PS - I do it to my handheld sprayers too (e.g., 50 oz). My only criteria is it has to have a pressure release valve for safety. I fill them until the pressure release valve opens and away I go. I hope IK modifies all of their sprayers no matter the size to incorporate this feature.
Love the pro 12.. only one issue with it is draining it.. only thing I miss from the foam 9 is the drain hole in the bottom. Having to turn it upside down to drain/recover product..
Can you use one of these without foaming... say for example with a product like speed shine as a super high capacity spray bottle or will it foam anything you put into it or what??
I live in a apartment so the coin wash is my sanctuary. This is a game changer and I have a tire inflator for my car that I'll try on this bad boy. Thanks for the great video!
@@LacroixCruiser If it wasnt for that Jaguar video you made with TRC, I wouldn't even have thought about this product. Totally going to get one very soon, as my Kärcher Hot pressure washer is old and not easy to find the right snowfoam lance for.
sir how do I clean the inside where we pour the liquid ? Say I used a heavy PH soap previously and now using a regular snow foam , how can I assure none of the previous soap is still in there??
Just got the IK foam pro 12. Brand new and not working properly. It sputters out product not consistently. (Like a tire releasing air with water in the tire.) I have diagnosed it to the hose that connects the wand to the tank. Using just water, it flows freely from the pressurized tank. Attach the hose (without the wand) and water just sputters out like it is mixing with air or hose is blocked. The wand and sprayer tip appear fine. So, any tips on how or why water coming out of the hose sputters? As i said a steady stream of water shoots straight up out of the tank, attach the hose and i would expect a steady steam of water, but just sputters out of the connecting hose (without the wand attached). Tried cleaning the hose with running water and air. No improvement. Do i need a new connecting hose? It is brand new... 🤔
I just bought one and love the quality of the foam it produces. I'm using 6 liters of a 4% solution of Gyeon Foam in distilled water at 60 psi, with the default medium metering hose and the results are great. It is much more economical with the expensive soap that I use, so that will offset the high cost of this unit eventually. I use about 2 liters of solution to foam my sportscar completely, so it also uses less water than my previous foam gun that attached to a garden hose.
I use this to shampoo carpets in my house as well. I get a commercial "dry foam" shampoo and spray this down about a 1:30 ratio, brush the foam in with a silicon push broom then vacuum with my shop vac. Works great and way cheaper than cans of carpet cleaning foam spray since I have the sprayer for my car anyway. Need a specially formulated dry foam shampoo though so no sticky soap residue.
That’s interesting, I got one for my vehicle but I got a jute rag that need to clean and those I heard are delicate when washing. Can you please share the type of soap you use that dries up for you to vacuum? Thanks
The water in my area is not good so within 2 weeks the white filter at the nozzle was clogged with dirt and caused the foam to come out unevenly. I have replaced the new one and used it very well, but there is one problem that the manufacturer provides these filters or not because only about a month later I don't have a new filter to replace. . Looking forward to hearing back soon so I can get things done with the amazing IK PRO 12 foam sprayer
I plan on pumping it myself until I get my hands on a compressor. I am going to start my own mobile detailing business. Is this better then a pressure washer? Or should I just buy a pressure washer instead?
So with the air pump attachment, you would still have to stop spraying and re-pump with air once the pressure is lost right? If you attached a wireless portable electric air pump, could you get uninterrupted spray time?
All, I am new to this device and I want to start washing my car myself. My question is can it also be used to rinse the vehicle like a pressure washer? Or is it only for spraying foam?
Actually, Jason Touro, the USA training director for Goizperna said you can easily make the foamer into a sprayer. He said take any one of the tubes with the three different colored nozzles whether it be the green, orange or gray one and right below the nozzle you'll see a little bitty hole so all you have to do is drop a little super glue in that hole to plug it and no more foaming it's just a sprayer so pick the hose that you don't use very often plug the hole and you're off and running you now have an ik pro 12 that can both be a foamer and a sprayer. I did and it's terrific.
I’m far from a detailer. Can I simply buy two for washing my car? One for a car wash solution, and one that just holds water? I unfortunately don’t have access to a hose.
That air plug is a game changer. What if I was to use this solely with an iron remover that doesn’t foam, will it try to foam it and or come out in a smooth stream
Just got it and put super clean 1:3 in it, total 2 gallons of solution. But even though I have changed it to the wet foam- orange tube tip, it's still producing a normal foam. Wanted to use this as a wet pre-wash but can't, any ideas where did I go wrong?
Great sprayer, definitely an upgrade to the IK 9. Question: How many OUNCES of a quality, concentrated snow foam car soap (Chemical Guys HoneyDew Snow Foam) do I mix with water to make 1 GALLON mixture? HELP PLEASE!
My Ik 12 isn't holding pressure and is leaking from the wand handle where the lock is when pumped, do u think replacing with a new pro handle will fix my issue?
Hey guys so I bought a ik foam pro 12 and I used auto fanatic wheel cleaning foam in it and the foam was great but I diluted p&s break buster up to 3:1 and when I spray it does stay fanned it goes from a fan of foam to looking like it is just globing out of the center. How would u recommend to fix this and I also used distilled water.
@@LacroixCruiser thanks yvan! Just checked it out and the ik foam pro 12 looks amazing! Definitely a giant improvement over the 9. Looking forward to more content with you and the rag company folks.
Hi there ,the little plastic piece that holds the filter sadly fell into a drain.wonder if you guys could point me in the right direction for a new piece of possible.cheerd
Mines like that too. I could never get it to work properly. It was like that brand new out of the box. Now it just sits in my closet and I use my pressure washer with foam cannon. 🙁
Hi Dominic, the "Foam" units will only foam due to the construction of the sprayer's plumbing design, if you're interested in traditional spraying, then you'd want to check out the "Multi" models. (Or, if you're a fan of stainless steel bodies, you could check out the Tint & PPF Sprayer) Of course, there are people online who modify their sprayers with mixed results, but we don't endorse that sort of thing out of an abundance of caution. (You're dealing with highly-pressurized containers, after all)
@@theragcompany Ah okay. Why not if you don't mind me asking? Couldn't you really just change the hose and/or tip on this to make it a regular spray version?
Man, I got mine new off of Amazon and it's not spraying properly. It's uneven and it't like it's spitting air half the time. Everything is tight. I don't get it. There's no real assembly so I just don't get it. I was so excited for the thing.
Great review and I'm excited for this product I always wanted the ik foamer but didn't want to potentially ruin it by adding a valve so I brought a cheap sprayer and put a valve but it leaks a little due to my craftsmanship. This answers my problems perfectly. Will your eu store be stocking these ?
It'd be nice if iK would come out w/ a 15 or 25 gallon sprayer. Would be good for us mobile detailers who want to mount this on a cart or on the back of a van.
Hi, I just received my Pro 12. Can I use the Schrader valve with the tire compressor that came with my Challenger? Also, can you pump the unit with the Schrader valve attachment installed or switch it back to the hex key plug? Thanks
would have been nice if the pump handle would of have a few storage compartments for the hex cap (block off plate) and stem (valve), since the handle has grooves in it.
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I just bought one. Instruction manual is a pain to read and understand. Your video is very clear and concise. Thanks a lot. You guys are awesome.
Exactly the same problem. Instruction is garbage. Thanks for the video
Ha, ha, ha! I have been installing metal tire valves in my pump sprayers for a while! I haven't pumped a sprayer in ages! Great addition! Bravo IK!
PS - I do it to my handheld sprayers too (e.g., 50 oz). My only criteria is it has to have a pressure release valve for safety. I fill them until the pressure release valve opens and away I go. I hope IK modifies all of their sprayers no matter the size to incorporate this feature.
Love the pro 12.. only one issue with it is draining it.. only thing I miss from the foam 9 is the drain hole in the bottom. Having to turn it upside down to drain/recover product..
Can you use one of these without foaming... say for example with a product like speed shine as a super high capacity spray bottle or will it foam anything you put into it or what??
I live in a apartment so the coin wash is my sanctuary. This is a game changer and I have a tire inflator for my car that I'll try on this bad boy. Thanks for the great video!
Have you tried it? Looking to see more reviews
I tried one today, and yes it’s definitely a great addition to any Detailers tool list.
Yvan Lacroix Yvan approved?
Mari0o0o approved, endorsed, and suggested!
@@LacroixCruiser If it wasnt for that Jaguar video you made with TRC, I wouldn't even have thought about this product.
Totally going to get one very soon, as my Kärcher Hot pressure washer is old and not easy to find the right snowfoam lance for.
Simon Bach thank you
@@LacroixCruiser Given from Simon's comment, I saw your videos and subscribed. Cool stuff
So what did the green hose be the best for pre-wash soap?
sir how do I clean the inside where we pour the liquid ? Say I used a heavy PH soap previously and now using a regular snow foam , how can I assure none of the previous soap is still in there??
Would it be possible to pressurize this with a tire inflator? or are those machines just not capable/compatible to be used with this?
my first thought too
Bought one, and I'm impressed.
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Just got the IK foam pro 12. Brand new and not working properly. It sputters out product not consistently. (Like a tire releasing air with water in the tire.)
I have diagnosed it to the hose that connects the wand to the tank. Using just water, it flows freely from the pressurized tank. Attach the hose (without the wand) and water just sputters out like it is mixing with air or hose is blocked. The wand and sprayer tip appear fine.
So, any tips on how or why water coming out of the hose sputters? As i said a steady stream of water shoots straight up out of the tank, attach the hose and i would expect a steady steam of water, but just sputters out of the connecting hose (without the wand attached).
Tried cleaning the hose with running water and air. No improvement. Do i need a new connecting hose? It is brand new... 🤔
Same issue did you ever resolve it?
I just bought one and love the quality of the foam it produces. I'm using 6 liters of a 4% solution of Gyeon Foam in distilled water at 60 psi, with the default medium metering hose and the results are great. It is much more economical with the expensive soap that I use, so that will offset the high cost of this unit eventually. I use about 2 liters of solution to foam my sportscar completely, so it also uses less water than my previous foam gun that attached to a garden hose.
Great more stuff I have to buy that I don’t need!
Frank Martinez this one you need, I tried one today!
😂 right
I use this to shampoo carpets in my house as well. I get a commercial "dry foam" shampoo and spray this down about a 1:30 ratio, brush the foam in with a silicon push broom then vacuum with my shop vac. Works great and way cheaper than cans of carpet cleaning foam spray since I have the sprayer for my car anyway. Need a specially formulated dry foam shampoo though so no sticky soap residue.
That’s interesting, I got one for my vehicle but I got a jute rag that need to clean and those I heard are delicate when washing. Can you please share the type of soap you use that dries up for you to vacuum?
Thanks
Love that it does the hose-things, but can I use an inflator with it? (Seeing portable inflators are economical)
Can you convert it to liquid only if you do not want to use the foam???
Is there 1 for onr rinseless washing or comes with a different tip or strictly foam?
The water in my area is not good so within 2 weeks the white filter at the nozzle was clogged with dirt and caused the foam to come out unevenly. I have replaced the new one and used it very well, but there is one problem that the manufacturer provides these filters or not because only about a month later I don't have a new filter to replace. . Looking forward to hearing back soon so I can get things done with the amazing IK PRO 12 foam sprayer
I plan on pumping it myself until I get my hands on a compressor. I am going to start my own mobile detailing business. Is this better then a pressure washer? Or should I just buy a pressure washer instead?
Could I just leave my mix solution of brake buster in it until it’s used up. Instead of having to empty it each time! Thx
Figures. I just picked up a new PF22. This unit would be good for indoor use. Maybe some foam followed by a rinse less wash?
Can you use this as a non foam rinse less sprayer?
So with the air pump attachment, you would still have to stop spraying and re-pump with air once the pressure is lost right? If you attached a wireless portable electric air pump, could you get uninterrupted spray time?
Someone made a video on this this month (August 2021), search for 'ik foam pro 12 hack'
I mistakenly bought the multi pro 12 . Can I buy the foaming tubes and just switch them out?
What would you Suggest to clean an engine bay with chemical wise thank you
This guy was really getting his rocks off on that identifier label like that was the most revolutionary technological advancement in recent history.
😭😭
My foamer will have a solution. The. Valve. For the air, it no longer squeezes and does not hold any air. How can I get the spare part?
If I get the foam pro 12 can I also just use it with plain distilled water or onr on days I just want to rinse the car and not foam it?
All, I am new to this device and I want to start washing my car myself. My question is can it also be used to rinse the vehicle like a pressure washer? Or is it only for spraying foam?
@@theragcompany ok thanks for the info appreciate it
Actually, Jason Touro, the USA training director for Goizperna said you can easily make the foamer into a sprayer. He said take any one of the tubes with the three different colored nozzles whether it be the green, orange or gray one and right below the nozzle you'll see a little bitty hole so all you have to do is drop a little super glue in that hole to plug it and no more foaming it's just a sprayer so pick the hose that you don't use very often plug the hole and you're off and running you now have an ik pro 12 that can both be a foamer and a sprayer. I did and it's terrific.
@@nicksdragon6929 awesome thanks for the info I wi definitely do that 😀
I’m far from a detailer. Can I simply buy two for washing my car? One for a car wash solution, and one that just holds water? I unfortunately don’t have access to a hose.
That air plug is a game changer. What if I was to use this solely with an iron remover that doesn’t foam, will it try to foam it and or come out in a smooth stream
Can't foam something that's not soap.. it's hard to create foam in first place as we know from trying to get a good foam gun😄
Just got it and put super clean 1:3 in it, total 2 gallons of solution. But even though I have changed it to the wet foam- orange tube tip, it's still producing a normal foam. Wanted to use this as a wet pre-wash but can't, any ideas where did I go wrong?
That is FAR too strong of a dilution. We would recommend going to a 10:1 dilution of water to product
Great sprayer, definitely an upgrade to the IK 9. Question: How many OUNCES of a quality, concentrated snow foam car soap (Chemical Guys HoneyDew Snow Foam) do I mix with water to make 1 GALLON mixture? HELP PLEASE!
Can I use a drying aid in one of these 👀
Why wasn't the Schrader valve included? I just unboxed my iK and was seriously disappointed. That's why I got it. Please advise.
Literally just received my Ik foam 9 two days ago SMH 🤦🏽♂️
My Ik 12 isn't holding pressure and is leaking from the wand handle where the lock is when pumped, do u think replacing with a new pro handle will fix my issue?
Can this be used with Portable 12V Air compressor tire inflator for the car the same way, or would you have to find some type of other attachment ?
HarlemFinest155 one of those would work perfectly.
Yvan Lacroix that makes it even better now I can order my 12v tore inflator from Amazon then ik12. 😎
Which color tube do i use if i simply water spray down my car?
Can this be use for just water aswell? Rinsing.
Does using a mini air compressor on the IK Foam 12 void the warranty if it's set to say 55 psi🤔
What is my dilution rate for using Optimum Power Clean in the IK Foam Pro 12 pressure sprayer ?
So, that’s 10 parts water to 1 part Power Clean ?
Hey guys so I bought a ik foam pro 12 and I used auto fanatic wheel cleaning foam in it and the foam was great but I diluted p&s break buster up to 3:1 and when I spray it does stay fanned it goes from a fan of foam to looking like it is just globing out of the center. How would u recommend to fix this and I also used distilled water.
Can I return my old one and get this one?
Help please - at the 13min mark on video..... the pipe is stuck and will not come out. What can I do, to push it through to use the orange one??
Can the sprayer be used without generating foam?
@@theragcompany mahalo 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
Best part of the IK 12 is that the 9 will be cheaper now hahah
Completely discontinued jokes on you
@@codyfrancis4474 seems not cause I got 2 for under $100 nice try tho
I do mobile detailing and i was wondering if i should get one of these with the chemical guys waterless wash do you recommend this?
How well does this work on Widebody Mustangs?
7:54 anthony missed his opportunity to say "hose gonna be hose" lol
Where could you buy the filters for those. I live in Canada and can’t find them to replace mine
Can we get a wash wednesday with ik foam pro 12
Daniel Huot look at the Thé Rag Company live Instagram video from today, we washed Opti-Force 1 with it.
@@LacroixCruiser thanks yvan! Just checked it out and the ik foam pro 12 looks amazing! Definitely a giant improvement over the 9. Looking forward to more content with you and the rag company folks.
Daniel Huot lots to come
What ratio should I use to wash a SUV/truck?
Hi there ,the little plastic piece that holds the filter sadly fell into a drain.wonder if you guys could point me in the right direction for a new piece of possible.cheerd
I'm receiving mine today from you guys.. how do I know how much product to use to get good foam? Car wash soap, wheel cleaner, iron Decontamination.
The colored cards go with what color tube you use 😉
will it do termite foam
Is this snow foam sprayer only used to encapsulate dirt, but still requires you to wash your car once the foam has dissolved
Where did you source your Schrader valve for the hook up
So do I need to have this unit connected to the air compressor all the time? Or just fill it with air and disconnect?
Just fill it up and use. I think it's 51PSI
What do you think about the Foam Pressure Sprayer from AMMONYC??
The tip was hard to remove for me. I ended up pulling the plastic tube off and then pushing the tip out. Was way easier.
Was the drain port on the bottom removed?
How do the actual pump mechanism's compare, between the Foam 9 and Foam Pro 12?
Tips are a pain to change, any tips? Mine is stuck
Schweet.....just when I was looking to switch from a pressure washer foam cannon to a sprayer....cool!
Ordered!!
what attachments do you recommend for a car wash
mine sprays like has bubbles in the line what should I do to get a steady stream of foam
Mines like that too. I could never get it to work properly. It was like that brand new out of the box. Now it just sits in my closet and I use my pressure washer with foam cannon. 🙁
@@Weech. here i am a yr later same results and i just you it for interior jobs spraying the floor mats or carpet
Wow - thanks for the very thorough video.
What soap do think work best for this
Excited and upset at the same time. I love my IK9 but I have to have this.
Did you need it?
Hi Rag Company, Can the sprayer be used without generating foam? (heard about some trick, but don't quite understand yet :-) )
Hi Dominic, the "Foam" units will only foam due to the construction of the sprayer's plumbing design, if you're interested in traditional spraying, then you'd want to check out the "Multi" models. (Or, if you're a fan of stainless steel bodies, you could check out the Tint & PPF Sprayer)
Of course, there are people online who modify their sprayers with mixed results, but we don't endorse that sort of thing out of an abundance of caution. (You're dealing with highly-pressurized containers, after all)
Are the other ones going on sale?
Can you get extra spray tip filters for this unit ? Thanks much improved since hanging with Matt from Obsessed Garage.
Is their going to be a sprayer version?
No one ever tests this by hand pumping. How many hand pumps needed?
Why isn't there a regular spray version? :(
@@theragcompany Ah okay. Why not if you don't mind me asking? Couldn't you really just change the hose and/or tip on this to make it a regular spray version?
Can you use this to foam onr?
Luke Bergey I hope that day will never happen! 😁
Any chance this is going to be made available on Amazon Canada at some point like the pro 2s ?
You can buy this at eshine or carzilla
Hey Anthony! Serious question, is IK in the works for something battery powered and 45psi + ?
Man, I got mine new off of Amazon and it's not spraying properly. It's uneven and it't like it's spitting air half the time. Everything is tight. I don't get it. There's no real assembly so I just don't get it. I was so excited for the thing.
For whatever it's worth, all I put in it so far is GIY Rinseless wash and water. Then just water trying to sinse it out.
Great review and I'm excited for this product I always wanted the ik foamer but didn't want to potentially ruin it by adding a valve so I brought a cheap sprayer and put a valve but it leaks a little due to my craftsmanship. This answers my problems perfectly. Will your eu store be stocking these ?
@@theragcompany yes mate! Clean and shiney have it. Cheaper than id expected too. Thanks
Drain Plug? Hope to see it on action really soon maybe a comparison video
Wow - very well thought out - I'm ordering
Has anyone used a portable air tank to fill the foam 12?
I have a 125 psi tank and curious how many fills it would provide.
Yorkiepoocharlie 5 gallon iirc. So i had a chance to try it with my modified 9.
I only had 100 psi in it. It filled the 9 about two times.
How do we clean it ?
I wanted to order one today since you have the 20% off, but you’re sold out? How convenient.
Needs a short wand attachment like the Foam-it sprayer.
Ive seen the 1.5’s modded with a small battery operated pump. Constant foam action.
What if im detailing a ,muddy car or truck
I definitely need one of these in my life.
You sold it to me
BOUGHT ONE!!
Why does it state 58psi in the instructions and you say 75psi?
That's a big difference?
It'd be nice if iK would come out w/ a 15 or 25 gallon sprayer. Would be good for us mobile detailers who want to mount this on a cart or on the back of a van.
Hi, I just received my Pro 12. Can I use the Schrader valve with the tire compressor that came with my Challenger? Also, can you pump the unit with the Schrader valve attachment installed or switch it back to the hex key plug? Thanks
you said near the end of the video when you changed the tube to wet foam but you put the green tube in lol
Good stuff Anthony, I like the color
It looks really great but not enough to keep me from my Foam 9.
Kram Sacul I like my foam 9 and use it daily. When I tried this I almost threw it away, there’s a world of difference between the 2 foamers.
@@LacroixCruiser did you almost throw away the 9 or 12?
Jose Vega the 9, after you use a 12, you will keep your 9, but will want it to be a 12.
would have been nice if the pump handle would of have a few storage compartments for the hex cap (block off plate) and stem (valve), since the handle has grooves in it.
Just bought ik9 last week, did not know that they have new ik pro 12