Snowfoam is king.. Pics inside ..

[Krys_23]

Well the rallye was absolutely filthy so thought i'd give it a good snowfoam through the PW and foam lance..

Here she was before :

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00562-1.jpg

As you can see bootlid very grubby!

So i foamed the car twice never touched it even with a mitt.. And this was how she came out!

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00576.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00572-1.jpg
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http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00571-1.jpg

:y: Delighted!

[stu-n-shell]

very sexy mate.

[Jamie]

Looking good, i love your alloys

[Krys_23]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00575.jpg

Even got a SLIGHT shine! And i haven't even machined it or waxed it! ( It's not been the weather and unfortunately i cannot access the garage :( )

[Krys_23]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00577.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00574-1.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00570-1.jpg

[P90PTS]

People don't realise how good snowfoam is! I love it!

[Krys_23]

I agree.. it's actually quite fun to use aswell! Even giving the wheels a blast with snowfoam takes a lot of the crap of it before you even put a wheel brush near it!

[P90PTS]

Aye I love covering the street in the stuff, also wash the conservatory with it too!

I give the wheels a once over with snow foam before i attack them with bilberry and a brush, saves me working too hard ;)

[saxovtsmad]

im going to do my conservatory with it too
car looks good buddy

[Riko360]

looks great mate

[J222JRA]

Looks awesome Krys.......have you got any pics of the snow foam process??? Just curious of how thick the foam is???

James

[P90PTS]

This is mines James, bit over-diluted, wasn't concentrating...

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz11/bigval3/14th%20Detail/DSC03802.jpg

[Toms112]

This is mines James, bit over-diluted, wasn't concentrating...

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz11/bigval3/14th%20Detail/DSC03802.jpg

Do the council pay you to clean to streets? :P :P


What lance do you use?

[P90PTS]

Na i just blast the road afterwards.

HD Foam Lance from CYC.

[J222JRA]

Looks goos mate.........just bought some hyper wash and ph neutral snow foam so hoping its really thick.....

*fingers crossed*

[P90PTS]

That mixture was 2cm of PH neutral, and a squirt of maxi suds II. I usually give a pump of megs hyper too but wanted to see the difference...

*Goes to find an old pic*

Pump of Megs Hyper and a squirt of Maxi Suds II

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz11/bigval3/860d8246.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz11/bigval3/b3ed17cc.jpg

[J222JRA]

Now thats what im talking about lol

[P90PTS]

You should see it when i give the mixture 2 pumps of megs!

Also if you are going to get the CYC lance then play around with the mixture setting on top, it can produce realllyyyy thick foam or just a light spray

[newqs36]

can you pile together a list of what i need. or does one exist else where i must have this! lol

[P90PTS]

What just for snow foam?

A PW
Lance with the correct fitment
Water supply
Electricity
Snow foam mixture
Megs Hyper
Maxi Suds II

[newqs36]

just the equiptment. ive heard great things about it and think i should invest for the summertime.

cheers for that

[Silver2000saxo]

What if every one did a Pic, with what Snow foam mixture/Equipment they used next to it???:zainy: or wud it get silly:panic:

[newqs36]

^^ i like :)

[P90PTS]

Here is what i used for the mixture on the corsa:

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz11/bigval3/DSC03799.jpg

[Gabbastard]

everytime I see one of these threads I take one step closer to buying a foam lance.

[P90PTS]

Just do it.

PM me and i'll get you a 5er off too!

[Gabbastard]

Any of you tried the i4d snow foam and lance? Can get 5l of their snow foam + lance for £59, seems decent!

[P90PTS]

You find that they are all pretty much the same, the only difference really being either the bottle or some other petty thing.

CYC for 60.97 inc next day delivery ;)

Thats for

Valet Pro - PH Neutral Snow Foam 5L
Foam Lance - Various fittings
Connection Type: Karcher fitting

[newqs36]

ill get myself a pw then set about getting the lance. cheers for that !

[newqs36]

may aswell ask here im sure its been asked hundreds of time.

the best, cheapest pw out at the moment? or just recomendations

[P90PTS]

Heard some good reviews about This (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7151062/c_1/1|category_root|Garden%20and%20DIY|14418702/c_2/3|15701048|Pressure%20washers|14418805/c_3/4|cat_14418805|Electric%20pressure%20washers|14418 806.htm?engine=froogle&keyword=Nilfisk+C110.3-5+X-tra+Pressure+Washer&_$ja=tsid:11527|cc:|prd:7151062|cat:Garden+%26+Diy +>+Pressure+Washers+>+Electric+Pressure+Washers)

James has used the foam bottle with it also and rates it higher than the CYC one.

[newqs36]

ahh thats good i have a10% discount at argos.

he said that about the one that comes with it?

[P90PTS]

Yes Sir :D

[newqs36]

well im sold :)

[MikeyW]

That price for a PW and a lance which is rated better than the CYC is an awesome price tbh !

[Silver2000saxo]

Ive got this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&partNumber=767749&langId=-1&cm_mmc=Sitename-_-Car+Cleaning+%26+Pressure+Washers/Pressure+Washer+Accessories-_-Na-_-Karcher+Pressure+Washer+Foam+Lance&source=shopping&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=lwamii&istBid=t , u cant adjust it but its cheap:y:. Not the best thou- hav a look http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4gsM6718P8(NOT MY CAR)

[newqs36]

Ive got this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&partNumber=767749&langId=-1&cm_mmc=Sitename-_-Car+Cleaning+%26+Pressure+Washers/Pressure+Washer+Accessories-_-Na-_-Karcher+Pressure+Washer+Foam+Lance&source=shopping&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=lwamii&istBid=t , u cant adjust it but its cheap:y:. Not the best thou- hav a look http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4gsM6718P8(NOT MY CAR)


i read the thread on this one. does look good from that vid

[Liam_]

CYC foam lance is the best £50 I've ever spent tbh. Car was a total state yesterday... foamed it up with a few cm's of PH neutral snow foam, a bit of Megs shampoo and a bit of all purpose cleaner.

Sat for about 10 mins watching it pull all the silt, crap and immigrants that had occupied my wheel arches. Lazy and effective!

[J222JRA]

Heard some good reviews about This (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7151062/c_1/1|category_root|Garden%20and%20DIY|14418702/c_2/3|15701048|Pressure%20washers|14418805/c_3/4|cat_14418805|Electric%20pressure%20washers|14418 806.htm?engine=froogle&keyword=Nilfisk+C110.3-5+X-tra+Pressure+Washer&_$ja=tsid:11527|cc:|prd:7151062|cat:Garden+%26+Diy +>+Pressure+Washers+>+Electric+Pressure+Washers)

James has used the foam bottle with it also and rates it higher than the CYC one.

I agree it is a verry good machine and the fact it has a 2 year warranty just makes it better

The foam lance it comes with is very simple...you cannot adjust the spray style and chemical ratio without adjusting the solution in the bottle...but for the price its realllyyyyyy good, ive used one for 18 months with no issues at all.


The problem i had with the foam lance from cyc was that i found the bottle to be very crappy..........mine cracked after a few weeks where it screws onto the gun. I did get a refund from Tim and he now assures me they are far superior to how they used to be........soooo i bought one the other day. I will give my honest opinion of it when it arrives.


But as i said for a budgest lance the one in the link above (with the PW) is very good and comes highly recommended from me.

James

[Liam_]

Mine gets used to do 3 cars, had it just over a year. Bottle seems fine so far... if i'm nitpicking, the thread on top of the bottle starting to look a little worn. I doubt a replacement bottle would be very much though.

[Saxo-SX]

may aswell ask here im sure its been asked hundreds of time.

the best, cheapest pw out at the moment? or just recomendations

If your on Cliosport check the for sale section.

Someones selling a Karcher 2900 for £50 with all accesories. Doesn't come with Foam lance but its a good all-rounder and retails at about £120.

http://www.classic-lawns.co.uk/acatalog/Karcher2900M.jpg

[J222JRA]

For the extra few £££'s though you get a 2 year guarantee....to me thats well worth the extra money.

[newqs36]

brilliant thanks everyone. come payday ill get the linked pw.

[MikeyW]

James, the foam attachment with the Nilfisk, does it produce the same thickness/stickiness (obviously with the right mixtures) as the HD foam lance on say a Karcher ?

[J222JRA]

With the right ratio of snow foam to water it is very thick.......but not as thick as it could be with the hd lance. But then again its more than half price what a karscher + lance would cost.

At the weekend i will make a thread comparing the 2 types of lance. If i dont someone PM me and remind me as i have a memory like a siv lol

[MikeyW]

I will make sure I PM you as I am seriously considering the Nilsfik to replace my slowly dying Karcher.

[J222JRA]

Its a very good replacement tbh Mikey.....plus you can always upgrade the lance to the cyc version as they do the correct adaptor.

[baker556]

i 've got the standard Karcher one to go with the pressure washer, find its really good !

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KARCHER-FOAM-LANCE-BOTTLE-SNOW-FOAM-CAR-WASHER_W0QQitemZ220549315770QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM?hash=item3359c37cba#ht_5 00wt_1182

[Saxo-SX]

i 've got the standard Karcher one to go with the pressure washer, find its really good !

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KARCHER-FOAM-LANCE-BOTTLE-SNOW-FOAM-CAR-WASHER_W0QQitemZ220549315770QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM?hash=item3359c37cba#ht_5 00wt_1182

+1 Very good for the price.

http://i45.tinypic.com/2dviv07.jpg

It does the job well enough for me. Plus even if other lances can produce a "thicker" foam, what advantage does this have over a "thinner" foam? No matter how thick the foam is, only the bottom of the foam (if you know what I mean) is in contact with the paintwork loosening the dirt.

[J222JRA]

The thicker the foam the longer it sticks, the longer it sticks the better it cleans.

[Saxo-SX]

The thicker the foam the longer it sticks, the longer it sticks the better it cleans.

Thats what I was thinking. What If I went over the car twice with the karcher lance? Same result? ;)

[Peter_D]

Told ya she cleans up nice with just a wash eh :D

[stinkycheese]

This thread makes me want to spend more monies :(

my superspray hose attachment just isn't cutting it anymore lol

[Predator_R32]

snow foaming is so satisfying

turning a car white is good fun :p

[Krys_23]

Will update the thickness of my foam once i do the BMW today :y:

[J222JRA]

Will update the thickness of my foam once i do the BMW today :y:

Thanks Krys....oh by the way havent got round to sending the skittles yet but i promise i will do soon.

[Krys_23]

Told ya she cleans up nice with just a wash eh :D

I wouldn't class that as a jet wash ;)

Step one.. Foam lance - Megs de greaser
Step two .. Blasted with snow foam left to dwell .. Rinsed
Step three.. another lashing of snowfoam and carlack 68 mix ;)

Come up with the teg whenever you want i will give it a wild foaming sesh :p

[Peter_D]

Next time we go a run up to wick we'll give the Teg a quick snow foam and rinse before we go up :D

[Krys_23]

Yeah i was sad enough to do it again.. James asked for how much i use so here's a few reasonably decent pics, Quite a strong mix of SF too!

And my bird took a few of me in action ;)





http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00578.jpg
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http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00589-1.jpg

[Krys_23]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00593.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00594.jpg
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http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00596.jpg

Beeeeemarr :

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00597.jpg

[J222JRA]

Thanks Krys.

[Krys_23]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00598.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00599.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00600.jpg

[Krys_23]

Rallye afters ;)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00601.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00602.jpg
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http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00605.jpg

[Krys_23]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00610.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/Krystewart9/DSC00611.jpg

[MikeyW]

You use any shampoo in that or just SF ?

EDIT: just saw the other pic with a pink filled bottle, woopsies Mikey fail

[Krys_23]

Pink bottle was about 1/3rd of degreaser lol..

[MikeyW]

Fairy muff

[baker556]

snow foaming is so satisfying

turning a car white is good fun :p

i actually agree with this pred !

Think i might do mine tomorrow and get some snaps :)

Just realised i have no snow foam left, :(, autoglym shall have to do.

[baker556]

I wouldn't class that as a jet wash ;)

Step one.. Foam lance - Megs de greaser
Step two .. Blasted with snow foam left to dwell .. Rinsed
Step three.. another lashing of snowfoam and carlack 68 mix ;)

Come up with the teg whenever you want i will give it a wild foaming sesh :p

i thought megs degreaser was for the engine bay :S

So whats better then the megs degreaser or the snow foam.

[Krys_23]

De greaser is basically just a strong wash.. Does the job on the paint. Does no harm.

[Predator_R32]

You going skydiving or summit krys

get into it and get wet :p

[Krys_23]

Thats a fine Global Santa Fae boiler suit :) x