Snow foam

david75 · 4th February 2016, 20:49

In the current grimy season, some say snow foam is good to work up a good froth and ensure the worst of the grime is loosened before washing.

If that's right, what's the best sort to get?

Thanks

JeffD · 4th February 2016, 21:43

After trying a few different types I settled on Bilt Hamber Autofoam used in conjunction with a Nilfisk pressure washer.

http://www.bilthamber.com/car-cleani...sing/auto-foam

However, I very rarely use it as a snowfoam but use it as a prewash instead which is equally effective but without all the mess of snowfoam. Just buy a garden pump type sprayer - put a few squirts of autowash in and top up with warm water. Spray the car with it then rinse off with a domestic hose.

Snowfoam Pros:
Its fun to do

It looks cool

Snowfoam Cons:

Expensive for initial setup ie pressure washer and lance

Can be difficult to get the elusive thick foam you see on youtube

It doesn't leave your car clean - you still have to wash it making physical contact with the car.

You need to get your pressure washer out, plug it in, set up the lance etc etc which adds to the time it takes to wash your car

When its cold the foam lingers on your path sometimes till next day.

I personally do not like using pressure washers on the car - on more thna one occasion after use the bonnet alarm switch has started triggering plus the boot lock became sticky requiring lubrication.

Prerinse Pros:
Cost of setup is low ie sprayer is about £10

eg.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5L-LITRE-P...UAAOSw7FRWV4vz

Just as effective as snowfoam

Prerinse Cons:
Inadvisable to do to a hot or in direct sunlight car as it must be rinsed off before drying

david75 · 6th February 2016, 09:08

Thank you.....

4th February 2016, 20:49	#1
david75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 V6 Conn SE, 04 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southend Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 544 Thanked 302 Times in 165 Posts	Snow foam In the current grimy season, some say snow foam is good to work up a good froth and ensure the worst of the grime is loosened before washing. If that's right, what's the best sort to get? Thanks

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JeffD Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 402 Thanks: 1 Thanked 72 Times in 37 Posts	After trying a few different types I settled on Bilt Hamber Autofoam used in conjunction with a Nilfisk pressure washer. http://www.bilthamber.com/car-cleani...sing/auto-foam However, I very rarely use it as a snowfoam but use it as a prewash instead which is equally effective but without all the mess of snowfoam. Just buy a garden pump type sprayer - put a few squirts of autowash in and top up with warm water. Spray the car with it then rinse off with a domestic hose. Snowfoam Pros: Its fun to do It looks cool Snowfoam Cons: Expensive for initial setup ie pressure washer and lance Can be difficult to get the elusive thick foam you see on youtube It doesn't leave your car clean - you still have to wash it making physical contact with the car. You need to get your pressure washer out, plug it in, set up the lance etc etc which adds to the time it takes to wash your car When its cold the foam lingers on your path sometimes till next day. I personally do not like using pressure washers on the car - on more thna one occasion after use the bonnet alarm switch has started triggering plus the boot lock became sticky requiring lubrication. Prerinse Pros: Cost of setup is low ie sprayer is about £10 eg. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5L-LITRE-P...UAAOSw7FRWV4vz Just as effective as snowfoam Prerinse Cons: Inadvisable to do to a hot or in direct sunlight car as it must be rinsed off before drying Last edited by JeffD; 4th February 2016 at 21:45..

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