Snow Foam Application

ritchie_perriam · 25th January 2008, 16:29

After seeing Boozyjunior's thread about washing his car i decided i wanted snowfoam!

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/cleanin...tml#post139452

after doing a bit of research i found that the snowfoam applicator is the best part of £50!!!!!!

is there other applicators on the market that are a lot cheaper? and how good are they?

i do have a karcher and i know they make similar products but do they work well with snow foam?

i thought i would get some views before i go buy somthing!

alanwalne · 25th January 2008, 16:34

On reading the other thread, how much of the good effect is down to the 'snow foam', and how much is down to the fact he spent 3 hours cleaning it!!!!!

PJS · 25th January 2008, 17:48

The lances are a touch costly - but they're a one time buy rather than something that lasts 6 months before needing replaced.
Invest in one, and apart from yanking out the PW, you'll enjoy washing the car more than carting two buckets around the car.

ritchie_perriam · 25th January 2008, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwalne

On reading the other thread, how much of the good effect is down to the 'snow foam', and how much is down to the fact he spent 3 hours cleaning it!!!!!

im sure there isnt that much of a differance to normal car shampoo but i just want to cover my car in foam!

garytheobald · 25th January 2008, 19:59

i bought the harcher one from halfords i think it was about 20 quid and it works fine and dandy,id take pictures but i have an rx8 until march when my type r arrives and i dont think youd like to see the rx8 but get one ............they are good mate

IanG · 25th January 2008, 20:09

I've got one from a company called AUTO RAE-CHEM and I can safely say it's the most fun I have ever had washing a car. I've used both the snow foam and Snow Wax both very good.

The neighbours all think I'm nuts anyway

Munro · 25th January 2008, 20:25

Does it look something like this, which was caused by a faulty garage jetwash:

IanG · 25th January 2008, 21:10

No more like this

YouTube - Snow foam - full power

illegalhunter · 25th January 2008, 21:30

Get the attchment its money well spent

ritchie_perriam · 25th January 2008, 21:55

i think i will buy 1 tomorrow!

illegalhunter · 25th January 2008, 22:08

Dont let snowfoam dry on your car!!!

ritchie_perriam · 25th January 2008, 22:10

do you speak from experience?

IanG · 25th January 2008, 22:19

This is the one I have

HEAVY DUTY FOAM LANCE + 5L SNOW FOAM FREE on eBay, also Cleaning, Waxing Valeting, Car Care, Car Accessories, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 31-Jan-08 16:16:52 GMT)

Seller is very reliable and I've been to her premises to buy some other supplies since then - I need help i've got a car cleaning illness

ritchie_perriam · 25th January 2008, 22:22

mmm i cant b botherd to buy online, when i decide i want somthing i want it now!

IanG · 25th January 2008, 22:26

Delivery is very fast via courier I ordered mine and got it 48 hours later.

ritchie_perriam · 25th January 2008, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanG

Delivery is very fast via courier I ordered mine and got it 48 hours later.

think i will just go to halfords tomorrow and buy 1. i now want it for washing my car this weekend!

IanG · 25th January 2008, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by ritchie_perriam

think i will just go to halfords tomorrow and buy 1. i now want it for washing my car this weekend!

You wont get anywhere near the same amount of foam from the Karcher Foam Lance if you want more info check across on A world for detailers...

There are a good few posts where people have bought the one from Halfords then bought the more expensive lances to get the thick foam which does drag dirt off the car

PJS · 26th January 2008, 23:49

Ian's right - the piddly ones you get with or buy afterwards branded Karcher are a poor substitute.
Yes, it costs less, and you can get it immediately (more often than not) but the size is half what the proper ones are, and you have a ratio control which the cheap ones don't, so you're stuck with the preset ratio they are designed at.

Order one early this week, and you can do the car next weekend rather than making do with the inferior version, even if more convenient and you get your purchase 'fix' sooner. In the long run, it's worth the small delay.

ritchie_perriam · 27th January 2008, 01:52

i didnt buy 1 in the end. i decided to put it on hold, as ive got a lot of expenses coming out this month and the next. will probably get the expensive 1! i will probably buy it eventually anyway if the other sprays arnt as good!

illegalhunter · 27th January 2008, 06:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ritchie_perriam

do you speak from experience?

No but ian on A world for detailers... they say it is a no no

25th January 2008, 16:29	#1 (permalink)
ritchie_perriam Tyre Shredder Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 30th November 2007 Location: guildford, surrey Posts: 353 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Snow Foam Application After seeing Boozyjunior's thread about washing his car i decided i wanted snowfoam! http://www.civinfo.com/forum/cleanin...tml#post139452 after doing a bit of research i found that the snowfoam applicator is the best part of £50!!!!!! is there other applicators on the market that are a lot cheaper? and how good are they? i do have a karcher and i know they make similar products but do they work well with snow foam? i thought i would get some views before i go buy somthing!

25th January 2008, 19:59	#5 (permalink)
garytheobald Wheelnut Join Date: 24th December 2007 Location: proud to be north Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	karcher i bought the harcher one from halfords i think it was about 20 quid and it works fine and dandy,id take pictures but i have an rx8 until march when my type r arrives and i dont think youd like to see the rx8 but get one ............they are good mate

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alanwalne Who needs a 4x4?? Rocketship door handle Join Date: 11th June 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,767 Thanks: 24 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts iTrader: (0)	On reading the other thread, how much of the good effect is down to the 'snow foam', and how much is down to the fact he spent 3 hours cleaning it!!!!!

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PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 479 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	The lances are a touch costly - but they're a one time buy rather than something that lasts 6 months before needing replaced. Invest in one, and apart from yanking out the PW, you'll enjoy washing the car more than carting two buckets around the car.

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IanG Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: Durham Posts: 316 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've got one from a company called AUTO RAE-CHEM and I can safely say it's the most fun I have ever had washing a car. I've used both the snow foam and Snow Wax both very good. The neighbours all think I'm nuts anyway

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ritchie_perriam Tyre Shredder Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 30th November 2007 Location: guildford, surrey Posts: 353 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	do you speak from experience?

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IanG Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: Durham Posts: 316 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	This is the one I have HEAVY DUTY FOAM LANCE + 5L SNOW FOAM FREE on eBay, also Cleaning, Waxing Valeting, Car Care, Car Accessories, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 31-Jan-08 16:16:52 GMT) Seller is very reliable and I've been to her premises to buy some other supplies since then - I need help i've got a car cleaning illness

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ritchie_perriam Tyre Shredder Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 30th November 2007 Location: guildford, surrey Posts: 353 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	mmm i cant b botherd to buy online, when i decide i want somthing i want it now!

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IanG Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: Durham Posts: 316 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Delivery is very fast via courier I ordered mine and got it 48 hours later.

26th January 2008, 23:49	#18 (permalink)
PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 479 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ian's right - the piddly ones you get with or buy afterwards branded Karcher are a poor substitute. Yes, it costs less, and you can get it immediately (more often than not) but the size is half what the proper ones are, and you have a ratio control which the cheap ones don't, so you're stuck with the preset ratio they are designed at. Order one early this week, and you can do the car next weekend rather than making do with the inferior version, even if more convenient and you get your purchase 'fix' sooner. In the long run, it's worth the small delay.

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ritchie_perriam Tyre Shredder Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 30th November 2007 Location: guildford, surrey Posts: 353 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	i didnt buy 1 in the end. i decided to put it on hold, as ive got a lot of expenses coming out this month and the next. will probably get the expensive 1! i will probably buy it eventually anyway if the other sprays arnt as good!