How to get MORE FOAM from your FOAM CANNON Everything you need to know

[@stanmann1984]

My wife and I bought our 1st house around Christmas and I wanted to step my detailing game up. Your vids help me build an awesome detailing system! Washed my wife's car first with the new setup and she was extremely happy! Did mine next and great results just like hers! I have learned so much from your vids I'm actually now giving guys at work pointers lol. May GOD continue to bless you and your family and keep the awesome vids coming! Thanks again bro!😎🍻

[@imjoshv]

Thanks so much! That is awesome to hear

[@Nicholas-z6u]

I use a 0.8 orifice and a double foam filter in a Harber freight foam cannon. Pressure washer is a Ryobi 1800 psi with 1.2 gpm amazing foam everytime

[@fredster021]

I’m gonna try this setup. This doesn’t put any strain on the pressure washer?

[@jair2776]

I wish this video was out a lot sooner lol. I had to learn the hard way. Bought a few cheap amazon/ebay cannons and tried everything. I ended up buying a MJJC PRO 2.0. Can't wait for spring to use it.

[@chrisguzman7926]

nice haha, just ordered the griots brilliant foam canon with some metering tips, should get it today and gonna try it out on Saturday, hella excited for that thick foam

[@danielshallberg9266]

@@chrisguzman7926 howd it work

[@danielshallberg9266]

How you like it? What pressure washer are you using ?

[@chrisguzman7926]

@@danielshallberg9266 I like it, it shoots super thick foam but the little ball has started to rust so I clean after every use now and I use a cheap ryobi pressure washer like the little 100$ one from home depot

[@WesternDriven406]

Enjoying all your vids. Have learned so much. I’ve purchased a lot of what you’ve promoted…Mr. Pink, tool box vac, pressure washer, foam cannon, hoses and more. Having a blast working on my vehicles here in Indio. Thanks Josh!!

[@Redrunnerdetail1323]

I’m just starting really detailing I been wash and taken care of all my car since high school ! But I really wanna start my own business mobile detailing I been watch a lot of videos and none are better then yours man ! A lot of useful information and you give all the things to start and keep a business! Much respect to you bro I brought the hose and pressure washer gun off the video and couple other stuff ! Thank you.

[@KlockoFett]

Solid tips! I stopped monkeying around with the cheaper foam cannons and got a MJJC. Honestly, my original cannon wasn't even cheap. It was one of the ones Chemical Guys included with a starter kit. On its own they charge like $70 for the thing, which I've realized is about $30 too much after using the MJJC.

[@imjoshv]

Yea the mjjc is amazing! It really produces a lot more foam than the others

[@KlockoFett]

@@imjoshv I'm actually watching your video about whether hose length affects psi as I write this. No surprises in the findings. What I'm wondering though, is if the 3/8" hose changed the gpm. Would be nice if a 3/8" hose upped the normal 1.2gpm to something closer to or above 2gpm.

[@thecheetahman22]

This was an absolutely fantastic video. Best I've seen so far on comparing foam cannons. Your channel has been invaluable for me the past couple months

[@jeffclarke5497]

There's a new quantum mechanical, electron spin controlling wand that will produce 17" of foam on a surface from a spray of 0.1 ounce of the Ivory Soap left over from your last shower. Only the lower 0.1mm of soap will touch the dirty surface, but it looks amazing.... It will only cost a couple of months of your mortgage payments and you'll feel great about it.

[@joshfarrell210]

Could you show how much soap you are putting in the foam cannons?

[@craftman5632]

It tells you on the back of the soap bottle how much ounces to use, typically 3 to 4 oz for a 32 oz foam Cannon bottle.

[@kylehaley5495]

Yea but this dude always avoids telling people exactly how much soap he uses and there has to be a reason.

[@Voodoo_HG]

​@@kylehaley5495Probably because he feels like it depends on his water etc,But he has said it before in the videos where he tests multiple soaps he says 1 to 2 ounces most of the time

[@Voodoo_HG]

@JoshFarell210 I say 2-3 ounces

[@lorensmith5168]

@@kylehaley5495 Some shampoos differ in the amount of chemical vs water used. The shampoo user should look before mixing.

[@iangriff2170]

The DI water has to be fed through the pressure washer too via a resin filter etc but will only improve foam quality if you are in a hard/mineral rich water area. The Gold Class isn't a dedicated snow foam, but can be used as a basic one, so bit of an unfair comparrison with the other foam used. Also, thicker foam doesn't = beeter cleaning. Bilt Hamber Auto-foam is a great cleaner but is very runny.

[@David-Godin]

I see the Meguire's Ultimate Snow Foam in the video. I have never seen a foam cling so long to the surface than that one does. Try it out and see how long it clings. I let the foam dwell while I do the wheels and tires and most have already dripped off but that stuff the car is still white with foam. Great video, keep it up 😎

[@WhiteLBZ]

I’ve been binge watching your videos for a few months now. I still need some help in areas. Quick back story - I live in Apartment complex in Florida, and in the back of the neighborhood there’s plug ins and a water source. I have a White Lifted truck that is always dirty by the end of the week. Every other weekend I attend meets, and charity events with my truck. I load up all of my equipment to wash my truck every Friday in the back of the complex. I don’t have much space for alot of chems, wands, hoses, etc. Any recommendations on the best way to store and transport the products I need to clean my vehicle in a small amount of storage space that I have? Right now, I carry my Ryobi 1600PSI electric pressure washer, foam cannon, 3 hoses, Wheel cleaner (I have polished wheels), brushes, rags, wand, etc. it’s a lot to load up and bring back to organize it again in my outside closet. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! And keep up with the amazing videos!!

[@chadamos7297]

Thanks for the tip on orifice. I bought a trinova foam canon, played around with soap and water, got pretty decent foam. Changed out the orifice, incredible amount of foam with Chemical guys honeydew soap. Trinova does go through the solution though.

[@TheSwede04]

Thank you Josh. You covered all the bases and you make our options clear. Your Website is also quick and simple to use. Your prices are competitive. I would much rather buy products from the person who took the time and effort to explain my options. Peace to you and your Family.

[@markpolakovich6697]

Question, so whether the soap is sort of foamy or shaving cream, what’s the difference clean vehicle wise? Does the shaving cream allow you to get more time when using a mitt or brush to wash your truck?

[@jyo8914]

Just used the MJJC Pro for the first time. THANK YOU for the recommendation. It worked insanely well. Used it with the Active pressure washer and the godzilla (?) hose. Great setup and combo. Appreciate all of the content. I had the Ryobi and it leaked oil, so I went with the Active unit. One thing about the MJJC is that it goes thru soap/water very quickly. If you have a larger car/SUV, you may need to fill up all the way to the top or refill in between.

[@codhruv839]

did you change the orifice?

[@jyo8914]

@@codhruv839 Yes.

[@pullingthestrings5233]

That's the price for thick foam😊

[@EC-uo4iv]

​@@jyo8914 I thought you weren't supposed to change the orifice to 1.1

[@jyo8914]

@@EC-uo4iv I know that the Active pressure washer isn't designed specifically for it (they cite the 1.1 mm orifice as one of the reasons for the surging), but my 2nd pressure washer has been working fine so far.

[@Jwmojica]

What dilution ratio do you normally use?

[@jameelmusah1941]

@IMJOSHV you've definitely convinced me to get the MJCC foam cannon with a higher quality soap. I've played around with my Amazon basics foam canon and upgraded the Orifice size but still doesn't compare to the MJCC foam cannon.

[@rosswagner9083]

Clearly the MJJC produced the best foam when compared to the Amazon basics. On your recommendation I purchased the Amazon Basics and upgraded it to the 1.1 orifice and it works well. My question is that all things being the same, other then the foam cannon, if you detailed the exterior of a car wouldn't the results be the same regardless of the slightly better foam from the MJCC. Wouldn't both vehicles come out looking identical? In terms of end results I don't see how it would be worth upgrading just yet for me because I feel like both results in the end would be great.

[@The1Music2MyEars]

Thicker foam means you have more working time to take a detail brush and work it into emblems, etc. It also gives you longer working time for you to take your wash mitt and go over the entire car. The foam sits longer so by the time you get to the lower panels there will still be some foam for you to use as natural lubrication whereas if it was runny, the soap might have fallen off the car by the time you get to the last panels.

[@AE-sq4nk]

Love your videos! Trying to buy some quality basics to get started. Do you have a video that covers the various soap products to help me figure out what I need? Not sure how to sort through the various products on your website. Thx!

[@roman-bq3iy]

Thank you for all the videos. Learning a lot. Any chance you offer coupon code to use on your site for foam cannon purchase? Thanks.

[@Carnage488]

Excellent video as always. Do you think a 1800psi and 1.5gpm pressure washer get think foam? Im struggling all though i did everything you mentioned in this video. To be fair I'm using a cheap cannon 😅

[@ScotCerullo]

Excellent video. I took your advice and swapped out the orifice. Makes a big difference. But can you explain what the knob and nozzle on the cannon do? I know you've explained this before, but I know that adjusting the two can also improve foam. Thank you!!

[@warsamewarsame6835]

Thank you for your tutorial videos. I followed your instructions and got a shaving cream foam from a cheap Amazon foam cannon. Thank you. I wish I could share the video of my foam.

[@DAT-TEXAS-DUDE]

Any other foam kit suggestions as the one that is linked on the description is not available

[@ddautodetailing]

Great video. I was really interested if warm water or DI water actually made a difference.

[@altillman1448]

Yes warm water also increases foam ability.

[@Technie87]

Honestly considering you have to buy all the other stuff, mod it, and it still doesn't end up as good I would say its best to just go MJJC Pro or V3. Not to mention if you already got a SGS28 or another high tier gun you may as well buy once

[@tonysilva5558]

Great video, I really like the MJJC. My only question is do you have to use a pressure washer, I'm guessing you do so will a 3000 psi pressure washer be too much for it? Thanks!

[@imjoshv]

A 3000psi will be fine! The foam cannon comes with a 1.25 orifice installed so for the 3000psi I would leave it with the 1.25 and not swap in the 1.1

[@tonysilva5558]

@@imjoshv Thank you

[@willcopejr]

Very good review here Josh!! Thanks for making this. Each time im getting close to getting that small ryobi pressure washer and the MJJC. You make great content thats relatable and Real!

[@stevem5840]

I appreciate the time you put into these reviews and cost analysis. Thanks!

[@eugeneclark8463]

First of all, great job! Love the videos. I was wondering if doubling the foam filter would help with foam production, or will 2 filters actually fit in cheap foam cannon, asking for a friend 😊

[@eugeneclark8463]

The answer for my foam cannon is no, not enough room in the tube for 2 filters, idea ( extended tube to fit more filters )(diffusers) for more foam. But at some point, the product is as thick as it gets. Thanks again for the awesome videos. Without your videos, I probably would have just rented a pressure washer, now a proud owner of greenworks 2300 pro, ramp up is annoying but performance is good (house,fence,car) you helped me identify many applications, especially using foam cannon soft wash, the washer will not be collecting dust, and the 3 family cars are beautiful! 😊

[@afstar186]

Hey great video I bought the premium foam filter but it seems that now the foam that produces is more runnier currently I use the mtm pf 22 I think maybe it needs to be more tight, does the foam cannon you sell in your site comes with the premium filter?

[@jabarjitsangha6938]

What pressure washer are you using and at what PSI? Also I feel altitude can make a difference. I’m at 6,300 ft above sea level and cant get any foam cannon to make foam that thick.

[@danielshallberg9266]

1.1mm orifice if you have under 2gpm. Adams mega foam. Make sure all connections are tight. 2-3 oz of mega foam after water then shake.

[@eco3091]

Nice vid, is a 1.0mm or 0.9mm orifice recommend to produce even more foam? Those sizes are also available, thanks!

[@sandeepsharma-rc7sy]

Really helpful and informative and solve my all queries. Support from India

[@sergiuangelo]

hi Josh, you have very much experience with the foam cannons and pressure washers, do you know why when I trigger the gun for 1-2 seconds I get only soapy water and then foam ?

[@drvn4eagles]

I’ve heard of switching out your trigger sprayer on the pressure washer, does that make a difference?

[@josh33025]

I just got my mjjc pro today and can't wait to see some thick foam compared to the cheap cannons I have.

[@rapturousspearhead]

Hey Josh! Do you need to upgrade the foam filter if you buy the MJJC foam cannon, or do you just use that thing stock (with the 1.1?)

[@ruandebeer5496]

No you can use it stock.

[@jackpiedra7532]

Stupid question. Looking to buying a foam cannon. Do I still have to actually use a wash mitt when using the foam cannon or is the foam cannon a replacement for the wash mitt?

[@djreaction1]

Great video as always! I'm in the market for a new foam cannon. Are you using the unbranded PRO MAX (from your website) or branded version (from Amazon) MJJC in this vid?

[@imjoshv]

Unbranded one in the video but they both work exactly the same! So if it’s easier to order on Amazon you’ll get the same results. But I do appreciate orders on my site haha

[@djreaction1]

@@imjoshv I’m all about supporting people who put in hard work! I’ll put the order in now and wait for it to get to Vegas. Thanks for the fast response!

[@ShawnCardamon]

Great tip! Recommend using soap formulated for foam cannon for foam lifting of contaminants where standard wash soap is more formulated to be a safe cleaner with elements of lubricant to avoid marring. Also, switching the orifice is good when recommended (there are charts out there) but smaller orifices -can- cause harm to a pressure washer motor by creating resistance in the system which it is not designed to handle. That said, it is really unlikely it would cause harm but worth mentioning.

[@Bars001]

I bought the MJJC cuz of your videos and swapped the orifice and bought the soap you recommended but I still get runny foam. I have the sunJoe 3000x.. any tips to get thicker foam?

[@renato182rg-v4]

Hello I have a question for you , what’s a good setup to get if you want to start your detailing cars. Because that’s what I want to do but I don’t know where to start or get

[@schleutker]

will changing out the foam filter and smaller orifice produce more/better foam in a regular 3800 psi power washer??

[@humphreymatimura6910]

You can also use ,go with all product in your form canon that way you can get the creamy shaving form you want one might say you be wasting product but changing the orifice could blow out your pressure washer motor so before you make the switch be 100% sure that your washer has the motor capacity to support a 1.1 orifice

[@danielb6055]

How much oz where places in the cannons? Love the videos keep up the great content 👍

[@dontaewoods79]

Does it matter if I have a long nozzle gun? Or do short guns work better to get more foam?

[@nanpalmeromba]

Thank you for the thorough walkthrough!

[@imjoshv]

You bet!

[@davestewart9146]

I just used my mjjc washing my truck today, do you happen to sell the little red plugs on the top of the mjjc? Evidently I lost one of my red nipples today, I hate when that happens lol, I found them online but I’d rather support your website, thanks Josh 👍😁

[@Paintbyjeff]

I ordered my foam canon from you a few days ago !!

[@harisyoung4110]

You should also test putting double 3.6gram stainless mesh filter in the nozzle.. i got a good result doing that mods without changing to smaller orifice.

[@680ecks]

I got the astrolal cannon looks lkke a copy of mjjc . put the 1.1 in it and used it with my craftsman cube and chemical guys soap i got about five years ago and it works great very happy with it . cannon was $22.

[@680ecks]

Just looked it up under $20

[@tl4587]

How long do you let the foam stay on vehicle before rinsing?

[@claypatterson1968]

Does rainwater leave water spots?

[@ken8516]

will using a 1.1 orifice increase amperage?

[@lukefitt56]

I’ve been wondering this for a while I appreciate you doing a video on it! I’ve got the cheaper foam cannon and would like to upgrade but since I just do it for a hobby I think I’ll wait till this one breaks to invest in a nice one. I think my biggest complaint is the shape so it always lays on its side :P

[@ismaelumpierrez4342]

Man I've been looking for this video for so long. Thank you

[@XtianApi]

Is the soap knob on the Canon turned up to full? Also, I got mr pink and it says 1 to 2 ounces of soap per bottle. Have you found more or less soap matters?

[@juan6709]

Grate video... Really need some advice on why my tool daily foam Cannon was super runny :)

[@imjoshv]

Yea there can be a few reasons but hopefully the video gave you a good plan!

[@nanpalmeromba]

I bought the foam filter upgrade and it worked! Thicker foam with less soap consumed. Great tip! 💯 I’m using Mr Gold and 4:1 water to soap.

[@craftman5632]

It's usually it's 10 to 1 ratio, looks like you're using way too much soap but whatever works.

[@namir91]

Whats the difference between the MJJC pro vs the blue and red versions?

[@todddubrock2802]

How long do you leave your foam on the car before rinsing? Great tips and clips!

[@KlockoFett]

Pretty much when the foam sliding off has slowed, but not quite stopped, it's time to rinse. In direct sun that could be 5ish minutes, in the shade or indoors could be more. There's not really a definitive answer to "how long" that I know of...but I'm not a professional. I'm just a guy whose driveway spends 90% of the day in direct South Florida sun with no access to shade.

[@RayNLA]

@@KlockoFett Great answer sir!

[@KlockoFett]

@@RayNLA thank you sir! Lol

[@RayNLA]

@@KlockoFett You’re very welcome sir! 😝

[@harisyoung4110]

For the best result leave it overnight and only rinse it the next afternoon..

[@giteshpatel7204]

Hi, can you tell us what your typical soap/water ratio is? Thanks!

[@Nick-NY]

8:10 Why does it look like you sped up the playback? Either that or it was very windy. 🤔

[@bailey7440]

Definitely sped up. Good catch.

[@Yanks_Fan]

Yeah, something is definitely off. Both the lower right, and lower left.

[@gregorypecaut7164]

Wouldn't using soft water to the pressure washer be an enormous improvement? I know it makes laundry detergent suds a lot more in a washing machine. It should also greatly reduce water spotting too.

[@ShawnCardamon]

I use water from my water softener, does help quite a bit with effectiveness and avoiding hard water spots

[@gregorypecaut7164]

Absolutely. And deionized water even better. And you would get more life (more gallons usage) per deionization filer, if the water ran through a water softener first. You're getting the idea.

[@obliviondio]

Can you use the double mesh filter in the mjjc? My mjjc has runny foam.

[@renaissancelaboratories5645]

Great details and analysis in your videos, thank you!

[@Pogbab]

What water ph & alkalinity level do you recommend

[@jorgeluissanchez3360]

What pressure washer was being used?

[@davidcarter999]

How much SH when you use a 10% do you put in a phone cannon?

[@nahimibrahim107]

Where do you get orifices from?

[@8ionicman63]

Very helpful, thanks for sharing

[@timg1169]

I have an idea for a possible future video, If its even possible to get foam using the sunjoe bucket pressure washer.

[@jefferybradford5936]

I got a foam cannon from Lowes. It was about $30. My question is can I get those same upgrades for it or should I just get a different cannon???

[@pasqualepisani]

Excellent video- THANK YOU

[@TimNThoma]

I found walmart has a 1.1mm orifice for .99 cents from wepro, do you think it would be decent or junk being just a little orifice

[@tomgomez5807]

If you have a Gas Pressure Washer rated at 3200 psi and 2.5 GPM, What orifice is needed for MJCC Foam Cannon Pro and using CG Mr Pink or Watermelon soap???

[@JJUAREZ2409]

Lol Damn JOSH you had to bring the "beast" the staple foam cannon for auto detailing. THE MJJC PRO p.s best purchase I ever made for foam cannon haven't looked back since

[@whitelx]

What's the deal with the Explorer Limited in the background? I always see it in all your foaming videos.

[@mikethompson5757]

Have you tried your foaming filter upgrade in an IK foamer!?

[@TheRealSkiMask]

I have a trinova and adams foam cannon and I think it might be my pressure washer bc it turns on and off when I have it on since it has a diff pressure hose

[@kdc300z]

You can get a less expensive wide bottom foam cannon on Amazon with a 1.1 for under $30. Easily.

[@budddyrda]

What pressure washer did you use during the test?

[@Pacogee7]

Can the psi of a pressure washer possibly affect how the foam release? I use a gas Generac 3100 psi with a foam cannon from chemical guys as well as the honey dew snow soap and I haven’t gotten the results as others when it comes to getting that foamy shaving cream.

[@itunda5607]

Electric is better but gpm is what’s important

[@anthony1113]

Which pressure washer are you using for this test?

[@hollowpoint45acp]

what hose do you use with this Ryobi?

[@girthmccoy]

I bought a cheap foam cannon and got the 1.1 orifice. However, I paused when I realized the original orifice had an o-ring. I notice in the video you don't put an o-ring on the 1.1 when you change it out. Did I see that correctly? If so, is there a reason you didn't use an o-ring on the new orifice?

[@imjoshv]

Hi what foam cannon are you using? Many foam cannons dont have an oring at the orifice.

[@1LifeTheory]

What is the soap to water ratio?

[@fjizklosdhwsedfijklr9239]

Hello imjoshv. Is it safe to use a 0.9mm orifice for Lavor One 120? How about 1.0mm? I have very cheap local shampoos named Microtex and Pro-Choice about $6.65 for 2L and $1.62 for 1L respectively

[@topnotchdetails9637]

What soap:water ratio were you using for each soap?

[@lukaszM46]

from what i have seen in product description, orifice size depends on the power of your pressure washer. 1.25 is better suited for stronger petrol washers and 1.1 for weaker electric ones

[@imjoshv]

Yep exactly! And even larger sizes when you get into the bigger units

[@andicampbell8621]

Correct. A 1.1mm orifice doesn`t work on my Bosch that puts out 140 bar or 2030 psi. The cannon just pulses. 1.25mm works great on my cheap cannon.

[@nikkiau1]

Have you tested Chemical Guys foam cannon and their Big Mouth one?

[@alejandrotacubeno2794]

I bought the foam, hose, pressure washer and foam cannon you recommended and my foam was still pretty runny what could be causing this I also tried increasing the product to water ratio still no real better performance

[@erikalvarado1432]

I just recently bought the griots garage foam cannon, not the boss. And it has the metal ball at the end like the MJJC, but when not used it makes an orange rust like water in the bottle, have you seen that with the metallic ball at end of hose?

[@imjoshv]

Interesting. No i have not seen that there, but i did see some on the interior components of the head unit on the griots boss.

[@mpinto4649]

I used griots brilliant finish foam cannon for the first time last week; ran water through it before storing it. After reading your comment, I can confirm, my brilliant finish foam cannon has the same rust water in the bottle and on the metal ball. For reference, I own the griots BOSS foam cannon and have used it multiple times in the last 6 months of ownership. My BOSS foam cannon DOES NOT have any rust water.

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great video

[@Hookandlateral1]

Hey Josh, has Maxshine ever told you why they haven't made a gallon sized ultra foaming wash? Doesn't make any sense when most of their other chemicals come in the bigger containers

[@imjoshv]

I think for most brands 16oz is the #1 selling size for consumers. So I assume thats why

[@Graham_Wideman]

After a video like this, I feel like some enterprising foam cannon brand could really boost their marketing by getting a spokes person like Peter North! Hahaha.

[@richardacosta7741]

Hi How do I get your foam canon MJJC??

[@AvilasAutodetailing831]

There is a mesh filter type of thing blocking the orfice on my foam cannon, do you think I should just break through it?

[@altillman1448]

No this part IS creating the foam ability. Overtime it gets clogged and you have to swap them out for new ones.

[@m3clubracer]

Maguire's Gold Class WITH Adams anything is the poop! Also use 200:1 ONR in it.