Sno Foam...am I doing something wrong?
Discussion
ive used the sno foam lance and concentrate 3 times now and whilst I can get reasonably good coating, even if I leave it on for 30minutes I'm not getting great results.
This means that rather than reducing my effort it's now adding more time on to each car and I still have to then go round with he 2 bucket method.
I was under the impression that using Sno Foam it would lift enough dirt that a quick spray round with the pressure washer would leave things passable so that I didn't have to do a full wash every time.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting a shining pristine finish but I was expecting not to still have thick layers of dirt and streaks remaining.
Have I set my expectations to high?
This means that rather than reducing my effort it's now adding more time on to each car and I still have to then go round with he 2 bucket method.
I was under the impression that using Sno Foam it would lift enough dirt that a quick spray round with the pressure washer would leave things passable so that I didn't have to do a full wash every time.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting a shining pristine finish but I was expecting not to still have thick layers of dirt and streaks remaining.
Have I set my expectations to high?
Which Snowfoam are you using?
I've tried quite a few, and none beat Bilt Hamber's Autofoam, £20 for 5litres on eBay (from Opie Oils - cheaper on eBay than it is on his own site).
ETA - It also depends on the condition of the finish as to how well the foam works... better results can be had on a well waxed/sealed car.
I've tried quite a few, and none beat Bilt Hamber's Autofoam, £20 for 5litres on eBay (from Opie Oils - cheaper on eBay than it is on his own site).
ETA - It also depends on the condition of the finish as to how well the foam works... better results can be had on a well waxed/sealed car.
GJOB said:
I'm using Autobite Magifoam that I bought at the same time as the lance.
You don't want it to thick, wet the car first then apply the snow foam so it slowly rolls down over the body work, start at the bottom and work up over so it doesn't just roll straight off,then top to bottom.i think 30 min dwell is too lon also 5 mins should doI sold mine as I couldn't be arsed with the mess etc, I just use a citrus pre wash
er all more than a good soaking would.
So it doesn't sound like I'm doing anything wrong. My cars aren't "sealed" so if the product doesn't work on normal paint finishes then it's probably not the product for me. Back to the Karcher K7.85 Power Washer and 2 buckets me thinks.
For Sale: Amazing Snow Foam Lance and 5 Litres of brilliant MagicFoam - works brilliantly (in certain conditions)
For Sale: Amazing Snow Foam Lance and 5 Litres of brilliant MagicFoam - works brilliantly (in certain conditions)
GJOB said:
So it doesn't sound like I'm doing anything wrong. My cars aren't "sealed" so if the product doesn't work on normal paint finishes then it's probably not the product for me. Back to the Karcher K7.85 Power Washer and 2 buckets me thinks.
For Sale: Amazing Snow Foam Lance and 5 Litres of brilliant MagicFoam - works brilliantly (in certain conditions)
By sealed he means do you apply a wax or sealant to your car after a full wash? rather than any type of fancy paint.For Sale: Amazing Snow Foam Lance and 5 Litres of brilliant MagicFoam - works brilliantly (in certain conditions)
If you're selling and it fit's a standard Karcher, how much? I've got a fiver here as you think it doesn't work lol.
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