Tool Sale

Detailing Tool Sale: Foam Cannons, Pressure Washer Guns, Polishers & Equipment Deals

This is where the hardware goes on sale. Every item in this collection is a car detailing tool or piece of equipment eligible for promotional pricing — foam cannons and hose-fed foam guns, pressure washer guns and nozzle sets, dual action polishers, rotary machines, backing plates, drill brushes, Tornador cones, and the holders and mounts that keep a wash bay organized. If you've been waiting to upgrade from bucket-only washing to a foam cannon pre-wash, or to pick up your first DA polisher, this is the collection to check first.

Tools are the part of detailing you buy once and use every weekend — so getting them at a discount matters more than saving a few dollars on consumables. Pair anything here with a quality car wash soap, the right polishing pads, and your favorite chemicals, and you have a complete setup. Browse the full range any time in Detailing Tools and Tools & Accessories.

What Is the Tool Sale?

The Tool Sale is Auto Care Genius's running collection of detailing tools and equipment eligible for promotional pricing. Unlike a chemical sale, everything here is hardware: wash equipment, machine polishers and their accessories, brushes, and shop organization. The lineup rotates as promotions change — every item here is eligible for promotional pricing, and current discounts show on each product's page. It's the smart place to start a kit from scratch or fill the gaps in an existing setup, from a $9.99 drill brush extension to a pro-grade brushless dual action polisher.

Shop the Tool Sale by Category

Foam Cannons & Foam Guns

A thick foam pre-wash lifts grit off the paint before your mitt ever touches it — the single best upgrade for a scratch-free wash. Pressure washer owners can grab The Grenade Foam Cannon, the G5 High Pressure Foam Cannon with its 32 oz bottle, the Nacao Detail Foam Cannon, or the classic Original Foam Canaster. Running a lower-powered electric washer? The Max Shine Low Pressure Foam Cannon is built to foam at lower PSI. No pressure washer at all? A garden hose is enough for the Golden State Garden Hose Foam Blaster or The Original Foam Gun. Shop all foam cannons →

Pressure Washer Guns, Tips & Nozzles

The trigger gun is where your hands spend the whole wash, so comfort and build quality matter. On sale you'll find the SG28 Easy Squeeze gun for fatigue-free trigger pulls, the Pressure Washer Gun + Plug, and the compact Maxshine short-handle gun. Round out the connection with a pressure washer tip pack for different spray angles or the Premium Stainless Nozzle Set. Shop wash accessories →

Machine Polishers & Backing Plates

Real paint correction takes a machine, and the sale regularly includes serious ones. The M8S V2 Dual Action Polisher is an affordable variable-speed DA to learn on, while the MB21 Pro brushless DA steps up to pro-grade power. Experienced users can add cutting muscle with the m550 Rotary Polisher, and tight spots belong to the Mini Cordless Polisher v2 or the Mini Polisher Kit with 20 pads. Keep your machine dialed in with 5-inch and 6-inch Max Shine backing plates, a brushless DA backing plate, the 3-piece extension shaft adapter kit, and a pad cleaning spur to keep pads cutting like new. Shop all polishers →

Drill Brushes, Tornador & Wheel Tools

Some jobs need agitation your arm can't deliver. A 5-inch drill brush turns a cordless drill into a carpet, floor-mat, and wheel scrubber — add the drill brush extension or MaxShine drill bit extension to reach deep footwells and inner barrels. Wheels get the Ultimate Wool Wheel Brushes 3-piece kit, and Tornador air-gun owners can restock mini and black replacement cones. For exterior odd jobs, the Hi-Tech Pin Stripe Eraser removes pinstripes and decal residue without sanding. Shop all brushes →

Shop Setup & Organization

The unglamorous gear that makes a bay run smoothly goes on sale too: the pressure washer gun holder, foam cannon holder, and Foam Cannon Wall Mount & Nozzle Holder keep equipment off the floor, while the 3-section aluminum extension pole and air hose handle reach and airflow. Starting from zero? The all-in-one Detailing Kit bundles the basics at one price. Shop kits & bundles →

Quick Guide: Tool Sale Picks by Goal

Your Goal	Best Pick	Why
Thick foam pre-wash (pressure washer)	The Grenade Foam Cannon	Dense, clinging foam lifts dirt before your mitt touches paint
Foam wash with a garden hose only	Garden Hose Foam Blaster	Makes suds at normal hose pressure — no pressure washer needed
First machine polisher on a budget	M8S V2 Dual Action Polisher	Forgiving variable-speed DA — the safe way to learn correction
Pro-grade DA for all-day work	MB21 Pro Brushless DA	Brushless motor built for high-volume correction
Mirrors, pillars & tight panels	Mini Cordless Polisher v2	Compact and cord-free for spots a full-size machine can't reach
Heavy cutting (experienced users)	m550 Rotary Polisher	Direct-drive rotary power for severe defects and oxidation
Deep-clean carpets, mats & wheels	5-Inch Drill Brush	Turns any drill into a scrubber for agitation your arm can't match
Keep pads cutting like new	Pad Cleaning Tool Spur	Clears caked compound so pads cut consistently and last longer

How to Build a Detailing Tool Kit Without Overspending

Start with wash tools. A foam cannon or foam gun plus a pH-balanced car wash soap is the biggest scratch-prevention upgrade you can make. Pressure washer owners: The Grenade. Hose only: the Garden Hose Foam Blaster.
Upgrade the connection. A comfortable trigger gun like the SG28 Easy Squeeze and a tip pack with multiple spray angles make every wash faster and safer on trim and emblems.
Add a machine when you're ready for correction. Start with a forgiving DA like the M8S V2, pair it with the right pads and compounds, and only step up to a rotary once your DA technique is consistent.
Cover wheels and interior. Drill brushes and the wool wheel brush kit handle the dirtiest parts of the car with far less scrubbing effort.
Organize and maintain. Wall-mount your foam cannon and nozzles, holster the trigger gun, and spur your pads clean after every session — gear that's stored and maintained properly lasts years longer.

Detailing Tool Sale FAQ

What's the difference between a foam cannon and a foam gun?

A foam cannon threads onto a pressure washer and produces thick, clinging foam — the best pre-wash you can lay down. A foam gun connects to a regular garden hose and makes a lighter foam at normal water pressure, no pressure washer required. If you own a pressure washer, go with The Grenade or the G5 High Pressure Foam Cannon; hose-only setups should grab the Garden Hose Foam Blaster or The Original Foam Gun.

What size pressure washer do I need to run a foam cannon?

Most foam cannons produce their thickest foam around 2,000 PSI, and 1,800–2,200 PSI is plenty to wash a vehicle safely. Lighter electric washers near 1,000 PSI can still foam, just less densely — if that's your machine, the Max Shine Low Pressure Foam Cannon is designed to perform at lower pressure, or skip the pressure washer entirely with a hose-fed foam gun.

What detailing tools do I actually need to get started?

For the exterior: a foam cannon or foam gun, pH-balanced car wash soap, wash mitts, buckets, and microfiber drying towels. Brushes for wheels and tight spots come next, and a machine polisher is the final step once you want real paint correction. The Detailing Kit in this sale bundles the starter essentials at one price.

Which polisher should I buy first — DA, rotary, or mini?

Buy a dual action polisher first. A DA spins and oscillates at the same time, which spreads out heat and makes it very hard to burn paint — ideal while you build technique. The M8S V2 is the value pick and the MB21 Pro is the pro-grade option. Add a rotary for heavy cutting once you're experienced, and a mini polisher for pillars, mirrors, and badges.

What can I clean with a drill brush?

Carpets, floor mats, upholstery, door jambs, wheel faces, wheel wells, and tires — anywhere that needs more agitation than hand scrubbing delivers. Chuck a 5-inch drill brush into a cordless drill, add a brush extension for deep footwells and inner wheel barrels, and let the drill do the work. Match the brush to the surface and keep the speed moderate on delicate upholstery.

How do backing plates and pad sizes work together?

Your pad should be slightly larger than the backing plate so the plate edge never contacts paint. A 5-inch plate pairs with 5–5.5" pads for control on curves; a 6-inch plate runs larger pads to cover big panels faster. Check your machine's thread type before ordering, then browse polishing pads to match.

How does the Tool Sale work?

Every product in this collection is eligible for promotional pricing — check each product's page for its current price and any active discount. The lineup rotates as promotions change, so if a tool you've been eyeing shows up here, grab it while it's listed. For more rotating discounts, check Deals of the Week and the Accessories Sale.