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vtectransplant
2nd March 2013, 16:45
Right lads, did loads of research before I bought my gear and today was the first outing. Just wondering whether I did it right/what other people do.

I bought a Nilsfik C125.3 refurbed from JMS for £58(ish) delivered after seeing a link on detailing world. Came with Snowfoam lance so used that.

Used Valet Pro pH neutral foam diluted about 1-3 and nothing else.

It initially foamed really well but disappeared almost immediately, left it for 5-10 mins and rinsed. Is it normal for it to disappear so quickly?

Really chuffed with the result anyway bit thought it may either be the lance or perhaps people mix differently?

Any thoughts? Cheers!
LVC
2nd March 2013, 16:57
Did it come out thick or thin and watery?

If thin then you need to adjust the amount of air that gets sucked in (if you can on your lance) to get it to be as thick as poss.

Here's what mine looks like (still a bit too thin but getting there) >>
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll38/LVC1/Saxo/DSC06154Medium_zps87e6071f.jpg
vtectransplant
2nd March 2013, 17:01
It came out pretty thick tbf but didn't stay long enough to look like that.... I don't think I can adjust the amount of air Ill have to check. What foam have you used there?
LVC
2nd March 2013, 17:04
This >>
Foam (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110948563867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

With this >>
Foam lance (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140868929087?var=440083851065&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)
vtectransplant
2nd March 2013, 17:09
Yeah that lance is on my radar.... Next purchase me thinks!
LVC
2nd March 2013, 17:14
I was advised to get that one and am not disappointed - you need to wind the adjuster to max + to get the foam nice and thick. I put about 25% snow foam and the rest warm water - a good shake and jobs a good'un.

et voila >>>
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll38/LVC1/Saxo/DSC06151Large_zpsf2a42dd6.jpg

I needed to take a mit to the wheels but didn't touch the bodywork at all and even dry it's pretty good - a polish would make it ace but too cold outside, lol
vtectransplant
2nd March 2013, 17:17
Yeah think ill order one tonight!
I just washed the barge by just foaming and it's more than enough. Cheers!
bosax
2nd March 2013, 17:22
I use this lance. http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/exterior-cleaning/autobrite-direct-snow-foam-lance/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-lance-various-connectors.html

And this foam. http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/exterior-cleaning/prewash-dirt-bug-removers/magifoam.html


The snow lances are much better than what you get with machines. Use about 1" of foam and fill the bottle with warm water.
LVC
2nd March 2013, 17:48
The AD lance is the same as the one I listed just with a different bottle and increased price ;)
vtectransplant
2nd March 2013, 18:11
This >>
Foam (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110948563867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

With this >>
Foam lance (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140868929087?var=440083851065&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

Just ordered it. :y:
LVC
2nd March 2013, 18:21
Just ordered it. :y:

Nice one - I was pleasantly surprised by the weight and quality when mine arrived - have fun :y:
vtectransplant
16th March 2013, 14:46
First use of better lance today. What a difference!!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/16/usanuse7.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/16/a8atave7.jpg
bosax
16th March 2013, 17:14
Looking good :y:
LVC
16th March 2013, 17:28
Result - if you turn the valve right round to closed/open on the +ve side it comes out like cream from an aerosol spray can :)
vtectransplant
16th March 2013, 17:42
Result - if you turn the valve right round to closed/open on the +ve side it comes out like cream from an aerosol spray can :)

Yeah that's how I did it. It was like a fire extinguisher!
LVC
16th March 2013, 18:37
Yeah that's how I did it. It was like a fire extinguisher!

Go "Fireman Sam" :hug:
griff_106
16th March 2013, 18:52
Looking good mate! Makes me want to go out and wash our cars but it's been raining much of the day today and apparently the weather isn't going to be any better tomorrow :(
vtectransplant
16th March 2013, 19:11
Go "Fireman Sam" :hug:

lol

Looking good mate! Makes me want to go out and wash our cars but it's been raining much of the day today and apparently the weather isn't going to be any better tomorrow :(

Yeah I grabbed the opportunity when we had 30mins of sun earlier