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Old 02-22-09 | 09:57 PM
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Yeah I want the updates on the other 3 soaps too *oh deary*
Old 02-24-09 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by eyezack87
Lower pressure=less foam from what I've been told. I picked the middle ground since 1800psi is generally a good place to be. It works with 1000psi though but I just wanted more power

Seems to be pretty good though
I see.... thanks for the info. I looked some Karcher PW's on Amazon and seems like many of them tend to break after about 10 hrs of use or 1 year right after warranty expires which makes me little hesitant to go and buy one even though it's pretty cheap.

If you don't mind me asking, which model are you using?
Old 02-24-09 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JKA.nyc
I see.... thanks for the info. I looked some Karcher PW's on Amazon and seems like many of them tend to break after about 10 hrs of use or 1 year right after warranty expires which makes me little hesitant to go and buy one even though it's pretty cheap.

If you don't mind me asking, which model are you using?
He's using the Karcher 1750psi 1.5GPM from costco...
http://www.karcherresidential.com/en...aram2=&param3=
Old 02-24-09 | 10:34 PM
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FYI, the Karcher 1400psi 1.5gpm PS is onsale at Osh for $39.99 for the CA peep. It's kinda low on GPM but hey can't beat the price.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...6759&t=1207251
Old 02-24-09 | 11:10 PM
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Thanks for linking to one for me, its like that one but slightly better cosmetically lol. There should be no problem with the one from Costco though. I used it probably 8 hours without a hitch

I also have an update on some more soaps. Stay tuned
Old 02-24-09 | 11:57 PM
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Small update with 3 soaps + videos of each...

2-4oz of AutoMagic Cherry Bubbles

Filled up with warm water

Outcome (just as good as Meguiars Hyperwash in terms of foam and cleaning power. Dwell time was almost identical to Hyperwash as well)



2-4oz of Meguiars Shampoo +

Filled up with warm water

Outcome (again, similar to Megs Hyperwash but has less cleaning power and a little less foam in it. Dwell time was of course, less)



2-4oz of AutoMagic E-Z Suds

Filled up with warm water

Outcome (I don't like it personally. It didn't really clean, dwell, or foam up very well for me. I'm glad this was a sample)
Old 02-24-09 | 11:59 PM
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3 Videos

2-4oz of AutoMagic Cherry Bubbles

2-4oz of Meguiars Shampoo +

2-4oz of AutoMagic E-Z Suds
Old 02-25-09 | 12:51 AM
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Koolaid and Coolant w00t
Old 02-25-09 | 11:16 PM
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Do you think that is enough Psi for the Foam Cannon? For $40 bucks I don't mind giving it a try I guess

Originally Posted by XprincoX
FYI, the Karcher 1400psi 1.5gpm PS is onsale at Osh for $39.99 for the CA peep. It's kinda low on GPM but hey can't beat the price.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...6759&t=1207251
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automagic ez suds does look like coolant.
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Do you think that is enough Psi for the Foam Cannon? For $40 bucks I don't mind giving it a try I guess
I picked one up from Osh tonight. I'll be trying it out this weekend and will report back. The only downside is its only 1.5GPM vs 2.5GPM like the bigger washer. But it should still push enough water to wash a car without any problems. I'm loving how small/portable this unit is not to mention it only cost me $42.
Old 02-26-09 | 12:54 PM
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Hey Issac did you get your 22mm twist coupler and adapter A locally? I've been looking at local hardware stores and haven't found anything even close... lowes, osh... i've only found the quick disconnects.
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I don't really know if you can get the parts locally, I got mine assembled from the guy I bought mine from. If you check the second link I posted on the front page of the Cam Spray alternative, there should be more info there. If anything, you can PM Chris about it since I got the list of links from him
Old 02-26-09 | 01:50 PM
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wow automagic one was whackkk. good to see u know ur driveway is clean of contaminants..barefoot.
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I sweep and clean it each time I use it before doing stuff Joe. After I wash it I spray it with an APC with the foam cannon. That way the marks from tire shine and what not aren't permanent later on

(I also hate wearing shoes lol. You'd see me barefoot detailing if I could post my C/Bs )



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