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Snow foam! Anyone use it?

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nick3814

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Has anyone used this before?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220420734425&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching

I've seen professional valets use it and wondered what it was like. My neighbours are currently getting a lot of building work done and I keep hosing down the 944 to keep the dust off but I'm concerned about the damage its doing to the paint work so once the builders are finished I was going to give it the full treatment, clay bar, paint feed, wax etc and thought this snow foam may help get it cleaner before I start.

What do we think?
 
Am a big fan..

I have snowfoam bought from here:
http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/

Give them a call - he is a top bloke and will give you lots of advice. Does the lances and attachments to fit most preasure washers... I bought the Snowfoam with wax in as an added aid...

It really helps loosen the grit and dirt off the car - especially things like flys, tar etc etc...

Ive actually done my 944 this aft

Any questions give me a shout, happy to advice you as I have used this a lot..

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I don't know about that brand but I know snow foam is meant to be good, although as far as I know you need to use a snow foam lance for it to foam up properly.

I'd call it a luxury rather than a necessity though and it'll be more effective after you've given the car the full works. The claying will 'clean' the car far more effectively than a shampoo.

I wash twice with a decent shampoo (I use Megs Gold Class but there are far fancier options available), then clay etc etc. Once it's properly waxed it'll be easy to keep clean anyway. Also, make sure the shampoo contains no surfactants (another reason I like Megs Gold Class) as they eat away at the coats of wax you've applied.
 
Thanks for the quick replies [:D] I always use all the Autoglym products and occasionally Zymol when I've had the time! I have a medium size Kartcher, would I not be able to feed the snow foam straight through the Kartcher and use the original lance, don't fancy forking out for the lance really!!
 
No - you'd need a lance mate... ther are about 40 quid ish I seem to recall.. if you call autobrite they will do you a deal for a Karcher lance and snowfoam... Another one of there fantastic products is the 'Very Cherry wheel cleaner' - completely acid free and VERY good too.

Gives a fantastic result tho - personally I think its worth it - other opinions may vary, but it gives the base for a very good wash.. I also use AutoGlym and may mix a cap or two of the shampoo in with the snow to make it thicker..

Here is a Pic of the snow working its magic on the missus vectra:
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Buy a cover with the £40 for the lance, and the cost of the snow foam. Add a bit to that for the blessing of not having to keep washing it. £65 should get you something half-decent
 
Any one thought of using Optimum No Rinse?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-744800996428313622

Seems a good option if you dont have access to a hosepipe like me...

Edd
 
I use to have an out door cover and didn't rate it, found that it moving about in the wind would flat the paint! Quite happy with it outside just concerned about the level of dust and rubbish getting on it at the minute with the builders next door, might try the attachment Scotty has mentioned [;)]
 
With respect, I have that exact Karcher attachment and whilst I have used it with snow foam, it does not foam and stay on the car in nearly the same way as a proper foam attachment. (Instead of a foam that stays on the car for several minutes, it just slides off in seconds - so not getting the long soak benefit).

I'm on the lookout for an affordable foam lance.
 
So what's the idea behind these 'snow foamers'?

Do you simpy rinse the car after foaming it for 5 minutes and there is no need to sponge any dirt off? I can't see how a simple foam would remove the baked on flies we get this time of year. Happy to be proved wrong tho [:)] I love laziness if this works [:D]
 
This is all getting too anal for me. Im tempted to link to the anal 'detailer' thread elsewhere, where a man buys a new Astra VXR and immediately strips it, measures the paint and then spends hundreds of hours anally polishing it. He also 'detailed' his Dyson..... The car was stolen shortly afterwards and I suspect that he is now receiving treatment for a severe case of OCD.
 

ORIGINAL: 944 man

You have to wonder whether he has ever kissed a girl!  [:D]
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:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

I think that maybe he did for the first time and got over excited (ie that's NOT snowfoam on his car [:-] )
 
I cannot believe that using undiluted shampoo is a good idea. Surely all cleaners are designed to work optimaly at the correct dilution? I think you're trying to overcome the limitation of the £5 Halfuds item. I've read a bit about this and my understandimg is that you need the right product/dilution and a quality foam lance typically £40-50.

This should then give you thick foamy suds that last several minutes, amuse the kids, and impress the neighbours [:D]
Won't dissolve those baked on high speed flies, but apparently makes them a lot easier to remove, and does take off a lot of surface dirt before shampooing(after you've rinsed the foam off course)[;)] Haven't used a micro fibre sponge which sounds worthwhile...didn't know they existed.

I've not tried this myself, but I did take back a Halfuds pressure that the Mrs bought me, because I thought the shampoo/foam bottle looked a bit cheap and nasty. Continue to use hose and bucket as I couldn't justify spending £150+ on a Karcher or similar with proper lance - so I just spent the money on a 968 front anti roll bar instead.

Be interested to hear of other foaming experiences [:)]
 
ORIGINAL: 944 man

This is all getting too anal for me. Im tempted to link to the anal 'detailer' thread elsewhere, where a man buys a new Astra VXR and immediately strips it, measures the paint and then spends hundreds of hours anally polishing it. He also 'detailed' his Dyson..... The car was stolen shortly afterwards and I suspect that he is now receiving treatment for a severe case of OCD.
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I'm pretty sure the stolen car was not his, but a another one. However I can't be arsed to read through the whole thread again! Definately some OCD going on there though...

I already get some funny looks and comments from the neighbours when washing my car in Johnsons baby bath using a snot green wash mitt (the only one that was in stock when I was buying), so I'm not sure I could convincingly explain away why I'd be covering my car in snow foam first...
 
I use it as a quick wash during the week with a proper foam lance. It completely covers the car in foam, leave it to soak for 5 mins then power wash it off, then run the water direct from hose over the car to help the water slide off. Takes all of 15mins, I do it after a good run. At the weekend then i wash it properly using the 2 Bucket Method as someone mentioned earlier.
 
Apologies James, I don't think I read your post correctly. If you've already got a Karcher, your inexpensive attachment looks like a good bet for all but those who really get a bit carried away with the detailing thing.

Just thought......I can't remember anybody else in my road/lane actually cleaning their car in the last 2 years... I think they must all use car washes or the 'wash while you shop' services operated in supermarket car parks like Tesco [&:]

Talking of which.... I saw Karcher jet washers this eve in Tesco Amesham - supposedly half price @ £80 .think the model was T50
 
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