What Snow Foam Please?

[Martin.]

Lads, I've just got myself a pressure washer for the first time.

This one: Nilfisk C110 4-5 X-Tra

I'm going to try and source a lance on eBay.

But what snow foam should I go for? Will probably buy 5L of the stuff.

Don't know anything about snow foams to be honest. Just don't want anything that's going to risk damaging paint.

Cheers

 

[Inequality Street]

Depends on what money you want and what you're after really.

I like really thick foams, as they cling longer so I can do the wheels etc whilst its on. Though more 'runny' foams work just as well.

Auto Finesse Avalanche is a good one for cleaning, but doesn't cling to the car very well.
Can't go wrong with AutoBrite Snow Foam in my experience, the ones I have tried have all worked well and cling to the car forever.

Or on the cheaper side, Valet Pro PhN Snow Foam is really quite good for what it is, and almost half the price of those above.

Key thing is, Ph Neutral. then it won't hard the wax.

 

[Martin.]

I don't really know to be honest. Never done this before. Just want something decent haha.

Would rather pay the extra and have something good over crap obviously,

 

[Goodj]

THREAD HIJACK!
Just got a Karcher K2 with the shampoo-head attachment thing.
Any recommendations for this?

 

[Inequality Street]

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/exterior-cleaning/prewash-dirt-bug-removers/magifoam.html
My recommendation - May be able to get it cheaper/with discount code elsewhere, so shop about. Can't go wrong with MagiFoam.

I'd really suggest buying 1L first of all until you find one that works the way you want it to, then buy in bulk. Always nice to mix it up a little with different products/brands.

 

[Inequality Street]

THREAD HIJACK!
Just got a Karcher K2 with the shampoo-head attachment thing.
Any recommendations for this?

Throw it away and buy a proper lance? ;-)
These work the same as snow foam lances, just one hell of a lot less effective.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

THREAD HIJACK!
Just got a Karcher K2 with the shampoo-head attachment thing.
Any recommendations for this?

It won't really matter using that shampoo attachment mate. It won't foam up with that anyway. Just chuck some cheap car shampoo in it rather than spending money on snow foam solution.

 

[Inequality Street]

As above, will just dribble out soapy water.

 

[Martin.]

Is this stuff PH neutral? My mate mentioned it but said it can strip off waxes and sealants?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autobrite...te-Pre-Wash-Snow-Foam-5-Litres-/321583949798?

 

[Goodj]

what, this thing?
http://www.karcher.co.uk/uk/Product...pid=26431470&accessoriesGroupName=&pn=&title=
That's what it comes with anyway. What is a "proper" snow foam lance then, link me up!

 

[Martin.]

This Meguiars stuff any good?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/car-wash-shampoos/meguiars-hyper-wash/prod_326.html

 

[sburrell93]

Another vote for autobrite magifoam here. Clings for ages and always impresses me with cleaning power

 

[Martin.]

Another vote for autobrite magifoam here. Clings for ages and always impresses me with cleaning power

How do you find the strength of it? Does it strip waxes and sealants?

 

[Knuckles]

what, this thing?
http://www.karcher.co.uk/uk/Product...pid=26431470&accessoriesGroupName=&pn=&title=
That's what it comes with anyway. What is a "proper" snow foam lance then, link me up!

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

You can get them on eBay ATM for £20ish

 

[Coby.]

Only used Magifoam but always happy with it.

Foams and Clings well.

 

[sburrell93]

How do you find the strength of it? Does it strip waxes and sealants?

It's meant to be completely wax safe. I've not used it enough to say one way or another but a friend has used it regularly on his car which was waxed with AF desire and illusion a couple of months ago and that was still beading well when I saw it at the weekend.

 

[Inequality Street]

How do you find the strength of it? Does it strip waxes and sealants?

It's fine. It won't degrade waxes or sealants at all.

 

[Martin.]

Buying some now then f**k it.

£32 delivered for 5L on eBay.

Cheers chaps

 

[Inequality Street]

This Meguiars stuff any good?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/car-wash-shampoos/meguiars-hyper-wash/prod_326.html

Never tried this, but have always wanted to. If you go for it, report back!

 

[Inequality Street]

Buying some now then f**k it.

£32 delivered for 5L on eBay.

Cheers chaps

Nice one, sure you won't be disappointed. Once you get the hang of it you can play around with the concentration of Snow Foam to water to get thicker or thinner foam too.

Plus it's bloody fun to use! That's the main part haha

 

[Coby.]

Pre Wash sprays like Citrus Power are equal if not more effective but I just like messing with Foam

 

[davo172]

http://www.clbcarcare.co.uk/clb-candyfluff-concentrated-snow-foam-1l-650-p.asp
Best I've used !