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supershuttle



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Snow Foam

I’ve put this in off topic because it applies to any vehicle not just Range Rovers. I read a lot about obsessive cleaning routines “two bucket method” for example. My question is simple about snow foam is it any good, will it keep car clean if used weekly. Don’t get me wrong I do occasionally do a deep clay, shampoo and wax I even have a full valet every year using Miglior as recommended on here, good but not cheap. Anyway the question is can snow foam provide a weekly quick clean or should I stick with the shampoo. Geoff

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I use snowfoam every week, it works for me (works ok on the car too LOL). BMW i3 Electric Car
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Martin2



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I use it every time I clean the car, it's quicker overall and reduces swirls. If the car has a good layer of polish/wax on it, then you can get it 90%+ clean with snow foam alone, which is great in the winter.

I've moved to applying it through a hand pump sprayer, works just as well but it doesn't need to dwell for as long. MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid
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Have to chip in, never in a million years would I have thought as a young lad working in a motor factors straight out of school that the finishing process for machine polishing etc would become a DIY and a complete profession. In the late 80's we all used some fairy liquid and a chamois leather to dry our cars. Rolling with laughter

I was an early adopter of the 2 bucket suff, grit guards etc. What a pallaver, got bored of that really quickly tbh.

Now i rinse, then snowfoam 2-3 times, on the last snowfoam, a quick once over with a suitable wash mit (regulary rinsed) then done. I have a really good sealant on the cars so the snowfoam effectively drags most dirt off easily. Loads of really good ones around, the meguiars hyper wash is really good, but gallons only. It's all about getting the mixture right plus it looks cool AF & the kids love it Rolling with laughter Mr. Green Rolling with laughter

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There’s a good offer on Amazon at the moment with Autoglym Polar Blast 2.5l for £11.70 (which is 33% off). Works well for me. 👍

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I've been using AutoGlym Polar Blast for a few months now. A great product Thumbs Up Results from last weekends end of summer clean

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supershuttle



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Just waiting for a response from Karcher about which gadget I need for my old (very old) 620M jet washer then I'll get the foam. Maybe I should just take this opportunity to get another Jetwasher with Snow Foam gadget supplied.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-Pressure-...ooghydr-21 Geoff

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Martin2



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As I said, you don't really need the foaming attachment. A 5L Pump Sprayer will do the job just as well but more quickly as the dwell time is much less, at least that's the case with Bildt Hamber Auto Foam. MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid
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my son did mine and tbh i couldn't see any difference to the result from a normal 'wash and wax' shampoo...


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Mr Tee



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It's not meant to replace a physical wash Stan, it's to drag dirt off pre wash. All very scientific Mr. Green

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supershuttle wrote:
Just waiting for a response from Karcher about which gadget I need for my old (very old) 620M jet washer then I'll get the foam. Maybe I should just take this opportunity to get another Jetwasher with Snow Foam gadget supplied.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-Pressure-...ooghydr-21


I also have a 620m which unfortunately continues to work perfectly which means I have no justification to go and buy a newer model.
For foam generation I simply fill the tank on the machine and set the lance to minimum.
It generates really good foam.
Not sure about the various Karcher attchements sold when used with these particular models, I have a suspicion the water flow / pressure is not up to it.

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supershuttle



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Unfortunately using the tank on the machine just resulted in soapy water not foam.

I might get one of these if Karcher don't hurry up an reply.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spear-Jackson-5LP...ooghydr-21 Geoff

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Andy B



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This is the one I have :-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07T6K...&psc=1

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Mr Tee



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Nah, that won't work, this is the type of thing you need :
https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/ca...mp-sprayer

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Martin2



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supershuttle wrote:
Unfortunately using the tank on the machine just resulted in soapy water not foam.

I might get one of these if Karcher don't hurry up an reply.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spear-Jackson-5LP...ooghydr-21


That will work but it's twice as much as you need to pay really. I know it will because I started with a proper foaming gun on my pressure washer which still works (so I have the choice) and I prefer the sprayer. The only caveat is that it might not work as well with other brands of snow foam, but I don't see why not.

The foaming pump sprayer will also work, but you'll have to leave it to 'cling' for longer, I like being able to spray the whole car then almost immediately jet wash it off.

The other 'essential' for winter cleaning is a water filter, it means I can clean a car to 95% of the normal standard in about 20mins. Which is fine for the winter when it gets dirty as soon as you start to use it, but at least you get all the salt and dirt off on a regular basis. MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid
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