for thumbs up,

[@johndoe6032]

Very cool. I wanted to get pump foam sprayers for tire cleaner and APC but couldn’t justify spending $30+ per sprayer for my home use. I’ll definitely give this a try.

[@imjoshv]

This doesn’t get as much foam as the others but it still a great budget friendly option!

[@JulioCesarMuraca]

Here in Brazil this has been done for a long time... Brazil, country of tricks 🇧🇷

[@markmorris2207]

I just bought that HF sprayer for 5 bucks! And I was wondering if it could be made to foam. Thanks very much!

[@MrCrossj]

i just did this and got way more foam than i thought i was going to. Thanks!

[@leojohnwayne1422]

How ?

[@MrCrossj]

@@leojohnwayne1422 I just did exactly what he did in the video. I use super clean in it for my wheels and tires

[@CarCustodian]

This video was excellent, as I'll wash my car once a few weeks and want to foam on a budget

[@paulmouradjian6045]

Very good idea. Well done. One problem of you out anything strong on that sprayer other than a soap/ronseless wash.......those Bushings and components are NOT chemical resistant. That all clean will eat through the components in no time. Especially if it isn't cleaned out thoroughly each time. That is a MOST important component not mentioned. People may think this will last a long time. Not with powerful cleaners like All clean or any APC.

[@andrewmalbright]

I'm just a goober that does a little diy detailing this is all I need for my little bit of playing around

[@richardhuynh1198]

I like this, will have to pick one up now and try it out. Ok has a regular sprayer that's like this but this'll do for my shower glass panes.

[@BigJoeyCrack]

You always release super relevant videos that are well versed and unbiased knowledge, can't thank you enough as I build my first setup. The MJJC foam cannon I got off your website is in incredible. Thanks Josh!

[@GiovanniGiorgo]

Thanks for making this video, LOVE this content. Real world work, not just cleaning the NASTIEST WORK TRUCK ever.

[@TimFleisher]

Fun and love the idea…that foam sucks though. Good idea if you are in a jam. Thanks for showing it.

[@MrFreakinmeakin]

Worked a treat just get a decent soap foamer and garden pump action bottle , brill Oh and I found not too much scotchbrite just a small square like he said

[@thelostcause7983]

I think it's worth noting that wven though the ik doesn't have a trigger lock, the trigger on the ik can only be described as hair trigger. I usually keep the safety lock on mine 90% of the time bc I've accidentally blasted stuff with foam multiple times. If you're cramping from that trigger, you probably have arthritis.

[@JiggaOfficial]

Glad I watched this . Got this same idea from a shorter video that didn’t show how to solve the issue of the filter at the nossle. If not as said it will not work

[@satriodewantororaharjo9412]

Try cutting shower puff and jam it in there mate. Better result.

[@joeyofblades]

Will this work on those big 2 gallon tall sprayers that people use for pesticide and stuff? The "garden sprayers"?

[@Zach_CB]

Keep up the good work Josh. I love your channel. I always look forward to your videos!

[@Stoyanstoyanov7]

I saw one very similar with the same tip in a shop I will get it and try, very awesome video thank you!

[@jasonwong9850]

thanks for the valuable tip. i have the SK pump sprayer but now i can have an assortment of sprayers with different chemicals at a reasonable cost

[@M.B.autoaesthetics]

Super helpful ! Had just bought one of these too from harbor freight 😅

[@johnniealbert1975]

I just purchased one of those pump sprayers from harbor freight great time to do a hack .

[@aubreywhitley6889]

I have a couple of the Harbor Freight ones in the garage. I picked them up for $5 on sale. One's going to be used for spraying wood brightener on the deck. Look like the other one is destined for car detailing.

[@ukelilly]

Hi. So the scotch pad also mixes more air in too ? jjust wonder what the function was. Do people use the pump sprayer to soap up the car as a budget version of a spray cannon ? Seems like a good idea for that too and just let it soak& loosen some dirt or pollen etc before.washing the car. Good idea

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

This is so funny. The second time I was looking in depth into something and you posted a video the same day. I already have an IK 1.5 that I DIY added a Schreder valve to, so it operates more like a 2.0+. Today I was looking into getting a cheap sprayer for another wheel cleaner product that I only use on one of my cars and felt like I don’t really have to spend $40-50 on one for this purpose.

[@imjoshv]

Haha great minds think alike!

[@wildpigremovalinc.executio8028]

Quick question, have you tried a replacement mesh filter from a foam cannon?

[@thesingingtiggs4781]

Dude I seen this video and modified my own HF sprayers and they foam awesome I found they foam best the more scotch Brite you put in (want the gap to be as little as possible) and just use a couple pumps if you do that you get super thick foam but if you pump it a lot it gets more watery...I used 2 of these multiple times a day and they worked for over a year (literally hundreds of gallons) but you'll want to get a o-ring kit and replace the shitty little plastic ones still overall a little bit of effort and a o ring kit and I can make like 6 of these to 1 ik sprayer

[@jotaerea96]

Id love a tutorial on the o ring change and improve perfomance

[@tootallthree]

Did you use the same amount of pin holes in the feeder tube? Saw someone else used about three holes?

[@thesingingtiggs4781]

@@tootallthree I just used a small needle and poked a whole straight through about 1in down from from the green part of the pump

[@seancolon9890]

Nice tip!!! how about a video on what types of car related products could be used in a foam sprayer? Im always looking for ways to make my side hustle easier and a foamer with different products would be great

[@darnellnewton3939]

I tried this right afterwards best hack ever, got more foam than what was seen when u did it though, it was thick used a different pump not the one with the metal tip but the full plastic version. Since following I've gotten some great tips and tricks and also the best reviews on maxshine polishers have a m312 works great especially for restoration of headlights

[@vern0312]

I really expected this to foam like crazy, I use the cheap sprayer currently but I already ordered the IK.

[@ingeborg8587]

Hi, wow!! thanks for this DIY tip. 😃👍

[@TheEnd-l8e]

I just bought two of those sprayers last week. I bought them because of the price. I had no idea that this this video was on here. I am going to try it. Thank you

[@imjoshv]

You are so welcome!

[@brandonbroussard161]

Thanks for the hack I’ve never had a foam sprayer so I will try this first just to get me started. 💯

[@BlackIce1619]

I wonder if a simple hole puncher would be a perfect mod to make it the right size ? Either way, AWESOME hack. Thank you!

[@pengtuck]

SGCB yes they sell in other countries as well.

[@marcoramirez2703]

wow! thanks for the hack man, you have a new subscriber

[@sepandjazzi]

Thanks friend - was tinkering around and with a canister and your instructions were super clear.🤜🤛

[@milazemay]

The video that started it all. Thanks

[@ishmailmikhail1847]

Josh, I need a link for a kit with ALL the brushes I will need for tires wheels and interior

[@kataysmith9581]

Do you puncture the straw all the way through or just on one side?

[@imjoshv]

One side

[@keithkingsley6503]

You actually pull the plunger up before unscrewing it to release the pressure more safely

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

seen this on another youtube site, this at least confirms it works

[@chadkremer3050]

i love the one with the lock, i always accidently hit the button and it sprays

[@Sylvan_dB]

Wow. Amazing in its simplicity. I am definitely doing this!

[@flowmit92]

What about using steel wool? Since it’s similar to what’s in foam cannons

[@imjoshv]

yea that would work well im sure

[@smokeyj3983]

Not bad, but the real question is how long does that harbor freight pump actually last. I purchased one of those pesticide sprayers and after a month it was pretty much garbage.

[@briandouty01]

Josh, thanks for the video. The sprayer I bought with the mods in your video is not producing foam. I punched a hole in the tube close to the lid and put in the filter scrotch bright pad in the nozzle. What am I doing worng?

[@ShermanMR2]

I wonder if that would be good if you used ONR?

[@SCG_MOTO]

Just made this today thanks man!

[@johnpuli7502]

What size bottle to cover an entire car?

[@BernardManansala]

Will ScotchBrite work on my IK Foamer?

[@stevegonzalez5275]

Have you tried Maxshine Ultra Foaming soap??

[@pkt1213]

Very nice! I have a few of these HF ones sitting in the garage. I've been thinking about using it for iron remover.

[@imjoshv]

👍👍

[@MK-jn9uu]

Oh snap! This video is more valuable than you know

[@Fredengle]

had a question for you if I had something like this but it only works as a straight stream and the syphontube is rubber ( if it had a rubber tube do you think it still possible to put a hole in the tube if its rubber? ) did you have any ideas my device is powered by co2 thoughts please thank you

[@Fredengle]

I guess the answer is if get it wrong use duct tape?

[@leehill3844]

Can you review the moldex axel foamers vs other foamers?

[@kat4animals004]

i just picked up a home depot brand today, but maybe I'll return it if it is not so good.

[@sicilianfriend4265]

Do I have to dilute P&S Brake Buster in a pump sprayer or can I use it straight?

[@danielfix7871]

I believe you dilute 5:1, did you ever test it?

[@MIKEYRKO1]

Can you do a review on regular bottle sprayers something for a quick detailer

[@mlhm5]

The best trigger sprayer is the Opus

[@rainmanmarcus7208]

Hey Josh would you happen to know the best electric pressure washer for a mjjc foam cannon pro?

[@CC_Marauder]

The Ryobi 1800, 1.6GPM works excellent for this DIY'er.

[@minaviladas2855]

You can get a Solo foamer for $30 It works really well and you can change the density of the foam on the fly

[@pullingthestrings5233]

They're $20 right now on amazon

[@codyrobinson22]

Did you poke a hole through the straw completely or just 1st wall of plastic in straw?

[@humbertoenriquez634]

Just through one side.

[@davestewart9146]

Great idea, thanks Josh 👍😁

[@R900DZ]

Awesome tip!!! Thank you, will be trying soon.

[@imjoshv]

👍👍👍

[@mhfishing417]

Thank you for sharing this hack.

[@SandstormGT]

The $7 Lowe's pump sprayer that looks similar to the harbor freight sprayer is substantially better than.

[@SnowBeltDetails]

Really? How so? They look identical in pictures aside from the size of the bottle.

[@coreymerritt7742]

Very cool mod josh

[@M3_86]

lol it’s pretty good. Going to go make a couple

[@imjoshv]

👍👍

[@hillcountrylivin]

Dang! That was easy!! Thanks!

[@amsdetailing]

damn this is awesome, thanks for sharing

[@Aswaguespack]

That could also be useful in the garden. Some anti-fungal chemicals if applied in a foam allowing for a longer dwell time on the plant leaves, might increase the effectiveness of the product. 🤔

[@adrianmedina3733]

Some loud

[@davidbaca7853]

I don’t know if it’s normal but I have to pump my IK sprayer about 40 to 50 pumps to build enough pressure to last more than a few seconds.

[@NickVetter]

Yeah thats why they made a new one with the Schrader valve.

[@The1Music2MyEars]

@@NickVetter called ik foam pro 2+

[@NickVetter]

@@The1Music2MyEars yes it is

[@henrymelara4185]

hello brother, I'm starting my car detailing business, I need faith your help... which pressure washer to choose? a craftman 1900 psi or a ryobi 2300 psi but not the new linear edition... please help!

[@henrymelara4185]

I forgot to mention that I will be using a gravity water tank...thanks in advance for your help!

[@dtna]

Make sure you release the pressure after you use the sprayer. Then pump it back up before you use it again. I didn't do it on my first sprayer, and the gaskets blew. Bummer.

[@bhcamaro2002]

Curious how long the garden pump sprayer lasts versus a true foam sprayer

[@bhcamaro2002]

@@miketampabay9446 the garden sprayer?

[@danielfix7871]

@@bhcamaro2002 he means the cheap harbor frieght / lowes / home depot version.

[@2thrive403]

Hey Josh! Love the creativity for this video! I think it would be interesting to see one of those pump sprayers modded with the Fanttik X8 car tire inflator for continuous pressure!

[@jackleonard2088]

Brilliant

[@jdmfh47]

Awesome hack.

[@SnottyBoscarino]

Awesome thanks so much 🙏

[@anonymoususer4356]

Thank you!

[@shoaibakhtarlalajee3923]

❤❤❤very nice bro❤❤❤

[@seabreezeof]

The best solution is to have two snow foam guns one real cheap, along with the one you normally always use, No pumping, no air to fill, just attach it to your pressure line.

[@DrCh0ngo]

Thank you so much!

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great video

[@shawnmckenzie1786]

Nice job.

[@tool717]

Sweet I have the second one that you showed SGCB pump foamer Works awesome , worth every penny .

[@imjoshv]

Yea I was surprised with that one. It’s really great!!

[@hectormurillo646]

Woohoo hell yeah thank you