Purchasing Pressure Washer - Have A Few Questions

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Hey fella's, I just picked up a '15 Accord sedan v6 (in white) and am looking to get back on board with detailing. I already have a ton of stuff from here, but I need a pressure washer and would like to find a good one and a foam cannon with all the necessary equipment.

Ace Hardware has the AR Blue Clean AR112 (1600psi/1.6gpm) for $70 right now! Seems to be a solid pressure washer for weekend car cleaning use for the money. Quiet, powerful enough, cheap, etc. I'm impatient and want to go get it, but I wanted to make sure I would be able to pair a foam cannon with it. Does anyone use an AR Blue Clean pressure washer and have a foam cannon on here? Also, if I need to pick up a set of quick connect/disconnects, that's fine too. Not looking to break the bank here, but just something that will work great for a car or 2 every weekend or every other weekend. Thanks!! :dblthumb2:

AR112: AR Blue Clean Electric Pressure Washer (AR112) at Ace Hardware

Looks like you can either get:

1. MTM Foam Canon (plus you'd need to purchase the adapter that's around $13-15)
2. AR Foam Canon ($55ish)

Seems like I see a lot more about the MTM foam cannon, but I've just started researching and looking. Hopefully this will help some of the new guys and people wanting a nice, budget setup too.
 
Also need to find a good soap that suds well, but doesn't break down a sealant like Powerlock.

I'm seeing a lot of people using Chemical Guys stuff (MaxiSuds, MaxiSuds II). Assume that's a solid choice for a good price (I'd just buy the gallon).
 
Hey, I've got an AR 383 and their foam cannon (it's made by MTM) and it's a great set-up for the weekend detailing and general round the house use.

For soap, DP Extreme Foam or CG HoneyDew are great choices.

Have fun!
 
HoneyDew better than MaxiSuds II? I figured they were the same, just different smells but maybe I'm wrong. Bet it smells awesome!
 
I've been using Mr Pink and Honeydew. I tried maxi suds II a couple of days ago. It doesn't hold a candle to mr pink or honeydew. Those two are awesome.
 
According to Chemical Guys, HoneyDew is foamier then MaxiSuds. Check out their soap comparison chart for the full run down:

Soaps and Shampoos Comparison Chart

If you get a gallon, make sure to pick up a gallon pump dispenser too. It makes measuring out 1oz shots dead easy. The pump dispenser will leak extra product, but a simple 3/8 screw head protector purchased from your local home improvement center will cap the end perfectly. I'll try and remember to snap a photo of mine tonight so you can see exactly what I mean.
 
If you want a pressure washer just get a gasoline one. At least 2700 PSI. That's what I have. You will find so many other uses for it that you will wonder how you every lived without it.
 
Here's what the cap looks like:





Comes in a 2 pack, for about $1 at Home Depot.
 
Angus said:
Hey, I've got an AR 383 and their foam cannon (it's made by MTM) and it's a great set-up for the weekend detailing and general round the house use.

For soap, DP Extreme Foam or CG HoneyDew are great choices.

Have fun!
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Thanks OP for the post! I was looking for this answer to get myself started.

Thanks for the info. I had some Amex points and $35 in gift cards for Amazon and just picked up the 383, their foam cannon and the HoneyDew for $70. With Prime it will be here Friday. Just in time for the weekend wash!
 
Jmallit said:
Thanks OP for the post! I was looking for this answer to get myself started.

Thanks for the info. I had some Amex points and $35 in gift cards for Amazon and just picked up the 383, their foam cannon and the HoneyDew for $70. With Prime it will be here Friday. Just in time for the weekend wash!
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:dblthumb2:
 
Angus said:
Here's what the cap looks like:

Comes in a 2 pack, for about $1 at Home Depot.
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Brilliant idea!!

I shouldve bought the pump dispensers for my gallons. Instead, I got the little pour spout and I just refill one of the Chemical Guys flip top dispenser bottles. Works well, but now I kinda wish I had pumps. Perhaps on the next order...
 
CaveRacing said:
Brilliant idea!!

I shouldve bought the pump dispensers for my gallons. Instead, I got the little pour spout and I just refill one of the Chemical Guys flip top dispenser bottles. Works well, but now I kinda wish I had pumps. Perhaps on the next order...
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Thanks! But I can't all the credit - got the cap idea from another geek a while back. Such a simple solution :dblthumb2:

Pump dispenser are a must for gallon size bottles, they're soooo much easier to use. Get one!
 
Angus said:
Here's what the cap looks like:





Comes in a 2 pack, for about $1 at Home Depot.
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Why have I never thought of this!!!!!!!! My dispensers are constantly leaking stuff. Thanks so much for pointing out such an obvious fix!!!!:dblthumb2::dblthumb2:
 
ousooner2 said:
Hey fella's, I just picked up a '15 Accord sedan v6 (in white) and am looking to get back on board with detailing. I already have a ton of stuff from here, but I need a pressure washer and would like to find a good one and a foam cannon with all the necessary equipment.



Ace Hardware has the AR Blue Clean AR112 (1600psi/1.6gpm) for $70 right now! Seems to be a solid pressure washer for weekend car cleaning use for the money. Quiet, powerful enough, cheap, etc. I'm impatient and want to go get it, but I wanted to make sure I would be able to pair a foam cannon with it. Does anyone use an AR Blue Clean pressure washer and have a foam cannon on here? Also, if I need to pick up a set of quick connect/disconnects, that's fine too. Not looking to break the bank here, but just something that will work great for a car or 2 every weekend or every other weekend. Thanks!! :dblthumb2:



AR112: AR Blue Clean Electric Pressure Washer (AR112) at Ace Hardware



Looks like you can either get:



1. MTM Foam Canon (plus you'd need to purchase the adapter that's around $13-15)

2. AR Foam Canon ($55ish)



Seems like I see a lot more about the MTM foam cannon, but I've just started researching and looking. Hopefully this will help some of the new guys and people wanting a nice, budget setup too.
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I bought this exact model at Ace for my detailing business.
Very durable so far, great little unit, only problem is the hose that comes with it, I had to change it after two months but keep in mind I use it daily.
It's one little tough guy:D
If and when it goes out I'll buy one again just like it.
Go for it, you'll love it.
 
Angus said:
Here's what the cap looks like:





Comes in a 2 pack, for about $1 at Home Depot.
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exactly what i was looking for! thanks!

You wouldnt happen to have a part number for this do you? i searched home depot.com and couldnt find it..
 
Stegs said:
exactly what i was looking for! thanks!

You wouldnt happen to have a part number for this do you? i searched home depot.com and couldnt find it..
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You can find them at most janitorial supplies.
 
HateSwirls said:
You can find them at most janitorial supplies.
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I just called my local body shop/car detail wholeseller here and they have some

1.55 a piece

I think ill buy a few


On a side note....do you think 1 pump is 1 ounce of soap? or is it more than that

Just so i know when i order my foam gun


sorry i dont mean to hijack this thread !
 
I double checked and the pump is exactly 1oz:



Another good tip is picking up one of these tool hooks from HD or Lowes to store your foam cannon on:





Hope this helps!
 
Angus said:
I double checked and the pump is exactly 1oz:



Another good tip is picking up one of these tool hooks from HD or Lowes to store your foam cannon on:





Hope this helps!
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1 pump = 1 ounce! sweet....makes it easy to remember! wooooooo:xyxthumbs:
thanks
 
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