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The Dry Foam Method: Why It Works & Why It's Better

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If you want a safer, faster, and more effective way to wash your car than the old-school two-bucket method, this episode breaks down everything you need to know about the Dry Foam Method. This modern approach lets the soap hit the dirt at full strength, giving you better cleaning power with less risk of scratching.

Instead of pre-rinsing the car and immediately diluting your soap, dry foaming allows the chemical to work at its most concentrated level. It removes more dirt chemically before you ever make physical contact with the paint.

In this episode, you will learn:

What the Dry Foam Method is and why it works
The scientific reason dry foaming is more effective
How dry foam reduces scratches and swirls
Why this method outperforms the two-bucket wash
A full step-by-step process you can follow
When dry foaming works best, including black cars, ceramic-coated paint, road film, and heavy buildup

This is the most efficient, modern wash method for both DIYers and professionals.

Products mentioned:

The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-super-soaper Amazon: https://amzn.to/43bHBWC

Orange Wash Microfiber Towel: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber

Massive Drying Towel: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/massive-drying-towel

Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/hard-as-shell-ceramic-spray Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iffNaO

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