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Title: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 02 July 2011, 21:02: as above realy, going to be detailing car tommorrow (seats out), so cant order from net as i need it tommorrow, only got halfords to go to so need something good. or if anyone in birms that can sell me some foam lance????
also will be getting this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_217894_categoryId_165569_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_List_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PLPz1 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_217894_categoryId_165569_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_List_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PLPz1) its about £15

or could i use this>> http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_766073_langId_-1_categoryId_165569 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_766073_langId_-1_categoryId_165569)

would be realy happy if anyone could help me. also could i use Meguiars Nxt Generation Car Wash shampoo or autoglym shampoo or wont that work??
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: JDM82 on 02 July 2011, 21:35: I used to use the karcher bottle and found it OK. I used a strong mix of simonz shampoo and it worked well as a pre-wash. It didn't cling like it does with my snow foam lance but it will help as a pre-wash aid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZkCtv2BiYY&feature=related

The mix in the video is too weak so I'd say make a strong mix, basically it'll be trail and error until you found what works.

I'd not bother with the karcher wash and wax :smiley:
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 02 July 2011, 22:12: id want it thicker then that. like this>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S7X0r7FjB0&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S7X0r7FjB0&feature=related)
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: JDM82 on 02 July 2011, 23:07: Yeah thats a snow foam lance........... I have the same one and I must admit, it is great :wink:
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Guy on 02 July 2011, 23:25: do it once, do it properly

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=pafola (http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=pafola)

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=vpphsf1 (http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=vpphsf1)

job done.

don't waste your money on that cheapy foam thing... it won't produce good foam and won't last
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 00:26: :cry: im free 2moz and my car is FILTHY!!!
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Guy on 03 July 2011, 00:37: Quote from: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 00:26
:cry: im free 2moz and my car is FILTHY!!!

well clean it then... you don't have to use snowfoam to get your car clean
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 09:52: Quote from: Guy on 03 July 2011, 00:37
Quote from: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 00:26
:cry: im free 2moz and my car is FILTHY!!!

well clean it then... you don't have to use snowfoam to get your car clean

I WANT SNOW FOAM!!! :angry:
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Guy on 03 July 2011, 10:43: Quote from: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 09:52
Quote from: Guy on 03 July 2011, 00:37
Quote from: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 00:26
:cry: im free 2moz and my car is FILTHY!!!

well clean it then... you don't have to use snowfoam to get your car clean

I WANT SNOW FOAM!!! :angry:

i find using a pre-spray with TFR more effective
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 19:24: SORTED!!! I was SOOOO happy that i bought the karcher foam lance and the autoglym pressure washer shampoo. my car was absolutly filthy covered in tree sap. i wanted to do it last week but i had a trapped nerve in my back :cry: but im all up and running now. anyway i rinsed the car and then got the snow foam gong EVERYONE was thinking whats that all about?? I left it for about 5-7mins while i got rinsed of my mates mk4 TDI, then i rinsed mine off and all the tree sap was gone :shocked: i was realy :shocked: so i then did the two bucket method (1st time) using cold water and meguiars car shampoo (purple one), and gave it a good old wash. Rinse off and then dried with the meguiars water magnet towel. i didnt even have to work so hard (like i normaly have to). I then used autoglym bumper care (good stuff to get your grey bumpers black) after that I used autosol clean the stainless exhaust pipe (was BLACK!) after that i put on meguiars trye dressing. I was proper happy. Think i will be getting the Valet Pro PH Neutral Snow Foam from waxamomo, as the autoglym foam was thinish and you cant adjust it on the sprayer (if you know what i mean)

so been a VERY busy day did 3 cars in total, there was going to be a 4th but my mate said the meguiars tyre slick is enough :wink:

p.s whats AUTOBRITE like?
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 19:27: Quote from: Guy on 03 July 2011, 10:43
Quote from: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 09:52
Quote from: Guy on 03 July 2011, 00:37
Quote from: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 00:26
:cry: im free 2moz and my car is FILTHY!!!

well clean it then... you don't have to use snowfoam to get your car clean

I WANT SNOW FOAM!!! :angry:

i find using a pre-spray with TFR more effective

whats TFR mean? im new into the detailing world! lol
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 19:29: its traffic road film? lol do you add that to the snow foam?
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Guy on 03 July 2011, 19:48: Quote from: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 19:24
SORTED!!! I was SOOOO happy that i bought the karcher foam lance and the autoglym pressure washer shampoo. my car was absolutly filthy covered in tree sap. i wanted to do it last week but i had a trapped nerve in my back :cry: but im all up and running now. anyway i rinsed the car and then got the snow foam gong EVERYONE was thinking whats that all about?? I left it for about 5-7mins while i got rinsed of my mates mk4 TDI, then i rinsed mine off and all the tree sap was gone :shocked: i was realy :shocked: so i then did the two bucket method (1st time) using cold water and meguiars car shampoo (purple one), and gave it a good old wash. Rinse off and then dried with the meguiars water magnet towel. i didnt even have to work so hard (like i normaly have to). I then used autoglym bumper care (good stuff to get your grey bumpers black) after that I used autosol clean the stainless exhaust pipe (was BLACK!) after that i put on meguiars trye dressing. I was proper happy. Think i will be getting the Valet Pro PH Neutral Snow Foam from waxamomo, as the autoglym foam was thinish and you cant adjust it on the sprayer (if you know what i mean)

so been a VERY busy day did 3 cars in total, there was going to be a 4th but my mate said the meguiars tyre slick is enough :wink:

p.s whats AUTOBRITE like?

you'll probably get the same results from your lance with the valet pro snow foam... it won't be proper thick and lush snow foam unless you use tons of the stuff (thats why I suggested getting the proper foam lance from waxamomo - you can use their introductory discount code if you haven't used them before)...

well done on your efforts today... did you take any pics?
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Chris MKV on 03 July 2011, 22:24: Does anyone know which lance fitting is right for a halfords power washer?
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 04 July 2011, 08:45: Quote from: Guy on 03 July 2011, 19:48
Quote from: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 19:24
SORTED!!! I was SOOOO happy that i bought the karcher foam lance and the autoglym pressure washer shampoo. my car was absolutly filthy covered in tree sap. i wanted to do it last week but i had a trapped nerve in my back :cry: but im all up and running now. anyway i rinsed the car and then got the snow foam gong EVERYONE was thinking whats that all about?? I left it for about 5-7mins while i got rinsed of my mates mk4 TDI, then i rinsed mine off and all the tree sap was gone :shocked: i was realy :shocked: so i then did the two bucket method (1st time) using cold water and meguiars car shampoo (purple one), and gave it a good old wash. Rinse off and then dried with the meguiars water magnet towel. i didnt even have to work so hard (like i normaly have to). I then used autoglym bumper care (good stuff to get your grey bumpers black) after that I used autosol clean the stainless exhaust pipe (was BLACK!) after that i put on meguiars trye dressing. I was proper happy. Think i will be getting the Valet Pro PH Neutral Snow Foam from waxamomo, as the autoglym foam was thinish and you cant adjust it on the sprayer (if you know what i mean)

so been a VERY busy day did 3 cars in total, there was going to be a 4th but my mate said the meguiars tyre slick is enough :wink:

p.s whats AUTOBRITE like?

you'll probably get the same results from your lance with the valet pro snow foam... it won't be proper thick and lush snow foam unless you use tons of the stuff (thats why I suggested getting the proper foam lance from waxamomo - you can use their introductory discount code if you haven't used them before)...

well done on your efforts today... did you take any pics?

sorry mate no before pics. will get after pics.
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 04 July 2011, 08:46: Quote from: Chris MKV on 03 July 2011, 22:24
Does anyone know which lance fitting is right for a halfords power washer?

just go to the halfords branch and ask them, as i saw they had 1 for their pressure washer.
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Guy on 04 July 2011, 10:08: Quote from: Chris MKV on 03 July 2011, 22:24
Does anyone know which lance fitting is right for a halfords power washer?

you talking about on the waxamomo site? what does the fitting look like on the end of your current lance attachment?
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Guy on 04 July 2011, 10:12: Quote from: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 19:29
its traffic road film? lol do you add that to the snow foam?

not quite.. its traffic film remover...

its a diluted degreaser substance that you apply via a pump sprayer over the lower panels of the vehicle, leave for a couple of minutes and pressure wash off.. breaks down dirt and fly squash
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 04 July 2011, 10:22: Quote from: Guy on 04 July 2011, 10:12
Quote from: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 19:29
its traffic road film? lol do you add that to the snow foam?

not quite.. its traffic film remover...

its a diluted degreaser substance that you apply via a pump sprayer over the lower panels of the vehicle, leave for a couple of minutes and pressure wash off.. breaks down dirt and fly squash

so can i add tfr to the snow foam or i cant?

as promissed:

misses took this from bedroom as she thought i had tinted the back windows

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(http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn458/shako786/04072011428.jpg)

cars alredy dirty with tree sap :angry: ima copper nail that bastard! (nart)

hope ya like!! :grin:
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Guy on 04 July 2011, 11:43: Quote from: sharki786 on 04 July 2011, 10:22
Quote from: Guy on 04 July 2011, 10:12
Quote from: sharki786 on 03 July 2011, 19:29
its traffic road film? lol do you add that to the snow foam?

not quite.. its traffic film remover...

its a diluted degreaser substance that you apply via a pump sprayer over the lower panels of the vehicle, leave for a couple of minutes and pressure wash off.. breaks down dirt and fly squash

so can i add tfr to the snow foam or i cant?

i wouldn't if I were you... its like killing one bird with two stones, you can use it in your foam bottle on its own though

for TFR pre spray (if you don't have a foam bottle) you need one of these

http://www.hozelock.com/spraying/basic-outdoor-sprayers/promo/promo-5-sprayer.html (http://www.hozelock.com/spraying/basic-outdoor-sprayers/promo/promo-5-sprayer.html)

some of this

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=vpopw (http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=vpopw)

and plenty of water to wash it off with
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 04 July 2011, 16:03: so use this for the bottom of car>>> http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=vpopw (http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=vpopw)

and which out of these is good >>> http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=prewash-and-foamlances (http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=prewash-and-foamlances)
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 04 July 2011, 16:07: what about autosmart? that any good? as i know a local car wash uses that
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Chris MKV on 05 July 2011, 17:41: Quote from: Guy on 04 July 2011, 10:08
Quote from: Chris MKV on 03 July 2011, 22:24
Does anyone know which lance fitting is right for a halfords power washer?

you talking about on the waxamomo site? what does the fitting look like on the end of your current lance attachment?

Yes - I have a very simple wash bottle thing it came with and AG pressure wash detergent but it doesn't make the sort of thick foam you folks are getting with the snow foam lance.

Its a baynet style fitting - it don't have a picture but I migh see if I can add one - I've never tried to do this.
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Chris MKV on 05 July 2011, 17:44: This is a link to what I have and the accessories.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_372861_langId_-1_categoryId_165689 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_372861_langId_-1_categoryId_165689)
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 06 July 2011, 22:36: anyone??

and which out of these is good >>> http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=prewash-and-foamlances (http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=prewash-and-foamlances)
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Guy on 06 July 2011, 23:11: Quote from: sharki786 on 04 July 2011, 16:03
so use this for the bottom of car>>> http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=vpopw (http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=vpopw)

and which out of these is good >>> http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=prewash-and-foamlances (http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=prewash-and-foamlances)
sorry, missed this

which of those what is any good? the lances or the foam?
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: sharki786 on 08 July 2011, 00:26: i ment foam wise. sorry
Title: Re: which foam lance?
Post by: Guy on 08 July 2011, 00:38: Quote from: sharki786 on 08 July 2011, 00:26
i ment foam wise. sorry

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=vpphsf1 (http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=vpphsf1)