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Title: snow foaming
Post by: cullygti on 05 March 2013, 21:20
hi guys iv got a pressure washer with the detergent /snow foaming bottle etc just wanted to know whats the best stuff to use in the bottle and could i use normal car shampoo ie auto glym, megs etc  in the bottle to foam the car

cheers guys any help muchly appreciated  :smiley:
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: dom on 05 March 2013, 21:35
To get good Snowfoam you need a lance attachment for your pressure washer. I've got Magifoam snowfoam which is great in an Autobrite lance, a mate of mine also swears by Kleen Freaks foam :wink:
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: Dan J on 05 March 2013, 21:36
Hi, you can run normal shampoo through the ones that come with the pressure washer but it won't produce the the same thick foam a proper snow foam lance can.

Here's a link to some foam lances
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/HD_Snow_Foam_Lance_1L.html
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: cullygti on 05 March 2013, 21:38
yeah i got all of the bits including lance but just want to know if i can use auto glym shampoo etc as iv got loads of it  :grin:

cheers for the help guys much appreciated  :smiley:
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: bobbarley on 05 March 2013, 21:44
Would this work?

http://www.karcheroutlet.co.uk/products/product.asp?id=4839
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: Mr Blue on 05 March 2013, 21:48
Buy cheap buy twice.

Get one with metal fittings. i4detailing link above ftw^
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: dom on 05 March 2013, 21:49
Would this work?

http://www.karcheroutlet.co.uk/products/product.asp?id=4839

You need one with a bottle like this one:

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/exterior-cleaning/autobrite-direct-snow-foam-lance/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-lance-various-connectors.html (http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/exterior-cleaning/autobrite-direct-snow-foam-lance/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-lance-various-connectors.html)
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: Dan J on 05 March 2013, 21:50
Would this work?

http://www.karcheroutlet.co.uk/products/product.asp?id=4839

You can use these for pre washing but it will produce very water foam that wont cling to the crap or the car instead of thick shaving cream type foam.
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: Dan J on 05 March 2013, 21:52
yeah i got all of the bits including lance but just want to know if i can use auto glym shampoo etc as iv got loads of it  :grin:

cheers for the help guys much appreciated  :smiley:

Yep you'll be fine to run ag shampoo through it, can't tell you how effective its going to be as I've never used that shampoo but it will be fine mate.
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: cullygti on 05 March 2013, 21:54
yeah i got all of the bits including lance but just want to know if i can use auto glym shampoo etc as iv got loads of it  :grin:

cheers for the help guys much appreciated  :smiley:

Yep you'll be fine to run ag shampoo through it, can't tell you how effective its going to be as I've never used that shampoo but it will be fine mate.

cheers dude just gonna use it as a pre wash for now il let you all know how i get on with it if the weather is good  :wink:

cheers dom il have a look at that foam aswell mate  :cool:
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: Mr GTD on 05 March 2013, 21:57
yeah i got all of the bits including lance but just want to know if i can use auto glym shampoo etc as iv got loads of it  :grin:

cheers for the help guys much appreciated  :smiley:

Yep you'll be fine to run ag shampoo through it, can't tell you how effective its going to be as I've never used that shampoo but it will be fine mate.

cheers dude just gonna use it as a pre wash for now il let you all know how i get on with it if the weather is good  :wink:

Gotta love the foam, it's so much fun...

Look forward to the pics...
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: MonkeyP on 06 March 2013, 19:59
Have a look at this (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=294015) review on snowfoams. I have BH auto foam and it seriously removes so much dirt off the car! worth having a look.
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: mwad gti on 06 March 2013, 20:47
To get good Snowfoam you need a lance attachment for your pressure washer. I've got Magifoam snowfoam which is great in an Autobrite lance, a mate of mine also swears by Kleen Freaks foam :wink:
Same here.  Best I've come across
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: Benny.banks on 07 March 2013, 14:36
demonshine snowfoam £5 for 2lts in asda
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 07 March 2013, 18:11
demonshine snowfoam £5 for 2lts in asda

Question is, is it any good?
Title: Re: snow foaming
Post by: Ben Lessani on 07 March 2013, 18:21
I've never rated foam.

I bought the Autobrite HD 2 years ago with a load of SSP and a bottle of yellowy foam (the next escapes me). The foam is nice and thick and sticks to the paintwork for about 5 mins - but it does bugger all other than make a 2" deep foam pit for me to wade through when actually cleaning the car with a (god forbid I say it) ... sponge.

I still use it though - just because I paid for it. But when it runs out, the lance is going in the bin - big waste of money.