Snowfoaming?

[rossco111]

Hi what is snowfoaming when cleaning a car? seen a few pics but never heard of it before?

 

[RichCup]

Basically you need a pressure washer and a foam lance like this:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

Then you put a bit of snowfoam in the bottle, fill it up with warm water and away you go

The idea is that it loosens/get rids of as much dirt as possible off the car which means that when you start to clean by hand, you're rubbing less dirt into the paint (reducing the chance of swirls and scratches). It also makes the car a lot easier to clean.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

It's practical as it lifts the dirt off the car, and is also great fun ! This is my first attempt on a very dirty Clio..:

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=390603

 

[tonksy26]

so do u have to wash with the 2 bucket method afterwards aswell ?

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

I found that I did, mostly on the lower extremes but mainly because the car was SO hanging before .. but if it was nicely cleaned/sealed/waxed before - the foam should keep on top of things once a week I would hope !

 

[fossie]

Snowfoaming is awesome and leaves the rest of the cleaning easier. I nearly always snowfoam before i wash these days as well...

 

[7MAT]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=296705&highlight=SNOWED+IN+CROYDON+TODAY

An old thread now, prices listed are no longer acurate.

 

[Tav]

Foam on!!!

 

[phantomx0_1]

How hard is cleaning a motor with two buckets and a mit!. Sod paying for snow foam!!!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

How hard is cleaning a motor with two buckets and a mit!. Sod paying for snow foam!!!

Where's the fun in that ?

:rasp:

 

[VIICarCare]

I wouldnt touch my car with a mitt if it hadnt been pre washed b4 hand.
I use 3 quarters of an inch of foam and half inch of tfr, warm water. gets all the crap off a treat.

A good investment if u wana keep ur motor lookin well.

 

[Jordi17]

whats the 2 bucket method? 1 bucket of normal warm water and 1 hot soapy water?

 

[alex-avfc]

u got it jord. less chance of inflicting swirl marks ftw

 

[VIICarCare]

dont forget the gritguards too

 

[Fletcher]

I wouldnt touch my car with a mitt if it hadnt been pre washed b4 hand.
I use 3 quarters of an inch of foam and half inch of tfr, warm water. gets all the crap off a treat.

A good investment if u wana keep ur motor lookin well.

ditto.

 

[Gaz_]

Indeed. I have stopped using snowfoam, and use this.

http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Products/Exterior+cleaners/Orange+Pre-Wash

Spray it on with a pressurised sprayer (garden type), dwell, rinse. I think its more effective