GolfGTIforum.co.uk

General => Detailing => Topic started by: Jimmymature on 28 April 2011, 22:36

Title: Snow Foam Dwell Time
Post by: Jimmymature on 28 April 2011, 22:36

Hi all, I picked up a Snow Foam lance and some Valet Pro PH neutral snow last week from Elite Car care.

1. Can you advise me how long i should leave it in the car please before washing it off?
2. How much do i put in the bottle 2" of snow?


Thanks,


Jim

Title: Re: Snow Foam Dwell Time
Post by: sch01 on 28 April 2011, 22:50

Remember its only a pre-wash so 4 or 5mins to dwell is normally what I do then rinse it off
2" of snowfoam would be plenty, I normally put 1" of SF & a squirt of dodo juice sour power, topping up with warm water I think helps to get a thicker foam

Title: Re: Snow Foam Dwell Time
Post by: Steve30 on 29 April 2011, 13:07

Jimmy I think your getting an OCD  :grin:

Title: Re: Snow Foam Dwell Time
Post by: Jimmymature on 29 April 2011, 13:34

Quote from: Steve30 on 29 April 2011, 13:07

Jimmy I think your getting an OCD  :grin:

Tell me about it Steve, I've spent a fortune over the last few months. My family have the cleanest cars in the town too as i use their cars to test I'm doing it right  :cool:


Jim

Title: Re: Snow Foam Dwell Time
Post by: Steve30 on 29 April 2011, 15:37

Quote from: Jimmymature on 29 April 2011, 13:34

Quote from: Steve30 on 29 April 2011, 13:07

Jimmy I think your getting an OCD  :grin:

Tell me about it Steve, I've spent a fortune over the last few months. My family have the cleanest cars in the town too as i use their cars to test I'm doing it right  :cool:


Jim

 :laugh: :laugh: I can laugh too, i'm exactly the same mate my car is mint  :smug:

Title: Re: Snow Foam Dwell Time
Post by: JC on 29 April 2011, 17:49

i usually spray the whole car, then clean the wheels, then rinse off  :wink:

as for how much, i got a large bottle, normally got 1 part foam to 10 parts warm water mix

well when i say i spray the car

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/209140_1986771957332_1484283576_32256291_4575077_o.jpg)
.
.
 :laugh:

Title: Re: Snow Foam Dwell Time
Post by: stealthwolf on 30 April 2011, 20:08

About 5 mins is right - you don't want to leave it on for too long or it gets dried on.

I use the dwell time and go around the car with some brushes to agitate the SF in panel gaps, around badges etc - those areas that are often difficult to get to when washing with shampoo and mitt/sponge.

Title: Re: Snow Foam Dwell Time
Post by: VaderGolf on 01 May 2011, 19:09

and dont do my mistake off washing your car in direct sunlight :shocked: