IK Foamer VS. Marolex Axel Foamer pump sprayer!

[@MAROLEXpoland]

Hello Chelsea. Thanks for the nice comparison. Remember that Marolex sprayers have a button lock. You don't have to keep it all the time. just press it and move the lock forward. :)

[@Lg1969]

Man if y'all would add a schrader valve on your Marolex foam sprayers trust me y'all couldn't keep them on the shelves long enough!!!...

[@vidarsjogren]

@@Lg1969 lol

[@Brandtalones]

@@Lg1969 Shazam!

[@Tarun_Saxena]

Thanks for sharing. BTW as seen in other videos, IK Foamer also comes with 3 different spray patttern Nozzles i.e. Greay = Medium, Orange = Wet foram and Green = Dry Foam !!

[@M340B58]

Same for the Marolex foam sprayer.

[@DryUrEyesMate]

@@M340B58 yes she mentioned that, but she didn’t mention that for the IK former, this review seemed biased

[@BigCarKilla]

A massive omission is the amount of pressure the Marolex can retain over the IK means you have a longer work time after pumping a bit longer, so you don’t have a lot of interrupted application.

[@matsudakodo]

I don't see how anything was omitted. She showed they lasted about the same length of time.

[@BigCarKilla]

@@matsudakodo exactly. The Marolex carries a lot more pressure, and also foams for longer. The Marolex could have been pumped up a lot more before hitting the pressure vent. Hence, omission.

[@matsudakodo]

@@BigCarKilla I get you, you're saying she didn't pump it to the max. I think these things with a Schrader valve are great. I have two coming soon from LM.

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

To be honest, I’m not impressed with marolex quality. I have one of their sprayers that is designed for alkaline , and it is also able to do upside down spray. I noticed the top of the sprayer would “come apart” often. The draw straw in the unit will also come undone/detached every time I open the unit

[@davidruggles996]

Nice review Chelsea. Thanks for the hard work putting these videos together for us

[@Sinisterg60]

I already have a compressor so I invested into the IK foam pro 12... I just use the Schrader valve. I can foa a whole car with power clean with one fill. Its soooooo worth it!

[@MyGuyKirby]

Nice comments on both brands. Can tell you are a mom, can do two things at the same time.

[@pheenix1976]

Good to see a girl in the detail game. Keep up the good work!

[@2Shine55]

Great video! Been really looking into a foam pump sprayer. Thanks for the info.

[@kevincampbell8298]

I am old and lazy. I put a tire valve in my sprayers and a small pressure Gauge. Use the compressor. LOL Well that’s what I did with my lawn sprayer and my brake bleeder. LOL

[@jamesstewart1794]

So you made a foam cannon

[@Oher58]

The IK does have different tips that connect inside. To determine foam watery or dryer.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

So I've heard but mine only came with the one but I assume you can order them.

[@justin1563]

Amazing video, exactly what I was looking for

[@algusv.g.9292]

Hello, in your opinion, what is the best sprayer of all that you have tried?thanks

[@MrOscar5690]

Sooo.. The iK has been updated. It comes with multiple tips stored in the handle, a sturdier bottom that won’t tip over, and bigger capacity

[@theresacarrington]

I just returned my iK2..leaked from the sides and spit rather than sprayed foam. Dud not matter what tip or dilution I used. SO disappointed 😞

[@404notfound.....]

I just bought the marolex series 3000. i'm sending it back. It shoots out the product like a popcorn machine lol. Going to buy ik foamer.

[@corunnarailwayline7130]

Most reviews I have seen people are doing the opposite. Changing their IK for the Marolex. Although some how not demonstrated in this video the Marolex has a significantly longer working time. Most people get infuriated by the shorter working time on the IK before you have to repump

[@weaverdetails4747]

I have an ik but would like a marolex foamer as well. Luxury microfiber has been out of stock for weeks.

[@luxurymicrofiber419]

Scott Weaver we have the Marolex Axel 2000 in stock (from the video above) the 3000 should be available within the next 2 weeks

[@Czechbound]

*New Subscriber* That was great. Practical advice. Marolex looks very good, and as it's made up the road in Poland, I'll investigate buying those ones. Greetings from Prague. CZ

[@doughope761]

Thanks for the comparison. Just FYI-- The iK Foam Pro 2 has 3 interchangeable tips as well

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Yes I learned that after the fact. Mine didn’t come with them but they do now

[@jamesf3048]

Great comparison video, I have both foamers and get about the same results you did. The only thing and I may have missed you saying, is that the IK foamer has interchangeable tips as well. They have the one they ship with and two others to change foam density.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Did yours come with them? Because mine only came with one. Or did you have to order them separately? I know the new pro version has three tips.

[@jamesf3048]

@@attention2detailswchelsea Yes they did. I have one of the originals and one of the 2.0's and both had a total of 3 tips. They change on the inside of the top. I think the IK's are good but I always have an issue when I realease the pressure after using them, the foam comes out at the trigger.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

@@jamesf3048 hmm. Well then I got jipped. 😒 Oh well, the tip I have still works fine.

[@jamesf3048]

@@attention2detailswchelsea I don't know where you ordered from, but I got mine through the rag company. If you tell them, they may send them to you. Personally, I only use the one that it shipped with anyway. Everybody has their own preference, but for me, the one that comes with it is the best.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

@@jamesf3048 I got mine through Amazon I think. Or Autoality. I can't remember. But either way, it's good to know they have other tips.

[@markmoore6264]

Great review , I've been looking at the ik foamer for applying Apc's etc . I've got a Mesto foamer which has given a few years sterling service .

[@davidbutchart6226]

Great video and interesting. I bought the new IK Foamer Pro 2 this morning. Look forward to trying if for the first time. I like the comparison with Marolex which I think is a good sprayer too 😀

[@LBCAndrew]

Just so you know, electric pressure washers are double insulated and a little rain isn't going to hurt it one bit.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

👍

[@dave2166]

Now I've got my marolex set up with the right foamer nozzle it's great... gives a good coverage but you do need to give it a lot of pumps....

[@longsundayrun9194]

Very nice comparison....and btw, we all like you !..😃

[@c6z061]

With the pump foamer, you're going to get a stronger solution compared to a foam cannon, in which it's being diluted more with water. Excellent comparison.

[@LBCAndrew]

Not from my experience. I use an MTM Hydro foam cannon on my AR Blue Clean AR383 (modded to use quick connector accessories) and when i use just a few ounces of Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam and the rest filled with warm water, i get foam thats much thicker than that. Plus that bottle will coat the car 4-5x over.

[@matsudakodo]

​@@LBCAndrewI know this comment is old but for anyone else reading, thicker = aerated, not to be confused with "stronger solution".

[@rakeshwalmiki2106]

I like ur video and making quality of video is really genuine best of luck thanks for making direct comperisiin video

[@dustin3700]

I've always used ik sprayers and honestly I've been disappointed. When you bleed the pressure after use it foams up and comes out if the handle since new and have 4 of them. It sucks getting chemicals all over the place every time I use it, plus I've had 2 of them get a sticky trigger even after a heavy cleaning and disassembly and reassembly. I'll be buying a different sprayer as they fail.

[@chrispippin4906]

You're not comparing apples to apples if you don't use the same type internal spray tips provided by both sprayers. The external tip is not what dictates the foam density. The internal changable tips are what do this. Also the foam density will determine the how much pressure and liquid are used in a given time frame.

[@raymondhuynh5622]

Thanks so much for doing this comparison! What dilution ratio did you use on your test? Did you use what's suggested on the bottle? I'm using Chemical Guys Snow Foam and I'm trying to figure out the right dilution to get a good foam with the Marolex.

[@Mathewmartialart]

you do get that theres a mechanism on the axel, so you dont have to keep it pressed down, it allows you to lock in it place.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Yes I know

[@klasseact6663]

Who's the guy you mentioned @Luxury Microfiber...what happened to Scott🤔

[@donaldthomason4588]

Something went down, Scott has been MIA for a year.

[@RobertSmith-di5ll]

I think these pump sprayers are pointless for a car side - ok for a wheel - the guy who put a tyre valve on seems to have the right idea

[@billtaglia2865]

I’m looking to buy a foaming pump sprayer as I don’t want to have to hook up my electric power washer or even a model that you need a garden hose for. I know that they won’t come close to matching the foam quality of a power washer model. I’m leaning towards the IK as I think I could buy it locally and return it easier if I don’t like it. Question. Can I use ordinary car wash soaps with it? Videos talk about products containing surfactants are needed. I’m hoping the car wash products I have would foam up properly.

[@Czechbound]

I guess if you've used your car shampoo and seen that it will make suds in the bucket, then it will probably make foam ( which is just lots of tiny suds).

[@jameshutchins3396]

Great video as always

[@nachomandetailingservices1057]

I think the IK sprayed better and wasn’t as noisy. I like the IK I may get that one! Also IK more compact more user-friendly not as bulky.

[@Jeff1960G]

Hello, thank you for the video. I just purchased the same Marolex Foamer. I can't get mine to foam the way yours does though. Question, do all the foaming tips have what looks like a white piece of cotton in the back of the tips? Is that what creates the foaming action? What is the best shampoo for these type of sprayers? Thank you.

[@wordpainting3]

Are you leaving enough space for air in the foamer?

[@mujjuman]

thank you for this comparison video

[@mannykhan7752]

If you put some WD40 in the trigger it becomes buttery smooth. Great video.

[@michaelstephenson9384]

Awesome information ty

[@Touge_Monstro]

My mom found the "pump it up" part hilarious

[@riceburner4747]

As a "yinzer" you're awesome. 👍

[@bengarcia6898]

What’s the warranty on the marolex sprayers?

[@MAXIMILAN2QAT]

Nice review ,Thank you

[@mdashiqurrahman39]

Thank you for sharing this video ☺️

[@Maineuser]

Chelsea, by chance (didn’t see) have you done one to compare the larger capacities iK20, against the Marolex Axel 7000? Wondering if hand pumping is worth it or if the iK20 or iKe20 (battery) with Schrader valve (and small electric tire pump) might be the way to go. Like many, I’d really like the thicker stay-put foam that the hose-pressure foamers just won’t do, and cannot do the seemingly necessary expensive/space-hog pressure-washer. Either of these, then, could be an affordable/tidy and viable option?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I finally upgraded to the battery powered IK foam pro 12 and it’s a GAME changer. Will review soon

[@Maineuser]

@@attention2detailswchelsea Wonderful! Read somewhere, too, and wondering if an electric tire pump would be even handier than the battery? But the battery, while heavier (?), would give uninterrupted supply? The unit’s a game changer for very regular, wintertime one-bucket weekly washes in a waterless, heated garage!

[@lorrainewilliams7896]

You had me at road boogers. Thumbs up.

[@waynejohnson3214]

I have the Marolex foamer and sprayer. I love the sprayer, but the foamer just doesn't perform to my liking. After a few seconds, it just shoots a stream.

[@kbstoy1913]

I picked up the newer style Kwazar sprayer and foamer off of autopia on sale and they seem to work well for me. I use them for foaming wheels and tires. I dilute Rage and use to rinse off the side of our cars after driving thru PA's snow grime before pulling into our garage. Wife thinks I am nuts :) Have IK's also but wanted to try something different

[@gt53r69]

Little tip. Get the 110 degree tip for the Marolex. Deff. Worth the little money it Costs🎉

[@HoosierDaddyDetailing]

Sumeet, Scott and luxury microfiber company screwed me by not refunding my Shield coating that crystallized in the bottle. I will NEVER purchase another product from them!

[@crunchyblack2224]

Wadester P. Coletrain I got a store credit from them for the same issue with shield. That’s poor customer service on their part towards you by not standing by their product.

[@robcortez929]

I got booted from his fb group cause i asked about warranty on a towel i used twice and was falling apart

[@alphapif]

Thank you so much for your help

[@tripsingh3642]

Nice video looking for pump sprayer but to cover a car I assume I have to pump 200 plus times

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Can always try the IK foam pro 12

[@tripsingh3642]

@@attention2detailswchelsea Thanks for the recommendation 👍 regarding ik 12 do you have to pump less on this one plus is the psi out put slightly more powerful

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

They sell one that has a battery pack that you don’t have to pump at all but if you want to use the pump you have to pump but it holds more pressure and lasts longer

[@tripsingh3642]

Thanks appreciate your useful information 👍

[@williamebert6047]

Which product can be used

[@robertferreiro3466]

Thank you..for this...how are doing June 2022

[@trappn]

Had been watching IK sprayers demonstrated on another channel. The host would pump his sprayer until pressure started to relieve. Without thinking, I tried this with my Marolex Industry 2000. The seam on the bottom of the bottle failed. Two completely different designs. Whoops.

[@peter4188]

Great video! What mix ratio do you use?😊👍

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

5:1

[@johnkent6866]

The Marolex has an auto lock so you don’t have to hold it down lol that would alleviate your fatigue

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Yes I know thanks

[@eranrotman9834]

Hey, I'm breaking my head.. I want to foam a small car and not sure if the axel 2000 will be enough or go with 3000??

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

2000 should be sufficient for one vehicle

[@midnightmystery544]

Great for when your pressure washer is too weak to foam a car!

[@justinnabua9649]

hi! how many pumps do you need to do before it runs out for a sedan carwash?

[@PeteyMcSavage]

Will luxury microfiber match the amazon price are they like other detailing sites

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I'm not sure. You'd have to contact Sumeet to see if they do.

[@mazzydagrizzy8367]

I wish my woman would wash her car

[@salman13]

would you suggest a sprayer and a foamer? not sure which one to get. they have acid version of foamer and sprayer and the same for alkaline, thanks

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Foam is great for Presoaks and tires and wheels but for doorjambs and carpets I like the spray version vs foam

[@Asm001100]

pH 14... Wow! Is it good for a Marolex Axel? I wash with pH 10-12 foams and looking now for a some Foamer like this Axel. If it's works i'll buy it. )))

[@johnparkerzabala]

Miss Chelsea which do you recommend? Thanks

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

IK for me

[@fcoffset4178]

U remind me Lara Croft with your 2 bottles ! 😄

[@Roadthinkers]

great!! thanks a lot

[@rozanneandmalcolmtreger1892]

Hi, What do you suggest to remove tree sap from the paint? Especially sitting on the paint for a while. Thanks

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Hand sanitizer

[@jimmyallen3850]

Thanks for the comparison but which one put out better quality foam?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

IK in my opinion

[@Maineuser]

@@attention2detailswchelseaWould you sat the hand pumper’s quality equal to either a pressure- or hose-pump style? As a newbie and wanting to purchase only one, I’m wondering if the hand-pump style might be the best and simplest option, especially if I purchase an electric tire pump which I understand can be used on those styles having a Schrader valve? The best clean comes from the most foam?

[@barrybij8079]

Chelsea, do you clean the sprayers out, run water through the them in between uses.. I find if I leave a brake buster type product in it gets all clogged up.. maybe just me

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I dont and so far havent had any issues

[@JayyBird93]

@@attention2detailswchelsea any issues with not rising yet?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

@@JayyBird93 Nope. Still good

[@RichardsWorld]

You really need to add a shrader valve to them. And no more pumping!

[@ejg34]

Ik foamer pro has interchangeable tips

[@codyfreakinb]

EJG yes comes with dry, standard, and wet foam tips

[@ejg34]

@@codyfreakinb that was a statement lol

[@codyfreakinb]

EJG I know, just clarifying for those reading comments.

[@PeteyMcSavage]

EJG that’s hilarious

[@ejg34]

@@PeteyMcSavage what is?

[@watcharachanchoom4942]

Good girl good video keep going thanks for your information review. ;)

[@matsudakodo]

Hi Chelsea, is there any situation where you may want a sprayer instead of a foamer?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I think it depends on the situation and the cleaner. Sometimes for upholstery cleaning I prefer a fine mist when extracting and for plastics on interiors. Exteriors I find do well with foaming cleanings whereas interiors I prefer fine mist.

[@outlaw_d]

Very useful comparison! Thanks a lot!

[@rheijne95]

I like you! :) Nice comparison. pH of 14 means it's most likely very caustic, watch out with that stuff, use gloves at least! And some goggles. Maybe even a respirator... I always recommend Optimum Power Clean. Way (WAY) more expensive, but it's só powerful yet só gentle and safer/healthier to work with. Of course you still want to take appropiate pre-cautions with that as well. Just some friendly 'advice' from this 'keyboard warrior', hope it helps.

[@rabieah2]

Can you use the foamer with ONR or McKees n914?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Havent tested it but I have tested OP Eco wash and you can foam that rinseless wash on. I just did a video on it in fact

[@rabieah2]

@@attention2detailswchelsea Great! Thanks for the response. Just watched the video. Works very well!

[@rabieah2]

@@attention2detailswchelsea Just so you know, I tried n914 today in a Marolex and it wouldn’t foam regardless of the nozzle I use. So, looks like it doesn’t work!

[@doriancasasola1]

I love your content.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thanks!

[@Jeeper1378]

Ik is garbage compared to Marolex.. even the Pro2 (which is better than the one in vid) Marolex is Easier to take apart and clean changing tips at the sprayer nozzle is what i like the best.

[@crouleau13]

What are you using for a camera?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

My Google pixel 2 phone

[@JayyBird93]

Does the Axle 2000 hold enough solution to get around the entire car with a presoak?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Yes

[@JayyBird93]

@@attention2detailswchelsea do you know if the bigger 3000 has more spray time than the 2000? Luxury Microfiber is telling me they have the same spray time but I’m finding others online saying the more capacity, the more spray time per “charge”. Less pumping overall

[@donschultz7759]

Question for ya. After all the pressure is gone with the first 40 pumps on the ik foamer do I need to re pump 40 times

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Maybe not exactly 40 but you do need to re-pump

[@luke9822]

The less liquid in the container, the more space for pressurized air. So, you'll need to add more pumps as you reduce the liquid, but you'll have to "re-pump" less often. If she needed 40 at the beginning, it will be more than 40 later, assuming she bleeds the pressure down to 0.

[@RobertSmith-di5ll]

#2 -Its either that or it moves inside for plants

[@easternsoftwash]

Hey I can't find that product rage anywhere. Can you share a link? I love what it was doing you can see it pulling nasty grime off

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

superiorproducts.com/product/rage-wheel-cleaner/

[@easternsoftwash]

@@attention2detailswchelsea thanks Chelsea!

[@bobit8742]

Will the marolex hold pressure until you release it or it will need to be pump again after a few spray?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

You can see in the video that it has enough pressure to get about halfway around the vehicle until you have to pump it up again. If you want to open the top you have to release the pressure though.

[@masterlaundry4391]

No need modify the pump?

[@maxfriedenberger8043]

Chelsea what ratio of rage did you use?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

5:1

[@maxfriedenberger8043]

thanks love ur channel@@attention2detailswchelsea

[@troybrownentertainment2324]

Good video luv, job well done 👏👏👏

[@barrybij8079]

I have the Adam's foamer which i thought was similar to the ik... mine does not work like that ...mine is crap

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

🤣🤣

[@barrybij8079]

I like your content..keep up the hard work

[@LaughOutLouie88]

I recently received my iK Foamer Pro 2 from The Rag Company and its crap. It spray foam but not in a V-shape pattern like her video shows. Im looking to return it or exchange it but quite honestly I wouldn’t trust an iK product anymore. Quality is not the best IMO

[@sanmiguel4019]

@@LaughOutLouie88 Same problem here, everybody raves about the IK Foamer but I find mine absolutely useless, you pump it about 30 times to pressurize it, and hardly anything comes out with any force, very disappointed with product.

[@LaughOutLouie88]

@@sanmiguel4019 ok. So it turns out you’ll have to play with the attachments a bit interchange them and test out your favorite foaming cleaner of choice. My foams ok now. Still dont like how many pumps it requires for a few seconds of foam.

[@randyc2525]

How long do you leave the foam on before you wash it off?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Depends on chemical and how dirty it is. I normally do 30 seconds to a minute then rinse. Dont let it dry on the surface

[@KingTheDetailer]

What did you spray on the panels ?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Dark fury from superior products

[@Jeeper1378]

Thought i was the only Whack job that washes his car in the rain 😂

[@james9789]

I reckon rain cleaning should become the new norm

[@lmikek]

ik has interchangeable tips!

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I must have thrown mine out in the box! Thanks for the heads up

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

Which is the preferred foamer?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I honestly still love my IK but both are holding up well for me

[@wdpcpa3]

What's your favorite pump sprayer, rather than foamer? Pretend you are using a rinse less wash product.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Still the IK pump sprayer

[@salman13]

Isbthe marolex a sprayer and also a foamer?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

They have two different versions. One that sprays and one that foams

[@salman13]

@@attention2detailswchelsea i thought i could just change the tip but they thought about cheap folks liek ne agead of time 😅😂

[@lolzlolz69]

Sorry if you already mentioned it but is there a difference between the Marolex Axle and the Marolex Industry? Where I am the Industry is much cheaper.

[@JTBlair-nw6gb]

Why aren't you using a pressure washer? You do know they're waterproof right?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

It was raining off and on all day and I didn't want to risk it getting soaked. It's still electrical and water and electricity don't mix well long term. Better safe than sorry

[@JTBlair-nw6gb]

@@attention2detailswchelsea lol don't be scared.

[@jamesstewart1794]

Get a gas pressure washer. I think they can handle the rain. Lol

[@jamesstewart1794]

Who doesn't love Chelsea

[@hollowpoint45acp]

Resist any association with the clowns at Luxury Microfiber

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I'll never turn down a free product! 🤣

[@DJR5280]

Why?

[@gaugesheen]

Bottles should be half full. Holds more air

[@MassaPositiva]

Спасибо, мать!