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CaptainRAVE · 20 May 2018 at 13:05

Boycey0211 said:
Gents, just got myself a replacement pressure washer, nilfisk c110 7-5 at a good price but want a decent snow foam Lance this time as the marcher one was rubbish. Anyone recommend a good one? Can't really work out what fitting I need and it seems a bit of a minefield with this one!

Snow Foam Lance Nilfisk Connector with 500ml of Magifoam - By Autobrite Direct on Amazon.

kindai · 20 May 2018 at 13:05

Boycey0211 said:
Gents, just got myself a replacement pressure washer, nilfisk c110 7-5 at a good price but want a decent snow foam Lance this time as the marcher one was rubbish. Anyone recommend a good one? Can't really work out what fitting I need and it seems a bit of a minefield with this one!

Well you want a, shock horror, nilfisk connector

Specifically the Nilfisk / Alto / Kew bayonet connector.

I suggest autobrite, support a local company who put effort into showing up for the members of the forum, or ebay if you feel cheap

. https://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/i...duty-foam-snow-foam-lance-magifoam-500ml.html

Boycey0211 · 20 May 2018 at 14:34

Thanks, just a bit confused as there seems to be a few different types of nilfisk connector!

Haze · 20 May 2018 at 14:43

Boycey0211 said:
Thanks, just a bit confused as there seems to be a few different types of nilfisk connector!

Yeah there is

make sure you get the right one

teaboy5 · 20 May 2018 at 18:41

Any thoughts on a good wheel cleaer spray? Acid free is possible.

Was going for the autoglym stuff, but thought I would ask in here first.

BananaDunka · 20 May 2018 at 18:44

I bought Troll's Breath as posted above, seems superb, just as good as Billberry/Dragon's Breath

£17.95 for 2x 1 litre bottles with spray handle.

peterwalkley · 20 May 2018 at 19:27

Bilt Hamber auto wheel cleaner gets recommended a lot too. I got some a while back off the back of this thread and its impressive stuff. I can't comment on how it compares with other products, but sure as hell makes it easier to keep them shiny. Grovelling around scrubbing with a brush and mitt gets old fast and I'm not OCD enough to take the wheels off to do the job.

Chucklevision · 20 May 2018 at 19:50

Do you guys use a specific lube with clar bars, or will just a bit of shampoo mixed with water in a spray bottle suffice?

Armageus · 20 May 2018 at 20:10

Chucklevision said:
Do you guys use a specific lube with clar bars, or will just a bit of shampoo mixed with water in a spray bottle suffice?

I use bilt hamber clay which only requires water rather than quick detailer/lube

jpaul · 21 May 2018 at 08:37

Avenged7Fold said:
Any recommendations on cleaning cream/champagne leather and plastic on my aged X-type?
The leather is old but not very cracked and the plastic seems to have general grime and possibly discoloration from ash.

for leather - did the steering wheel/stick + front seat squabs this weekend - works great for suites too.
AutoGlym stuff is just a greasy mess that never gets absorbed imhop

CaptainRAVE · 21 May 2018 at 09:03

Chucklevision said:
Do you guys use a specific lube with clar bars, or will just a bit of shampoo mixed with water in a spray bottle suffice?

Having used shampoo vs. Autoglym Rapid Detailer I would go for Rapid Detailer every time now. The lubrication is about the same, but the Rapid Detailer lifts grime off much more easily such that a couple of light passes over the paint work removes everything.

teaboy5 said:
Any thoughts on a good wheel cleaer spray? Acid free is possible.

Was going for the autoglym stuff, but thought I would ask in here first.

I find Bilberry to be very good. A few minutes left on and most of the grime just washes off. It is impressive stuff. I then use Autoglym Wheel Protector that leaves a brilliant shine and an easy to clean coating.

-Ad- · 21 May 2018 at 09:31

Bilberry is great until it starts pulling off the lacquer.

Obviously it has nothing to do with the wheels being older nissan jobbies or my dilution skills

ahenners · 21 May 2018 at 19:14

Another +1 for Bilberry. Does the job well enough and diluted it has lasted me absolutely ages! Gonna try Bilt Hamber next due to positive reviews and positive experience with other BH products

GinG · 21 May 2018 at 20:59

Can you use bilberry to get rid of tar on your bodywork?

Alternatively is there anything I could use to clean car and wheels all in one? Something like iron x?

dacads · 21 May 2018 at 21:18

GinG said:
Can you use bilberry to get rid of tar on your bodywork?

Alternatively is there anything I could use to clean car and wheels all in one? Something like iron x?

Not sure about bilberry but auto wheel can be used on the bodywork too.

GinG · 22 May 2018 at 07:21

dacads said:
Not sure about bilberry but auto wheel can be used on the bodywork too.

Thanks for the reply, so if I use that I could just spray all over and leave for a bit then rinse, shampoo, clay etc?

dacads · 22 May 2018 at 07:48

GinG said:
Thanks for the reply, so if I use that I could just spray all over and leave for a bit then rinse, shampoo, clay etc?

Yeah as it's similar to korrosol which is bilt hamber's specific fallout remover.

teaboy5 · 23 May 2018 at 01:12

I'll give the Bilberry a go.

tlrBeta · 23 May 2018 at 07:35

Morning All,

Just also picked up a Nilfisk C110 (£58) on offer over at the rainforest and would appreciate some help if possible - dumb question time

- I assume the detergent bottle and the Snow Foam lance are different?
- Are the brushes worth it for cleaning cars? I've assumed no here

- Not related to cars, but related to the washer - I'm planning on using the C110 to clean my decking, would the 110 BAR be powerful enough? Or, should I go pick up the 150bar (2.2kw) washser from my local Aldi (£80)? I have found their own branded washer very well thought of online via reviews. Is there really that much difference in the power?

Thank you in advance

Cookeh · 23 May 2018 at 08:08

Yes, NO, 110 will be fine.

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