Three Foams? Step By Step... By Step

Thanks for watching! Today we go a little overboard and use three foams, each with a different pH level, to pre-wash and then wash a vehicle covered in road film, bird bombs, and a few smashed bugs. Layering an acidic foam on top of an alkaline foam creates an exothermic (heat-producing) reaction. It's only a little extra energy released; the foam isn't going to steam or sizzle. The exothermic reaction increases the cleaning effect of the two foams. I'm an amateur detailer, not a pro. I clean the family’s cars for fun, and I enjoy showing techniques and tools and chemicals I’ve found useful. I’m still learning to use a DJI gimbal and bluetooth mic for the iPhone, the Blackmagic iPhone video software app, and the companion DaVinci Resolve video editing software for the MacBook. Products featured in this video: https://thehouseofrags.com/ Detail Co. Hard Wash shampoo (new-for-2026 version from Detail Co. is Decon Shampoo); Detail Co. Acid Wash Soap (new low-pH shampoo product coming soon); Final Level 16” x 16” pearl weave microfiber towels (pack of 10); Freebird 400 plush weave 16” x 16” microfiber towels (pack of 5) https://diydetail.com/ Incredible Suds car wash concentrate; Quick Beads graphene-infused ceramic sealant; Tire Dressing; Envie Ceramic Detail Spray; Envie Glass Sealant; Perfectly Safe Brush; Tire Shine Brush; Damyo Drying Blanket 17” x 25” microfiber https://theragcompany.com/ Cyclone Ultra wash mitt (pack of 2); UltraH2O pressure washer accessory kit (foam cannon, gun, nozzle, wand) https://usplastic.com/ Leaktite translucent 3.5 gallon bucket; HDPE chemical resistant 16-ounce graduated measuring bottle; dispenser cap; spigot for gallon bottle; pump dispenser cap for gallon bottle; 8-ounce graduated measuring cup https://amazon.com/ TitanFlex blue 6 mil nitrile exam gloves; Uberflex 1/4” pressure washer hose (50 foot) https://homedepot.com/ Ryobi automotive 1.8 gallon-per-minute pressure washer kit; brass quick-connect set; broom/mop handle; foam pipe insulation to fit around broom/mop handle 00:00 Going overboard? 00:40 Survey the mess 01:41 Tools and chemicals 03:58 Foam #1, alkaline 04:28 Foam #2, acidic 05:00 Rinse 05:38 Foam #3, mid pH 06:06 Contact wash wheels 07:05 Protection, wheels 08:30 Contact wash body 11:56 Rinse 12:30 Dry the vehicle 13:10 Paint protection 14:13 Exterior glass sealant 15:17 Tire dressing 16:27 Results