Snow of the foam variety.

[JD]

Just seen this...can anyone recommend it, or a better one for the same price?

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-8152.aspx

The problem with the 2.XX Karchers, is they are sealed units. We bought one, it failed, we were told to buy another as the motors couldn't be replaced. My advice, buy 3.XX and above. Means you won't have to buy twice if the motor fails, as these are removable and can therefore be changed.

 

[Brookie.]

The problem with the 2.XX Karchers, is they are sealed units. We bought one, it failed, we were told to buy another as the motors couldn't be replaced. My advice, buy 3.XX and above. Means you won't have to buy twice if the motor fails, as these are removable and can therefore be changed.

Thanks man!
I'll have a look into it.

 

[RichT]

None of the Clio, this is what I've always used

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/super-snow-foam-5-litre/prod_370.html

But I also add a dollop of Dodo Juice BTBM and a little Megs APC to the snowfoam mix

After about 5 mins i think.

 

[ipodsandguns]

home brew

 

[chris_p]

I have no intention of trying to convince you. Snow foam has its uses, if you feel/think you might need it, buy it. But it will help your paint work to look like this;

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Rather than this;

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Again buddy, not a dig, but you're either into detailing or your not!




Not exactly true. A bucket and sponge will cause the second picture. Granted to 90% of the population swirls and marring are not something they think about. But then again, the same could be said for a car forum. 90% of the population won't know Stealers rip you off, or how you could gain a few bhp by using Optimax, or discounts from tyre companies etc.

Again, I know how written word comes across and just to note, this is not an arsey comment Simple fact is, there is a market for snow foam. You're either in the market for something to help keep your paint in tip top condition, or you're not



Lol at the nail clippers comment. Like that!

If you're interested in rotary polishing, it's going to be a waste of time.

You might as well try and prevent the reason for machine polishing, because if you have the car detailed, either by your own fair hand or by a pro's, as soon as you wash it a week later, the paint will be back on course to looking like the second photo... i.e. a waste of time!

If I had a black car I think I'd be more anal about it all tbh but simple fact is, mine's silver, with very hard bmw paint and I must say there's very little to no swirl marks! I think there's a fine line between looking after your car well, and 'detailing'.

Me for instance, I will spend a few hours cleaning the car, I will wash it using the 2 bucket method with a wash mitt, I'll clay the car a couple of times a year, I would then wash the wheels using bilberry and treat the tyres to some megs high gloss tyre shine. I would polish it, do the windows etc, door sills, boot shuts etc etc. If I deem it needed, I'll get it detailed by a pro and get it rotary polished etc, that would be the only thing worthwhile I'm missing in my routine imo.

The results I get, imo could not be improved with some snow foam! But I'm not closer minded, I will give anything a go if it genuinely benefit me/my car especially if it makes my life easier.

How would you recommend I wash the car? May be worth looking into

 

[chris_p]

I have no intention of trying to convince you. Snow foam has its uses, if you feel/think you might need it, buy it. But it will help your paint work to look like this;

View attachment 46643

Rather than this;

View attachment 46644

Again buddy, not a dig, but you're either into detailing or your not!




Not exactly true. A bucket and sponge will cause the second picture. Granted to 90% of the population swirls and marring are not something they think about. But then again, the same could be said for a car forum. 90% of the population won't know Stealers rip you off, or how you could gain a few bhp by using Optimax, or discounts from tyre companies etc.

Again, I know how written word comes across and just to note, this is not an arsey comment Simple fact is, there is a market for snow foam. You're either in the market for something to help keep your paint in tip top condition, or you're not



Lol at the nail clippers comment. Like that!

If you're interested in rotary polishing, it's going to be a waste of time.

You might as well try and prevent the reason for machine polishing, because if you have the car detailed, either by your own fair hand or by a pro's, as soon as you wash it a week later, the paint will be back on course to looking like the second photo... i.e. a waste of time!

Chris, I missed your last question pal, apologies!

Karcher are a very well known brand. They are pretty reliable from all accounts. I have one and find it perfectly acceptable!

There are quite a few other makes out there, like Nilfisk that quite a number of people are also getting good reviews from. But they are substantially more expensive. But I guess you get what you pay for.

Have a look through Tescos and Argos sites as there are quite a few deals on there at different times of the year.

I'll have to look into it mate, would be handy getting into the inner arches and brake calipers etc, who knows I could even get really gay at some point and attach a snow foam lance

 

[muld]

Autobrite Super Snow Foam + Autobrite HD Brass Foam Lance