onexcite

Thanks! I'll need to remove the wheels and polishing them every ride. JK

Thanks! I pop the hood to spray some dust inside. I think the Hyper wash is good enough. If I want thicker foam I'll increase the dilution.

Thanks!

onexcite

I got Michelin Primacy MXM4 235/40R19. They are cheap now from Discount Tire for $550 installed after rebate.

onexcite

Thanks pal! I got to a friend wedding this weekend and my daughter birthday so the cars won't be sitting in the garage, and the weather is nice up here.

Your car had 22ple coating so washing it should be easy.

The beading was from the 22ple coating. The MTM foam cannon required a pressure washer to work. I got mine from Amazon.

Here is the Hyper wash:

http://www.detailedimage.com/Meguiar...670/128-oz-S1/

or here:

http://www.jbtoolsales.com/meguiars-...r-wash-gallon/

onexcite

I mix 4oz of Hyper wash for 1 gallon of hot water in a gallon can. You can fill the can with hot water first then add the soap so foam won't built up. If you want thicker/dense foam just add more soap.

SW17LS

I love foam cannons...

I also like the luxury wheels on your van

onexcite

Thanks!

It's fun to wash cars with foam cannon.

Stew4HD

I look forward to washing my new F-sport with this system!

axiom00

The pressure washer you have in the background, is it a Karcher X series?

If yes, what fitting did you get for it work with the cannon?

onexcite

I bought a standard spray gun, hose & nozzles at Sears to fit the foam cannon.

Karcher "unique" hose & gun suck, won't fit.

Stew4HD

Care to share your cleaning steps with us?

onexcite

1 - Getting the soap ready for the foam cannon and bucket. I mixed 4 oz of soap with 1 gallon can hot water and fill to the cannon bottle. I have 3 buckets all with grit guard: 2 for wash and 1 for wheels & tires.

2 - Clean your wheels & tires. Use some degreaser solution if need.

3 - Hose down the entire car with water, wheel wells and undercarriage to loosen the dirts.

4 - The fun part: Attach the foam cannon and spray.

5 - Wash from top to bottom, one panel at a time then rinse so the soap won't dry out.

6 - If you live area with hard water then a hand dry is needed. Otherwise take it out for a spin and the water will fall off.

7 - Take a few pics of your clean ride and share it here!

axiom00

Do you have a link to what you bought?

1111GS

How come they are so cheap? I thought that's the price for one piece. I just looked it up and the 18" is also cheap. I was under the impression that these run at least 200-300 a piece. Maybe I should stock them for next time.

Will you be sitting or standing?
I have ONW so I can wash inside the garage at night if needed but my back needed a break yesterday... So I just played game with my son. If you want more beading, get the Sonax Poly Shield. You won't be disappointed. Syd recommended me this one, of course.

onexcite

Hose:

http://www.sears.com/briggs-stratton...22000P?prdNo=2

Wand:

http://www.sears.com/briggs-stratton...5000P?prdNo=13

Spray gun:

http://www.sears.com/briggs-stratton...1000P?prdNo=14

http://www.sears.com/briggs-stratton...&blockType=G39

This kit will also fit or any standard connect kit will fit your Karcher outlet:

http://www.sears.com/mtm-hydro-3000-...&blockType=G31

onexcite

The list price from Michelin close to $300 a tire. Pricing error that is what the tech from DT told me. I thought they old batch but turn out they all freshly made 2013. Another thought for a second set of wheels?

I have a hard time to keep up with Syd on the coating and detailing stuff. I'm old fashion and a bit conservative so I'll stick with traditional bucket wash and 22ple coating until they come out with something only required water to hose down the car without any labor involved.