Snow foam

[graeme4130]

Can someone talk to me about using snow foam and which is the best brand please ?

I'm assuming, from my limited knowledge of these things, you spray it all over via a jet wash attachment, leave it to do its stuff, and then jet wash off with water and it'll take most of the crap off without the need for swirling sponges ?

Any advice would be appreciated

Cheers

Graeme

[B17NNS]

Pretty much yes.

Cover the car with foam and allow to dwell (not dry) then jet off.

The idea is it's a pre-wash ridding the car of a lot of crap before you touch it with a mitt or sponge thus reducing the risk of damage during the wash process.

This is what I use...

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Store/Content/D...

[grand cherokee]

I use Bilt Hamber foam from 'Ultimate'

'dwell' time is open to discussion - but in an ideal world after 1-2minutes the foam should start to 'drop' off the car

also some say you should wash the car first before using foam - i'd not agree - use the foam on a 'dry' car

[B17NNS]

Do you mean wet or wash?

If you wash prior the snow foam has nothing to remove and you've rubbed dirt all over the car defeating the object of a pre wash.

At least that's how I understand it.

[oobster]

I know this isn't the method that the detailing experts would agree with, but I always:

1. Go round the whole of the car first with the jetwash, blowing-off (oo-er) any dirt particles etc
2. Go round the car again with the snow foam attachment on the jetwash
3. Fill up a bucket with clean water (this allows the foam to 'dwell' for a minute)
4. Go round the entire car with a wash mitt, dipping the mitt into the clean water bucket after every panel.
5. Rinse the entire car with the jetwash.

[TallPaul]

oobster said:

I know this isn't the method that the detailing experts would agree with, but I always:

1. Go round the whole of the car first with the jetwash, blowing-off (oo-er) any dirt particles etc
2. Go round the car again with the snow foam attachment on the jetwash
3. Fill up a bucket with clean water (this allows the foam to 'dwell' for a minute)
4. Go round the entire car with a wash mitt, dipping the mitt into the clean water bucket after every panel.
5. Rinse the entire car with the jetwash.

The problem with step 4 is all the dirt and grit that the foam has loosened is now being used to scratch the paint when you use the wash mit...

[B17NNS]

TallPaul said:

The problem with step 4 is all the dirt and grit that the foam has loosened is now being used to scratch the paint when you use the wash mit...

I jet the snowfoam off and then wash properly.

[JBliss]

Yes, you should jetwash the snowfoam off before washing it in the normal way.
The normal way being;
2 buckets, one solution and one with clean water. Use a wash mitt not a sponge
Rinse the mitt in the clean water after every panel

[intermods99]

Megs Hyper Wash is what i use, through a snow foam gun.

[Ved]

Invest in a quality lance too. That will make a lot of difference. The Autobrite ones are superb.