What's new
By:
ClioSport.net

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

  • When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read more here.

karcher foam lance

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.
 
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
 
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 .
 
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?
 
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 .
 
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!
 
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 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 .
 
Christophe said:
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?
Click to expand...

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 .
 
MRBILLYUK said:
Christophe said:
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?
Click to expand...

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 .
Click to expand...

awsome
 
Christophe said:
MRBILLYUK said:
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 .
Click to expand...

awsome
Click to expand...

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.
 
MRBILLYUK said:
Christophe said:
awsome
Click to expand...

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.
Click to expand...

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).
 
Brand86 said:
MRBILLYUK said:
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.
Click to expand...

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).
Click to expand...


How much is the AB lance?
 
Last edited:
mattjk said:
Brand86 said:
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).
Click to expand...


How much is the AB lance?
Click to expand...





http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1918
 
mattjk said:
Brand86 said:
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).
Click to expand...


How much is the AB lance?
Click to expand...

Too much! Probabl costs a tenner in materials at most, and I doubt much R&D was necessary either!
 
Christophe said:
ye is expensive but it on offer at the moment so if you ever buy it do it now.
Click to expand...

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.
 
£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
 
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.
 
Brand86 said:
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.
Click to expand...

what can you do tho? i got it it is wicked though!! 100% snowfoam is quality
 
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.
 
riz said:
Brand86 said:
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.
Click to expand...

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

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...

Christophe said:
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.
Click to expand...

£40 an hour?!? I need a job with him by sounds of things...
 
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 :D
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
Basic kit
Replies
4
Views
1K
Cookson
Cookson
ex-Chinese Dave
Ignition key replacement?
Replies
4
Views
243
ex-Chinese Dave
ex-Chinese Dave
A
clio MK 2 d4f 728/ 784 frankenstein
Replies
2
Views
544
Avengeharley
A
Andyano12
My Clio 172 Cup Story
Replies
2
Views
242
Stefan.
Stefan.
JimF
Product Photography
Replies
13
Views
745
JimF
JimF
Back
Top