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General => Detailing => Topic started by: Jeni_R_ on 16 January 2018, 12:23
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As per the subject i have used the Auto Finesse and recently demon shine (*hangsheadinshame BUT Ultimate Shine was closed between xmas and new year and i needed some desperately) :embarrassed:
So the Auto Finesse i found just ran off very very quickly - i want one that sticks like glue to the car i am using a karcher snow foam lance pretty sure i cannot adjust the water passing through if i can someone advise how as i dont see where there is a wee knob on the bottle/lance but no quite sure what its for
Also need it for this weekend so want to order tonight anyone aware of any offers anywhere ? last 2 orders were from Slims but no deals on at the moment and really only want bilberry and a snow foam
TIA
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Top two ime are:
ValetPro Advanced Neutral. 1L or 5L
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html
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Bilt Hamber Autofoam 5L
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1165
Imo,VP just edges it performance wise but BH is excellent and great vfm.
As an alternative, VP Citrus Pre Wash has superb cleansing. I use it in addition to and after snow foam (particularly in winter), but it can be used instead of, and applied via a snow foam lance or a pump sprayer.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=728
With the snow foam: Aim for a snow foam coating that is thick enough to cling for a few mins but thin enough to run off taking dirt with it. Don’t aim for one that sticks like glue, because that’s all it will do. And a shaving foam consistency is not what you want either as this sits there doing not much other than softening the dirt, you want it to do that but then to run off the car.
VP Advanced at a ratio of 1:8 or 1:9 for maintenance washes as this is sufficient to cleanse without adversely affecting protection.
This is what I aim for with VP.
(https://s17.postimg.org/sv24hhe7z/B847_DCB8-_A943-4342-85_A6-4_ADE26532205.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6vvpu9xdn/)
I think you are very restricted as to what you can do with a Karcher snow foam lance. Invest in a proper snow foam lance that gives you full control. These two are the best, both made by company PA.
https://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-snow-foam-lance-magifoam-500ml.html
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html
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Top two ime are:
ValetPro Advanced Neutral. 1L or 5L
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html
and
Bilt Hamber Autofoam 5L
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1165
Imo,VP just edges it performance wise but BH is excellent and great vfm.
As an alternative, VP Citrus Pre Wash has superb cleansing. I use it in addition to and after snow foam (particularly in winter), but it can be used instead of, and applied via a snow foam lance or a pump sprayer.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=728
With the snow foam: Aim for a snow foam coating that is thick enough to cling for a few mins but thin enough to run off taking dirt with it. Don’t aim for one that sticks like glue, because that’s all it will do. And a shaving foam consistency is not what you want either as this sits there doing not much other than softening the dirt, you want it to do that but then to run off the car.
VP Advanced at a ratio of 1:8 or 1:9 for maintenance washes as this is sufficient to cleanse without adversely affecting protection.
This is what I aim for with VP.
(https://s17.postimg.org/sv24hhe7z/B847_DCB8-_A943-4342-85_A6-4_ADE26532205.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6vvpu9xdn/)
Fab as always Rebecca thank you x
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I’ve added a bit on about lance recommendations.
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Bilt Hamber is good as said above.
I quite like Autofinesse as well Avalance.
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I'm using Mint Car Care at the moment. Seems to have a good bite.
https://www.keepitmint.co.uk/product-page/snow-foam-1
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdAhYFono_G/?hl=en&taken-by=neilpthompson
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Anyone try AutoGlym Polar Blast?
https://www.autoglym.com/polar-blast (https://www.autoglym.com/polar-blast)
Yesterday i received CG Honeydew, couldnt try it yet.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/chemical-guys-honeydew-snow-foam-473ml-/prod_1500.html (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/chemical-guys-honeydew-snow-foam-473ml-/prod_1500.html)
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bilt hamber 5l ...for £16.99 great cleaning power and great value
new lance is a must ...nothing will foam properly in the karcher :wink:
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Top two ime are:
ValetPro Advanced Neutral. 1L or 5L
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html
and
Bilt Hamber Autofoam 5L
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1165
Imo,VP just edges it performance wise but BH is excellent and great vfm.
As an alternative, VP Citrus Pre Wash has superb cleansing. I use it in addition to and after snow foam (particularly in winter), but it can be used instead of, and applied via a snow foam lance or a pump sprayer.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=728
With the snow foam: Aim for a snow foam coating that is thick enough to cling for a few mins but thin enough to run off taking dirt with it. Don’t aim for one that sticks like glue, because that’s all it will do. And a shaving foam consistency is not what you want either as this sits there doing not much other than softening the dirt, you want it to do that but then to run off the car.
VP Advanced at a ratio of 1:8 or 1:9 for maintenance washes as this is sufficient to cleanse without adversely affecting protection.
This is what I aim for with VP.
(https://s17.postimg.org/sv24hhe7z/B847_DCB8-_A943-4342-85_A6-4_ADE26532205.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6vvpu9xdn/)
I think you are very restricted as to what you can do with a Karcher snow foam lance. Invest in a proper snow foam lance that gives you full control. These two are the best, both made by company PA.
https://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-snow-foam-lance-magifoam-500ml.html
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html
This stuff any good Rebecca ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autobrite-Heavy-Duty-PA-Snow-Foam-Lance-Magifoam-500ml-KARCHER-CONNECTOR-GIFT/262687157703?epid=2123794498&hash=item3d295fedc7:g:X2gAAOSwHYpaNSxO
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^^ The lance is great. Not tried Magifoam myself. Hear mixed opinions on it. Worth a shot though. It’s the same lance plus snow foam as I linked to in my earlier post.
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^^ The lance is great. Not tried Magifoam myself. Hear mixed opinions on it. Worth a shot though. It’s the same lance plus snow foam as I linked to in my earlier post.
Cool away to order :grin:
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Ultimate Finish do their own which is what I always use - great product and great price....
£14.95 for 5lt -http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/car-care/snow-foam.aspx
Here it is in action...
(https://s26.postimg.org/gmyrqlymx/IMG_1987.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/84pbm9s45/)
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Top two ime are:
ValetPro Advanced Neutral. 1L or 5L
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html
and
Bilt Hamber Autofoam 5L
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1165
Imo,VP just edges it performance wise but BH is excellent and great vfm.
As an alternative, VP Citrus Pre Wash has superb cleansing. I use it in addition to and after snow foam (particularly in winter), but it can be used instead of, and applied via a snow foam lance or a pump sprayer.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=728
With the snow foam: Aim for a snow foam coating that is thick enough to cling for a few mins but thin enough to run off taking dirt with it. Don’t aim for one that sticks like glue, because that’s all it will do. And a shaving foam consistency is not what you want either as this sits there doing not much other than softening the dirt, you want it to do that but then to run off the car.
VP Advanced at a ratio of 1:8 or 1:9 for maintenance washes as this is sufficient to cleanse without adversely affecting protection.
This is what I aim for with VP.
(https://s17.postimg.org/sv24hhe7z/B847_DCB8-_A943-4342-85_A6-4_ADE26532205.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6vvpu9xdn/)
I think you are very restricted as to what you can do with a Karcher snow foam lance. Invest in a proper snow foam lance that gives you full control. These two are the best, both made by company PA.
https://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-snow-foam-lance-magifoam-500ml.html
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html
This stuff any good Rebecca ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autobrite-Heavy-Duty-PA-Snow-Foam-Lance-Magifoam-500ml-KARCHER-CONNECTOR-GIFT/262687157703?epid=2123794498&hash=item3d295fedc7:g:X2gAAOSwHYpaNSxO
The lance is good , the magifoam is too thick . when i used to use it ,i would put my window down couple of days after washing car then when i put it up ,id have stains all over the glass as it collects in bottom of doors very annoying :cry: