karcher foam lance

[Christophe]

Want to foam my car. What do i need to buy? Going to get snow foam from cleanyourcar.co.uk but what equipment do i need?

Is this ok? Just seems really cheap

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...1457_crumb_33958-33974_parentcategoryrn_31457

 

[zogzog60]

If you have the money to spare its best to go for an autobrite HD lance and some super snow foam. After this advice being told time and time again, i decided i didnt have the money to spare and bought that one and some halfords value 5l shampoo to put in it giving a total cost of £18. Thats less than half the cost of the HD lance. And to be honest it probably isnt as good, but it certainly works brilliantly, it just doesnt provide AS thick a foam as an AB lance would! I just need to find a good shampoo once i have a wee bit on money to spare.

 

[The Big Yin]

Once youve used an autobrite one you wont use any other

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Those karcher foam lances are crap imo . They hold very little shampoo/water and run out quickly . They don't produce much foam either .

If you already have a pressure washer you could try my method . Cheaper than any foam lances 11th post down .

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=215944&highlight=SUPERSPRAY

 

[Christophe]

once u buy the foam lance do u just atach it to the hose pipe. or do u need to buy a full on pressure washer ie a karcher

 

[MRBILLYUK]

The foam lance you posted about from Halfords is an attachment for Karcher pressure washers . It's not a stand alone product you can attach to a hose pipe .

 

[Christophe]

i see. so i'd need to buy the pressure washer and then the foam lance with some snow foam.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Yep . but like i said before . That foam lance is crap .

 

[Christophe]

and when you've foamed the car do you rinse it then do the 2 bucket method or do u wash the car straight onto thhe foam using 2 bucket method?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I pressure wash the car first to loosen any dirt , then i use the high pressure foam , quick rinse then foam again and proceed with the 2 bucket method .

 

[Fletcher]

I'm not that impressed, with the foam results from my Karcher foam lance.

 

[mattjk]

I'm not that impressed, with the foam results from my Karcher foam lance.

My 'happy Gilmour' For the win!! Screw that expensive crap!!

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=289258

 

[Christophe]

ok if i was to spend 40 quid on the lancer which is a good one. I want so serious foamage lol

 

[Christophe]

can either of these fit to the karcher pressure machine

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1726

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-drying/foam-lance-karcher-fitting/prod_371.html

 

[Brand86]

can either of these fit to the karcher pressure machine

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1726

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-drying/foam-lance-karcher-fitting/prod_371.html

Yep both mate. The AB is the one to go for apparently though, going to get it myself just no point at the moment.

 

[Christophe]

cool so defo no adapter needed.

The mixture i'm going to use will be

Bit of this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-amp-drying/super-snow-foam-5-litre/prod_370.html and bit of this http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/cgi-bi...Products.html#a2_21BX125_2d32#a2_21BX125_2d32

sound good?

 

[Brand86]

The second one didn't open but I presume its the AB Clean Max shampoo? If so both sound fine.

 

[Christophe]

the second one was britemax clean max shampoo

 

[Christophe]

thing is is it really worth it doing the foaming before 2 bucket method?

 

[Christophe]

just found out this offer >>> http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1918

41 quid for the lancer and 5litre snow foam.

usually 49 quid with 1litre snow foam

 

[aceface]

Any kind of decent foam or pre-wash is bound to remove at least some dirt etc, which means there is less chance of marring when washing with a mitt.
So yes I would say it is worth it, and plus it is so much fun!

 

[Christophe]

lol ye it's mainly the fun factor which makes me want it. Sad i know lol

 

[Christophe]

is it best to wash the car with 2 bucket method whilst the foam is still on the car?? Or do you need to rinse it off first?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Like aceface says . The more dirt you can get off before you attack it with a washmitt the better . Then you've less chance of scratching the paintwork .

I never wash my car without first pressure washing it , then foaming it .

 

[MRBILLYUK]

is it best to wash the car with 2 bucket method whilst the foam is still on the car?? Or do you need to rinse it off first?

Like i said in my earlier post . I powerwash as much dirt of as possible , then high power foam it , leave to dwell a while to help soften any dirt , then power wash that off just with water , then foam again and continue with the washmitt and 2 bucket method .

 

[Christophe]

is it best to wash the car with 2 bucket method whilst the foam is still on the car?? Or do you need to rinse it off first?

Like i said in my earlier post . I powerwash as much dirt of as possible , then high power foam it , leave to dwell a while to help soften any dirt , then power wash that off just with water , then foam again and continue with the washmitt and 2 bucket method .

awsome

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Like i said in my earlier post . I powerwash as much dirt of as possible , then high power foam it , leave to dwell a while to help soften any dirt , then power wash that off just with water , then foam again and continue with the washmitt and 2 bucket method .

awsome

It might sound like a bit of overkill , but for the sake of a few minutes extra and piece of mind that i've removed as much crap as possible thats how i prefer to do it anyway.

 

[Brand86]

awsome

It might sound like a bit of overkill , but for the sake of a few minutes extra and piece of mind that i've removed as much crap as possible thats how i prefer to do it anyway.

Very much agree.

And for all the Super Spray haters out there, just used it again this morning and I'm still impressed with it - Snow Foam + Hot Water combo seems to produce as much soap as some of the Karcher and Foam Lance effects I have seen posted on here and DW, although still getting the AB Foam Lance soon (although I think its a rip off for what it is).

 

[mattjk]

It might sound like a bit of overkill , but for the sake of a few minutes extra and piece of mind that i've removed as much crap as possible thats how i prefer to do it anyway.

Very much agree.

And for all the Super Spray haters out there, just used it again this morning and I'm still impressed with it - Snow Foam + Hot Water combo seems to produce as much soap as some of the Karcher and Foam Lance effects I have seen posted on here and DW, although still getting the AB Foam Lance soon (although I think its a rip off for what it is).

How much is the AB lance?

 

[Christophe]

Very much agree.

And for all the Super Spray haters out there, just used it again this morning and I'm still impressed with it - Snow Foam + Hot Water combo seems to produce as much soap as some of the Karcher and Foam Lance effects I have seen posted on here and DW, although still getting the AB Foam Lance soon (although I think its a rip off for what it is).

How much is the AB lance?

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1918

 

[Brand86]

Very much agree.

And for all the Super Spray haters out there, just used it again this morning and I'm still impressed with it - Snow Foam + Hot Water combo seems to produce as much soap as some of the Karcher and Foam Lance effects I have seen posted on here and DW, although still getting the AB Foam Lance soon (although I think its a rip off for what it is).

How much is the AB lance?

Too much! Probabl costs a tenner in materials at most, and I doubt much R&D was necessary either!

 

[Christophe]

ye is expensive but it on offer at the moment so if you ever buy it do it now.

 

[Brand86]

ye is expensive but it on offer at the moment so if you ever buy it do it now.

Yeah maybe but might look for one on eGay or something...can't afford it right now going back to uni this weekend anyway so can't use it there anyway. Cheers for the heads up though anyways.

 

[riz]

get the heavy duty lance not the standard one!!

 

[mattjk]

£41.50+pp :S - rather make love to a duck i think you can probs pick up a checp pressure washer for that these days

 

[Brand86]

Yeah, its basically some metal pipe, a plastic water bottle and some appropriate bits to hold it together. Not like there are any patented parts or anything in it either. I want it, but think its a rip off to be quite frank.

 

[riz]

Yeah, its basically some metal pipe, a plastic water bottle and some appropriate bits to hold it together. Not like there are any patented parts or anything in it either. I want it, but think its a rip off to be quite frank.

what can you do tho? i got it it is wicked though!! 100% snowfoam is quality

 

[Christophe]

just purchased it as got paid 40 quid from gf's dad for an hours work on something he wanted so thought what the heck lol. should get it this week and will try it on saturday with pics.

 

[Brand86]

Yeah, its basically some metal pipe, a plastic water bottle and some appropriate bits to hold it together. Not like there are any patented parts or anything in it either. I want it, but think its a rip off to be quite frank.

what can you do tho? i got it it is wicked though!! 100% snowfoam is quality

Just bend over and take it I guess! I will get it but no point just now as I am back at uni and can't use a pressure washer here, have to borrow the Iraqis up the road...

just purchased it as got paid 40 quid from gf's dad for an hours work on something he wanted so thought what the heck lol. should get it this week and will try it on saturday with pics.

£40 an hour?!? I need a job with him by sounds of things...

 

[Christophe]

lol ye its random designing slides for his work as im graphic designer. The first job he gave me took 3/4 hours and i got 200 quid