Snow foam

[daveg1]

As I have just bought an 07 astra Sri for the mrs and my vtr is looking a bit sorry I wanted to give snow foam ago. Can i buy the bits I need from halfauds as ideally I'd like to do it tomorow. Aslo what is the process in terms of when of i wax and snow foam

[saxovtsmad]

you need a snow foam lance t b h to attach to your preasure washer

[daveg1]

Will this do the job http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&productId=217894&categoryId=165569&langId=-1
my pressure washer is a different make

[Liam_]

I've heard the Karcher one is pretty useless mate. Won't fit unless you have Karcher pressure wash either.

This is what you want (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html).

[saxovtsmad]

t b h mate im not sure if that 1 will do the job i m o these are the best ones

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp184/saxovtsmad/foamlance.jpg

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp184/saxovtsmad/snowfoamed001.jpg

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp184/saxovtsmad/snowfoamed003.jpg

[daveg1]

Well that annoying was hoping to do it today

[J222JRA]

Halfords......wont sell what you need.

[daveg1]

Is cleanyourcar reliable

[J222JRA]

Is cleanyourcar reliable

Yes....order now = delivery tuesday

[JoNNoGold]

i have a quick question the please. if this is what you reccomend then what would you reccomend as the best snow foam??

[saxovtsmad]

i have a quick question the please. if this is what you reccomend then what would you reccomend as the best snow foam??

this mate
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/valet-pro-ph-neutral-snow-foam/prod_500.html

[JoNNoGold]

think its about time i got into the snowfoam game.

[JoNNoGold]

Just bought it all so hopefully tuesday i shall be snowfoaming, also got a nice new drying towel :D

[0rang3peel]

What does everyone do for the mixture in the bottle? I have some snow foam & a few other products, does anyone make a concoction or just use diluted snow foam?

[saxovtsmad]

i use a squirt of maxi suds and a few drops of A.P.C and snow foam

[MikeyW]

The Karcher foam lance really isn't that bad, had one before I got the AB HD Lance.

What does everyone do for the mixture in the bottle? I have some snow foam & a few other products, does anyone make a concoction or just use diluted snow foam?

About an inch of Snowfoam and a squirt of Meguiars Soft Wash, topped with warm water for general foaming/cleaning.

Inch if Snowfoam and an inch of APC topped with warm water for cleaning/stripping wax.

[P90PTS]

I sprayed my snow foam last night.

[MikeyW]

I sprayed my snow foam last night.

I do hope you blinded her

[Wayne]

1 inch of snow foam and filled up with warm water and give the bottle a shake:y: Meguiars Hyper wash or Valet Pro Ph neutral work a treat:y:

[Peter_D]

Sorry to hijack but what's this snowfoam like?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UK-VALET-CHERRY-SNOW-FOAM-BULK-25L-DRUM-TRADE-/120484500107?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c0d6f928b

5L costs £16 delivered, so works out cheap buying the 25L of it! Is it any good or aload of shite?

I'm gonna buy that Nilfisk C110 pressure washer very soon and 25L of this stuff if it's any use.. I'm not bothered if it's not the best stuff around but if it does the job then it's good enough for me...just to give the car a snow foam once a week over the winter to keep it fresh, as i won't be doing any proper cleaning over the winter, maybe once or twice at the most

[MikeyW]

Sorry to hijack but what's this snowfoam like?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UK-VALET-CHERRY-SNOW-FOAM-BULK-25L-DRUM-TRADE-/120484500107?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c0d6f928b

5L costs £16 delivered, so works out cheap buying the 25L of it! Is it any good or aload of shite?

I'm gonna buy that Nilfisk C110 pressure washer very soon and 25L of this stuff if it's any use.. I'm not bothered if it's not the best stuff around but if it does the job then it's good enough for me...just to give the car a snow foam once a week over the winter to keep it fresh, as i won't be doing any proper cleaning over the winter, maybe once or twice at the most

The Nilfisk comes with a foam lance which is suitable for decent snowfoaming, James had one and has said it's not the greatest but adequate.

That snowfoam would be fine for the price. I've only ever used Valet Pro PH Neutral Snowfoam which was good but had no smell :homme: and Autobrite Supa Snow Foam which smells sexual and works just as well, it's the pink stuff that you always see.

Snowfoaming is IMO one of the most effective and easiest jobs to do when it comes to cleaning/detailing. Will get rid of most of the surface dirt on the first covering/rinse and nearly all of it by the second. Would be worth doing a quick 2BM on the second foaming to make sure its fully clean. Could do a full wash and dry within 20 minutes.

[0rang3peel]

Sorry to hijack but what's this snowfoam like?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UK-VALET-CHERRY-SNOW-FOAM-BULK-25L-DRUM-TRADE-/120484500107?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c0d6f928b

5L costs £16 delivered, so works out cheap buying the 25L of it! Is it any good or aload of shite?

I'm gonna buy that Nilfisk C110 pressure washer very soon and 25L of this stuff if it's any use.. I'm not bothered if it's not the best stuff around but if it does the job then it's good enough for me...just to give the car a snow foam once a week over the winter to keep it fresh, as i won't be doing any proper cleaning over the winter, maybe once or twice at the most

25 litres is an awful lot, I have 5 litres and it feels like it's going to last for ever!

[Peter_D]

Yeah 25L is alot, but 5L is £16 and the 25L is only like £38 or something...so might aswell pay the extra, it'll last ages, and i wont be a scrooge when filling the bottle with it haha

Cheers Mikey, looks like i'll be going for that then and the Nilfisk pressure washer :cool:

[Paul]

Hi Peter,

I've just bought that pressure washer... I'll let you know next week how i get along with it.

[Peter_D]

Hi Paul!

Soundo, i imagine it'll be good though as James recommends it

[P90PTS]

I get 5L of snow foam for 6 big yins.

[Peter_D]

Bargain! Does it smell of cherry though?

[P90PTS]

Smell is irrelevant.

Clingy-ness is all that matters

[Paul]

Bargain! Does it smell of cherry though?

Smell is irrelevant.

Clingy-ness is all that matters

Quick reminder... You're talking to Peter.

[Peter_D]

LOL i know smell doesn't matter

Gonna get some of that stuff soon though

[JoNNoGold]

The Nilfisk comes with a foam lance which is suitable for decent snowfoaming, James had one and has said it's not the greatest but adequate.

That snowfoam would be fine for the price. I've only ever used Valet Pro PH Neutral Snowfoam which was good but had no smell :homme: and Autobrite Supa Snow Foam which smells sexual and works just as well, it's the pink stuff that you always see.

Snowfoaming is IMO one of the most effective and easiest jobs to do when it comes to cleaning/detailing. Will get rid of most of the surface dirt on the first covering/rinse and nearly all of it by the second. Would be worth doing a quick 2BM on the second foaming to make sure its fully clean. Could do a full wash and dry within 20 minutes.

You seem to know abit about snow foam, just wondered if i could ask about the general procedure what you do with your car??? If its not too much trouble please :y:

[P90PTS]

Mikey is a looser.

[JoNNoGold]

Mikey is a looser.

very helpfull input thanks lol :homme:

[MikeyW]

You seem to know abit about snow foam, just wondered if i could ask about the general procedure what you do with your car??? If its not too much trouble please :y:

Well general procedure would be a quick snow foam, wheels cleaned, rinse, snow foam, 2BM, rinse and dry. Then a quick once over with Dodo Juice Red Mist.

But I fully detailed my car not long ago, including a machine polish and 3 layers of Dodo Juice Orange Crush so it only needs topping up.

Am in the process of my winter protection detail this week so expect a new thread up soon !

Mikey is a looser.

I like your face.

[JoNNoGold]

Well general procedure would be a quick snow foam, wheels cleaned, rinse, snow foam, 2BM, rinse and dry. Then a quick once over with Dodo Juice Red Mist.

But I fully detailed my car not long ago, including a machine polish and 3 layers of Dodo Juice Orange Crush so it only needs topping up.

Am in the process of my winter protection detail this week so expect a new thread up soon !



I like your face.

cheers pal, i was just on about the first part you wrote including snow foam as only just recently got mine setup. look forward to seeing pics up after the methods you use. looking if the weather is nice this weekend to give mine a full detail with pics. :y:

[Brettles1986]

what is 2BM?

[stupotvtr]

2 Bucket Method

[marcusd]

just brought the snow lance and snow off cleanyour car dam amazing stuff. and so fun def something to piss neighbours off with

[MikeyW]

just brought the snow lance and snow off cleanyour car dam amazing stuff. and so fun def something to piss neighbours off with

How much did you pay for it delivered with the Snow Foam ?

It pays to be a member on Detailing World :P

[P90PTS]

Iirc I got my Lance, 1 gallon of Hyperwash, fitment for a karcher, 5L of Valet Pro for like £50

[marcusd]

How much did you pay for it delivered with the Snow Foam ?

It pays to be a member on Detailing World :P

£61 delivered i think. snow lance is on special at £45 delivery was £6 and rest was snow.
but did go halfs with some one so not too bad.
just need to get used to what goes in bottle as so many poeple use diff things