recommened me a foam lance please

[lee1989]

Looking for a foam lance for a k2 compact pw, as the 1 that came with the pw comes out more like soapy water, new to this snow foam stuff so sorry for the stupid question, looking for 1 around £40 but cheaper the better, are any of the 1s on ebay any good?? or any other recommenedations?? also links would be great thanks 

[Booth11]

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/exterior-cleaning/autobrite-direct-snow-foam-lance.html

There's also plenty available on detailing sites such as polished bliss, waxamomo etc and all much of a muchness.  Prices vary but a decent one will set you back between £40-£45, unless you can pick one up cheaper on eBay.  Whatever you choose, make sure to select the Karcher fitting when you order.

[lee1989]

Ok brilliant mate thanks alot will take a look now cheers 

[ajmoir36]

I used the Karcher one at the weekend, filled up to the 2nd line with the Valet Pro and run the knob at about 3/4's still seemed to spray quite a lot of foam about and had plenty to overlap a few times.

[Booth11]

I used the Karcher one at the weekend, filled up to the 2nd line with the Valet Pro and run the knob at about 3/4's still seemed to spray quite a lot of foam about and had plenty to overlap a few times.

Yeah I always get about 3 coats worth out of a lance bottle of valet pro.  In summer I tend to only half fill the bottle and that's sufficient but in the winter grime more extreme measures are required 

[Wo-Wo]

Personally I'm a fan of the £15 Karcher one but o have used the Autobrite one which was very good. Top tip, don't buy a cheap eBay one like I did and watch it fly off your PW at your beloved Edi35!!!!

[Booth11]

don't buy a cheap eBay one like I did and watch it fly off your PW at your beloved Edi35!!!!

Ouch Neil 

I live in fear of that happening, so am always checking the lance fitting is securely locked into the pw.  So far, so good!

[lee1989]

Ok cheers mate i opted for the 1 off cleanyourcar.co.uk as didnt want to trust ebay,
Now im glad i didnt, the karcher 1 i got came with the pw, its very small and doesnt last to cover the whole car so got to fill it twice, plus its not ajustable, it just comes out very watery, im sure im not doing anything wrong or using wrong snow foam

[Booth11]

Ok cheers mate i opted for the 1 off cleanyourcar.co.uk as didnt want to trust ebay,
Now im glad i didnt, the karcher 1 i got came with the pw, its very small and doesnt last to cover the whole car so got to fill it twice, plus its not ajustable, it just comes out very watery, im sure im not doing anything wrong or using wrong snow foam

Good shout mate, that's the one I use and it's going strong over 3 years on. 

My tip is to make sure you run plain water it through it via the pw till it runs well clear when you've finished snow foaming, every time.  If you don't the mechanism can get clogged and cause it to spray unevenly.  I once took mine apart to give it a good clean but it's a time consuming and fiddly job and requires resealing the threads so best to take preventative action to lessen the need.  Soaking the metal part in petrol is also effective if it does get clogged up with dried foam.

[lee1989]

Ok thanks alot mate ill bear that in mind when i use it, hopefully ill have better luck with this 1