I recently received a package from Ethos Car Care with some samples. I figured since the Supra needs to be washed, why not try one of these new products. So today, we are going to be trying out and getting a first impression of Ethos Car Care’s Foam Party Prewash.
This product is designed exclusively for use in a foam cannon so that’s what we’ll do. The directions say to add 1-2 ounces of product into the foam cannon and fill the rest of the container with water. This obviously doesn’t account for the wide variety of foam cannons on the market, so I’m going to test this product the same way that I test every other prewash. I’m going to add 4 ounces of Foam Party to the container, then fill it up to the fourth indicator line with water. Again, this is what I do with every foam prewash so if you’re interested, you can compare for yourself Foam Party to the other products that I’ve reviewed.
The first thing that I noticed about this product is its consistency. It’s not watery like a Turtle Wax Ice Snow Foam but not as thick as Chemical Guys Honeydew or Watermelon Snow Foam. It’s somewhere in between. I prefer the more liquidy products because they tend to mix much easier in water and require less agitation. In this sense, Foam Party gets a pass. It dissolves almost immediately in the foam cannon and is very easy to clean from my measuring cup.
In use, I would have to say that right away, I’m just blown away at the amount of foam that this product produces. This is the definition of shaving cream thick foam. I can literally wipe the panel and cup a hand full of foam. Personally, this is the thickest foam that I’ve ever gotten out of my cheap electric pressure washer and cheap foam cannon. This right here is the good stuff. I can only imagine what Foam party can do in a high powered pressure washer and a high-quality foam cannon.
However, one thing that I did notice is how fast this foam moves off the panels. I was told that Foam Party does not contain cheaper salts found in other products that can leave behind residue and diminish hydrophobic effects. Foam Party is pretty much all surfactants and humectants to ensure that the foam stays wet so it produces a thick lather that clings and is slow to dissipate. I actually found that this product moves quicker off the panels than some others that I’ve tried. It’s not like it just rolls off the surface immediately, but I’ve seen other products cling better.
So here’s the crazy part. Because I was recording the video above, I had to move a lot slower than I typically would during a normal car wash. This means that there’s a much greater chance for products to start drying. On some panels, Foam Party completely rolled off the surface and started to dry but there’s no leftover residue. So, this tells me that the claim that this product doesn’t contain cheaper salts is seemingly true. I personally think that this is a HUGE plus for someone like me who often works in direct sunlight.
Now, Foam Party is pretty great but I do have two criticisms. The first is with the scent. Foam Party is advertised as having a tropical scent. I get a hint of the artificial coconut smell but the keyword there is artificial. To be honest, Foam Party smells like one of those cheap Little Trees air fresheners to me. I would’ve preferred a more neutral fruit scent but that’s just me. I’m sure there are plenty of people who love this smell.
The second criticism is the price. At $16.95 per 16 oz bottle or $64.99 per gallon, this is a pretty expensive prewash. It’s definitely the most expensive foam soap that I’ve tried but again, it does provide the best results that I’ve gotten. You can’t expect a product with higher quality ingredients than the competitors to also be the cheapest on the market. So, this is more so a case of you get what you pay for.
Overall, I would have to say that Foam Party is a great product and is the best prewash that I’ve tried so far. The foam is crazy thick and because it doesn’t easily dry out and leave behind a residue, it’s perfect for those who work outside and can’t plan around the weather. Foam Party easily gets my recommendation.
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