snow foam lance

[grs6680]

so i bought some pro kleen tried today,didnt get the same results as in the video im using little karcher K2 with there bottle,would it be that i need more pressure and may be a new bottle any help would be great.

[mbrenn]

The basic one that comes with a Karcher is no good. You need a proper snow foam lance. Google "snow foam lance" and look at Autobrite's one, bottle with brass fittings with adjustable nozzle £40. Other similar makes £20-30.

[clf]

I have THIS one. Although not from this supplier. (the supplier that I got mine from doesnt seem to have them any longer). Very very sturdy and looks very similar to the Autobrite one, but half the price.

for a tenner more, you can have the all brass fitting one.

my first try with it, more showfoam lol, it is adjustable though.

[Number 6]

just what exactly does a foam wash do ??????

[clf]

Originally Posted by Number 6

just what exactly does a foam wash do ??????

Have you ever noticed how after a snowfall, after it falls off or melts, the car looks a little cleaner? Snowfoam works in a similar way. Spray it on, and let it dwell. Being a detergent, it should start to soften and 'grasp' loose dirt and grime. Hosing it off, along with the weight of the foam will cause it to fall to the ground, taking with it the loose deposits of dirt. So when you come to wash it, with a mitt (hopefully) there will be less dirt to rub into the surface of the paintwork.

How much of a benefit it is, I cannot answer scientifically, however I have seen it do what it was supposed to do. I used to use a handpump spray, (the ones gardeners use) with a strong mix of car wash soap and hosed that off before washing by hand. That was almost as good, but it did use twice as much soap as I would with snow foam (plus it didnt have the visual effect, perhaps placebo? lol).

Whether it is worth the effort, or cost, that is something only 'you' can answer. But with the winter salts and grime on the roads, in my experience I believe it helps.

The picture I posted above, is a bit overkill, and it doesnt need to be as thick as that. The guns are adjustable to allow more water through, to help it fall off a little quicker.

[grs6680]

Originally Posted by clf

I have THIS one. Although not from this supplier. (the supplier that I got mine from doesnt seem to have them any longer). Very very sturdy and looks very similar to the Autobrite one, but half the price.

for a tenner more, you can have the all brass fitting one.

my first try with it, more showfoam lol, it is adjustable though.

thats what im after good thick layer.

[clf]

Originally Posted by grs6680

thats what im after good thick layer.

that is unnecessarily thick lol Some forums refer to this as a showfoam, as it looks impressive, but it doesnt do anything extra except use more detergent.

[7T5]

I have one of these, less mess of foam all over the shop.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car...amer-1-5-litre

And i use this in it.

http://angelwax.co.uk/product/fastfo...ling-snowfoam/

Wax safe and works a treat, uses lot less product as well.

[Lancpudn]

I have a Nilfisk one that I bought off ebay, they have a drop down menu to select the fitting for your power washer. I think it was around £20. It puts snow foam out as thick as you want.

[grs6680]

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

I have a Nilfisk one that I bought off ebay, they have a drop down menu to select the fitting for your power washer. I think it was around £20. It puts snow foam out as thick as you want.

ordered one of those last night.