Snow Foam lances

[BravoV8V]

I bought a Nilfisk pressure washer last year to help with the car cleaning (and other, er, cleaning duties. Yes dear, it's wonderful for getting that patio or brickwork clean etc etc).

The snow foam bottle and attachment that came with it is frankly rubbish. So I'm going to get a proper, dedicated snow foam lance.

There seems to be two types on the market:

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/shop/pa-snow-foam-lan... (as recommended by paddy/Francis in his washing guide). £40 +P&P.

Or this 'Kranzle' type: http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/kranzle-professional... £43 +P&P.

There is a guy on eBay selling these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am... It looks like it's the same as option 1 above, but it's only £27 inc P&P.


Have any of you snow foam users got any thoughts or feedback on any of the above?

Thanks.

[V8LM]

I use one of these - http://www.morethanpolish.com/Heavy-Duty-Snow-Foam...

Although just had to buy another as the head split. All look very similar.

[V12woollie]

I use this one and it is great:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/s...

I'm sure I didn't pay that much though.

[divetheworld]

V12woollie said:

I use this one and it is great:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/s...

I'm sure I didn't pay that much though.

PA ones are the dogs danglies. Seen others, they just dont make the mouse these do. I think I got mine from fleabay for about £45

[V12Vanquish]

I bought the first one on your list, it works very well and I have had no problems with it. You do need to strip it down occasionally and clean the gauze filter, I think this has a lot to do with the foaming ability of the unit rather than the product you use. I have also tried several different snow foams, some definitely work better than others. I'm currently using a locally manufactured product.

As my car isn't purposely driven in the rain, mostly I just wet the car, snow foam, rinse off and dry. I only use a lambswool mitt and buckets is the car is very dirty. My reasoning is that the less rubbing you do the less swirl marks are inflicted onto the paint. My car was professionally detailed and sealed when new, so it's relatively easy to maintain the finish.

[theaxe]

V12woollie said:

I use this one and it is great:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/s...

I'm sure I didn't pay that much though.

I can recommend that one too. Another advantage is that you can change the fitting if you get a different machine in the future.

[DAmiJO]

I picked up the Autobrite HD lance for ££20 used on detailingworld forum,

There is a member on that forum who says these lances are pretty much all made in the same factory, try hoses direct there only £29 or check out detailing world, I'm on my phone or I'd post a link for you

Iv just used mine for the 2nd time today with magifoam, it's really thick and dwells for ages but I wouldn't say my car was much cleaner for it, also a nilfisk c110 owner

http://www.directhoses.net

Edited by DAmiJO on Sunday 20th April 18:49

[paddy328]

You have to bare in mind that the foam isn't really there to clean the car, but rather its there to trap the loose dust and dirt on the car, so when you blast it off with the pressure washer, all youre left with when you come to hand wash the car is traffic film. So it's mote about safety than anything else. Plus, it's fun.

[BravoV8V]

I'm glad you've popped up here, Francis.

Have you got any preference for any of the lances in my opening post?

[paddy328]

To be honest, they are pretty much the same thing, though I'd be looking to spend around 40 quid. The autobrite had lance and magifoam is a good shop.

[Quinny]

paddy328 said:

To be honest, they are pretty much the same thing, though I'd be looking to spend around 40 quid. The autobrite had lance and magifoam is a good shop.

Based on your recommendation last time......it's the one I bought.... Works very well

[AMDBSNick]

Quinny said:

paddy328 said:

To be honest, they are pretty much the same thing, though I'd be looking to spend around 40 quid. The autobrite had lance and magifoam is a good shop.

Based on your recommendation last time......it's the one I bought.... Works very well

+1

[DAmiJO]

If it's AB your after you can't go far wrong with this for £40 including 5l of product http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...

[Jon1967x]

DAmiJO said:

If it's AB your after you can't go far wrong with this for £40 including 5l of product http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...

0.5l not 5l for £40 but either way its what I use and recommend it. I use magifoam a lot more concentrated that 1:200 though - more like 1:5 to get a good foam

[Ballistic Banana]

Quinny said:

Based on your recommendation last time......it's the one I bought.... Works very well

Hate you Quinny you still have a griff too??

Mine foamed lol

[Quinny]

Ballistic Banana said:

Hate you Quinny you still have a griff too??

Mine foamed lol

Nope.... Aston has gone

[Speculatore]

theaxe said:

V12woollie said:

I use this one and it is great:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/s...

I'm sure I didn't pay that much though.

I can recommend that one too. Another advantage is that you can change the fitting if you get a different machine in the future.

I bought this from Halfords but the Snow Foam adapter is 'Pants'. I bought a Karcher Snow Foam canister but the connection is different to the Halfords one. Can anyone tell from the picture below what type of connection it is so I can order the right adaptor? It is the Halfords HP1400.

[Jon1967x]

Looks like it could be one of two standard ones

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/exterio...

[Impasse]

For ten quid, Halfords have just started selling these, although with mixed reviews. Perhaps a more simple solution?

[BravoV8V]

DAmiJO said:

If it's AB your after you can't go far wrong with this for £40 including 5l of product http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...

Thanks for the heads-up. 'Deal 1' (£40) now ordered and it should be with me in a couple of days.

And like Jon said, it comes with 500ml of Magifoam, not the 5l. But that's no drama because I've already got 5l waiting for me from a previous purchase.