How to foam wash your car at home?

Foam washing cleans your car thoroughly and safely—the rich foam loosens dirt so your mitt glides without grinding dust into the paint. Use this simple Wavex Auto Care method to cut swirl marks, save time, and keep that glossy look longer.

What you’ll need

Essentials

• Wavex Foam Blaster Car Shampoo (pH-balanced, coating-safe)
• Foam cannon/lance + pressure washer or a pump foamer
• Two buckets (wash + rinse) with grit guards
• Microfiber wash mitt and plush drying towel (Wavex Microfiber)
• Access to water and shade (avoid hot panels and direct sun)

Nice to have

• Wavex Wheel & Alloy Cleaner + separate wheel brush
• Wavex Tyre Guard (for the finished look)
• Wavex Instant Ceramic Spray Coating (drying aid/topper)

Dilution guide (home setup)

• Foam cannon bottle: 1:9 to 1:15 (Foam Blaster : water). A good start is 100 ml shampoo + 900 ml water; adjust for desired foam.
• Pump foamer: follow device capacity; aim for rich but free-rinsing foam.
• Bucket wash: 20–30 ml in 10 L water (wash bucket). Rinse bucket is clean water only.

Hard water? Use a touch more shampoo and don’t let foam dry—work panel by panel.

The step-by-step

1) Prep & wheels first

• Park in shade; let panels cool.
• Rinse thoroughly to remove loose grit.
• Clean wheels/tyres before paint using Wheel & Alloy Cleaner and a dedicated brush/mitt. Rinse well.

2) Foam the car

• Fill and shake your foam cannon/pump with the chosen dilution.
• Lay a thick, even blanket of foam from bottom to top (longer dwell where the car is dirtiest).
• Dwell 2–4 minutes. Don’t let it dry.

3) Rinse

• Rinse from top to bottom. Most grime will wash off without contact—this is the swirl-saving magic.

4) Contact wash (two-bucket method)

• Re-foam lightly or dip your microfiber mitt in the wash bucket (Foam Blaster mix).
• Wash in straight lines, top → mid → bottom, one panel at a time.
• After each pass, rinse the mitt in the rinse bucket (over a grit guard), then reload in the wash bucket.
• Rinse the car thoroughly once finished.

5) Dry safely

• Use a plush drying towel; lay it on the panel and gently pull—no pressure.
• For added slickness and spot resistance, mist Instant Ceramic Spray Coating onto a damp towel and use it as a drying aid (panel by panel). Buff lightly with a second towel.

6) Dress tyres & final touch

• Apply Tyre Guard for an even, rich finish.
• Check mirrors, badges, and emblems for trapped water and dab dry.

For coated vs. uncoated cars

• Ceramic/graphene coated: Foam Blaster is coating-safe; using Instant Ceramic Spray during drying keeps slickness and tight beading.
• Uncoated paint: After drying, apply Instant Ceramic Spray for quick protection, or plan a polish + coating session (One Step → Aero Glide / Graphene 10H / Graphene Ultra).

Common mistakes (and easy fixes)

• Foam drying on paint: Work in shade, smaller sections, and rinse sooner.
• Swirls after wash: Often from dirty towels/mitt or circular scrubbing. Use straight lines, clean tools, and two buckets.
• Streaky glass/panels: Panels were hot or product overused. Cool surfaces, use less, buff with a clean microfiber.
• Missing lower sills: Save them for last—they’re the dirtiest. Re-foam if needed and use gentle passes.

Climate & hard-water tips

• Rainy season: Foam more often; use Instant Ceramic Spray as a drying aid to reduce water spots.
• Dusty routes: Always do a quick pre-rinse; never dry-wipe.
• Hard water: Avoid direct sun, dry immediately, and consider filtered/RO rinse if available.

Quick FAQ

The simple checklist (save this)

• Foam Blaster mixed and ready
• Two buckets + grit guards
• Separate mitts/towels for paint and wheels
• Shade, cool panels, top-to-bottom workflow
• Dry with plush microfiber (use Instant Ceramic Spray as a drying aid)