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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2012, 09:14:29 pm »
Ive used 3 or 4 previously and chemical guys no touch stuff is what I use religiously now.



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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #16 on: November 12, 2012, 10:08:27 pm »
As stealth said its not touchless. Pre-wash only. I use valet pro ph-neutral and for winter vp snow foam combo.
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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2012, 09:27:21 pm »
Bilt Hamber auto Foam.

But in all honesty, Snowfoams are all much of a muchness.


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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2012, 02:56:48 pm »
Just bought some of Karchers own - as a first foray...
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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2012, 05:25:22 pm »
Tried a few and not that impressed with any of them.... looks no different than just using a jet wash .... bucket and some gold Megs it takes no longer than all the faffing about with foam. snow foam is for lazy people  :laugh:

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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2012, 07:47:43 pm »
I posed the question 'cos I've never used it either - think maybe a couple of buckets, a good shampoo and a hose will do as good a job if the correct procedures are adhered to when washing and maintaining the cleanliness of mitts etc.  I'm still intrigued to use snow foam - I have a little Karcher attachment I bought with a very small container for the concentrated foam I'm dying to wave around just to see my neighbour's face!

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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #21 on: November 16, 2012, 08:22:04 am »
Snow is a gimmick.

As said, 2 bucket method and a decent shampoo will do the job .

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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #22 on: November 20, 2012, 09:08:44 pm »
Snow is a gimmick.

As said, 2 bucket method and a decent shampoo will do the job .

If you care for the paintwork on your car , then you'll want to be sure that you have removed as much crap as possible before touching it with your washmit. That is where a good quality snow foam comes in.

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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #23 on: November 20, 2012, 10:18:07 pm »
I see the benefit of not touching the paintwork but unless the foam is so strong it literally strips all dirt and road muck off the car, you're going to have to touch it at some point!  I'm going to try it. Which one though???!!

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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #24 on: November 20, 2012, 10:33:10 pm »
I see the benefit of not touching the paintwork but unless the foam is so strong it literally strips all dirt and road muck off the car, you're going to have to touch it at some point!  I'm going to try it. Which one though???!!

Whichever you choose make sure that you don't wet the car first - the foam should be the first thing to go on - leave it to dwell for 10 minutes, then blast it off with a pressure washer.

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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #25 on: November 21, 2012, 12:11:41 pm »
My dad's company car hadn't been washed for almost 3 months when he asked me to do it...2 squirts of megs hyper wash and 1 capful of bilberry wheel cleaner in the foam bottle and BOOM...90% of the dirt off the car!

Not recommended on anything other than company cars though  :grin:
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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #26 on: November 21, 2012, 04:57:16 pm »

Not recommended on anything other than company cars though  :grin:

Just take it to the car wash or get the kids to do it  :laugh:

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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #27 on: November 22, 2012, 12:50:56 pm »
The new Valet Pro Advanced Snow Foam is about the only one I'll touch now.  Most are too aggressive and will strip wax rather quickly, or too mild and do very little at all.

It's not cheap at £28, but it is the best.
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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #28 on: November 22, 2012, 07:32:10 pm »
The new Valet Pro Advanced Snow Foam is about the only one I'll touch now.  Most are too aggressive and will strip wax rather quickly, or too mild and do very little at all.

It's not cheap at £28, but it is the best.

I'll be ordering me some of this , cheers Russ  :happy2:

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Re: Best Snow Foam?
« Reply #29 on: November 25, 2012, 10:19:46 pm »
I've got 5L of Autobrite Magifoam on its way.

Can anyone recommend a decent dilution ratio? My previous stuff was always not foamy enough and too runny - probs me diluting it too much.