Auto Rae-Chem Foam Lance Offer - Page 4

Gaz2.2 · 28th August 2008, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Gaz2.2

Gave mine a go as well, as slimboyfat said, weather just right, so had to try it. The mix I used was about 30% snow foam, more concentrated than suggested earlier in this thread, but I wanted to make sure it was nice and thick and I wasn't disappointed. For the first time of use, I'm well chuffed with the results, might do it again tomorrow
night

I also used Bright Wheels, on both the wheels and on the front of the car to remove the bugs etc. Results on both were excellent. It cleaned the wheels well as expected, but I was pleasantly surprised how well it removed the bugs from the front of the car, or at least loosened them well enough so that they just jet washed away.

Not without it's problems however, as while I applied the foam to the car, water was leaking at high pressure out of one of the joints which is either not tight enough or not sufficiently sealed with PTFE tape. However, I'm sure I'll be able to sort this tomorrow, once I find my spanners (and my trousers dry out

).

Happy snow foaming guys

Gaz2.2

Just an update to the above guys.
A quick tighten with a couple of spanners

and the leak is no more. Just couldn't resist using it again, so I did the wife's car this time. She was so impressed, she said she'd let me clean it more often

Robbieee · 30th August 2008, 14:57

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Originally Posted by Gaz2.2

Just an update to the above guys.
A quick tighten with a couple of spanners

and the leak is no more. Just couldn't resist using it again, so I did the wife's car this time. She was so impressed, she said she'd let me clean it more often

Mines leaked. Just put on some PTFE tape as you said.

I now have a half plastic and a half metal lance! I wasnt happy with the karcher fitting on the lance, it was far far too tight. So i bastardised an old high pressure lance and got the dye set on it...

robbo51 · 31st August 2008, 08:14

If I buy, I have a concern...........Your comments about leaks makes me think that the quality of these lances is not up to scratch....Comments???

Auto Rae-Chem · 31st August 2008, 08:51

These are the same lance as everyone else supplies, I just have not put enough tape on I can only apologise.

Dimplyred · 31st August 2008, 10:24

I can assure you they are good quality.

As Rachel and the others have said the karcher connector tail just needs a little more ptfe tape on it. It isn't actually part of the lance, it's just the bit that Auto Rae-Chem fit depending on what sort of pressure washer connection you have.

Robbieee · 31st August 2008, 12:13

I agree, they are good quality. Very solid!!!!

NEEMSTAR · 31st August 2008, 12:16

snowy pics please

Robbieee · 31st August 2008, 15:01

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Originally Posted by NEEMSTAR

snowy pics please

NEEMSTAR · 31st August 2008, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Robbieee

that is just so

i need to get one just for that - forget the cleaning bit

Dimplyred · 31st August 2008, 16:35

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Originally Posted by NEEMSTAR

that is just so

i need to get one just for that - forget the cleaning bit

I told you it was fun.

Gaz2.2 · 31st August 2008, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

I can assure you they are good quality.

As Rachel and the others have said the karcher connector tail just needs a little more ptfe tape on it. It isn't actually part of the lance, it's just the bit that Auto Rae-Chem fit depending on what sort of pressure washer connection you have.

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Originally Posted by Robbieee

I agree, they are good quality. Very solid!!!!

I agree guys, very solid piece of kit, may just need a quick tighten or a bit of extra tape. Although mine didn't actually leak from the Karcher adapter, I had to tighten the main coupling a bit further up (see pic). Not ideal, but a minor inconvenience considering the great deal Rachel gave us and the result you get with it

Now if it would just stop raining

, I could get out and do a bit more snow foaming

superstat · 31st August 2008, 18:05

Just to put my 2p in.......SUPER PRODUCT......

Extremely happy with mine, no leaking here.....

Makes car cleaning fun.....I fear I had a bit of OCD before with my car....this product justifies the amount of time I spend on it....

Woohoo!

Thank you Rachel! and Dimply

Cush · 1st September 2008, 10:01

Sent email last night, Rachel rang this morning to confirm the offer is still on and mine arrives tomorrow ! Excellent deal and service.

Robbieee · 1st September 2008, 12:01

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Originally Posted by Gaz2.2

I agree guys, very solid piece of kit, may just need a quick tighten or a bit of extra tape. Although mine didn't actually leak from the Karcher adapter, I had to tighten the main coupling a bit further up (see pic). Not ideal, but a minor inconvenience considering the great deal Rachel gave us and the result you get with it

Now if it would just stop raining

, I could get out and do a bit more snow foaming

Interesting.... the design must have changed since i got mine 8 months ago. I have a small pipe inbeween the karcher fitted and the bottle.

Dimplyred · 4th September 2008, 19:02

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Originally Posted by Slim Boy Fat

Mine just arrived an hour ago. Been wandering around the office humming winter wonderland ever since! One question, do we put the snow foam in the bottle concentrated or diluted and if diluted by how much the 1 - 5 % they suggest on the container or something different. Anyone out there who already owns one got any tips?

Based on the recommended concentration of 1%-5%, I have followed this procedure earlier today in order to just be sure I'm not putting too much snow foam solution in the 1 litre bottle.

Snow Foam ... How to! - Detailing World

As you can see it is very easy to do and it will be worthwhile just to make sure you know what ammount of solution is right for your pressure washer flow rate and preferred snow foam lance setting. You don't want to use too much and risk stripping your wax.

Auto Rae-Chem · 4th September 2008, 22:44

Sorry guys about 1" of product in the 1L bottle topped up with water. Then alterating the lance end to pencil or fan jet and using the black knob to control the amount of water you should get some results

Dimplyred · 7th September 2008, 15:32

Just a reminder this offer is available from Auto Rae-Chem until the 14th, so only one more week.

robbo51 · 8th September 2008, 17:49

Ordered!!
Delivery on Wednesday

Robbieee · 8th September 2008, 18:01

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Originally Posted by robbo51

Ordered!!
Delivery on Wednesday

Good decision Robbo!!!! Just need to get Rich to buy one now!! hehe

robbo51 · 8th September 2008, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Robbieee

Good decision Robbo!!!! Just need to get Rich to buy one now!! hehe

I'm working on it..I'll take it to the meet on Saturday...He then has 24 hours left

31st August 2008, 18:05	#72 (permalink)
superstat Wheelnut Join Date: 10th June 2008 Location: Cambridge Posts: 50 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Just to put my 2p in.......SUPER PRODUCT...... Extremely happy with mine, no leaking here..... Makes car cleaning fun.....I fear I had a bit of OCD before with my car....this product justifies the amount of time I spend on it.... Woohoo! Thank you Rachel! and Dimply Last edited by superstat; 31st August 2008 at 18:11.

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31st August 2008, 08:14	#63 (permalink)
robbo51 It's my fault! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,882 Thanks: 66 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts iTrader: (0)	If I buy, I have a concern...........Your comments about leaks makes me think that the quality of these lances is not up to scratch....Comments???

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Auto Rae-Chem Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd June 2008 Location: RICHMOND, North Yorkshire Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	These are the same lance as everyone else supplies, I just have not put enough tape on I can only apologise.

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 5,694 Thanks: 21 Thanked 213 Times in 206 Posts iTrader: (0)	I can assure you they are good quality. As Rachel and the others have said the karcher connector tail just needs a little more ptfe tape on it. It isn't actually part of the lance, it's just the bit that Auto Rae-Chem fit depending on what sort of pressure washer connection you have.

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Robbieee The Talented Mr. Robbieee Rocketship door handle Join Date: 27th September 2007 Location: Glasvegas Posts: 1,414 Thanks: 48 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts iTrader: (2)	I agree, they are good quality. Very solid!!!!

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NEEMSTAR Type R Brigade Member Rocketship door handle Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: In Your Mind Posts: 1,582 Thanks: 36 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts iTrader: (0)	snowy pics please

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Cush Budding Astronaut ! Wheelnut Join Date: 11th August 2008 Location: Leeds,UK Posts: 74 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sent email last night, Rachel rang this morning to confirm the offer is still on and mine arrives tomorrow ! Excellent deal and service.

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Auto Rae-Chem Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd June 2008 Location: RICHMOND, North Yorkshire Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys about 1" of product in the 1L bottle topped up with water. Then alterating the lance end to pencil or fan jet and using the black knob to control the amount of water you should get some results

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 5,694 Thanks: 21 Thanked 213 Times in 206 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just a reminder this offer is available from Auto Rae-Chem until the 14th, so only one more week.

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robbo51 It's my fault! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,882 Thanks: 66 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ordered!! Delivery on Wednesday