If you’ve ever found yourself admiring your neighbour’s sparkling car and wondering how they keep it looking so pristine, you’re not alone.
But this week, a humble $20 gadget from Kmart has sent car lovers—and even the most casual drivers—scrambling across Australia. The reason? A professional car detailer has given it the tick of approval, and now it’s flying off shelves faster than you can say ‘Sunday car wash’.
It’s not every day that a budget buy from Kmart gets the professional seal of approval, but that’s precisely what happened when Delicate Detailing, a mobile car detailing business from the Hunter Region in New South Wales, stumbled across the Anko foam car wash gun.
After sharing a series of videos raving about its ‘insane value’, the internet did what it does best—it sent the product viral.
So, what’s so special about this $20 wonder? Designed to be used with a pressure washer, the foam gun evenly coats your car in a thick layer of cleansing foam.
This isn’t just for show: the foam helps lift dirt, grime, and contaminants from your car’s paintwork, making the hand-washing process safer and more effective.
According to Delicate Detailing’s founder, it works as well as his $150 Snow Cannon—a big call from someone who details cars for a living.
The process is simple. Attach the foam gun to your pressure washer (the detailer used a Karcher K2 with an UberFlex hose and a quick-connect adaptor), fill it with your favourite car wash solution—he used 70mL of Vyking Force Snow Foam from Autobarn, but any car wash soap will do—and let the foam fly.
The result? A car that looks like it’s been through a professional detail, for a fraction of the price.
If you don’t already own a pressure washer, don’t worry. The detailer suggests you pick one up from Bunnings for around $90, though you may need a few extra adaptors to connect everything.
It’s a small investment for a big payoff, especially if you like to keep your car looking its best.
Some comment sceptics wondered if a $20 foam gun could deliver. But the reviews speak for themselves.
‘For $20 with a gun included, it’s quite a bargain,’ the detailer insisted.
And it seems the public agrees—hundreds of Kmart stores have sold out of the foam gun in days.
One happy customer wrote, ‘I bagged the last one on the shelf at Kmart and you, my friend, were the reason I raced there to buy it! Now I have to wait a full week until the rain buggars off to wash my car.’
Another added, ‘Heading to Kmart now…I swear Anko has everything.’
While the foam gun is a game-changer, the expert still recommends a good old-fashioned hand wash for the best results.
‘There isn’t really a way to wash your car properly without a hand wash. It’s a step included with all my details,’ he said.
However, if your car is ceramic coated, you might be able to get away with just a foam and rinse now and then.
This isn’t the first time Kmart’s car accessories have caused a stir. Earlier this year, a $6 pop-up bin and a $5 mini rubbish bin for your console became instant hits, proving Australians love a clever car hack.
The retailer’s car range includes a $5 car safety pack and a $5 snack holder, handy for road trips or keeping the kids happy on the school run.
Have you gotten your hands on the $20 Kmart foam car wash gun? What’s your verdict? Or do you have another car cleaning hack you swear by? Share your tips, tricks, and stories in the comments below.
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