Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Gally]

Rain x etc isn't even cheap!

 

[Gally]

We have the rare 3m foam glass cleaner and it's good, always seems really hard to get, we have a massive box of it! Bought a job lot ages ago as you couldn't buy it!

 

[Gus]

Is there much difference in 75p window cleaner from Sainsburys to a decent £10 product. I rarely use glass cleaner, I was the outside of the car often and only use glass cleaner on the inside. Is it really worth the extra £9 ?

 

[imprezaworks]

I always do that outside windows. Normally use the autosmart green window polish which is good.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Is there much difference in 75p window cleaner from Sainsburys to a decent £10 product. I rarely use glass cleaner, I was the outside of the car often and only use glass cleaner on the inside. Is it really worth the extra £9 ?

Personally I think there’s a massive difference.

Getting the interior windscreen clean can be a right chore but Dooka appears to have a degreaser in it and gets it absolutely spotless without any smears at all.

As you can probably tell I’m a big fan 😂

 

[riz]

Just used that Turtlewax Sealant after Forensic details reccomendedation
Normally use Carpro Hydro on the wife's car.
Easy to use with no streaks and it is ridiculously slick when done. Have to see how it holds up as Hydro did do a good job.

 

[imprezaworks]

Snow foam spray bottle?

I know snow foam is a bit meh but never tried it and have some lol. Something like this.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CKM6QLX/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[imprezaworks]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015J65VSA/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015J65VSA/?tag=cliospnet01-21

do you not have a pressure washer?

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah a kranzle thing. Just spotted this. Was for something at home but may aswell take the cars to work lol.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V5HTRBH/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Yeah a kranzle thing. Just spotted this. Was for something at home but may aswell take the cars to work lol.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V5HTRBH/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Dont know what Kranzle pressure washer you have but this dodo juice snow foam lance has lasted me longer than the 2 pervious generic ones I had.

 

[imprezaworks]

KRANZLE HD K 10/122

NEW KRANZLE HD K 10/122 Pressure Cleaner with optional accessories For more information contact :- Kranzle Aquaspray on 01925 44 44 64

kranzle-pressure-washers.co.uk

This one.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

KRANZLE HD K 10/122

NEW KRANZLE HD K 10/122 Pressure Cleaner with optional accessories For more information contact :- Kranzle Aquaspray on 01925 44 44 64

kranzle-pressure-washers.co.uk

This one.

Don’t think Dodo do an attachment for that one

 

[imprezaworks]

Reckon the one i linked would do the job?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Snow foam spray bottle?

I know snow foam is a bit meh but never tried it and have some lol. Something like this.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CKM6QLX/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Just run a length of hose to a water source like a 25 litre fermenting bin. Fill it with water , snow foam and shampoo and Bobs your Uncle.

 

[imprezaworks]

Probably just get that one I linked lol

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Reckon the one i linked would do the job?

Yeah just make sure you run clean fresh water through it to rinse the snow foam solution out after every use

 

[Gally]

Don't use snowfoam through it. It's not really doing what you need it to do.

Buy bilthamber autofoam. It's a foam/cleaner so when use through a pump sprayer is actually works amazing. It's the only pump spray I really use. Koch Chemie green star also good for pre spray.

Pre spray then bucket wash. Autofoam is almost a touchless wash, it's that good.

 

[Gus]

Yeah just make sure you run clean fresh water through it to rinse the snow foam solution out after every use

Is there an easy way to do this ? like holding it upside down or something?

 

[imprezaworks]

Don't use snow foam through the one I linked at Amazon?

 

[Gally]

No. You're just wasting snowfoam.

You've been cleaning cars for years and years!

Maybe a better question. What snowfoam do you propose to put through the mesto?

 

[imprezaworks]

It's in work. Not bothered with snow foam ever so thought I'd give it a blast.

 

[riz]

Don't use snowfoam through it. It's not really doing what you need it to do.

Buy bilthamber autofoam. It's a foam/cleaner so when use through a pump sprayer is actually works amazing. It's the only pump spray I really use. Koch Chemie green star also good for pre spray.

Pre spray then bucket wash. Autofoam is almost a touchless wash, it's that good.

Just used autofoam. It was ok but i was a tad unsure on ratios!!! Probably just under an inch for a whole snowfoam bottle?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Is there an easy way to do this ? like holding it upside down or something?

Just unscrew the plastic bottle and run the lance with it off for a few seconds 👍

 

[Al_G]

The best snow foam Lance on the market is the MTM Hydro.

MTM Hydro Italian Foam Lance, foam gun for pressure washers, M22 Male https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07F42Z7B9/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Recommended by the top detailing youtubers etc.

I love mine.

 

[imprezaworks]

Will report back on the one I linked

 

[riz]

Used the Turtlewax on my Panda and again it looks great.

Seems to be alot glossier than Carpro Hydro after a few days.

https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=414366&page=40

 

[imprezaworks]

@hipwell

What's with the wow

 

[hipwell]

Is the trick to leave it on a while before removing?.

@hipwell

What's with the wow

Uh???

 

[imprezaworks]

Snow foam. It's fun if nothing else. Tbf it cleaned better than I expected. Obviously washed after

 

[hipwell]

Just snow foamed mine, might aswel have not bothered as it didn't shift any of the muck really lol. I only used some cheap Carplan trade foam though.

I'm gonna try the auto foam, meant to be quality stuff

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah may try that when this stuff runs out.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Just snow foamed mine, might aswel have not bothered as it didn't shift any of the muck really lol. I only used some cheap Carplan trade foam though.

I'm gonna try the auto foam, meant to be quality stuff

auto foam is on my shopping list

 

[Gally]

A lot of snowfoams aren't heavy on cleaners which isn't a bad thing other wise they would strip constantly. Touchless wash is from things like tfr etc. It's a hard thing to achieve.

Autofoam works better through a pump sprayer because it clings. Bit like AF citrus power it's a pre spray and they work so well.

Autofoam will still clean better than 99% of snowfoams.

Pre spray is a true cleaner/breakdown, the snowfoam will help. I use snowfoam more for lubrication. The cleaning comes from pre spray and wash mitt/shampoo.

 

[riz]

As above. Snow foam is cool but my citrus APC diluted does a better job. I just use foam so I don't miss any little bit and it gets the crusty bits off.

 

[Gally]

I like to use it when using the mitt to add a bit more safety.

 

[Al_G]

A lot of snowfoams aren't heavy on cleaners which isn't a bad thing other wise they would strip constantly. Touchless wash is from things like tfr etc. It's a hard thing to achieve.

Autofoam works better through a pump sprayer because it clings. Bit like AF citrus power it's a pre spray and they work so well.

Autofoam will still clean better than 99% of snowfoams.

Pre spray is a true cleaner/breakdown, the snowfoam will help. I use snowfoam more for lubrication. The cleaning comes from pre spray and wash mitt/shampoo.

Is there a risk of letting snow foam dry?

I’ve used it as a wash aid before but most pro’s online go with a shampoo mix through a foam lance instead. I presume the risk of doing this using SF is it could stain if left to dry?

 

[Gus]

Is there a risk of letting snow foam dry?

I’ve used it as a wash aid before but most pro’s online go with a shampoo mix through a foam lance instead. I presume the risk of doing this using SF is it could stain if left to dry?

I use snowfoam as a prewash. I snowfoam the car and then whilst it does its thing I clean the wheels.
I then pressure wash the whole car to get any loose stuff off that the snowfoam has softened.
Ill then snowfoam the car again and start washing the car one side at a time, starting in the parts of the car in the shade. Once you have washed a side of the car, snow foam it again and move on to the next side. The point of this is it will stop the car drying on the part you have just washed and leaving water marks. snowfoam regularly and dont let any parts of the car dry, the car usually gets snowfoamed about 6 times during the course of a wash.

Snowfoam is also really good when claying and a lo easier and cheaper than quick detailer or clay lube.

Bilt Hamber is great for a dirty car, ill dilute it down a lot with water and normal shampoo if my car isnt that dirty or if it has been recently waxed.

 

[Gally]

Always depends how strong it is. At work I don't use SF, we use shampoo through the Lance and a pre wash. This coats the car in a safe foam and aids lubrication with the mitt.

 

[Al_G]

Always depends how strong it is. At work I don't use SF, we use shampoo through the Lance and a pre wash. This coats the car in a safe foam and aids lubrication with the mitt.

Yep, that’s what I’ve started to do after using a prewash. I find SF pretty pony after using PW as it doesn’t seem to add much to the equation.

I’m currently using AF citrus power which I find great. I go through 5l in next to notice using my pump sprayer though so it’s far from cost effective as you use it neat.