How to Use the Foam Cannon Kit With a Pressure Washer: Full Guide & Demonstration

If you’re looking to achieve a deep clean with thick, luxurious foam that clings to your vehicle, the Foam Cannon Kit is built for you. In the video above, we take you through the complete setup, product usage, and washing process, showing how this kit delivers twice the shine in half the time using any compatible pressure washer.

This all-in-one bucket kit includes everything needed for a full exterior clean, from pre-wash to finishing touches.

What’s Included in the Foam Cannon Bucket Kit

🧴 Foam Cannon + Multi-Adapters

Compatible with most pressure washers thanks to multiple included fittings, simply choose the adapter (e.g. Nilfisk) that matches your setup.

💜 Purple Power (1L)

A concentrated wash formula used for the foaming stage.

🟠 RG Degreaser (1L)

Perfect for pre-washing wheels, wheel arches, and bug-heavy areas.

✨ Final Reflection (250 ml)

A finishing spray that adds a protective, wax-like shine to paintwork, glass, and polished metals.

🛞 Pro Shine Tyre Shine

Leaves tyres looking clean, dark, and glossy with minimal flick-off.

🧽 Microfibre Towels

For drying, buffing, and final detailing.

🪣 Heavy-Duty Bucket

Designed to neatly store all products and accessories.

Step-by-Step: Complete Washing Process

1. Setting Up & Connecting the Foam Cannon

• Choose the correct adapter for your pressure washer.
• Attach it to the foam cannon using thread tape for a secure, leak-free fit.
• Connect to a short lance for best control during foaming.

2. Pre-Wash With RG Degreaser

Spray the degreaser onto:

• Wheels
• Wheel arches
• Bug-affected front panels

Important to note:

• Safe for two-pack paint and most surfaces (avoid polished metal).
• Don’t let the product dry.
• Rinse off promptly with the pressure washer or lightly scrub if you’re using only a garden hose.

3. Mixing the PURPLE POWER Solution

Combine:

• 250 ml Purple Power concentrate
• 750 ml water

This 1 L mixture is enough to wash:

• 8 cars, or
• 4 prime movers

Shake well for even mixing.

4. Foaming the Vehicle

• Turn the foam cannon dial all the way to the “plus” for maximum foam.
• Choose your spray pattern – narrow point or wide fan.
• Apply foam evenly across all exterior surfaces.

Because of high pressure aeration, the foam consistency resembles shaving cream – thick, sticky, and incredibly effective.

5. Let It Sit… Then Rinse

Allow the foam to dwell for a few minutes. It won’t harm paintwork.

Rinse:

• From bottom to top (helps avoid streaking as foam breaks down)
• Using a gentle pressure washer jet
• Until the surface is completely clean

Pressure Washer vs. Garden Hose Foam Cannons

Feature	Pressure Washer Cannon	Garden Hose Cannon
Foam thickness	Thick, shaving-cream-like	Thin, watery
Cling time	Long	Short
Cleaning power	High	Moderate
Product use	Less	More
Manual scrubbing	Minimal	More required

Pressure washer cannons simply deliver superior coverage, efficiency, and cleaning performance.

6. Applying Final Reflection

Once the vehicle is mostly rinsed and partially dry:

• Spray Final Reflection lightly on paintwork, glass, or polished metal.
• Buff with a microfiber towel.
• The product removes remaining dust/residue and leaves a glossy, wax-like finish.

Only a small amount is needed.

7. Finishing With Pro Shine Tyre Shine

For best results:

• Ensure tyres are dry.
• Apply with sweeping motions using a cloth.
• Wipe any overspray from rims.

Pro Shine is formulated to minimize flick-off and keeps tyres looking their best for weeks.

Product Usage Overview

Product	Dilution	Coverage	Notes
RG Degreaser	Ready to use	Medium – full cover, but only cover lightly	Pre-wash for heavy soiled areas. Safe on most surfaces except polished metal. Do not let dry.
Purple Power	1 part product : 3 parts water	8 cars or 4 prime movers	Pre-wash solution
Final Reflection	Ready to use	High — only light sprays needed	Finishing shine
Pro Shine Tire Shine	Ready to use	Long-lasting tyre finish	Low flick-up

Key Takeaways

• Pressure washer foam cannons produce dramatically better foam than garden hose alternatives.
• The kit’s multiple adapters ensure broad compatibility across most pressure washer brands.
• Proper dilution and setup maximise cleaning power.
• Final Reflection delivers a smear-free shine with minimal product.
• Pro Shine offers durable tyre gloss with low flick-off.
• The entire kit packs neatly into a single bucket—ideal for home users, detailers, and mobile operators.

Our Foam Cannon Bucket Kit offers a complete, professional-grade exterior washing system that’s simple, efficient, and powerful. With thick, clinging foam, effective cleaning products, and high-quality finishing sprays, it delivers a top-tier shine with minimal effort.